St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-11
SAINT PAUL.
FOYER AND FooTLIGHT.

Vernona Jarbeau's rendition of "Star-
light at the Harris theater last even
ing was such as well bears out her dis
tinction as one of the cleverest of the
American ingenueS-that is, OF those
who live and act upon the American
stage. TO the average theater goer there
is more in "Starlight' than one would
infer from its Characterization or llght
farce comedy. When Bob Fraser and
Fred Meader conceived the order OF
startling features and witty songs
which break into delight
full spontaneity throughout the
eccentric plot, they created an enter
tainment which could please the major
tiles under any circumstances. And
as Jarbeau and her superb company
present to us the specialties OF this
farccal affair we feel an influence OF
real art underlying and perVadng
every act. Jarbeau herself is in excel
lent voice at present and assumes her
role in a delightful manner. AS cute
as ever, she never forSakes that good
taste and propriety which are SO o1ten
lacking in her class of actresses. She may
pride herself on her support. 1t seems
stronger than ever before, and With her
latest acquisitions she possesses the ma
tainment. Mr.. COote, as Quackleton
Quaver, is clever comedian, and his
dancing evoked repeated applause.
Mr.. 0'Neill is realistic and has polished
down the idiOSyncraSieS of an lrlShman
in that careful and ingenious way which
beSpeaks talent. The ladies of the com
pany exercise admirable taste in dress
and expression, and act their roles,
without except on, in highly and
commendable manner. starlight" Will
be presented the first and "Strictly
ConhdentiaP' the latter part OF the
week, and the petite little charmer
should be accorded liberal patronage.
st. Paul audiences are fond Of mu-
steal absurdties, and enjoyed awe, Us
d Co." at the Newmarket last night to
the full. The play is without a plot,
but it is full of mirtf-prOVoking situa-
tons; the dialogue is never dull, and at
times is sparkling. The first act takes
place in the office of DR.. PulSiver, a
Quack physician, who is associated in
business with DR.. MulO MedicuS, vet
Urinary surgeon from the wild West,
wonderful in makeup and fertile in
drollery. The patients come III and are
prevailed upon to accompany the two
quacks to Mud Springs. The devices of
the doctors pharmacy are dark and
mysterious. Chief among them is an
operating chair which has playful
way of pitching its occupants through
the window into the street. And when
ever it fulfilled its functions the theater
resounded with laughter. The patients
in the second act are seen at Mud
Springs. A baldheaded prize-fghter,
who has retired from the ring, makes
ardent love to one of the ladies, whose
picturesque dresses and charming songs
have captured his affections. The other
male members of the company follow
his example. The lady is pursued while
in her bath, she Is haunted in her walks,
and she seems to like it very much.
Plenty of singing and many cOmlcal
dances are introduced, and add bright
ness and light to the piece. The prin-
cipal feature, however, is the acting and
the dancing of Miss Nellie Collins,
which was roundly applauded.
IL:
A hit was scored at the Olympic last
night by May Wentworth. She was
thrice recalled, and when she responded
with Little Annie Rooney" the AUDI
ence joined in the chorus. The special
ties Of Sen ora Tatali and Baretta and
West were very good. The programme
was varied enough to please all tastes
and closed with funny afterpiece en-
titled STRAY Sheep" The attendance
was good.