St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-28
AT THE THEATERS.


presented a double bill last evening,
David 'Garrick' and that exquisite
one-act play from the French of
Dance entitled "On Delicate Ground"
The entire performance was delight
full. 1t opened with the one-act play,
which contains but three characters.
They are Citizen Sangfroid, polished,
cynical and cool, his romantic wife,
Pauline, and Alphonse, an equally ro-
mantle young fellow, and an ante
nuptial flame of Pauline's. "On Deli
cate Ground is practically new to
American audiences, though it was
written half century ago. 1t is an
exceedingly clever production of a
keen and brilliant intellect. 1t is
couched in elegant language, Scintil-
lateS with the finest repartee, and is
replete with satirical humor designed
to cure silly romanticism. Mr. Down.
ing and Eugene Blair both gave adj
mirable interpretations of the charac-
tiers Sangfroid and Pauline. Mr.
Downing surprised those who had
never seenh him essay comedy role
Mr.. Downing possesses a keen sense
of humor, a quality indispensable to
to become great Miss Blair's i'm
personation of Pauline was likewise
distinguished by a refreshing spon-
taneity and gratifying freedom from
any theatrical affectation. J. R. Am
DRY was very amusing in the role of
Alphonse, and contributed much to the
enjoyment of the curtain raiser.
In David Garrick" Mr. Downing
demonstrated his abilities as a come
dian beyond all question. It was a
truly worthy portrayal of the famous
actor as he is pictured in Robertson's
celebrated comedy. Mr.. Downing is a
versatile actor-a fact which is con-
Vincingly demonstrated in this exact
ing role. Eugene Blair enacted the
character Of Ada Ingot with fine feel
ing and exquisite delicacy. She was
altogether charming, and indeed full
filled the conception of a woman who
revered Shakespeare and loved his
great exponent
Mr.. Amory distinguished himself by
a remarkably life-like portrayal of the
horsey Squire Chivey. The remainder
of the cast was acceptable.
w iiiesill 4dOIIlS dHu HIS 6XCGllGnC
company, including his wife, Miss Eta
Hawkins, who is well and favorably
known in this city, will begin an en-
gagement of three nights and Satur-
day matinee at the Metropolitan opera
house tonight, presenting the popular
drama THE Lost Paradise or ''The
Knowlton Iron Works." William Nor
was the original Reuben Warner and
Miss Hawkins was the original Gin
ders at the first production given of
1.-THE Lost Paradise" in New York,
where it enjoyed long and successful
run. The only matinee will be given
Saturday at reduced prices, % and so
cents.
The popular actor Robert Hilliard
will begin a return engagement at the
Metropolitan for one week, beginning
next Sunday night. Mr. Hilliard dur
ing his recent engagement here made
lasting hit with the theater-goers of
this city, and no star has been received
more cordially at the Metropolitan
this season. Mr.. Hilliard during his
agement will present his new COM
edy, ''Lost-Twenty-fo Hours" Seats
anu DUNES Ccl UG secured DIT the DOX
office this morning.
One of the largest houses of the sea-
son was in attendance at the Grand
last night to see that excellent war
drama, 1.-THE Girl 1 Left Behind Me-"
A number of the G. A. R. were pres
ent. Capt. Van SAINT and company will
occupy one of the lower boxes tomor-
row night.
Handsome, agile, alert, richly-voiced
and with a pair of dancing limbs as
graceful as any in the country, Barney
Pagan is really an acquisition to any
organization. ''Duffy's Blunders' claims
him this season as a partner with Bar
ney Ferguson, both of whom star in
the new play, which is to be presented
at the Grand all next week.