The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-18

until Wedne sday night, with the usual
Wednesday matinee.
Tim Murphy's new play, "The Carpet
Dagger" in which he is starring this
season, win be seen at the Metropolitan
the latter part Of the week.
GRAND.
A little five-year-old girl appears In
London Life which opened at the
Grand last night, and finds a place in a
strong melodrama. which is exceptionally
entertaining. She carried off the honors
at the first production last night and
won by far the largest share of the ap-
plause Little Nessel Lewis, however,
did not prevent the distribution of other
honors, and strong cast was well re-
ceived in a stirring play.
LONDON Life" has a wide scope and
draws upon dozen different classes for
Its characters. The plot Is arranged
about the Vaccinations of Lady Ferrars
and her paramount. Stephen Granger, to
secure the fortune of Sir George Ferrars.
His daughter is disinherited through
their efforts, and in a series of deep-laid
schemes my lady and her lover cause
trouble for not a few and finally resort
to murder to gain their ends. Every
thing ends we'll. though the happenings
leading up to the final disastrous failure
or Lady Ferrars' plans are such as to
draw keenly on the emotions. The play
possesses much heart interest and intro
duces characters which might be met
in real life
Lawrence Griffith, In the role of Jack
Ferrars. nephew of Sir George, occu-
pies prominent place in the story. He
was we'll in touch with the requirements
of his character and threw into it much
enthusiasm. His portrayal of Ferrars'
touching devotion to the cast-ofr daugh-
ter of the uncle was strong AS Sir
George, W. ]. Irwin gave a well rounded
role, carrying his lines with strength and
power throughout. He had a weak char
aCter- to interpret and one which had
many displeasing sides.
Charlotte Wade was cast to ungrateful
lines as Lady Ferrars. She bore role
with almost nothing to recommend it, in
which deceit and diabolical craftiness
were the key lines Her success was such
that it provoked the wrath of an occupant
of the gallery, who, in the middle of the
THU d act, shouted: "That woman Is a
devil
Meta Britain as Glad :, the cast-oft
daughter Of Sir George, was sympathetic
and pleasing throughout. Her work was
smooth and consistent Mary Davenport,
as Mrs. Delaney, an Irish servant, fur
nished plenty of amusement and was
very clever. Margaret Lewis as a maid
servant, and Miss Davenport in her
second role Of Molly Crockett were enter
tanning.
BERTHE" and "Gussie," William Far
reau and Jackson Carlyle, gave CholIy
boy touch to one scene. AS Lieut. Harry
Maxwell, H. L. Salter had but little time
to distinguish himself The opportunity
which offered was we'll improved and
might have led to better things, but that
he was killed off before the action pro-
crossed to any great length Frank
Welsh appeared as, but not very like, a
reporter. Wilbur George and Tim Nc
Carly appeared in minor roles
London Life continues through the
week With the usual matinees.
PEOPLES CHURCH.
The Boston Ladies' Symphony orches-
ira will be at the Peoples church Tues
day night This organization has wor
unique placecas the only great orches-
ira composed Of women. The sex which
Is represented by Patti, Melba, Sembrich
Carreno. Zeisler and scores of others
makes no apology for itself In this field
This organization confines itself exclu.
sively to concert work. 1t has been il
the field for four years, and has played
together so constantly under the leader.
ship of Frank w. Mckee that the sym.
pathy and harmony of the ensemble is
described as being altogether perfect
The company is rich in soloists, having
Florence Rocket with the flute, Oda Ru,
dolph with the trombone, Elizabeth
Banks, cornetist, and Mabel Beaman
violinist-all Of them fine, and the latter
one Of the very best in America.
There will be classical music enough tt
demonstrate the high character of the
work done, but there will be music Of
melody and music of description music
for the emotions, as well as music fol
the critic who deals chiefly in harmony
as thing Of technique and intellectual
expression. The programme will be:
Grand march, 'Tannhauser'' Wayne,
Ladies' Symphony orchestra
Overture, 'Semiramide' .Rossint
Ladies Symphony orchestra.
Cornet solo, grand Russian fantaisie Levy
Elizabeth Banks
FoLSn natlonaI dance 1900. .Scharwenka
Ladies Symphony orchestra.
Trombone solo. Evening Star"
from "Tannhauser' . waona,
Oda Rudolph.
Overture, William TelI'' RossinI
Ladies Symphony orchestra.
'f afan SOLO, Fantasia Appasion-
ata '...'' ,;:.;.;..:.. .Vieuxtemps
Unfinished symphony ...... Schubert
"a Allegro Moderate (B minor), 8. 4.
Ladies Symphony orchestra.
AN Afternoon at the Races j. B. Lamb
Flute solo. Hungarian Fantasia
Florence Beckett. Us y Jig
Selection. ''The Fortune Teller
,a,oa, v. Herbert