The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-28

the words perfectly. Beneath a resigna-
ton that Is not at all resigned the doubt,
pima groupings and at times fits of de-
spair speak in the music as plainly as
they are painted In the words. and Mr..
Blsphams rendition of the cycle was GER
fanny deserving of the tremendous ova-
tlon ne received when it was concluded.
Chadwick's 20 Let Night Speak of Me"
was daintily sung, but 1t was Foote's
plaintive ballad, I'm Wearin Ava,
JEAN that made the audience forget that
the singers art was art There was little
applause, but its absence was fiattering.
Allltsen's rollicking Life Is a Bubble
to which has been fitted one of John OIL
liver Hobbies neatest bits of cynicism in
rhyme, was an artistic bit that the sing
er seemed TO enjoy as much as his hear
ers Kipling's Danny Deever," with
music by Damrosch, compile ed Mr.. Bisp-
ham second group of songs. They were
followed by a group of old English songs
inimitably rendered, and again the singer
received an, ovation He responded once
to an encore, singing The Deserted
Plantatfon, the words by Paul Lau-
renee Dunbar, the music by Walter Dam
rosch
Mr.. Btspham was more fortunate in his
accompanies, last evening than many sing
ers have been who have visited st. Paul
this season. Mrs. Johanna Hess-Burr Is
quite as much an artist in her line as
Mr.. Bispham in his. and her playing last
night was entirely adequate.
METROPOLITAN.
Hoyt's "AbTrip to Chinatown" brighter,
livelier and more enjoyable than ever, is
dellghting the patrons of the Metropoh-
tan this week. The star feature OF the
piece this season Is Harry Gilfoil, whose
clever comedy work and marvellous imita-
lions make him one of the best entertain
ers in the business. He is ably seconded
by strong company, headed by Mabel
montgomery and including Eleanor Falk,
Bertha Holly, Emile Gardiner, Gus p.
Thomas, Fin Reynolds, George Shields,
Harry Mestayer, Will Phlbrick and 9TH
ers. A popular price matinee will be CIV
en- tomorrow afternoon, and special
Thanksgiving matinee Thursday.
CHARLES COGHLAN'S DEATH.
The announcement of the death of Mr..
Charles Coghlan, which occurred Sunday,
came as sudden shock to his friends and
admirers in this city. Mr.. Coghlan was
booked to appear in THE Royal Box" at
the Metropolitan opera house the week
Of Dec. 10. L. n. Scott, manager Of the
Metropolitan, was notified last night that
Mr.. Coghian's death would not affect the
booking, as the play would be presented
here with Mr.. Andrew Robson in the lead
Ing role. Mr.. Robson has been playing
the part for the last five weeks during
Mr.. Coghlan's illness.
GRAND.
sWe'Uns of Tennessee" attracted last
evening at the Grand one of the largest
Monday night audiences of the season.
The author of this play has taken the
theme of Tennessee life and upon it has
founded story strong and dramatic
throughout The producing company is
an excellent one, Miss Allie Warner in
the role Of Lucille Courtney being partic-
ularly effective. Tomorrow at 2:3O will
occur the first matinee of the engage
ment and there will be a special after
noon performance on Thanksgiving day
on which occasion the curtain will not
Next week atSthe Grand Is underlined
the presentation of an entirely new melo-
drama, 1.-THE Great Northwest" which Is
described as containing some of the very
newest andolatest devices In stage craft.
The play Is by Herbert Hall Winslow,
who has already to his credit the Gre
alton Of number of interesting drama e
productions
SCHUBERT CLUB SERIES.
Ever since early last May the managers
of the Schubert club series of concerts
has been hard at work preparing for the
musical feast which it will offer to the
public during the present season. Hun
dreds Of letters have been written and
many kilograms sent and received and no
effort has been spared to acquaint the
public with It's opportunities. Hence
when the sale of reserved seats opens to
course ticket holders this morning it is
expected that large rewards will be
reaped and that relief and encourage
ment will come to those who have toiled
so long and patiently. The concerts offer
variety Of attractions that must satisfy
the most exacring concert-gcer. Ten fine
solo artists. a great chorus of $50 voices,
the DAM orchestra and the Thomas or
chestra will furnish the musical feast