St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-21
AT THE THEATERS.
The Various Places of Amusement
Present Strong Attractions.

Opera-goers will be out in force the
coming week, for no musical organiZa-
ton that visits these parts can pull on
the public purse string like the Bos-
tonians: and little wonder, when one
reads the list of principals, among whom
are: Sopranos, Marie Stone. Juliette
Jessie Bartlett Davis, Josephine Bart
lett. Flora Finlayson. Tenors, Tom
Karl, Edwin w. Hoff and Ferdinand
Schultz. Baritones and baSSOS, w. II.
Macdonald, FL. G. Barnabee, George
rockingham, Fred Dixon, Eugene
Cowles, with a chorus OF forty and
orchestra of twenty pieces. The roper
tOire for the engagement at the Grand
Opera house next week will be as fol-
lows: Monday. Tuesday and Friday
evenings and Christmas Thursday and
greatest success, ''Robin Hood"
Wednesday evening Carmen; "
Thursday evening "Suzette." and Sat
urday evening "Fatinitza." robin
Hood was written by Reginald de
Koven and Harry B. Smith, who once
before combined their forces in pre-
senting ''Don Quixote." The plot of
the opera is taken from the familiar
nursery story of that name. The scene
opens in the old town of Nottingham
| while the village fair is in progression,
and the opera is said to be filled with
all sorts ofharmOnions and catchy things
! that go to make most successful comic
| opera. Wednesday night is the even
| ing set for the first presentation here by
| the B0stonians of Carmen" In CON-
| compliance with requests, made by the
! patrons of the BOStonianS in almost ev-
| cry city included in their annual tour.
| the company has added BiZet's romantic
| opera Carmen" to its repertoire for the
| season Of 1890 and 81.
| Bijou Opera House-The famous
Ferguson and Mack company will be-
Gin weeks engagement at the Bijou
tonight, presenting the rousing farce
"McCarthy's MiShaps," which has been
seen here before. and will be remem-
| bered as having created sensation in
the way of laughter. The farce abounds
| with funny situations and amusing in
| cidents, and, together with the special
| ties that are introduced, make up per-
| Torrance of the most interesting kind.
| The cast comprises very many clever
| players, headed by Barney Ferguson,
| who as fun maker stands without a
| peer, having a personality of his own
| which is entirely original, and as Den
| mis- Mccarthy, character suited to his
|
an actor of note, will second MIN as
| Michael Mulligan; Miss Lizzie DAILY as
| Jeremiah Primrose, who later becomes
Mrs. Mccarthy, is sure to add to her cir
Gle of many admirers in this city. Miss
| Lizzie Conroy is the Mrs. Mulligan, and
a good rendition is assured The primer
pal soubrette role is played by Carrie
| Behr, whose inSOuciant way and pretty
face have carried her into popular ia
| vor. Others i'll the cast are equally
we'll known A special matinee will be
| given Christmas day.
Pence Opera House-Filson's Merry
Chicks company will c.ose their sue
cessful work here with matinee and
| night performance to-day. 1t is a really
good show. Commencing tomorrow,
for the week, with ladies' matinees
Wednesday. Sunday and Christmas day,
a grand double company is to open.
Mary Louise Aigen and her bright COM
edy company in Nat Goodwin's greatest
success, Confusion" A number of
bright young ladies will appear in the
cast and splendid list of speciality stars
will assist in the merrymaking. Christ
mas matinee, also Christmas night, a
magnificent gold watch will be given
away. These will be Manager Hilton's
presents to his patrons, and is 4 worthy
and commendable idea. Seats are now
| on sale