St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-02
MISS COGHLAN WINS
THE ADMIRATION OF HER Az.
DIENCE.
A Wonderful Performance OF
DIPLOMACY" at the Metropol-
itan Last Night.

Miss Rose Coghlan. supported by lfer
own company Of players, appearedfat
the Metropolitan opera house last night
in Diplomacy" The audience was
not large one, neither was it particu-
larry enthusiastic, owing no doubt to
the inclemency of the weather, but
when the public begins to know what a
great company MISS .Coghlah has WITH
her, and what fine play they are ap-
pearing in, there will not be vacant
seat in the house. The PERI
Torrance WAS pne of the most
exquisite as to- finish and completes
ness of detail that could be given. 1t is
seldom that sOgreat treat Is offered the
public. and it is all agreeable exception
to find a star who has taken SO much
pains to surround herself with actors
who are In every instance worthy Of
their profession. Diplomacy" which
IS by Sardou. has withstood the trials of
Indifferent performance, it having been
presented in this city on one occasion by
company of inferior talent, but
even then the play stood out in
bold relief. In its construction it is
admirable. and is devoid of anti-climaX.
The situations progress with much rea-
sonable probability, -aad are we'll worked
up to strong climaxes. The play holds
the attention. of the auditor from first to
last, and there were several scenes that
brought the house down by the farcibe
manner of their Interpretation. Good
plays cannot make good actors any more
than good actors can make good plays.
but where the combination of the best
elements of ,bvth is presented, the result
is eminently satisfactory. and this can
be written OF diplomacy" and Its re-
presentation last night.
Miss COghlau is so cOnSummate an
artist that she could not do otherwise
than appear to advantage. Nothing
could be finer than her dellneatiOn of
suDdued passion in that memorable
scene with Baron Stein-the disappUint-
ed woman bounded by the Russian
police aud eager 10 escape by the love
of the man who is married to another
all were given with a power and finish
pleasure to remember. Miss COghlan
is one of the few actresses of the times
who absorbs the attention and controls
the pulse of her audience. She dis
played many beautiful dresses. which
sit to perfection on an exquisite figure.
Miss Maxine Elliott as Dora. the vic
tim of the plots of the scheming count.
ess, was very charming and sympa-
thetic. Being a beautiful woman, aid
endowed with ability that has not yet
ripened to its fullest extent on the
emotional side. she. however, won her
audience in several trying scenes. Miss
Hattie Russell. an old favorite, was ex-
celient, and caused much laughter 10y
the apparent devotion she showed to
the memory of the late departed Don
Alyar. Miss Blanche burton made an
agreeable Lady Fairfax, while Miss
Gertrude Elsmere was p!Quant French
maid. The ladies were all most at
tractlve in appearance. and those that
had the opportunity made the most of
it in the display of handsome costumes.
In fact. they were the hands0mest seen
Oh the ST. Paul stage i'll many day
particularly those worn by Miss Coghlan
and Miss Elliott.
To have one leading man in COM
pany is usual occurrence, but to find
three in one organization is an excep.
ton. and this exception was found last
night. Frederic de Belleville, John T..
Sullivan and Cecil Nj Yorke composed
this strong trio. Nothing stronger or
more capitally done has been seem on
the stage than the scene in the second
act between these men, a Scenefuli OF
power and intensity. 1t was dramatic
triumph. Mr.. de Belleveville. as Henry
Beauclerc, played the part with much
subtlety and finish. 1t is a part requir-
ing the incest handling, and were it
oyer-acted the effect would be a fail
ure. but Mr.. de Belleyile handled it
with consummate skill. Mr.. Sullivan,
as Julian Beauclerc, had a part that is
; most difficult of treatment. There
are times when the character is one of
weakness. and then on the other hand
he IS manly, two peculiar OppOsiteS to
be found in one person.. In the hands
of less competent actor Julian would
have become m0n0tonouS, and it is due
the excellent treatment given the part
by Mr.. Sullivan that it did not fail into
that state. Mr.. Sullivan played with
much vigor and intensity. Mr. Yorke
gave capital performance OF Count
Orloff. Mr.. Yorke will be remembered
as being with the Kendals upon their
last visit here. He has very handsome
| appearance and is good actor. Count
| OriOtf stood out i'll his hands j.
| w. Shannon as Baron Stein was not
behind the others and was strikingly
effective. Mr.. Thorpe was bright and
agreeable as Algy Fairfax. while Mr..
! Roberts was satisfactory in the small
part OF Markham.
| Nothing more beautiful has been seen
| than the setting of The second ana third
acts. Miss Cogi.ian has expended muc.
money i'll the appointments for This
scene, which is beautiful. In fact, the
play was spleadidly STAGED in its en-
lIrety. "Diplomacy" will be repeated
| tonight and tomorrow night and at the
| Wednesday matinee. Those who wish
| to see great performance and one to
be long remembered should embrace
| the present opportunity Of Witnessing
this play with the present cast.
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The Eiks shwed their loyalty to one
| of their members by attending the
| Grand last night in bod, to see
| Brother Frank BiXDy's effort. "Shaft
| No. p" 1t is needless to say that they
demonstrated their enjoyment by heart
| lily applaudlIg all OF the good things 10
be seen in this play. 4 matinee per-
| Torrance will be given tomorrow after
| noon. The h-use last evening was
! crowded to the doors. and the sale of
| seats is indicative of tremendous
| weeks business. Next week the Grand
announces the production on a nagniti-
cent scale OF the new naval play, ~ he
Ship Of State"
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