The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-05
DRAMATIC DOINGS.

Among the most successful Of the
war plays, which have been launched
upon the dramatic seas, owing to the
past war excitement, none have
achieved such distinct favor and sue
cess as 1.-The Commodore" a naval
drama which received its first produc-
ton in Chicago several weeks ago. The
story, of course takes for it's basis an
important event of the late crisis,
around which Is built a romantic story.
The mounting of the play Is said to be
most magnificent, a splendid oppor-
tunity being afforded through it's refer
ence to war dramas.
1t is a question if any farce comedy
production this season will embrace
greater strength Of cast than is repre-
scented in the acting contingent Of the
new comic novelty, "CaSey's Wife" The
company includes Mark Murphy, late
star with Murray and Murphy, Gus
York and Nick Adams, York and
Adams, last season with I'm Gay New
York." ]. P. Sullivan, late star Of the
Leaves Of Shamrock" Jennie Rel
farth late Of Francis Wilson company,
and others of equal reputation.
Alan Dale writes: THE actress who
finds it easier to grow younger than
older may be an artistic deception, but
ALL the denouement Of q successful
career must be an affiuent and hilar-
ious maturity. Otherwise l can't for
the life Of me see why they all toll
and mOil in seasons of grease, paint
and stufYy wigs. Yet the notion OF re-
tirement generally comes very reluc-
family, when 1t comes at all. and the
superannuated soubrette, with the
crows feet, goes on acting herself old
er, and trying to make the public be-
lieve that she is younger. 1t is not In
variably so, fortunately. The other day,
on the Elberon road, I saw very
natty turnout driven by a comely
woman, who didn't look a day over
thirty-five. Her hands were firm and
unyielding: her tints fresh, wholesome,
and nonartificial, and her demeanOr
one that said, I'm enjoying myself I'M
mensely, thanks for kind inquiries. 1t
was Maggie Mitchell, the veteran &C
tress,' who was a favorite' when we
were born, and who made hay while
to shine In the old days) A sum in
very simple add tion will convince any
body that Maggie Mitchell was thirty
five a great many years ago. She Is
now living in retirement and enjoying
life for all 1t Is worth. authorities f.
fer as to the precise value Of life) She
looks young enough to go on the stage
eating a green apple. Nobody has ever
really taken the estimable place she
left vacant"
Manager Pitou has completed TIE cast for
Cumberland 81 and starts the play on the
road Oct in Jer:ey City. This drama OF
life in the Cumberland mountains was one
of the genuine successes Of last season in
New York All OF the original and COS ly
scenery and accessories will be carried in
special cars.
The Kelcey-Sharnon company under the
direction of Mr.. Samuel KINGSTON, oDeDed
Fleme' Aug. % at Powers rev tn atAr in
Chicago. where they started the regu ar sea-
son. This fine company also opens the regu-
lar season at the Alvin theater in Pitts9urg
on Sept. s, and the new Detroit opera house
in Detroit on Sept 10.
Isn't is about time TO dron the flag on
Richard Mansfield habbie? He is a fne
healthy, amiable little chap. but he Is being
doomed altogether too much for his own
good There is not word of truth in the
statement that Mr.. Mansfield has purchased
a dozen nursing bottles and a hogsh5ad Of
paregoric.
THE Finish OF Mr. Fresh is the title Of
a new farce comedy soon to be given in
Gotham. Mr.. Fresh is a universal character
Of typical American assurance.
Josef Hoffman. the youthful pianist car
ried back $4,000 to Europe as the result CT
his spring concert tour.
Brema has been re-engaged In Brussels
on account Of her success as Della in Saint
Saens' opera. She will sing there next sea-
son.
Johann Strauss, the elder, and Joseph Ian
ner, the creators OF Viennese dance music
are to have combined monument, costing
$4,000, in Vienna.
Music Is the only sensual qualification IN
which mankind may indulge to excess with
out Injury to their moral or religious feel
ings.-Addison.
Wood and Shepherd the black-face musical
team, well known to theater-goers, have
made great hit in South Africa When they
went to England two years ago they we're
an awful frost at the 'alls. Now they have
contracted to return at $500 a week TO the
very places where they were Kissed.
The fashionable European piano teacher OF
today, Leschetizky, governs his pupils bv
lron-clad rules, In the enforcement of which
he is very arbitrary. His charge is IS rer
lesson, and that sum must be put in an en-
velope and laid on the piano by the pupil as
she enters the room. The great master ca
not believe in taking chances.