The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-22
AT THE THEATERS.

Maxine Elliott. the beautiful and accom-
plished actress now appearing with Nat c.
Goodwin in AN American Citizen" and THE
Rivals, was accorded receptions by theater
goers OF Australia such were never be-
slowed upon foreign actress in that land of
the kangaroo. During the last week of the
comedians tour of that country he produced
his new play, in which the actress portrays
young English girl, and the criticisms of
her work were such as would make the
greatest star of the theatrical armament feel
proud. Miss Elliott is unknown to our thea
ter goers in person, but the local press has
heretofore had much to say regarding her
brilliant dramatic achievements in the East
and England. In 1.-The Rivals the cCm-
edy Mr.. Goodwin is to present Saturday
night, Miss Elliott plays Lydia Langu!sh.
Her girlish and consistent portrayal of this
rather difficult role has met with the most
pronounced approval everywhere. can Amer
lean Citizen" win be given tonight and Fri
day night and at the Saturday matinee.
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The interest Of 'An American Citizen re-
wolves around Beresford Cruger, an Ameri-
can citizen, who has refused a big legacy
from an English relative because Of the con-
ditions that he must alter his name, be-
come an English citizen and marry an Eng
lishwoman before he is thirty. The play
opens with days left him to change his mind
and partner has disappeared with large
amount of trust money which must be made
good. His English cousin, Beatrice Carew,
who has been disinherited, comes to
him, and, after an excellent comedy scene,
they agree to suggestion of Cruger's part
ner that they marry in order to secure the
legacy. They are married and then go
their respective ways. In the next act they
who
become Carew, discovers that he has fallen
in love with his wife. Meantime, the de-
faulting partner Brown, arrives on the scene
and Is recognized by Carew. He also proves
to be young man who had become engaged
to Miss Carew, and who had most conve-
niently fallen over precipice in the Alps
when she lost her money. Now the
riage of Beatrice stands in the way, but
while seeing what be done news comes
that a law suit has resulted in a verdict
that the legacy must be given up, upon
which Brown again disappears Carew goes
to London to work for his wife, and the last
scene rings down where she comes to him
on Christmas eve to confess her love for him.
Yesterdays matinee at the Grand was the
largest thus far OF the Vaudeville season and
its many varied features were enthusiastical-
ly received by the many ladies present. The
favorite acts were Hallen and Fuller in their
neat musical Sketch Irene Franklin in her
songs and limitations, and the Carpos broth
ers in their acrobatc speciality. All the other
clever features Of the performance were
warmly received. and Phyllis Rankin's beau
ty was the admiration of both sexes.
Prof Macarts dog and monkey circus
which will be seen here for the first time
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ond weeks vaudeville company, is said to be
the most wonderful animal act ever seen in
this country, and it is also the most laugh
able. Others in the coming weeks will be the
beautiful Sisters Leigh. late Of the New
York Casino success 1.-The Passing Show
Wood and Shepard head the programme.
James A. Herne's popular play of New Eng
land farm life ''Shore Acres" will be given
a fine scenic production at the Metropolitan
opera house for one week, commencing Mon
day evening next, the author appearing in his
original Interpretation of Nathaniel Berry.
The public has shown a constantly growing
interest in this admirable work. Praise of
the play and its players is heard on all Sides
and all admit that Shore Acres" is a work
exceedingly creditable to the American stage.
That the local theater-going public is in
line with the present summer season de-
parture of the Grand opera mouse is thor
oughly evidenced by the large audiences in
attendance. Yesterdays matinee a big
one, and large sale is in progress for the
other afternoon performances.
The second week Of the vaudeville at
the Grand gives promise of being a sue
cess. Already engaged are such artists as
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comedy; Macart's famous $4,000 challenge
dog and monkey show; the celebrated Bison
city quartette; Miss Gertrude Haynes, clever,
musical artistic Montgomery and Stone the
Beau Brummels Of minstreldom, and a host
of others