The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-10
IN Crust OF SOCIETY"
VALENTINE STOCK COMPANY WILL
PRESENT THE SOMEWHAT
FRENCH DRAMA
NAT GOODWIN AND MAXINE
TAey VIII Re Seen at the MetrOpOI-
itan For Two Nights
Late This
Month.

The summer dramatic season at the
Grand opened last Sunday night quite
auspiciously, and the patronage accorded
the opening week was most fattering,
considering the extreme heat and the
fine weather for cycling and other out
door amuscments. The Valentine COM
rany is sure to become very popular
with local theater-gOers during its stay
at the Grand, and it is to the credit of
the organization to state that the ensem-
BILE of its productions the past week were
as complete, and the presentations as a.
whole as smooth as those of any stock
company that has been seen here in a
long time Mr.. E. w. Mawson, the lead
ing man of the company, appeared to
excellent advantage both in The School
for Scandal and in Little Lord Faun-
leroy" and it can be said with truthful
ness that the entire company were sur
rrisiugly good in both performances. The
Blaucke sisters, Anne and Kate, judging
by their reception and by the numerous
complimentary expressions in their be-
half have lost none of the popularity
they enjoyed during the Neill company
regime in this city. The presentations
thus far Of the Valentine company have
indicated excellent stage management
and considerable individual attention to
detail
The electric fans and other provisions
for the cooling Of the theater have ope-
rated in such manner as to insure the
coolest possible temperature IN the au-
ditorium for the summer.
For the coming week, commencing to-
night, viii be seen for the first time in
many years here a presentation of The
Crust Of Society" This play, adapted
for the late John Stetson by William
Seymour from the French of Alexander
Dumas, created great sensation when
produced several years ago, with Carrie
Turner and Elita Proctor Otis in the
cast. The story IS somewhat compli-
Gated. Mrs. Eastlake Chapel, a woman
with q past, has had several love affairs,
and is under the protection Of the Earl
of Colchester, from whom she receives
her income. She meets a young officer,
Capt Northcote, of Baden Baden, who
has been abroad for many years, with
whom she falls IN love, and who is anX-
ious to marry her, knowing nothing of
her personal history. She tries to make
q bargain Of friendship with Oliver St.
Aubyn, to insure his silence. Northcote
and st. Aubyn have been sincere friends
in their younger days, and ST. Aubyn
tries to warn Northcote Of his danger,
but he is not willy enough to cope with
interference is looked upon as jealousy
by Northcote. Mrs. Eastlake Chapel
asks St. Aubyn for the return Of her let
ters which letters he brings to her house
during her absence and leaves them
upon the table. She returns and insists
upon NOrthcote reading them, shows
specimen Of her own handwriting, which
does not correspond with that Of the let
ters and thus makes her case a strong
one. She afterwards explains to st. Au-
byn that she had made a rule never to
write compromising letters, and so dur
ing her SOjOurn at Baden she had given
her friend, Ernestine Echo, full permis-
sion to answer all letters written by him.
In order to compromise the Duchess OF
BraUleigh, for whom st. Aubyn has
great respect, she arranges to have the
duchess ask to be admitted to her house
St Aubyn prevents this, and Northcote
Quarrels with him and a duel is arrang-
ed. ST. Aubyn finally arranges a plot
which she falls into and Northcote's
eyes are opened. The con- edy is fur
nished by Mrs. Ernestine Echo, a heart
less woman Of the world, and the witty,
sparkling dialogue is in the style of Du-
mas. The following presents the cast
completes:
Oliver st. Aubyn, painter and gen
ue1nan .:..:..,.'..,....;..''.E II. K Mawson
Capt. Randall Northcote. Jack Webster
The Earl of Colchester. .Robt. Evans
Roger, servant TO st. Aubyn.: .......,.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .EQmunQ witty
John, servant to Lady Downe.......
.........-.................. .ChaS. NeWSon
Mrs. Eastlake Chapel ...... Meta Maynard
Mrs. Ernestine Echo.:..,,...hate Blancks
Violet Esmond, her niece. Anne Blancke
Nathalie maid to Mrs. Shapel.....
.......................... .Beulah Wats"~
There will be the usual Wednesday
nd Ga m a q nOOnlar
Later in the season will be seen the
Pike Theater Stock company from Gin
cinnau
The leading feminine roles are assumed
by Miss Sarah TTuaX, leading lady of
decided beauty and dramatic talent, who
will be remembered for her clever work
with the Henderson Stock company dur
ing their stay here at the Grand opera
house two years ago. The leading mas
culine roles are assigned to Byron Doug
las a handsome and talented young ac-
tor, who has to his credit a great many
engagements with leading American at
fractions. There are other names in the
cast who need no Introduction to local
thea ter-gOers, as the artists themselves
have been seen here in the past and en-
joyed q deal of popularity. Among them
are included Hershall Mayall, John Wind
gate, J. B. Mayors, Agnes Maynard, An
geline Dolores and others. Col Thomp-
son Boston Lyric opera company VIII
also be seen for a number of weeks.
The Boston Lyric Opera company is to-
day one of the recognized light opera
organizations in the country. The men,
bers have been playing together continu-
ously for an engagement of over two
years. a record unexcelled in the history
of lyric productions.
The personnel of the Boston Lyrics is
the same as last season with but a few
exceptions, Henry Howe, Josephine STAN
ton, Maude Leekly singing the leading
roles, while John Henderson and George