The Saint Paul globe., 1898-02-14
The horse gives the bicycle the laugh
in the passes of Alaska.
At THE THEATERS.

Joe Cawthorn, through the medium OF
musical melange entitled Miss Philadelphia,
entertained an audience Of fairly good pro-
portions at the Metropolitan last night.
Miss Philadelphia is not so slow as her
name might indicate. In fact, she sets a
pretty lively pace most of the time, but that
is only in dream, for which the Quakeress
must not be held accountable
When it is said that Joe Cawthorn enter
tanned the audience. it should not be under
stood that Mr. Cawthorn is 1.-The whole
snow although he constitutes pretty large
percentage of it. But as he happens to be
an exceptionally clever entertainer, the per-
formance Is gamer by virtue thereof. Mr..
Ca"thorn's work is distinguished by spon-
tanelty and smoothness of execution that elic
its the admiration of all. 1t is also marked
by good taste as to quality and quantity. His
monoiogue specially in the second act, the
feature of the performance is undeniably
funny 1t is pleasingly terminated with Sc
lectlohs on the concertina, which instrument
emlts some sweet tones and rich harmonies
when in Mr. Cawthorns hands
Mr. CaWthorn is ably assisted by Elvia
Crox Seabrooke in the role of Ruth Spring
garden, Quaker bud; Jessie Villars, as
Ruth's aunt. and by William H. West who
1mpersonates the shade of William Penn re-
turned from the spirit land to behold Phila-
OF the father Of Quakers merits special praise
for its individuality and freedom from COM
monplace conventional:ty.
Another enjoyable feature was the quartette
singing OF the bootblacks and street gamins.
Harry Robinson and Arthur Connolly as the
two sinners" possess a Bowery dialect that
would turn "Chimmie" Fadden green 1t is
certainly the real thing
The company includes some at ractive young
women and graceful dancers. The scenery,
Whlle not elaborate. is effective. A rehearsal
OF the orchestra today VIII, 1t is believed
conduce to more harmonious relations with
the voices on the stage
James ]. Corbett made his appearance at
the Grand opera house last night in a role
new to st. Paul theatergoers Mr. Corbett
also made speech. 1t can be truthfully said
that Mr.. Corbett did not volunteer his re-
marks. The people made such clatter and
maintained such storm of deafening ap-
plause at the conclusion of the three-round
contest with his sparring partner that Cor
bett was obliged to say few words to re-
store silence
Mr. Corbett frankly confessed that IN his
opinion the people must have got tired of
hearing SO much talk from himself and Fitz-
simmons, and he himself was certainly tired
of talking.
All l care to say is" concluded Corbett,
that if Mr. Fftzsimmons wants to meet me,
he will always find me ready"
Cheers and applause greeted this announce
ment, and then the drama proceeded
A Naval Cadet" one of Mr. Corbett's
recent vehicles, is better piece of dramatic
work than its predecessor, Gentleman Jack"
Mr. Corbett, of course, plays the naval cadet
Ned Cornell, and, truth to tell, he imparts
pleasing personality to the young man. There
is no unpleasant suspicion that Ned is try
ing to act. He doesn't strut nor below for
revenge, nor does he pose any oftener than
the situations demand that he should. In
snort, Mr.. Corbett is today an acceptable
actor, whose work shows marked signs of
improvement over his histronc efforts of a
year or more ago. There is method in his
acting; enough, at least, to indicate that he
has not only given his role thought but has
bestowed attention upon the art of producing
effects
"A Naval Cadet" is not a drama written
around boxing match. 1t stands on its own
legs until the last curtain falls Two or three
OF the episodes well contrved and some
ingenuity of construction is in evidence From
histrionic standpoint, Corbeit was most sue
cessful In the scene with Dolly Eaton in
which he defty steals her diary
MI Corbett is supported by reasonably
good company. Miss Mile James created a
pie a:1rg imp ession in the role of Dolly Eaton
"a prairie flower" and Norman Conniers
contributed a satisfactory impersonation of
Felipe Bonivar. without whose presence in
the cast the hero would have little opnor-
tun.ty to display his bravery and strong
right arm. 81
The audience was large and enthusiastic.