St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

Inc popularity OF ''Ermlnle" bids fair
to rival that OF "PinafOre" In it's palms
lest days, and the character of the
treatment accorded it in this instance
will serve to strengthen its hold upon
popular favor. The Wilbur manage
tail. and has an eye particularly to gen
seral stage effect The proper back
grounds are never wanting, and the
spectacular features respond to current
tastes. The corps OF comedy, shapely
maidenS are finely c0stumed. we'll
drilled, and judiciously distributed in
order to get the best possible effect.
Unlike other productions, however, the
lyric worth of the opera is not dwarfed
by this, for equal attention is given to it
and an equality of merit secured which 4
satisfies the most critical. At the head
of the organization is Susie Kirwin, one
of the brightest and best of prilna
tdonnas. The rare sweetness of her
voice, its range. her thoroughly artistic
methods and her charming stage pres
ence are too we'll known to call for ex
tended comment. as she has long been
fayOrite In the Northwest. Suffice 1t to
say that in "Erminie" she uses every
acentuating the good impression here
tofore created. In her excellent work
she is ably aided by well-knoWn princl-
pals of undoubted talent. j. T. Conley
is one of them, and his fine tenor leaves
nothing to be desired. The vagabonds,
Ravennes and CadeuX, are personitied
with great effect by w. Ell. Konule and
III. w. Ire Denick, the drOlIery of
whose conceptions and the thorough
manner in which they make use of all
details show how perfectly they under
stand the true spirit of the comic ele-
mentS OF the opera. The Others are
equally good. and, backed by an adj
smlrable chorus, make the production
delightful. The prices have been
slashed, and no one need feel that he
rohs his purse when he joins the throng
and purchases ticket.
| il
|. The famous WOOley baby. after an alb
sence of two years, returns to the MT
scum next week. When she left here.
two years ago, she was babe in arms,
now she is a pratting babe of three
years. This WinsOme, biue-eyed little
glrl, with her wonderful mantle Of hair,
! has passed through many experiences
and seen many persons and places since
then. She has been half round the
world She has been wondered at in
| two continents. She has not changed
great deal since then. The wonderful
| mantle of hair which covers her face
has grown longer and more luXuriant
since then. 1t is so long now that it has
| to be parted and brushed aside to per-
nit the bright, blue eyes to peer
through. 1t is still silky white, like
Llama'S wool, while her long hair,
which hangs down her back almost to
| the tops of her little shoes, is a golden
brown. Many people will remember the
little girl when she first appeared in the
museum two years ago. She is a Min
nesota girl, and her home is in Mime
apoliS. Among all the many wonderful
| freaks of nature that have been put on
exhibition, this bright and pretty girl is
| aud reulaiilS favOrite. She has made
many friends wherever she has been.
| The ladies have always crowded TO the
museum to see her. She will be the
| star attraction next week ONLY at the
l museum. Two bright and witty variety
entertainments will appear i'll the
theatefS.
The faverite comedian, Ezra Kendall.
in his great comedy success, "a Pair of
Kids" will begin an engagement of four
nights at the Newmarket Sunday even
ing, May IL.
Manager Wells, of the Olympic. an
| nounces bright and catchy attraction
| for the week beginning next Monday.
May 5. Chicks" cute comedy, will
he presented by q company of cumedi-
ans, vOeaIists, instrumentalists and
speciality artists. The list of vaudeville
celebrities is Il large one, and includes
people of well-hnown ability. May
and Laura Clifton in serio-comic selec-
tions, and the character artists. Al Fill
! son and Lee Enrol, are host in them
| selves. Mile. Wellington, the great
1 lady coDtortionist, will Introduce some
startling and original feats. The quar-
tette of zagzag ladies and clever sketch
artists, Frank Wesson and Lottie Walt
| ers, are also notable attractions. Miss
Kitty Burke will sing some OF her de-
| lightful Irish songs, and Walter Plim-
mer will appear in Irish character
| sketches and dances. Altogether the
| Olympic will furnish good entertain
ment next week and is sure to draw
| large audiences.