St. Paul daily globe., 1893-05-25
THE LOCAL STAGE.
MARY STUART.

IHE LOCAL y AOEs
MARY STUART.
Schiler's wonderful diction of 'Mary
Stuart will always hold a firm place on the
stage as work of dramatic art. And the
reason for this is that the author has diverged
far enough from the well-beaten paths of
history to give an interest to the story and
surrounded it with the soft cadences. of the
love of noble, faithful and humble heart
in opposition to the stern love born of
pride as given expression in Queen Eliza
beth The presentation at the Metropolitan
last evening by Nine. JanauSchek OF MARY
Stuart reflects an equal amount of credit on
the members of the company. who divided
the honors with the star. The play was
hardly presented in its entilety, the beautiful
garden scene between Mary and Sir Edward
Mortimer being cut for obvious reasons.
This is brilliant love scene, and there is no
doubt but that Wilbur Hudson could have
done it full justice.
Nine. Janauschek's Stuart is superb i'll ac-
ton ana rendition, but in appearance is not
so perfect. The meeting in the park at
Fotheringham (of which there is no record
in history, it being claimed that Mary and
Elizabeth never metz, is the grand climax of
the play, and the real ability OF the great
actress is shown iu all its force as she de-
nounces the daughter .of Anne Boleyn a
usurper to the throne of England, and
declares herself the lawful queen. The
efforts to be calm and submissive
are strong in work, and her denunciation
when struck to the hearts core of her pride
of family by the stinging retorts and slurs OF
naughty Queen Elizabeth are grand in exc
euton. The final scene Of sorrow as she
hor dNn
and her pitiful farewell with the lover of her
youth the Earl of Leicester. show a deep
and wonderful conception that hushed the
audience TO silence and moved many to
tears. With her last words, 4 now have
nothing more on earth, she stood the nat
ural Mary, Queen of Scots.
The royal queen of England who trembled
for the safety of her crown while Mary Stuart
lived, could hardly be given better rendi-
ton than it received last night at the hands
of Miss Mary Timberman. Her imperiOus
pose at the cabinet meeting, called to decide
the fate of the unfortunate Mary, was regal
representation of royal dignity, and, when
she dismissed her ministers with the
statement that she would consider their
speech and then decide as her best
Judgment told her, queen had spoken.
Her meeting at Fotheringay park, when she
hurled scorn and heaped indignities on her
hated rival for a kingdom and the love of
man, she told IN natures own way that re-
venge is sweet even to royalty, which was
only eQualed by the fear and terror she dis
played when lashed and scourged by the
angered tongue of the Stuart. Her signing
of the death warrant from which she tried
to cleanse her hands and place the odium on
others, was keen, and in her expressions of
cruelty, as she saw this was her only hope,
she showed the force and strength of great
actress.
Edmond Collier as Robert Dudley, earl of
Leicester, was Tar stronger than in MA
beth, although the part has not the oppor-
tunties and his only weak spot was his
listless demonstration of love to either
queen. Joseph Ransomes Lord Burleigh
was bright piece of work. and Wilbur Hud-
sons Edward Mortimer was the best read of
all male parts. His interview with the queen
was delightful, and his lines were well ex
pressed when he carried the Stuart's mes
sage to Leicester, his delivery and enuncla-
ton being distinct and pleasing.
The bill for this evening will be Meg
Merrilles,' with Jaunauschek in the title role
and Collier as Dandie Dinmont. This should
prove a great cast for Jaunauscheg.
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Bettina Girard is an artist, and her appear
ance this week as Topsy iu Uncle Toms
Cabin with Jacob Lifts players, has Dut
created a desire on the part of those who
have seen her in the part named to see MI.
Lifts talented comedienne in q white face,
as she shows that she has capabilities far be-
yond the demands of Topsy. She is full of
life, spirit and DASH enters fully in:o the
spirit of her character, and never negiects
any of the little details that go so far to add
finish to Characterization. and, added 10 her
ability as an actress, Miss Girard possesses
not only fine voice. but one that has been
carefully trained and cultivated, aud 1t is to
be hoped that she may have more than one
opportunity this summer to sing as well as
act her way into the good graces of the pub
lie. The female portion of Mr.. Lifts com
pany is all strong, but Individually no one of
them is any better than Bettina Girard in her
own particular line of work There will be
a matinee of "Uncle Toms Cabin" today,
and the same play all the rest Of the week.
il
r. E. Graham will be seen at the Grand
next week i'll Larry the Lord The farce
is filed with bright tnneful, musical num-
bers. the efforts of Perlet Fancher and
Graham. As a special feature Miss Edith
Craske. beautiful premiere dansuese, has
been added to the already strong company.
Reports speak of this young lady in such
glorious terms that much will be expected of
her III a terpsichorean way. Mr.. Graham
introduces new topical song, II Wonder
What Next They Will Do" that promises to
outrival its predecessor, "They Cawnt Do 1t,
Ye Know" with which this clever comedian
made such hit in the little Tycoon.
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The sale of seats for Miss Marie VAIN
wright's engagement at the Metropolitan
will be opened this morning For Monday
and Tuesday evenings and at the special
popular price Wednesday matinee Miss
Wainwright will present that most fascinat-
ing and brilliant of all comedies THE
School for Scandal" in which she will ap-
pear as Lady Teazle. with that favorite actor.
Barton Hill, as Sir Peter. All the principal
players will wear costumes of exceptional
richness and beauty. The repertory for the
remainder of the week may be found in the
advertising columns.