St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-02-16

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tering reputation as romantic actor,
and the supporting company is made up
of artists of recognized ability. The
situations of the play are said to be in
tense, and aside from its gorgeous
scenery an immense tank containing
$4,000 cubic feet of real water is en-
ployed to give realism to the splendid
river scene. The representation is laid
in Ireland and has the beauties of the
lnslarogue river and banks to draw
from. During the action of the play
the hero, Mr.. Harrison, dives from
distance of fourteen feet into
the river below, the effect being most
thrilling and realistic. In recent in
terview with Mr.. Harrison the subject
of the origin of the ''tank" show was
discussed. Mr.. Harrison stated that the
tank is not novelty, as the following
at the Old Bowery theater, drama on
the order of ''The New Babylon was
produced. The play was called ''The
Eviction OF Tartarus," and during its
action over one hundred men, women
and children (supers) were driven into
a huge tank. the scene representing the
evacuation of a city. The mob was
splendidly rehearsed and the effect was
grandly realistic and thrilling. The
tank occupied the entire stage, the
dimensions 6OxS0; the walls were of
masonry, and during the other acts of
the play were boarded over. So, you
see, a tank is no novelty.
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The Harris will do land Office business
next week, for then it will present one
of the strongest attractions obtainable-
Frank Mayo. the only Davy Crockett,
who will play during the entire week.
The rugged, honest backwoodsman has
developed into Just such a popular
stage figure as the vaGabond of the Cat
Skills, and Mayo in the one is as much
of an idol as Jefferson. in the other.
There was a time when Mayo thought
he would like to handle Shakespearean
roles, and he tried it. He is firSt-class
actor, and his interpretations showed
conclusively that his ambition
was not without foundation;
but while the people were
charmed by his work there was some
thing homogeneous they wanted him as
'Davy Crockett" and he had to obey
them. This judgment was good, for
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of the playwright's pen, and Frank
Mayo seems to have been cut out for
the part. AS "Davy' he is picture
that is full of noble emotion. of truth
and beauty, of strength of purpose and
honesty of motive that wins the SYM
patty of the audience, and holds it until
the curtain drops. In "Nordeck, (which
will occupy the latter half of the week,
Mr.. Mayo is no less powerful and eff
fective, and gives portrayal of rugged
Polish character which thrills and in
terests. The supporting company this
year is far above the average, and in=
cludes, among other capable players,
Edwin F. Mayo, the stars son. The
part of ELEANOR Is interpreted with dash
and enthusiasm by Miss Marie Burrows,
who makes a handsom stage figure.
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The noted French wit and satirist.
Max O'Rell (M. Paul Blouet), will be
the coming attraction of the Star course
at the Peoples church OH Tuesday next,
and an evening of amusing pungent
sayings is in store for all who attend
The foretaste which those who have
read his famous Satires on English and
American life, John Bull and His
Island," and Brother Jonathan and
His Continent" will serve only to slim
ulate desire to hear some of his witty,
causlic remarks from his own lips.
The subject will be "a National
Gallery. of Anglo-SaXon Races" In
speaking of his first lecture in Chicken
ing hall, New York, the New York
Tribune remarks: "lf Max O'Rell
should ever overcome his French ac-
cent in speaking English, it would be a
great mistake for him to dispense with
it in his lectures, for it is decidedly
fascinating attraction. His lecture was
full of pointed touches of wit and humor
quite subtle enough to suit the Ameri-
can taste, and large audience gave it
close attention throughout, frequently
applauding and recalling the lecturer
after he had made his final bow, we'll
satisfied with one who could entertain
them with epigrams for an hour and a
half"
THE tickets can be secured at Overs
music store. The sale already indicates
a large assembly.
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Mrs. Mary A. Livermore will lecture
next Saturday night at the Peoples
auditorium Oh the "Perils of the Repub-
lic" Comments on Mrs. LivermOre's
power as a public speaker are super
fiuous. For quarter of century she
has ranked chief among woman orators
and in the first rank of lyceum lectur-
ers. This will doubtless be her last pub
lie appearance in Minnesota, as she
meditateS withdrawing from the rostrum
to enjoy the happy home and ample
competence assured by her efficient
Iabors. Her recent book. My
Story of the War;" is having a
large sale, but to enjoy Mary Livermore
at her best one must hear her speak:
not one of our local orators but might
take lessons from her in graceful ap-
pearance, easy address. MANAGEMENT of
the voice, use of humOr, and effective
appeal to the better sense and generous
emotions of an audience.
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A leading attraction of this week will
be the famous lectures on ''NiIe Land
and India,n by Lieut.. John Byron Ham
ilton, at the Peoples church, Thursday
and Friday. Feb. 20 and 21. These Iect-
ures are chiefly compiled from personal
"reminiscences, and are glowing with
life and vigor, and full of pleasing in
formation.
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The ever-pOpular 'sBlack Crook will
be served at the Olympic this week by
Nora Aliens Aggregation of British
Beauties. In the course of successive
performances the "Black Crook" has
grown richer and richer by accretions
of business and by adroit additions,
and since its famous eXplitatiOn by the
Kiralfys, points and effects undreamed
of by the author have been evolved.
These are all brought out by the COM
pany which will shine at the Olympic
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