St. Paul daily globe., 1891-12-07
SAINT PAUL.
IN THE WINGS.

One Of the best minstrel shows that has
been seen in st. Paul opened last evening at
the Metropolitan. Lew Dockstader'S min
strels give particularly bright entertain
ment. which in these days is something new
for minstrel troupe. Dockstaders min
strels are above the average. Every man is
an artist, and from start to finish there is not
a dull moment or jarring note. Several new
songs are introduced, and they are certain
to become favorites. Lew Dockstater makes
an exceptional hit. He made an excellent
impression al the outset with his song 81
Guess Not but his greatest success and. the
best thing IN the entertainment was ''Our
President-'oung tower" Dockstater ex-
celled himself. His makeup was unique,
and the local gags he introduced were very ap-
propriate, and of course, brought down the
house." George Powers banjo solos were very
acceptable. Two songs. Loves Sweet Song"
by j. NJ. Lindsay, and Songs of Other Days"
by j. Fielding, were delightfully."- rendered
and deservedlY eucored. Indeed, the singing
through out was of the highest order. "The
unequal combat between Joseph Perry and
John Magrew provoked much laughter The
disparity III the height of the combatants and
their antics were quite ludicrous. There is
also some very unique grotesque work given
by three athletes. They are introduced as
Three Marvels." and their performance is
trniy marvellous. A military sketch by Nc
Intyre and Heath, songs and dances by cute
lie Petit Freddy, and an extravaganza,
''Hotel Punch de Leon" add much to tEeel-
joyment. Encores were the rule last even
ing. There was good attendance, and every
one came away pleased with the entertain
ment.
Il
Yesterdays concert by Selbert's orchestra
was well attended. The programme opened
with March Potpourri," by Michaelis, which
was played with great deal of vim and
spirit. The orchestra was at its best in the
grand selection. "Lohengrin,' by Wagner.
Every performer seemed TO be in sym
pathy with the ever-varying strains of
the grand composition. Mrs G. W.
BOwden's ''Sing, Sweet Bird by
GanfZ. was well received. She possesses a
powerful soprano which she knows how to
control, with the exception Of a Slight ten
dency 10 sharp occasionally. The duet for
fUte ard clarinet, "Minnehaha." as was per
formed by Messrs. William SCHNEIDER and r.
L. Blakely. deserved the repeated applause
ii received. Valse Suite, Jolly Brothers"
very interesting characteristic piece, closed
an entertaining programme. Next concert at
this hail Dec. 20.
II
Hoyts Hole in the Ground" was produced
at the Grand last night to the capacity OF the
theater. The skit which Is pointed satire
on railway stations and their surroundings
has been seen here numerously before and
needs no special description. The company
is very good one, and for three hours kept
the crowded house roaring with applause
and laughter. II will continue through the
week.
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Manager Hilton made his re-entree into the
st. Paul amusement field yesterday after
noon and evening at Turner hail. and main !
taiRed his former reputation by giving a |
splendid buriesque performance. The Paris |
Gaiely Girls company is one of the cleverest !
spectacular shows yet seen here. The girls |
are young pretty and shapely; the singing is |
good; the bu urlesoue is extremely funny, and !
the speciality people extra good.