St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-28
IN THE WINGS.

Lovers Oh the realistic and sensational Will
find all they need in 1.-The Midnight Alarm"
The play was produced last evening at the
Grand to a crowded audience, who alter
nately burst into laughter and applause.
more delighted audience has rarely been seen
within the walls of this popular theater. If
the object of the play be to entertain the
public and bring in the shekels for the pro-
prietors of the company, then "A Midnight
Alarm" may be termed a great success
There is section Of theater goers who
do not appreciate the horse play which is
introduced and to whose fastidious taste the
situations would be considered too far
fetched in fact some of them beyond rea-
son. But as these people are in a minority,
"A Midnight Alarm" will continue to do a
big business. Even in the hands of a medi-
OGRE company it went with vim last even
ing. and recalls were demanded at the end of
each act. Frederick Julian, in the role OF
Silas Carringford, the villain in the play, was
the best man in the company. His acting
was very finished. ana his success was
SO great that even the sympathies
OF the audience, usually so strong
against the villain. were for the
moment turned toward him, and, ever and
anon, his efforts were greeted with applause.
His makeup was excellent Robert Treill
| the captain of an engiue company, performs
In manly style. His fight with Carringford
in the fourth act was a clever piece OF work.
The gods went wild during this episode of
the play, which, when followed up by the
departure of the fire engine in answer to a
general alarm, brought down the entire
house. Edith Julien is a lively Sparkle.
"a Midnight Alarm will run the week. with
| We tuesday, New Years and Saturday mat
inees.
! IL
We are indebted to William Gillette for
many excellent phases of life humorously
cd ingeniously depicted on the mimic stage.
His Private Secretary Professor, ''Mr
@.Idnsons Widows" etc, etc., and other
| comedies are all that introduced many odd
| characters, new and most acceptable, which
| were SO thoroughly appreciated as to be pre-
| scented years in duration. One of his best
and most successful creations is "An the
Comforts OF Home" The play had an en-
thusastic reception here last season. The
title would scarcely suggest anything of
humorous character. but the artistic satire
that is applied is delicately smothered in
sweet and wholesome humor. The company
was selected by Manager Charles Frohman
with the view OF physique and ability to
faithfully depict the characters of the versa
tile author. Without doubt these clever
players will be greeted by a crowded house at
the Metropolitan tonight.
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Edwin P. Hiltons New PLAY House was
opened last night under the most favorable
auspices. There was large and enthusiast
tic audience present, and everything went off
IN the best possible manner. When the cur
tain went up at $50 o'clock Mr.. Hilton
stepped out on the stage aud made a short
address. lie stated that the house had been
rebuilt within the space of four weeks and
that it was expected that there would be q
class of entertainments furnished which
wonld appeal to the tastes of St Paul au-
diences, and that unless first-class entertain
ments could be given the house would be
closed. Mr.. Hilton's remarks were greeted
with cheers and tumultuous applause The
performance of THE Black Crook" was then
given IN very acceptable manner One of
the new rules inaugurated by the management
is the abolishing of smoking in the theater
This theater, which has sprung like magic
from the ruins of the Olympic is really one
of the pretIiest in the entire Northwest. 1t
is one of the safest houses in America, as
there are no less than fourteen modes of exit
1t is located on Seventh street. near jackson,
the very heart of ST. Paurs business district
and, from advance Indications will be man
aged with great skill by Edwin P. Hilton.
The rule of no smoking or drinking is
wise one, and will be carried out strictly.
The new theater Will be devoted to the best
class of vaudeville companies. and nothing
but the best will be allowed to play in the
house which will be run in connection with
the popular Pence opera house in Minneap-
oils. Among the early attractions, the New
Black Crook" Sam T. Jacks Lilly Clay COM
pany, the original "Pecks Bad Boy" Mabel
Shows big company, Sam T. Jacks CreoIes,
and others of equal or greater merit. The
executive staff of the new playhouse is Ed
win 2. Hilton, sole proprietor and manager;
N L. KEENAN,, stage manager; Miles Ferrick,
treasurer; Prof. Fred Richter leader of or
chestra; Joseph Murray advertiser; W. E
Morong, special officer, and E. 3. Wilson en-
gineer, each department having full list of
competent assistants