St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-01
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Ward and James in "Julius Ca.
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Ward and James in "JuIins Cae.
sar."
Frederick Warde and Louis James
have always been exceptionally popular
in st. Paul. in consideration of which
fact the unusually large audience at the
Metropolitan last night was in noEWsy
a surprise.
The play of the evening was Shake
speare's Julius Caesar" which,
Astounding as it does III strong situa-
tions, and still stronger speeches, az
forded ample opportunities for the twin
stars. III
AS Antony, Warde is seen in a very
ambitious character, a character of such
preteusion that none but a finished elo-
c%ntiOnist can hope to make anything
Of it. Mr.. Warde is without
doubt gifted with clear e%nunciation and
while his voice, If a little stronger,
might possibly be used to greater adj
vantage, yet his careful modulationsi
and accentuations made up in a great
measure any defect in tone. Taken as
a whole, his portrayal of this greatest
rhetoriacal effort of Shakespeare would
lose little or nothing as compared to
similar work of others. He was, of
course, at his best in the forum scene.
in which connection the mob effects de-.
serve especial attention. Louis James
Is we'll fitted by nature for the part of
Brutus, and his robust voice served him
in excellent stead all through the numer-
Gus trying scenes in the play. His best
work was done in the fifth act, where
he made a fine impression in an act
which requires the most delicate of act
ing. Three curtain calls testified the
audiences appreciation. and had he
been so inclined, a speech would have
been in order.
Undoubtedly the character of third
Importance is that of Caius Cassius.
Mr.. Herman handled it in a very
thorough manner, emitting him to
stand up with the two leaders. His
facial expressions were we'll conceived.
Miss Veverett made the most of tho
slight chance offered her as Portia.
The entire scenery for the play is
carried by the company. and III its
beauty and completeness makes a very
pleasing feature. At the close of the
fourth act. after repeated curtain calls
MI. Warde was compelled to make a
speech. He did so. thanking the au-
dience on behalf of Mr. James, he
company and himself for their large at
tendance and hearty appreciation.
Tomorrow night Mr.. Warde will be
seen as Lanciotto and Mr.. James as
Beppo Pepo in Boxers famous tragedy,
Francesca da Rimini."
The management of the William Nor
rs stock company has fittingly chosen
Lester Wallack's successful comedy
drama, "Rosedale" as the vehicle with
which to introduce this sterling COM
pany of players next Monday night to
st. Paul theater goerS. Mr.. Morris will
be seen i'll the part of Elliot Gray. This,
his first appearance in this city for
seven years, is looked forward to with
considerable interest. Mr.. Norris is a
handsome young actor who has
been Identified with Charles Froh-l
mans original productions for
the last six years. He is considered in
New York the most popular and capa-
Bile leading man of the day, having ere
ated more successful parts during the
last five years in the Mecca OF theatri-
cal productions than any actor in Amer
lea. He has surrounded himself with a
most capable company. prominent
among whom is the charming Miss Eta
Hawkins. Aside from the artistic pro-
duction which is assured of this i'm
tensely dramatic play, a rare treat is
promised in the accessories. as the play
will be deliberately mounted by new
and special scenery. s.
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In selecting 1.-THE Black Hussar." for
the initial production, Manager Scott
and the management of the Columbian
Comic Opera company, which opens the
summer season at the Metropolitan :
opera house on next Monday night, have
shown good Judgment, for there is not a
more catchy and popular opera among
the lighter grade than Milloecker's
tuneful maSterwork. p
The company is said to be one of the
best ever engaged for summer purposes,
aud in fact worthy to play in any first
class theater during any time of the
season. Its cast Of principals has been
selected from the leading operate Or
CARNATIONS. The chorus is not only
composed of some of the best voices OBJ
t%ainable, but also of splendid lockers,
and an augmented orchestra, under the
direction of T. 6. Zemplin, will be one
of the features. These facts notwith-
standing. Manager Scott wishes to an
nounce especially that the same prices
as last summer will prevail during this
entire engagement, viz, Is, 25 and so
cents for the night performances, while
at the matinees the entire ground floor
and balcony will be rs cents, and the
gallery Is cents. A good reserved seat.
matinee or night, on the ground floor
for 25 cents to hear a first-class operate
performance will undoubtedly be the
cause of a very large business through
out the engagement. The sale of seats
is NOW in nrn0raSS at the hny nfina