St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-29
AT THE THEATERS.

The capacity of the Grand opera
house was tested last night by the
crowd that was eager to see that lotch
potch of absurdities aggregated under
the name of The Hustler" 1t might
as well been given any other name, or
no name at all. There is no play nor
plot, ana the three acts are simply filled
IN with fun-making, of which there is
an abundance. The dialect work is
particularly good, and opportunities to
laugh come thick and fast. The dan
cling, and particular the Spanish dance,
is excellent, and that class of business
usual. For three hours the audience
greatly enjoyed the fun. The only
draw back was difficulty with the or
chestra, which appeared never to have
had rehearsal.
Edgar Seldon's laughable skit,
"Mckenna's Filtration" received its
premier in st. Paul this season at the
Newmarket last night, being presented
oy the duo of mirth provokeIS, Barry
md Fay supported by an excellent
company. of the principals of the
company nothing need be said. They
are as staple in their branch Of the pro-
tesSion as sugar is in the mercantile
pany. and there is a sufficiency of horse
play in the piece to give each member
an opportunity to slime, and satisfy any
one who seeks enjoyment such as is to
be found in comedies framed on the line
Of Hoyt's. The audience last night was
entertained from start to finish.
i
William Gillette's delightful comedy,
THE New Private Secretary" is under
lined for the Newmarket the latter half
Of this week. The company is under
The able management of Charles E.
Blanchett. and includes K. j. DuStan as
the Private Secretary. Frank Tannehill
and others of similar caliber. The ad-
vance sale OF seats will open Tuesday
morning.
Henry Dickson's scenic melodrama
&c.," founded on Victor Hugos rO-
nance Lies Miserables," was pre-
sented at the Harris last evening to a
air but appreciative audience. The
iramatiZation probably comes as near
.he authors work as it is possible to
present it, but. owing TO its length, it
irags somewhat, which may be eXcusa-
Die owing to its being the first night,
and will probably be remedied here,
after. Henry Dickson, as Jean Val
jean, admirably portrays the transitions
from the criminal lite to that of the re-
spectacle mayor of Montreuil, at times
showing considerable ability III
facial expressions to hide his
identity from Javerts, the in
spector of police. Miss Dorothy
Dickson in the dual character of Fan
tine and Cosette appears to good ad-
vantage, especially in the character of
Famine in the second ttableau, where
she appeals to the mayor as an aban-
dOned woman in the last throes of death
to save and protect her child. The
comedian, A. E. Stevens, as Daddy
Goberon, was well received, and the
remainder of the cast might be called
good support. A gem of the evening
was Little Bonny'' as Cosette in the
early part of the play, where she makes
a very pathetic picture while under the
charge of Nine. Renaud, and her spe-
cialty as the drummer boy was encored
and thoroughly enjoyed by the audi
ence. Owing TO the lateness of COM
mencement the latter part of the play
had to be considerably cut, which will
be obviated hereafter. Same bill all
week.