The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-25
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL.
PEOPLES CHURCH.

10 SCI RcS, SiVen at the foOpie cuuTCn
last evening, proved triumphant climax
for all who have in any way been asso-
ciated in the artistic successes that have
marked the series this wintner. First of
All manager Feldhauser scored a triumph
last evening, for the house was packed
tremendous audience, tremendously en-
thusiastlo Mr.. Ober-Hoffer, the chorus
ana the orchestra scored triumph more
pronounced than any that has heretofore
marked their efforts. for even to the I'M
initiated the vast Improvement IN both
chorus and orchestra was subject for
oengnted and surprised comment last
night. Mr. Ober-Hoffer deserves much
praise, for he has accomplished wonders
But most OF all was last evenings con-
cert a. triumph for the silver-throated
Gadski. With the possible exception of
Melba never before has a singer scored
so unqualified a triumph In st. Paul as
did Frau Johanna Gadskt last evening.
Recall after recall the loudest cheering
and the stormiest braves made the great
auditorium fairly ring with sound. Flow
ers were also showered on the singer,
large baskets and great punches of Amer
lean Beauty roses expressing In fragrance
and beauty the appreciation of an en-
thusiastic people. And Nine. Gadski was
very generous to the audience. She gra-
ciously responded to four encores in spite
Of the exacting nature of the programme,
anu even ldSC mSnt 9 CldmOTOuS audi
ence was forced to be content.
Gadski's first number was one of Wag-
ner's, the aria 'Dich Theure Halle" The
singer showed herself thoroughly at home
In Wagnerian music, and her 1nterpreta-'
ton revealed to the audience how much
st. Paul music lovers missed because
none OF the Wagnerian operas were
staged during the recent grand opera sea-
son. thus preventing Gadski from being
seen at her best.
'"The Sick Child by Damrosch. gave
Gadski an opportunity for exquisite tone
shading In her sympathetic interpreta-
ton. Three short German songs follow
ed Aus Meinen Grossen Schmerzen"
and "Liebchen Ist d." by Franz, and
Hildach's ''Strampelchen.' At the con-
clusion Gadsh responded to a persistent
encore with pretty lullaby.
In the fifth number were selections from
'Cavalleria Observation-Disclosures aud
Siciliana and IntermezZo Sinfonico by the
orchestra alone and the Church Scene"
sung by Frau Gadski and tha chorus
with the orchestra and organ accom-
paniment. 1t was the finest thing on the
programme and that is saying a good
deal. Three other numbers were Cad
skis aria. "Ozean, du Ungeheuer,' from
"Oberon.'' by Weber, and two of Wag
ner's, 'F'lsa's Tgaum," from "Lohengrin.
and selection from Tristan and Isolde"
One Of the singers most popular en-
cores was Schubertis 'tErl King MIR.
Frank Hoffman acted as Nine. Gadski's
accompanist. "a
Polonaise and chorus from Life for
the Gar" by Glinka, and march and
chorus from 'Tannhaeuser'' were num-
bers by chorus and orchestra alone and
were finely rendered. Norwegian Folk
song" by Svendsen, was exquis!tely
played by the orchestra.
After the concert a reception was ten
dered Nine Gadsk in the parlors of
the Peoples church and the majority OF
the vast audience awaited themselves Of
the opportunity to meet the charming
singer personally. Nine. Gadski re-
ceived, assisted by Mrs. Furness and Mrs
Francis B. Clarke. Mrs. Denis Follett
presided over the tea table, assisted by
Mrs. Titcomb, Mrs. De Wolf and various
other members of the Schubert club.
Nine. Gadski leaves this morning for
Chicago. a
METROPOLITAN.
Hi Henry's minstrels gave the second
performance Of their engagement at the
Metropolitan opera house last night to
a large and extremely appreciative au-
.dience, and the show is in many respects
the most satisfactory minstrel perform
ance that has been seen here for a long
time. The first part introduces some
new and clever jokes and some splendid
singing, Master Roy st. Clair making an
especially pronounced hit. The olio in
cludes clever comedy and knockabout
work, and winds up with the Couture
brothers, who give the best exhibition Of
contortion acrobatic work ever seen in
| this city. popular price matinee will
be given tomorrow afternoon, and the
engagement will close with the perform
ance. tomorrow night.
comedy, Rosemary" at the Metro
politan Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day of next week. Since Mr.. Skinner first
presented Fitch's His Grace de Gram
mont on his initial starring tour four
years ago, he has steadily grown In the
estimation of the 3theater-loving COM
munity. The indications point to large
and fashionable audience on the night of
Mr.. SINNERS appearance.
Manager Scott. announces that his
magnificent new drop curtain is nearly
completed and will be seen for the first
time on the opening night Of Otis Skin
ners engagement The remainder Of the
week will be DEVOTED to putting the fin
tshing touches on the curtain, which will
be one of the most sumptuous and ar
tistic in the country.
The Kirmess, under the direction OF
Prof. Speedy for the benefit Of the Day
Nursery, will occur at the Metropolitan
thursday, Friday ana saturday OF next
week. ~
Ian Maclaren'si coming lecture at the
Metropolitan Friday afternoon, May 5,
will be on "The fHeEoism of the Scot" in
three parts, ca "A Lad of Pairts CO.
For Conscience Sake" Co. "Dr Nc
Clure'' set
The talented American coincidence, Miss
Clara Thropp, will appear at the Metro
politan Sunday and Monday evenings,
May 7 and 8, presenting for the first time
in this city Henrik ,Ibsen's great play,
"A Dolls House."
GRAND.
! Lovers of romantic drama were out in
| force again at the Grand last evening
| evidencing their appreciation Of drama
| of this description Mr.. James is decid-
| eddy pleasing in one of the leading roles,
! and Frederick Book and Jessaline Rod
| gers are happily cast. Tomorrow at 2:3O
| will occur the first popular matinee of
| the engagement.
| Next week at the Grand comedy will
| have another inning. and new and novel
| attraction of this description will be
seen here for the first time .'Too Much
/ Money" is the title of the attraction
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