The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-14

had in the country, but remembering the
immense barn-like structure in which it
Is placed and the difficulties of remod-
cling it suitably 1T is probably as good
as could be expected. Some side seats are
poor, but there are many hundreds of good
seats, all of which We're filled with ap-
preciative music-loving citizens, not
alone from St. Paul and Minneapolis,
but also from all parts of Minnesota and
the neighboring states 1t was found
necessary to project the stage into the
hall, thereby making the side front seats
almost worthless.
But with such music nobody felt like
complaining over such minor matters,
for the hall was comfortably warm, and
the people were gathered to hear the
music. Mr. DippeTs "Fairer Than Fair
est Lily" in the first act, though he
used the Italian words-as did most of
the company-introduced to the North
west a sweet clear tenor of good range
and remarkable smoothness of tone.
Preceding him had come the opening
male chorus, and the Introduction leading
up to his declaration of love for the fair
unknown. Mr.. Scott, as Conte di New
ers, was the capable center of this ear
lier work, and was ably supported by
Messrs. Hubbenet, Masfero, ViViani and
the others.
Edouard de Reszke, as Marcello, the
ldlIDluI SERVANT anu IlOnltOE VI INdOul,
was in fine voice and carried out his part
in every way. In that same act his sing
ing CT Calvin's song as a means of keep
ing true his young master, stirred the
heart. Nine. Homer, as Wiban, the page
of Marguerite de Valols, filed thoroughly
part somewhat eXacting and not best
suited to her full rich voice. He~ singing
of GA Most Charming Noble Lady, i'll
the first act was greatly enjoyed, but she
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the last half of that act The Marguerite
Of Nine. Suzanne Adams was sweetiy
royal and royalty sweet, hut the hall was
not well suited to her somewhat
lighter voice. The audience was with
her in For at that Word of Power" and
In her duet with Raoul, in which last Mr..
DIPPED also shone. Her whole part waa
one OF sWeetness-Voice, appearance and
manner, with a dignity very becoming.
Conte di San Bris gave Mr.. Plancon a
part in which his noble, refund vo:ca
had opportunity to display it's richness,
and so great an artist never neglects
su>h opportunities.
OF the Valentino of Nine Nordica
it can be said that it was musicaliy and
dramatically all that the composer could
ask. Her work grew throughout and
was strongest in the duet with
MI. Dippel which closes the third
act, and ended last evenings
performance. Indeed, the opera seemed
to lead up to that performance as a eli
max, and the audience was we'll content
with the judgment that stopped there
Chorus and orchestra, under the COM
pletely competent and unsteady correct
leadership of Mr.. Flon, sustained the
high standard set for the company by
the artists who filled the leading roles
10Th
Boheme" with the following cast:
Mimi OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Nine MeIba
Musetta .................. Miss FRITZ Scheff
RodolIo ...................... Mr.. Cremonini
Marcello .................... Mr.. Campanari
SchaunaTd ...................... Mr.. Gilbert
Colline ........................... Mr. GOURMET
Benoit, Alcindoro ........... Mr. Dufriche
farpignoi ..:............;;...;, Mr. Maslero
To be followed by Mad Scene" from
Lucia de LammermoOr.
Nine. Melba as .....,...................L Lucia
GRAND
mans Enemy is proving one of the
most satisfactory attractions of the sea-
son at the Grand opera house. The pro-
ducing company is far above the average
found in plays of this order Miss Doro-
thy Rossmore is particularly effective in
the role of Sarah Drake. One of the
most amusing characterizations of the
piece is furnished by Maurice Lindner
as Isaac Barnette. Matinee tomorrow
at 2:30
James Neil, one of the greatest stage
favorites in the Twin Cities, will be seen
here with the Neill company next Sun
day at the Grand.
STAR
Added to the regular bill at the Star
last night was an announcement of the
result of the McGovern-Gans fight which
made a great, though a short lived, hit
The acrobatIc act given by the Nelson
sisters is one of the greatest ever seen
in st. Paul and the company as a whole,
Rose Sydell's London Bellies, is a strong
one.
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