The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-07
AT THE THEATERs.

Franklin Fyles and David Beasco gave the
stage satisfying military drama in 1.-THE
Girl I Left Behind Me- The play, with
which st. Paul theater goers were already ia
miliar, was presented at the Grand last night.
1t is in the hands Of a company Of players
evidently selected by discerning mind, and
the result Is pleasing. While the cast is
not distinguished in the possession of any ex-
ceptionally capable artist, it is agreeably free
from any conspicuously unqualified players,
who, like discordant tone in harmonious
chorale, sour the senses and mar the COM
posite picture. The play bears the unms-
taxable strokes Of a literary pen and skill
full designer OF theatrical situation Mr.
Fyles has written some natural and most
commendable dialogue to express the serious
sentiments in the play, and Mr.. Belasco's
keen appreciation of stage effects is apparent
throughout. The shortcomings Of the work
are emphasized in the comedy scenes, which
are neither bright nor spontaneous, but are
instead forced and tiresome member OF
the United States army might urge, with
perfect truth, that the infiexible rules and
customs that make the distance between COM
missioned officers and common soldiers so
vast are violated If not ignored in 1.-The Girl
Left Behind Me-, but the civilian who would
complain of this would be captious indeed
Just as mice customs courtesy to great
kings, SO must the United States army bow
to dramatic license.
The most conspicuous figure In the drama
is John Yardou, or Scar Brow, the educated
Indian chief This role was impersonated
with considerable effect by William Lee. an
actor OF magnetic personality Duncan
Preston, In the role Of Lieut. Hawkesworth
contributed a vigorous, manly impersonation
Of the hero, devoid of affectation and self
consciousness. Adele Blocks portrayal Of
Kate Kennion was sympathetic and interest
Ing, and Helen Heating impersonated Lucy
Hawkesworth in pleasing and spontaneous
manner. The scenery is picturesque.
'Tennessee's Pardner.'' dramatization Of
Bret Harte's novel by that name, will be seen
at the Grand next week.
The Nordfca concert will occur at the Peo-
pies church Tuesday evening, Dec IT, Gre
gorowltsch, the famous Russian violinist and
Mrs. Hermann Scheffer, pianiste, and a
| chorus of $50 from the University of Mime
sofa will also participate in this grand festi-
val Of music. The sale of seats begins at
Howard Farwell & Co.'s music store Wednes-
day morning at o'clock.
Walker Whiteside begins a weeks engage
ment at the Metropolitan opera house to-
night, presenting for his opening perform
ance Hamlet" Mr.. Whiteside's Hamlet
1 is creation Of marvellous beauty and
strength, and revelation to those who first
witness its portrayal. 1t Is worthy Of note
that he has achieved his greatest successes
In characters closely associated with the
career of the late Edwin Booth and critics
elsewhere have. with peculiar unanimity,
compared the work Of the two.
/ Mr.. Whiteside's repertory for the weeks
1 will he
Friday night, Hamlet" Tuesday night and
| Saturday matinee, Merchant of Venice
Wednesday matinee and Wednesday night
Eugene Aram;' Thursday evening, "Othel-
To-" The bill for Saturday night will be an
nounced later.