St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-05-06
FOYER GOSSIP.

Col Wilbur, OF the large diamond, cast iron
nerve and patent feathers, is having the
deuce and all of a time with his eoryphees.
1t appears that the Park Opera company is
paying several more simoleons week for
shapely girls than Wilbur is Since the
former company opened five of Mr. Wflbur's
amazons have given him the cold shake. and
are now with the other show. Will Kohnle
was after them yesterday on cold scent,
but he went home alone
Julia Marco may not have the most power
full voice in the world, and is without doubt
seen to disadvantage as Bettina, but her
singing is natural and easy and her tones mu-
steal. Her work last night was remarkable
improvement over that of Monday: she sang
with more confidence, having discovered
what volume was necessary to fill the house
It's promising sign that she does not err in
the most difficult passages, but rather in de-
tails of the part which can only be perfectly
filed by one familiar with it. Miss Marco
never essayed the role until Monday. and
never saw the score until two weeks ago.
Mr.. Tetley as Pippo improves nightly. His
singing is altogether satisfactory and his
makeup good one. Huntington has dis
carded that awful nose, and now appears In
less exaggerated frescoing. His work last
W do SOOd SIlOuSlis pledseQ the alQl-
ence. and that is everything.
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There will be matinee performance Of
"Bluebeard Jr." at the Metropolitan to-day,
and the indications are that there will be q
large attendance. The piece promises a
great deal of interest for the ladies and chill
dren. and the gorgeousness of the mise en-
scene, the catchy music and the clever work
of the comedians and dancers should attract
large audiences. 1.-THE Ballet of Birds and
Insects with the grasshoppers, the white
moths, the lady bugs and the hawks, will
prove particularly fascinating to the little
folks. The funny Hebrew police, Mufti
(Bluebeard's valet), Benzini, Ayesha and the
acrobatie Martini will delight the children
with their antics. Another good-sized audi
ence was present last night.
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For next week the Grand will present
"Grimes' Cellar Door, farce-comedy skit,
with James B. Mackie In the principal role,
Mr. Mackie will be remembered as the origi-
nal Grimes in "a Bunch Of Keys" which
latter part he created and played tor four
successive seasons. In Grimes Cellar
Door, which is comedy burlesque, he will
be seen in the character of Billy Grimes.
which is said to be by far the best piece of
are said to be series of new features created
for laugh producing effects in Grimes Gel
lar Door, Among the catchy songs that
will be heard is Mr.. Mackies 1.-THE Rats Have
Got Him Now topical song in which he
is said to have made a pronounced hit.
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William Gillette's popular farce ',AIl the
Comforts OF Life OF which we have all
heard so much in one way or another, will
be presented at the Metropolitan opera house
next Monday night. under the direction of
Charles Frohman. The company and prop
erty effects of the famous New York produc-
lion will be almost identical for this engage
ment. The company opens in Chicago for
long summer season MAY IS, and ST. Paul Is
one OF the few cities outside of the larger
Eastern ones favored by this fashionable
success In the original hands