The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-05
At THE THEATERs.
METROPOLITAN


Plenty of really clever singing, an
abundance Of brand new jokes and I'M
limited side-splitting absurditfes wera
furnished by Haverly's Mastodon Min
strels at the Metropolitan Opera House
last night. This well-known organization
comes to st. Paul with it's previous ex
cellent reputation enhanced and with =
show that is entertaining and Thoroughly
up to date. All of the artists are good
ana some of them are exceptionally so.
Notably the veteran Geo Wilson aud
Ian Altman. The former completely cap
flvated the house with his confidential
monologues, delivered as only ne can de
hVer them. His witty sallies were invari
aply followed by roars of applause AMI
the house could not hear too much of
him. His campaign speech monologue II,
particular was about as witty a. piece of
work as has been seen on a st. Paul
stage for some time
Another artist who deserves rnaoia1
mention is John Roland. who is tba
fortunate possessor Of a resonant musi-
cal bass voice Of exceptional connass
His rendering of 'tSail Hop' was one IF
the treats of the evening. Chas. Wesley
VINO is new in minstrel circles. contribI1t
ed a vocal gem entitled "For Old Times
sake. He is lyric tenor and his voice
mas sympathetic quality that renders Il
most pleasing. He sang with much feel
ing ana was forced to sing the last verse
over again, Ed. Mazier's "Cindv. NV
Black Bell, Do" and Dan AIIman,s
Dem Goo Goo Eyes" were also well ,a-
ceived. Garden and Hunt, in their must
cal novelties, did some very clever worx
which was repeatedly encored.
The performance closed with a naato-
mime called THE Haunted Hill" bv
Connors, Waldron, Morton and Martin
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and the galleries signified their approval
with raptureus applause
he concerted music by the Haverlv
cholr and orchestra was s. feature that
was most fayorably commented on. Tho
singers We're all spfendidIy accompan;ad
and much of the good effect was due to
the talented musicians composing the
orchestra. o
The MINISTRIES will he at the MetronoIi-
tan until tomorrow evening, with a matt
nee tomorrow afternoon
Manager Riley, of the Haverlv Minis
trels. has planned tour for his orgari-
cation which, in respect to distance ic n
record breaker. The tour extends until
the end of next July and in that period
every Important city on the continent
will be &sited and o5,0OC miles of rail
road covered. From ST Paul the com
pany goes to Duluth and thence almost
direct to San Francisco winding up at
the Pan--American exposition in Buffalo
The Rurgomaster,' musical comedy
will open an engagement of one week at
the metropolitan opera house Sunday
evening.
THE Burgomaster'' closed it's Chicago
engagement last week after a RIM of
12S consecutive performances at the Dear
born theater- 1t ran through the hot
summer months 10 crowded houses and
viii be presented IL st. Paul just as il
was at the Dearborn, in Chicago. with
the original cast, scenery. costumes and
effects. The company numbers eighty
four people. including such well known
faEorites as Harry Davenport. Knox
Wilson, William Riley Hatch William B.
ROCK. Tom Ricketts,. VIII r. Peters,
Edith Warrington, Lillian Coleman, Laura
Joyce Bell Josephine Dit and large
and well trained chorus of pretty girls
with good voices.
GRAND.
In Hoyt's "a Day and Night this tai
ented writer of farce comedies has evolv-
ed a number of decidedly original fea-
lures, and the entertainment it furnishes
is bright, crisp and pleasant from start
10 finish. The first act shows stage
scene with rehearsal in progress. and
furnishes a peep into the mysteries of
behind the curtain. including the SETTING,
is exceedingly strong.
Robt. B. Mantell is sure Of sterling
welcome at the Grand the coming week.
For his engagement at the Grand the
following repertoire is announced: Sun
day, sssIonday. Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday nights and Saturday matinee,
his latest success. "A Free Lance" FIJI
day evening. Hamlet" Saturday night.
"Otheilo.' Wednesday matinee. Romeo
and Jui6s.
STAR THEATER.
The new Star theater will add Sunday
matinee to its performances. beginning
next Sunday. The opening attraction
will be the Night Owls Burlesauers. The
company is very large Sne, and be-
sides giving two WhirlWind hurlettas,
furnish 4 vaudeville clio in which the
great salyiHi asartette of acrohats are
the stellar feature.
The Broadway Burlesauars. this weeks
attraction. are playing to big houses.