The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-05
"KELLY's KIDS"
Farce-COmedy of New YOrk's East
Sc at the Grand.

Farce-COmedy of New YOrk's East
Sc at the Grand.
"Kenys Kids" which will hold the
boards at the Grand this week, owes
its origin to the creative genius Of r. F.
Outcaut, the noted caricaturist Of the
New York World, who has made these
kids" famous through the medium of
the Illuminated comic World supplement
This creation of Mr.. Outcauit's has been
dramatically adapted by Geo. T. Smith,
with the result that q three-act farce
has been constructed that is said to be
most amusing. The story Of the play
presents New York life, with, of course,
q certain amount of exaggeration to en-
phasize its points for mirth making. The
play is said to have q tangible plot, rea-
sonable situations and an eXcruciatingly
funny dialogue, all dished up with that
brightness of humor that makes a farce
attractive.
'Kellys Kids" boasts of considerable
of a plot. The first act locates It's &C
ton in Kely's roost in Shanty Town, the
home Of the Kelly family, showing the
exact location of this famous neighbor-
hood with its typical characters. The
scene is said to be prolific in the most
amusing situations. The second act rep
resents the interior of a kindergarten
school at the first official visit of the
commissioners. The scholars, with the
pubbltng mischief Of youth, succeed in
making the visit of the commissioners in
terestlng If not pleasant and by their
antics evolve no end of fun. Act three
continues the fun and maintains the in
terest under improved surroundings, the
scene representing the ball room Of the
Waldorf Astoria, which is said to be
most deliberately staged. The main ac-
ZION Oh Ae!Iy's Kids" centers around the
incidents that surround the career of
hossius Kelly, a contractor, and father
OF the Kids" and Louis Pickelsnicker.
a rival Of Kelly's in business and love
This rivalry is made the foundation of
all sorts of funny scenes, situations and
cImaXes. High class speciGlties are also
promised in abundance.
The management Of this attraction ia
said to have engaged a company of more
than average ability to interpret the
farce, and 1t is said to include a num-
per OF high-class comedians. Marty
ONeit well known Irish comedian. an
pears In the rofe Of Kossius Kelly. a mart
which IS said to afford him excellent
Iun-making opportunities. Knox Wilson.
capable German comedian, is promised
in the opposite role to Mr.. O'Neil. in
which he is said to contribute a happy
impersonation Of Louis Pickelsnifer
Other male characters are assumed bv
Sharles UdeI, Alfred Pearce, Charles
Fuller, William Lawson and others.
The feminine contingent of the COM
pany IS large and includes a number of
decidedly pretty young ladies. The lead
Ing feminine characters are contributed
py Laura Bennett as Mrs Ruby Rovat
Janet Dore as Roxanna Royal, and Jean
Cunningham as a "Bowery Tough" The
following presents the complete cast and
synopsis:
KOSsiuS KaII1y n oo-4-o4
BE b, for the Kids, Marty ONell: Louis
Plckelsnicker. a rival of KelIy's in bus1
mess mess and love. Knox Wilson: Peter
GSIlSancy' policeman on the beat, Charles
pden: Collar Curry. a BARTENDER the
best in the biz. Alfred Pearce; Ben
Gh9Sisem' watch him; that's all. Charles
William william GLn lawson DS%h 4s Rb4 ph0u1csr
society woman, known as the great ruby
Laura Bennett; Roxanna Royal. her
eIa eau Eoat Just from Vsssar, Janet Dore;
uct Of New York's East side. Jean Gun
uingham -14 "i'-
Bonnie Farley; Lily. May WOOD JOYCE!
Rose. Ruth Turner: Jessamine, Camilla
Norman; Pansy. Ferrol Desmond; Pink
Mildred pevesre; Daisy. Florence Nelson:
Hyacinthe, Eftie Reynolds; Carnation
Restori Jefferson; Forget-Me-Not, Lillian
Sterling. -4''''''ii
and A9d the Original I4.I. r,Kslly,s Kids
meal Edward Quinn: old W FOXES Hes-
James Farley; Jimmie slashem. Master Master
synopsisNAct l.. Kelly's Roost tost
together); act IL, school room in gram
mar school. No Umph. (All in a bunch1.
lct III, ball room in the Waldorf Astoria
(All oVer.)
Place-New York city Time-Any old
time.
During the action of the comedy novel
Epecialties to be introduced by Marty
p,Neil, Knox Wilson. Udell and Pearce
Edward Quinn. Master Sammy Brown
Laura Bennett. Kitty Wolf. Jean Gun.
bingham, Janet Dore and the entire com
bany.
LIE FEBvRE STOCK COMPANY.
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