St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-12
AT THE THEATERS.

BY Tar the largest auQlenCe OI the
season-the largest at this house for
years, in fact-witnessed the second
performance of "Off the Earth at
the Metropolitan theater last night.
1t broke the record. 1t was a stylish
audience, and keen one, which was
quick to catch and appreciate the eX-
quisite bits of comedy and grotesque
humor with which the piece abound
ed. Under the inspiration furnished
by such house, the principals were
at their best, and they fairly reveled
in the opportunities offered them.
Foy was extremely funny, and his
local sketches were rich and hugely
enjoyed. Sadie Mcdonald was never
brighter or more Winsome, and the
others, catching the spirit of the
hour, helped to round out an even
ing of mirth and jollity.
loft the Earth is an entertain
ment possessing many commend
able features aside from the star.
In the first place, it is richly staged.
The scenery is effective, the cos
tunes are extremely pretty and
tasteful, and the girls exceptionally
attractive and graceful. Indeed, the
combination of youth and beauty is
as striking as it is rare.
The company is far superior to the
average organization presenting at
fractions of this character. There is
Sadie Mcdonald, who impersonates
the vivacious Dimples. Miss Nc
Donald fairly effervesces with mer-
riment. Her face is all sunshine and
smiles. She is graceful, sprightly
and undeniably clever in many and
various ways" Her presence upon
the scene is always a delight.
The performance is further en-
HANGED by the admirable efforts of
Miss Louise Montague, the famous
beauty. Miss Montague is not solely
dependent for her success, however,
upon her rare personal charms, for
she possesses besides all this
ringing, powerful soprano voice,
which she controls artistically, and
is an actress of much ability and
fervor Her impersonation OF Prince
Charles is full of spirit and dash,
and contributes largely to the merit
of the entire performance. Another
pleasing artist is Miss Lillian HaW-
thorn, who appears to much advan-
tage in the role of Gavotte. Miss
Hawthorn looks pretty, and sings
and acts satisfactorily.
Mr.. Ire Denick is amusing in the
character Of old Stag Party" and
the minor roles are all in competent
hands.
A word is due the music, which
is more than good. ''Off the Earth
does not pretend to be an opera, and
it's music was therefore not written
in the operate vein, but it is, never
theless, very pretty. The concerted
numbers are harmonious, and the
solos catchy and melodious.
AS for Eddie Foy's comic songs,
they should be heard, or rather one
should hear Mr.. F'oy sing them.
Nobody sings quite like Foy. No
body can. Foy is the nonpareil of
singers who do not require voice,
for he can sing without displaying
any tones of music whatever. His
songs are all new, and very funny,
and Mr.. Foy exhibits much orig
inality in his various ways and
manners Of rendering each song.
They're a Waitin' for Me- is per-
haps the most laughable of all his
ditties, owing to the style in which
Mr.. Foy gets it Off" Indeed, Mr.
Foy was never so funny as he is
in loft the Earth He is allowed
full scope, which he seems to relish,
and the result is that he is seen to
the very best advantage.
Robert Hilliard in "The Nominee"