The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-27

curios and much attention. Sadie was
not startled by these exhibitions wor-
shlpful, but was rather more amused
than hattered. One evening a gentle
man of considerable wealth and high
social standing gave her a supper IN
Adelaide to which were invited Blanch
Walsh, of Goodwin's company, Ida
Hamilton, of Mrs. Potter's support,
Geraldine Mccain, the brightest young
men of the Trip to Chinatown" and
other American companies playing In
the city and some interesting girls
from New York.
The supper was a generous but
rather oppressfveiy elegant function at
which the chef was more conspicuous
than the keys to the cellar and Sadie
@twirled her empty champagne glass
and looked at the dignified butler in
vain. Finally she said sweetly:
rs this alp" to the CONSERVATION
Of the host and establishment of the
guests, adding in a, voice shorn of rude
ness:
Dear me, we are SO odd, in America,
aren't we? Why 1 wash my hair In
more champagne than this every
morning at home"
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Chicago became possessed of another
theater last week when Cliffords
Gaiety was thrown open, the attrac-
ton being David Henderson's compa-
NY in La File de Madame Angot"
The theater is on Washington street
directly opposite the city hall and in
its style of construction, is modelled
somewhat after the London theaters
1t is beautifully decorated in cream and
gold and has a seating capacity of
2,200. 1t will be devoted for the most
part to the lighter forms of entertain
ment. The programme, which proved
a distinct success was given before an
audience that took up every available
foot of standing room.
Billy-Harrys stage career Is as much
of a mix as the Chinese order Of menu
George that?
4Billy-At a Chinese dinner it's En-
ee-Roast-Soup.
man who had the earmarks of farmer
stepped up to the box office Of the Newark
IN. ID theater on the last day of Digby
Bells engagement, and as he handed in his
money for two seats asked the treasurer
what the play was for that night.
'Hoosier Docter.fA replied the box office
man, sententiously.
Look here, don's want any of your i'm
pertinences" replied the purchaser. Just
you give me two seats and tell me what the
play is
"TIoosier Doctor. again answered the treas
urer, somewhat amazed at the mans temper.
IDOL garn yer.' said the farmer it's
none of your business who my doctor is, and
if you don't give me civil answer I'll yank
you through that window
A light began to- break in ON the ticket
sellers mind. He then slowly and forcibly
explained that Digby Bell to appear
that night in new play called g The Hoosler
Doctor"
well why couldn't you say that at first"
observed the plaeated countrymau, and
save all this ere fuss You city chaps are
too smart
One of the earlys attractions at the Grand
will be the first production here of the
mantle American play entitled Northern
Lights by Messrs. Harkfns and Barbour.
One of the recognized dramatic successes
Of last sea-on in New York was THE Fatal
Card, which was produced under the direc-
ton of Charles Frohman at Palmer's theater.
where it ran for over 200 nights. 1.-THE Fatal
Card" is more melodramatic than the aver
age Of the Frohman plays. 1t will be given
here late in January.
s. "A Divorce Cure" the new comedy in which
Miss Emily Baneker and her company will
appear here shortly, was written by Harry
st. Maure