The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-16
AT THE THEATERs.
METROPOLITAN.


have been able to present to ST. Paul
audiences but few romantic plays which
have been better received than was "A
RCnance of Athlone," with Chauncey Oh
colt in the leading role, given for the
first time in St. Paul last night. The
play came from Minneapolis with a rec
ord of wonderful success, and the en-
tEusiasm with which it was received
justifies the forecast that it will be no
less successful here.
Chauneey Olcott is no stranger to st.
Paul audiences, and his previous appear
ances have been events which have left
pleasant memory. His new play, which
is now receiving it's first presentation, is
without doubt the finest which he has
| essayed. 1t is, as most of Mr.. Olcotu' S
faYorites are, romantic Irish play. It's
admirable construction gives a rapid I'M
fielding Of events, sustaining the interest
to the final climax without falter. It's
scene is laid in the early part of the CEN
fury, in Ireland; the place, an old family
mansion of the better class, belonging to
an Irish lord, and its characters drawn
from Irish life of that period. It's most
pleasurable feature is a finely drawn ele-
ment Of old-fashioned Irish home life, and
its leading character, the younger son of
the house, is one which is striking and
fOrceful.
In the character of Dick Ronyane, Mr..
OIcott had an opportunity to show his
best work. Portraying a manly char
actef, one of spirit and vim, tenderness
ana charity, and Withal one with a per
feet comprehension of love from a per-
sonal and exceedingly interested stand
point, he was an instantaneous favorite
Ills work was strong, well balanced and
well rounded. AS a younger son, unjustly
driven from home through the evil
Vaccinations of an unfriendly brother,
as the lover ardent and sincere, vet
doubling, and as the older brother and
playmate companion of his little sister, he
had the entire sympathy of the audience
-Four curtain calls testified the apprecia-
t1on with which his efforts were re-
ce1yed Not only as an actor, but as a
singer as well, did he win applause, and
his old ST. Paul friends had the pleasure
OF again hearing an exceedingly sweet
barytone voice in a number OF well
chosen ballads, best suited to his taste
His most appreciated numbers We're "Ol-
colts Lullaby" my Wild irish Rose"
and the rousing drinking song, Wen
Drown 1t in the Bowl
Miss Olive White, as Rose Manning,
in love with Dick Ronyane, but masuuer-
ading as the poor ward, was somewhat
slow in gaining the entire sympathy of
the audience, but thoroughly artistic and
finished. Little Marguerite Diamond, as
Bessie, the youngest of the Ronyane fam
lily, won the most enthusiastic applause,
and from many the honor of being con-
si6ered the best child actress ever seen
in st. Paul. She was exceedingly grace
full, and, though but little tot, seemed
fully to appreciate the demands of her
role. That she was adequate to the de-
mand made upon her was never doubted.
Miss Mabel Wright, as Eleanor Nc
Bride, masquerading as the rich heiress
and in love with the older brother, was
well received. AS Mary Mcmahon, a
gypsy girl, Miss Louise Marcelli gave the
most striking bit of work of the entire
production. She was entirely in sympathy
with her role, and carried it out to per-
lection. AS the gypsy father, c. r. Gil
bert made hit, while Mrs. Washburne,
as Ann Shea, a servant, contributed a
pleasing comedy touch. Prince an i'm
menSe mastiff, deserves flattering men
ton. With the most majestic of man
nerS, he looked on with unruff1ed dignity,
and through three acts watched over the
safety of little Tottie Carr, his especial
ward. George Brennan, Luke Martin,
Paul Everton, Dustin Farnum, as Francis
Ronyane, the eldest son, and Argyle Gil
bert also deserve mention in minor roles
The scenic effects were excellent and
the staging of the production elaborate.
The scenes Of the third and last acts de-
serve especial mention for unusual beauty
and naturalness. The costuming was rich
ana lavish.
night, with usual matinee Wednesday.
1.-TWO Married Men" a three-act com
edy, will be presented Saturday afternoon
and evening.
Edwin Mayo ir ''Pudd nhead wilson
will begin an engagement Of one week
Sunday evening.
FOR THE ACTORS FUND.
The benefit performance to be given for
tho actors fund at the Metropolitan
Thursday afternoon has occasioned- a
great deal of interest, and the Indications
are that it will be a rousins success
The Neill company will present the sec
ond act of Sweet Lavender" Chauncay
Olcott will sing Tostts My Dreams
Henri de Lorrne will sing Come Into
the Garden, Maud Robert ManteH and
his company will appear in a one-act
farce entitled ga Lesson in Acting" and
the members of ga Strar ger in New
York" company viii appear in a number
of pleasing specialties. Seibert's orcnes-
ira, from the Metropolitan opera house,
and also the Grand opera house orchestra
have also donated their services.
GRAND.
"A Stranger in New York is paying
a second visit to st. Paul this week.
opening at the Grand last night to
standing room only" The welcome was
royal one and the stranger was evil
IDENTIFY right well pleased with his recep-
ton, for he fairly sparkled with wit and
humor. AS matter Of fact the 'strang-
err welcomed back last night was not
the one that left so good an impression
behind him a year ago, for he is repre-
scented this season by Paul F. Nicholson
Jr. The new man in the old part, how
ever, is all that could be desired for he
is exceedingly funny and carries the part
through from start to finish with a dash
and vim that is more than pleasing and
last night won him much applause. He
sings a number of funny songs
George TallInan, as Wright limit, and
Harry Rogers, as I. Collier Dowpe, are
both good and the former is possessed
of splendid baritone voice. which he
uses to advantage. The part of Hattie,
t'the best fellow of them ell" is we'll
portrayed by Miss Norton Miss Hattie
is prime favorite with the entire party
at the ball and the reasons are very evil
dent when one has made her aceuaint-
ance. Miss Martha Shepard fills every
available inch Of the tights that she
wears to the French hall She takes the
part of Virginia Pryde, Richmond So
ciety girl who comes to New York to
visit Miss Hattie. 1t IS not supposed that
she would countenance the French ball
and an effort is made to dispose of her.
| but it turns out that she came to New
York with no other purpose in view and
also with the idea that she is compelled
| to wear the limited garh of a chorus girl
! Tom Martin is very good as Baron Sands
| who hauntS DelmonicCS and buys Wine
| and supper for every young woman that