The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Knickerbocker was substituted, and
with this name, which means nothing
in particular at the present time ex-
cept an article of bicycle wear. every
trace of a greater manager than Wal
lack was wiped out Well might we
exclaim with Rip Van Wrinkle: Are
we so soon forgot when we are gone ~
Maud Adams starring tour under the
management of Charles Frohman will
begin about the middle of next Septem-
ber and she will appear about
the middle of October, either at the
Empire or the Garrick theater. She
will open In new play, which is yet
to be written, but Mr.. Frohman pro-
poses before the season ends having
her appear in a, Shakespearean char
acter. J. M. Barrie,swho saw her, de-
clared that she was the best actress on
the American stage and expressed a
desire to write a play for her. to be
presented both in this country and
England.
One of the most important bookings Of the
present season is that OF Albert Chevalier, the
famous English "coster-singer," whose en-
gagement opens at the Metropolitan opera
house next Sunday evening. Cheyalier was
the sensation of the theaters last season, and
his early appearance here will certainly prove
source of qualification to the patrons of
the Metropolitan. They will have an oppor-
tunity of seing him before the appearance
Of any clumsy imitator. Cheyalier carries
with him a company Of the best European en-
tertainers, presenting what is said to be- a
clever and delightful performance. During
his engagement he will sing his famous
Tragedy 1.-THE Little Nipper," BLUE Rib
bon Jane" Textbook" my Old Dutch"
The Future Mrs. .Awki I and Knocked
gagement is for the first half of the week,
commencing Dec. 20
For the last half Of the week, commencing
Thursday. Dec. "a, the famous comedy ''Dr.
Bill" will be the attraction at the MetropoiI-
tan opera house. This comedy was presented
in St. Paul five years ago and met with much
success. DR.. Bill will be the Christmas
attraction.
"a Fool by Fortune" by Martha Morton,
recently produced by W. H. Crane, is work
of superior merit, says the New York World.
1t is brightly written the story is told in a
lucid and direct fashion, the sentiment is
clean and wholesome, the characters are delft
ly drawn and the dramatic touches are thor
oughly convincing. Elisha Cunningham is
one of the strongest parts Mr.. Crane has
played in some time. The opening scenes
call for the comedian usual breezy hearth
ness but the final act demands strong char
acter work 1t was here that Mr.. Crane
surprised his warmest admirers. His make
up the brekendown banker was marvel
ously strong. Both outwardly and inwardly
his was a faithful and touching picture of
type too often found in the haunts of specu-
lation.
Rose coghlan will receive Sc, 200 as the net
proceeds of the benent performance at the
Broadway theater, given by her friends in
the theatrical profession yesterday in New
York city Beerbohm Tree, w. H. Crane,
E. H. Sothern, John Drew. Maud Adams,
Lew Dockstader and Signor Campananari were
among the volunteers. The beneficiary APP
peared as Nance Oldfeld. concluding the
programme.
BARLEY Campballs play Siberia" will
be the attraction to follow "Tennessee's
Pardner' at the Grand opera house. This
attractive play affords an unlimited field for
scenic effect from the gayety of the governor
generals palace at Moscow, the scent of the
coronation ceremonies, to the Siberian mines.
Messrs Marlborough and Kennedy, the mana
gers. are reported to have staged Siberia
deliberately. The large company presenting
the play includes James Horne, William STAFF
ford, Harry Dalton William Culington
David r. Young, KenRie Remark, Margaret
May and Lorraine Dreux.