St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-11
AT THE THEATERS.

The role Of D'Artagnan in "The Three
Guardsmen," which Alexander Salvini pre-
sented at the Metropolitan opera house last
night, Is so well known through the brilliant
representation of Mr.. Salvini that it needs no
introduction, explanation or comment. Mr..
Salv1ni has played this character so often
that 1t has become mere second nature to
him. Though it makes considerable demand
upon the muscles, and must of necessity tire
the actor physically, Mr.. Salvini has become
so accustomed to the work that he shows no
signs of fatigue or exhaustion. His inpersona-
ton Is just AS animated, breezy and spon-
taneous as ever, the wit and humor just as
pointed and the demeanor Of the young Gascon
always dashing, chivalrous and daring.
MT. Salvini's performance was enjoyed by a
good-sized audience, which honored the actor
with numerous curtain calls At the close of
the third act the audience insisted upon q
speech, and Mr.. Salvini responded with few
well-chosen words, expressing his gratitude
for the reception and encouragement extended
to himself and his company.
The company rendered acceptable support.
Miss Adelaide Fitz Allen invested the role of
Anne Of Austria with becoming dignity and
womanly feeling. ]. M. Francoeur and Nor
man Conniers were satisfactory as Athos and
Porthos, and Walter Vincent's impersonation
Of the vacillating Louis XIII. was commend
able. The Cardinal Richelieu Of William RAJ
nous is not sufficiently dignifed, though Mr..
Ranous delivered the lines well.
Tonight, Don Caesar de Bazan."
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The large audiences that have assembled at
the Grand every afternoon and evening this
week to see Lockharts American and Eu-
ropean Vaudevilles and the trained elephants
seem to appreciate the fact that the show Is a
meritorious one. OF course the big drawing
feature is the wonderful troupe Of performing
elephants, who do most everything but talk.
The other part of the programme is excellent.
The daily matinees are popular.
Tomorrow evening, at the Metropolitan opera
house, the favorite comedian, Francis Wilson,
will appear, after an absence of five years,
presenting the latest comic opera success,
''The Chieftan." The music of this opera is
said to be exquisite, the airs being, without
exception brilliantly beautiful and the orches-
tration delightful, while the book is credited
with being free from the faults so common in
comic opera librettoes. The production is I'M
der the personal supervision of Richard Bark
er, and the music is directed by Sgr. A. de
Novellls. Mr.. Wilson and ''The Chieftain''
will be at the Metropolitan for three nights,
with Saturday matinee.
The sale of seats for the wor1d-famous plan
list, Paderewski, will begin at the Metropolitan
opera house box Office Friday morning, March
Is. Manager Scott has received letters of in
| quiry in regard to this great musical event
from all parts Of the state, as well as from
Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Judging
from the numerous inquiries the sale for this
performance will be something unprecedented
in the history Of theatricals in this city.
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THE Strange Adventures of Miss Brown" is
the title of the new comedy which Eddie Foy
will present next Sunday evening at the Met
ropolitan opera house. 1t proved to be the
comedy success of the season in New York
and ran for over four months to crowded
houses. The critics of that city claimed it to
be funnier than either "Charley's Aunt" or
TOO Much Johnson" The engagement will
be watched with some interest.