The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-09


ton as "zerlina." Mr. Wilkes rendi-
ton of the role of "Diavolo" is said to
be a noteworthy performance. and his
splendid work in other parts gives
assurance of excellence. Miss Dorothy
Morton, as "Zerlina," has a most con-
genial role, one that is an especial ia
vorite with her, and which she has
scored a triumph many times. Fra
Diavolo' will be presented Thursday.
Friday and Saturday evenings and Sat-
urday matinee.
Walker Whiteside, the tragedian, Will
appear at the Metropolitan opera house
for three nights and Saturday matinee,
commencing Thursday evening, Oct. 20,
presenting q repertory consisting Of
Eugene Aram," Hamlet and the
new success, 1.-The Red Cockade."
"Pudd 'nhead Wilson," the dramatiza-
ton of Mark Twain's famous story, is
underlined for an early appearance at
the Metropolitan.
Following the week Of vaudeville at
the Grand, there is announced George
H. Broadhurst's successful comedy,
What Happened to JONES'" the pro-
duction here to be made with the same
high-priced cast and scenic environ
ments that marked the original produc-
ization that presented this clever COM
edy at the Columbia theater in Chi
cagO. The cast Is a stellar one and in
cludes Gerald Griffin, Frank Currier, H.
f. Robert, Louis H. Newcomb and j.
w. Cooke. The feminine portion Of the
cast represents some of the stellar tall
ent Of the profession, and contains such
we'll known names as Anna Belmont,
katheran OSterman, Helen Bell, Mrs.
e. B. Eberle and others.
Magician Kellar is the only man who
ever took a conjurer's show through
India and around the world. India is
the hotbed of street fakirs, necroman-
GERS and magicians of all sorts, from
the poorest to the most expert of the
wonderful Mahatmas, and Mr.. Kellar
saw them all. His variations of their
weird work are as interesting as tales
from the Arabian Nights" but some
Of the adventures he met he does not
look back upon with pleasure. When
In Burmah he was invited to go to
the capital and give an entertainment
In the royal audience hall before the
king. The acceptance of the invita-
ton entailed journey of 700 miles up
the IrraWaddy river, from Rangoon to
Mandalay and thence to the court Of
Ava. The king expected to see a ma
gician who performed simple tricks,
after the manner of his own magi-
clans, but when Mr.. Kellar presented
some of his spiritualiStic seances the
old monarch declared that he was in
league with the devil and caused him
to be arrested and detained as a pris-
cner, together with all of his assist
ants. After ten days Kellar and his
company escaped to Mandalay, with
the assistance Of Rev. Mr.. Walsh, an
American missionary at the court of
Ava, but all the magical paraphernaIa
and the cabinet which got him into
trouble are still in the hands of the
old kings successor at the palace.
Miss Viola Aliens debut as star
in Hall Gaines new play, THE Chris
tian," is the greatest legitimate hit
scored in many years. Not only has
Miss ALIENS acting as Glory Quayle
proved a revelation in dramatic art, but
also a revelation as to her ability. She
has been looked upon for some years
as the most talented of the younger
actresses in America, and as a lady
who would some day make her mark.
She has done so in this piece, which
has given her the opportunity to dis
play the unusual range of her art, the
part not only requiring skillful inter-
preation in light comedy, but also in
very strong heroic situations.
1.-THE Christian" was first presented
at the Empire theater in Albany, N.
Y, Sept. % and "a, for three perfor-
mances. The receipts exceeded $1,000.
From here Miss Allen went to the
National theater in Washington, where,
during the week commencing Sept. &c,
1.-The Christian broke ali records in
receipts, both as to advanced and reg
ular prices, The opening figures were
81, 316 The house was filled, but from
that time until the end Of the week
the receipts constantly increased. At
the Saturday matinee the receipts were
81 1882 and Saturday evening 81, 79S. The
take-in for the week was $40, 521. Moth
ing like this has ever before been re-
corded in American stage history. Mon
day evening Miss Allen began a week
engagement at the Providence opera
house, in Providence, r. I. Last Sat-
urday evening her advance sale for
the week exceeded $4,000, and the in
dications were that she would beat all
records in receipts at that theater.
Van Rensselaer, Wheeler, formerly a
Minneapolis dry goods clerk, is singing
Francois, Marquis de Chantilly, in Jeff
De Angeles new opera 1.-THE Jolly
Musketeer," which opened at the Broad
street theater, Philadelphia, Monday.
A notable audience was present
Monday night at the Lafayette square
theater, Washington, including Mrs
house, the attorney general, the mem
bers Of the commission now investi-
eating the conduct Of the war, and
many society leaders. It was the first
formal appearance of Charles Froh-
mans new Madison square theatcr
comedy company, and the new play
was by the French farce writer, Alex
ander Bison. It is Of the type Of farce
writing that Bison is noted for, and
of which an excellent illustration IS
1.-THE Masked Ball." with which John
Drew began his stellar career under
the Frohman direction. There is this
exception however, that in the last act
the author made use Of some highly
original stage devices, which kept the
great audience in continual merriment
The principal members of the COM
pany made pleasant Impressions.
Charles Frohman came from New York
to personally supervise the presenta-
ton.
Augustin Days adaptation of Rose
lands much heralded play "Cyrano de
Begrac" was produced for the first
time at the Chestnut street opera
house, Philadelphia, Monday, by Ada
Rehan and Days company. The event
fully Justified the high expectations
raised by the preceding accounts of the
play, and there seems little doubt that
Roxane will find place among Miss
Rehan's most notable achievements.
The honors were shared by Charles
Richman, who appeared in the title
role. The opportunities for picturesque
and rich scenic display were fully
realized.
Mana ger HARRY Of tha E!1Ic1iH avan1,a