St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-30
THE LOCAL STAGE.

Seldom has ST Paul enjoyed more de-
lightful rendition of high-class comedy than
that of last evening as given at the Metro
politan opera house by Marie Wainwright
and her company of players. Sheridan's
sparkling comedy, school for Scandal" was
the play. and though familiar in the text to
large part of the theater-gOing public,
there are many who are quite unacquainted
with its many charms as stage production,
its brilliant dialogue its striking characters
and its forceful situations. After witness
ing last evenings performance it is easy to-
understand why 'School for Scandal is so.
seldom produced upon the stage, demanding.
as it does an exceptionally long cast and
one, moreover, composed of players of more
than the average ability required in the pro-
duetion of more modern comedy.
The play was most satisfactorily put on by,
Miss Wainwright and her company. with the
additional advantages of special scenery and
accessories and with costumes whose rich
ness and beauty placed them without the
pale or criticism.
Miss Wainwright has been seen IN more ex-'
acting characters than Lady TeazIe. but never
in one in which she looked more lovely or.
acted with more spirit and vivacity. Her
quarrel scenes with Sir Peter were delicious,
while III the scene where she is discovered in
the apartment of Joseph Surface she eXhib-t
tied such true womanlineSs aud depth of:
feeling as never fails to touch the hearts of.
an audience
The character of the loving ana tender
hearted old Sir Peter was most admirably
portrayed by Barton Hill, and William Inger-
soil made dashing and happy Charles Sur
face. Joseph Surface found an earnest and
capable exponent in Nathaniels Hartwigand
Percy Brooke made quaint Crabtree, and
e. Y. Magnns hearty Sir Oliver. Eleanor
Carey was delightful as Mrs. Candour, while
Kate Blancke and Lillian Thurgate as Lady
Sneerwell and Maria charmed every one.
The minor parts were exceptionally well
taken and were satisfactory in every respect.
school for Scandal will be repeated tonight
and at the matinee tomorrow.
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Larry the Lord with r. E.. Graham will
without doubt furnish excellent amusement
food Tor the patrons of the Grand this week,
as it has many things in it to commend it as
an entertainer. Mr. Graham is a comedian
who has an excellent voice and sings his
topical songs in most pleasing manner, and
in addition to Mr.. Graham the singing of
Miss Marie Laurens is quite feature of the
performance as is the dancing of Miss Edith
Craske, and taken as whole the perform
ance is both iaughable and enjoyable.
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Next week Jacob Lifts players will in all
probability be seen at their best as the play
selected for the first of the ten consecutive
weeks of stock performances is Augustin
Days "Pique." In addition to a number of
the people VINO have already been seen it will
introduce Carrie Turner as leading lady, and
j. II. Gilmore. leading man; Miss Ruth Car
penter and Miss Belle Archer. Mrs. w. G.
Jones, Harry Saint Maur and Stephen Graf
tan. The cast of "Pique" is a long one. and
from the list of names announced for it there
is every reason to believe that no stronger
presentation of Mr.. Days play has ever been
given the public than that promised next
week at the hands of Mr.. Lifts most efficient
company.