The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL.
METROPOLITAN.

John Henshaw. with his dimple, those su-
periatiVely supple wrists and rather clever
lot of people entertained a very large mid
dle-of-the-week audience at the Metropolitan
for two hours and three-quarters last even
Ing. That is the only fault to be found
with Mr.. Henshaw and his people-he, and
they Insist twenty minutes too much of
your company.
The piece odges Trip to New York;
Is not new. 1t is much the same as Dodge
at the French Ball." but the few changes
have frightened 1t up wonderfully and there
is plenty OF provocation for the risible facul-
ties In It.
Mr.. Henshaw. somehow, is different from
other stage people, and he has a faculty of
1mpressfDg his mannerisms-which by the
way, are far from disagreed blc-on the play
ers who surround him. so that the fun OF
his production is In a manner all cast in the
one mould Perhaps 1t is the finish that Is
given 1.-THE polish. the veneer Of good man
ners involved in the rendition OF it-that
makes it different Whatever 1t is 1t is good
1t is a sort of dress suit fun, and Henshaw
does know how to be funny In evening
clothes.
The same is generally true of his com
pany. And the piece goes with sort of
well-bred vim that is grateful and comfort
ins-as the cocoa advertisements read
There is a good deal Of singing In "Dodge's
Trip to New York" and it is not the worse
for most OF 1t. Mr.. Henshaw is always pleas
ing in his musical numbers himself and Ben
Grinnell has really an excellent voice. The
latter, together with Miss Ella Gardiner
does a burlesQue specially that is funny
beyond anything seen at the Metropolitan
this season.
Mr.. Grinnell has adequate idea Of bur-
lesque and his remarkable faculty in aero
battles helps him In a turn which could not
possibly be funnier. His dancing is also Of
the remarkable order. And he is most ably
seconded by Miss Gardiner.
The trunk scene, in which Henshaw and
George Mack do musical and comedy dia-
logue, is very fetching.
In the company are g number Of young
comely and well-dressed women and COM
plement Of young men of more or less talent
"Dodges Trip to New York" is altogether
a laughter provoking. clean and enjoyable
farce which is the better for having
seen. and the stage would be the better
IL there were more like it.
Mr.. Henshaw and his company will finish
the week at the Metropolitan, giving a mat
inee Saturday afternoon.
AT THE THEATERs.
Laughter. that greatest of all health elk
irs. is being beautifully supplied to the
patrons of the Grand the present week
through the medium of that three-act farcical
| nonsensicality, "Hogan's Alley" Unique in
construction, original in dialogue and wit
and novel in It's character types, this skit
succeeds in arousing end of fun.
| Next week, at the Grand, the melo drama,
| THE Curse of Gold" will open a week S
| engagement. This is the play which for
| months has been agitating the political world
| In Washington. and which is now being pro-
duced under the auspices Of the great lead
ers Of the Democratic party. The great
| scenic novelty in 1t is the scene reproducing
| the national house Of representatives in the
| capitol at Washington and showing the pro-
| cedure by which a bill becomes law A
large and able company interprets 1t. assist
ed by splendid scenery especially constructed,
! and a large corps Of supernumeries. 1t is
| said that the principal parts are palpable
| characterizations Of Mark Hanna, the late
George NJ. Pullman. Speaker Reed and other
famous political personages.
| Clay Clement in Tho New Dominion" will
| be the attraction at the Metropolitan opera
house the first half Of next week, commenc-
| ing Sunday night. This talented actor scored
| a decided artistic success previous visits
| to this city: his Baron Hohenstauffeu Ii q