St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-27
IRVIAG'S SON TO THE FORE
YE PRODUCES A fLAY FOB THE BEN
EFT OF CHsRi7X
1T LACKED DRAMATIC SKILL.
sir Augustus Harris Is Present
ing a Series OF Operas ut the
Royal Italian Opera - Cross
Libel SHIFTS Filed by Clement
Scott and Robert Buchanan
GiIberts New Opera.

In the theatrical world. In tact, dreari-
ness has been the most prominent fea-
lure in connection with London thea
tiers, although the successes are still
succeeding, and the usual amount OF
gossip in connection with new things is
In circulation.
Henry lrving's son Laurence recently
paid a long visit 10 ST. Petersburg to
study the language and characteristics
OF the people, with the view of writing
play dealing with the down-trodden
Ind furnishing Russian peasantry and
with the Siberian system of imprlson-
ment. This play. in one act, entitled
"rime. Hunger and the Law" was pro-
duced for the benefit Of charity, at a
matinee at the Criterion theater on
Thursday. The new production. was
efficiently played by the author. his
brother. Ii. B. Irving. Cyril Maude.
and others. Although not with
out merit, the play lacks dra-
matte skill, and proved tedious en-
tertainmcnt. But, it is only just to add.
young Mr. Irving's play gives hope of
better things in the future. Personal
interest in the play and the author at
tracted good audience, among those
present being many leaders of the
dramatic profession. Although Z. S.
Wizards programme for the coming
season has not been officially announced,
many applications for seats have al
ready been received. and considerable
interest Is manifested in his plans.
At Days theater. Nine. Elinora Duse
Continues to meet with much success.
At the Royal Italian Opera, Covent
Garden, Sir Augustus Harris is pre-
senting
SERIES OF OPERAS.
including Faust. "'Orfeo." "Cavalleria
Rusticana." "Philemon ct Baucis.''
"Pagliani." Carmen" and "Fastatf."
The artists who are interpreting these
operas are Nine. Calve. Simonet. Pau
line. Joran, Bauermeister and Goulia,
and Sofia Ravogli and Nine. Plancon,
Alberts, Bonnard, Customary. Iginio
Corsi, Rinaldini, Pima Corsi, Armand
and Pelagalli Rosetti and others.
After several years of absence. Ed.
ward Hagerup Grieg conducted some Of
his own works at the Philharmonic con-
cert on Thursday last. and was warmly
received by host of admirers.
On Thursday last Mare Carelshapft.
Il
soiree given by the Belgian minister
The United States ambassador, Hon.
Thomas F. Bayard. was among those
present.
An American mystic musician named
Sheppard made his debut this week at
the musicale of Lady Milford. He Is
astonishing drawing rooms by his WON
derful eXtemporiZing.
N. Barry, the novelist. author OF "a
Widow in Thrum's," etc, is seriously
Ill from lung trouble.
The wordy warfare between Clement
Scott and Robert Buchanan, result
ing from the formers notice OF "A
Society Butterfly" in the Daily
Telegraph, has resulted In cross libel
suits. This cause celebre will possibly
have stimulating effect upon business.
M. Scott proposed in the first instance
to convene q meeting of the
LEADING DRAMATIC CRITICS,
place the matter before them. and act
upon their decision; but before this in.
tention was carried out. he finally de-
cided to appeal 81 the law. A repre-
sentative of the Associated Press was
the first to acquaint Mr.: Scott with the
substance of MIR. Buchanan's speech,
and he laughed heartily on hearing
what had occurred That the sympa-
thies OF the great mass of play-goers
are with sc. S." has been shown Elore
than once since the now famous Incl
dent. On many first nights he has been
received with loud cheers from all parts
OF the house, on entering his box with
his wife.
In celebration of the one hundredth
night Of The New Boy" supper was
given ON the stage of the Vaudeville
theater, after the play. Here is an in
stance, as Oscar Wilde would saw. OF
nature being forestalled by art. Two
years ago Mrs Oscar Beringer wrote a
one-act play, entitled "Salve." which is
to lie introduced by the independent
Iheater society next week. 1t Is pow
erfui little piece and terminates with a
domestic tragedy Of the most impressive
character. Many of these who have
read "Salve,' while fully recognizing
Its dramatic force, expressed the opinion
that the circumstances could not have
occurred in actual life. The authoress,
nothing impossible, or even very i'm
probable. in her plot, and short time
at.erward her. contention was fully
Justified, for a tragedy was reported
from Hungary similar in every respect
to the one chosen by her for dramatic
treatment.
GEORGE GROSSMITU
would nave his hands pretty full if the
newspaper statements as to his future
arrangements were founded on truth
AS matter OF fact, this entertainer is
sui IN the throes OF negotiation. He
seems, however. to have abandoned the
idea of undertaking the responsibility
OF actor-managership, and will probably
accept an engagement at the Savoy OF
Galety. In the event of his Joining
George Edwards Standard he will, it is
believed, compose the music of the new
opera by w. S. Gilbert, which is to be
produced at the Gaiety. He will after
wards start long tour in the provinces
"a Modern Eve" the new three-ac
play OF contemporary English life b,
Malcolm Salamon. the well-known dra
matte critic, which is to be performed
at Haymarket matinee in about fort
nights time. is cast up to the hiIt .
There are only six characters and they
will be played by Mrs. Beerbohm Tree
Mrs. Dion Boucicault, Miss Lottie
Nenne, and Messrs. Beerbohm Tree
Fred Torrey and Cyril Maude.
THE THEME CHOSEN
by the author is perfectly original, the
interest of the play coming when :
woman who has left her home with hel
lover returns to her husband and is, re-
celved back by him. Mr.. Salamon is by
no means novice in dramatic work
although his previous efforts have beer
OF far less ambitious nature. Among
other little plays he wrote "Dimlt1
Dilemma" a farce which was played a
the Gaiety in 1877, in front of "Montt
Cristo Jr." and "Deceivers Ever" {
two-act farce, which was seen both a
the Strand and at the Royalty.
Theatrical celebrities naturally pla,
nj ~ -.
EXhibitiou," which has just opened a
the Grafton Gallery aud from the tim,