The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-10
AT THE THEATERS.
GRAND.


"Man's Enemy" the four-act drama
which opened q weeks engagement at the
Grand last night is a story of fall and
then rise in life. The drama, in brief
outline, shows how Harry Stanton, son
of Gen. Sir Arthur Stanton, is smitten
with the Establishments of Sarah Drake
mistress of Tom Drake, who runs a
gambling house in London. He married
her, and Tom Drake vows vengeance
which he commences to pursue under the
guise of friendship.
He knows that Harry Stanton has a
hereditary liking for drink, and, through
| this, he conquers him. From the highest
rung in society the victim of vengeance
and of drink is brought to the gutter,
forsaken by wife and relatives.
In the last act the wife is killed by
Tom Drake, and the hero comes out CON
querer, and marries the one who should
have been mis- wife in the first place,
Grace Lisle, Sir Arthur's ward.
Dorothy RosSmore as Sarah Drake, did
well in the first part of the drama. There
was certain blase, exasperating air
about her that was charming
Ned H. Fowler, as Harry Stanton, is
given the part that best suits him. He
has a dignified personality and is mag
netic, too
Unmentioned in the above review Of
the drama was the part of Isaac Barnett
taken by Maurice Linder. Barnett was
the friend in need" and Mr.. Under did
well. His portrayal of the London Jew
was one of the most amusing that has
been seen in this theater for long time
Little Gertrude Saunders, as Nellie
saunders, of the Sums, deserves praise,
for, though only seven or eight years
old, apparently, she pleased all who
heard her. The remainder of the cast
| does creditable work.
METROPOLITAN
William Collier, in his latest comedy
success, con the Quiet" by Augustus
Thomas, will begin an engagement Of
three nights and Wednesday matinee at
the Metropolitan tonight Collier has al
ways been a warm favorite in this CITY,
and stands, with Nat Goodwin. in the
very front rank of Americas comedians
sharing honors with Nat as a typical ex-
ponent Of American comedy
STAR
Rose Sydells New London bellies was
the attraction at the Star theater last
evening that served to please and sat
isfy an audience that filed every scat
in the house.
In point of specialties, clever and cut
of the ordinary, the company is easily
the peer of any that have graced the
boards OF the Star this season, while the
burlesques have the full approval of the
patrons of that house
''Satans Wedding Night is the warm
and spicy applied title of mythical
spectacular, allegoricaI burIesque that
marks the finish.
The opening number is a one-act
farce entitled Barn Stormirg"
The clio is without a tedious feature,
clean, clever and to degree, up to date.
In this respect the three Nelson sisters
in an acrobatic turn are easily the peer,
their work being above the ordinary.
They are truly marvels and lend to the
work newness that is refreshing.
A feature equally acceptable is 'Har-
mony in a Chinese Laundry" with the
Van Cooks as fun makers. Music from
many instruments and harmony from the
unexpected make them favorites.
While lacking in vocalists of any de-
terpsichorean artists or merit principal
among them being the Sisters Eshers.
Their buck and wing dancing called forth
a number of encores.
James A. LaClare, impersonating a
weary Willie" does the impossible in
Juggling, while a light skit entitled the
Smart Set finishes an oIio of merit that
is without question.
Miss Rose Sydeu poses as the star and
as leader of the ballet, If such the spec
tacular can be called; she has all that
nature lends. Some of her costumes are
startling.
The company will be seen during the
remainder of the week at the Star