The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-13

he came Dack and said. Look here, I have
got plenty of tickets, and he exposed some
meal checks. He looked like good fellow
and took him at his word The stout per-
son is still around and I'm going up and
see him one of these days"
II s-The Philistine.
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL.
1t is thunderous with the roar of battle,
seductive with the poesy of the old sweet
story, hlled with the things that stir the
souls of men and 5&omen-Bronson How
ards Shenandoah" lit is the most beau
tiful Of the plays that have their setting in
that wartime when brother fought brother,
and sweethearts forgot their love- and just
now the feelings that are stirred by it are
SO easily touched that it requires little art
to move the spectators to- tears. but when
Shenandoah" is played as it was last night
at the Grand by a Perfectly balanced COM
paay OF people and Withe such effective set
ting and theatric elan, then there is excuse
for the stirring of the pulse to the height
that was attained at the end of the third act
when Sheridan rushes to the front on his
charger, and with blare of trumpet and roar
OF eunnery brings the assurance of victory
that has become as much desired by the peo-
pie at the mimic representation as it was
by those on the spot at the real event
1t is many a day since an audience, was
stirred by a play as 1t was stirred at the
performance by the Neill company last even.
ing. The house was a big one. ~ The 'se>
lection Of Shenandoah for the openifig
piece of the stock season was most happy in
view of the state of sthe1p public mind. The
house was decorated for the event. At the
front entrance there; stood cannon, Within
the Stars and Stripes were displayed evefyS
where. The, curtains between foyer and au-
ditorium had been removed and the national
colors substituted. The boxes were framed
in the Stars and Stripes and all along the
balcony the same display was made. BY a
happy Tcoincidence, the very curtain that
used last season, gave a view of the valley
of the Shenandoah. The big audience. was
put thoroughly in touch with the spirit of the
piece. before the curtain had gone up at all,
and In the battle scenes that enthusiasm
was carried to such a height that the house
acted and really felt, as though actual war;
fare was being enacted. Battery A, First
battalion of artillery, lent an air of military
actuality to the battle scenes.
Opening on the morning Of the firing on
Fort Sumter, the events of the play are in
timatey connected with the opening gun Of
the rebellion; going on through the Sheridan
campaign, and closing in Washington with
the war, with all of the pahos that was in
cidental to the period. Shenandoah tells
the whole story of the struggle. 1t is a
charming story, containing all the elements
that go to move one in song or story, and
when it is said that the company interpreted
the story in such way as to do entire and
complete justice to the, work of the play
right, the greatest praise has been bestowed
on Mr.. Neill and his players. -
Mr. Neill If we remember Alright, has not
been seen here before in distinctly military
character. In Shenandoah" he plays Col.
Kerchival West, the United States officer who,
just at the outbreak of hostilities, finds him
self desperately in love with Gertrude Filing
ham Miss Edythe Chapman), and whose dec
laration of love is met with declaration Of
war on the part of the pretty rebel. Mr.. Neill
makes an ideal, high-bred, fne-feeling officer.
His presence and his ready adaptability per-
nit him to forego the opportunities that the
part presents to become priggish. He per-
sonally scored great hit, and was received
with the favor that is accorded a well-estab-
lished public favorite.
Herschel Mayall, as Gen. Haverill, part
requiring nice handling and stately dignity,
gave assurance of the possession Of talent that
will be amply shown in more exacting role.
The part is one that must be played tactfully,
and Mr.. Mayall's work was distinctly fine at
times and always good.
Heartsease he is required to put that repres-
sion into his work which is the highest stand
ard of excellence in acting. There is a re-
finement in his treatment of the part that
makes him easily the best seen in it at least
in St. Paul.
Emmett Shackelford, as Sergeant Barket,
has good deal of the fat of the play, and
he makes so much of the opportunity offered
him that he could not readily improve the
part As character comedian he may be
said to have established himself in the hearts
of the audience of last night at least.
Robert Morris, who will be remembered here
with emotions of pleasure for his previous
good work, was the Col. ElIngham, c. s. A.,
and gave an altogether adequate performance.
It was something more than adequate for
Mr. Morris is pleasant to look upon, and
clever in his expression and acting.
]. B. Everham was the Gen. Buckthorn.
and his capacity and knowledge OF his work
were assured at once.
Miss Chapman has been seen In st. Paul
before, and 1t was quite certain that she
would do full JUSTICE to the requirements Of
her part, which latter might readily have
become ungratefuloin less capable hands.
Miss Sutherland a astrikingly handsome
woman, is decided acquisition, and as Mrs.
Haverill she was really charming in her as
sumption of mature dignity.
Miss Grayce Scott Is. also new member.
and she made sure of the hearts of her au-
ditors as Jenny Buekthorn. She is very pretty,
has charming manner land Is easily one of
the very best inge1tes that we have had
Miss Ruth Russell Tin private life Mrs.
Herschel MayalD is beautiful woman, with
that grace Of manner that goes to the heart
Of the theater-goer, and she did complete
| justice to the character of Madeline West. a
young woman of the fearful and clinging va
| riety. vk
| Miss Dolores is another welcome addition to
the company, and accomplished much with
| little opportunity.
| Agnes Maynard, Allen Patton, Robert Sears
| and Richard Disney fill out the company 1t
| is a company that did much last night to
prove its capacity. and the coming stock sea-
| son is likely to be one of the most enjoyable
| that has been had in st. Paul.
Shenandoah" will be the bill for the re-
| mainder Of the week.