St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-25
IN THE THEATERS.

The reOrganiZed B0llman company
opened the German theatrical season at
the Metropolitan last evening to large
and representative audience of German
American citizens of ST. Paul. The
play selected, in translation, would be
called Airs OF the Metropolis" and the
object of the writer seems to be to show
the lmpossibility OF city bred man to live
in small provincial town, even:though
ne had the sweetest and dearest crea-
9ture on earth for wife. The COMPARE
sons OF the deeds and dOings in the lit
tie hamlet i'll cOntraventiUn of those Of
the great German metropolis, Berlin,are
neatly drawn. and the illustrations and
situations bring out to the fullest extent
the ideas that were contemplated by
the author. There is little plot to the
play, but il can be called charming
comedy. The play was we'll cast, and
the audience appreciated both the old
favorltes aud the new faces that made
their appearance. OF the old players
it may be said that they have lost none
of their charms during the summer sea-
son, and Theodore BOllmann. "Unser
kriSchan" Schober, Martha Neumaun,
Little Ella Collmer and Mrs. Helene Coll
ner were received with the old favor
and applause. Of the new material
1t Is really too early to criticiSe,
but it is plainly apparent that
they will give strength To- The company,
and III the near future give opportunity
to present plays of different character
from that last evening. Marie Hartung
is pleasing actress, and with cast
that Will give mOEs and wider scope for
her talent she Will becOme a favorite
Mrs. Henry Bollmann made her first APP
pearance last night i'm the role of an
actress. anu, while she appeared slight
ly embarrassed in her movements on
the stage, which will wear off in short
time, the testimony of the audience
showed that the was as highly
appreciated as she has been as
Soprano singer. Adolph Rhefeld, in the
character of DIR. CrusIns, fell Into pop
nlarity at once. and Manager
B0linan made a brilliant selection in
securing his services. He is perfect
character delineatOr. and promises to
become one OF the most popular mem-
beers or the company. Willie LOesh
shows he has good material III him. and
makes bright juvenile comedian.
Felix and Elsa Seifert were neat in
minor parts. Next Sunday will be pre-
scented what Is known OH the English
Stage as Our Daughters" by L'Ordnge,
author Of 'Alein Leopold
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Carroll Johnson in The Irish States
man" opeded the weeks engagement
last night at the Grand to a very large
audience. Mr.. 1Ohnson's personality
makes him very attractive, while his
Sinniptr ~ Il a. T..
every act the audience was kept in
roarS of laughter at some OF his funny
waltz songs. TO each Of which he 'pirou-
cites" as very few can. The story
From Cabin to Congress" dates on into
the nineteenth century, which, perhaps,
is rather daring. but allowable for the
sake of the grand finale, in
which the Irish Statesman" Is
appointed first American minister
To "The Republic" of Ireland.
Many new and pleasing speciaitieS
were Introduced, aid J0hnsOn'S Irish
wit and humor are irresistible. The
principals are all well chosen. Clara
Knott makes very quaint aud dainty
Mary OSullivan, wmIie Miss Olive
Martin is regal as Mrs. GO0dheart, the
wife of the ju lge. Marie Dudley takes
the part OF Lucy Lovelace, the lost
daughter OF Patrick O'Flynn, very
well. All the way through the play is
pleasing, aud was very, much enjoyed.
Same bill all the week, with usual mat
inees.
Cleveland's All United Mlnstrels, allied
with the European vaudeville company,
will begin an engagement of three
nights and Wednesday matinee at t. g
MetrOpO!itan opera house tonight. He
gives great big combined performance
of refined modern min itrelsy aud high
class vaudeville. He has also engaged
as special feature with his show this
season the celebrated Diamautine
troupe in the great French quddrille.
This troupe OF French dancers scored
tremendous hit last season with the big
"Black Crook" at the Academy of
Music, New York, and McVIcker'5 the
alter, Chicago. As this is the first min
strel performance OF the season the
Cleveland aggregation will no doubt he
greeted by packed houses at the Nero
politan the first half of the week.
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The sale of seats for the engagement
of Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry
at the Metropolitan opera house oppus
at the box office this morning. The fol-
lowing is the repertoire; Thursday
night. Alfred (LordJ Tennyson's Beck
et;" Friday night, the double bill.
Nance OldfieId'' and "The Bells"
Saturday matinee. The Merchant of
Venice. anu Saturday night. Louis
XII" The prices tor this engagement