The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-22
AT THE THEATERS,
GRAND.

"Ingomar," presented by the Valentine
Stock company, is acceptable, and the
impression left last night at the Grand
was favorable, even though in a few
minor particulars there was an oppor-
tunity to have made it drama of more
striking characteristics. Something in
the story of Par.henia's conquest Of the
barbarian gives an individuality to the
tale, and, dramatized, gives it a place
in popular favor which is well deserved.
The company which presented it last
night was adequate, and the performance
was one of merit.
The title role was carried by Edward
Mawson, whose ply sique and personality
We're well adapted to its requirements.
His Ingomar was evidently a sincere
study, and all that is unfavorable in the
comment upon it might be contained in
the one remark that at times sheer
strength took the place of emotional
skill. In the main his character was
one of individuality and power and the
transition of the barbarian to the civil
lied Greek was carefully attained Mr..
MaWson gave much to his role and ap-
preciated it's possibilities
Miss Maynard, whose previous appear
anCes in st. Paul have done much for her
favor with the public, carried the role
Of Parthenia with dignity and grace. AS
the Greek maid, the hostage of a savage
tribe for her fathers ransom, she was
clearly at her best. She maintained the
standard of her work without the Slight
est apparent effort, and the applause
and favors which she won from the audi
ence testified TO the pleasure which her
work afforded.
"IngOmar" is a play in which all de-
pends on the two main characters. For
this reason those in minor roles have
little opportunity for anything but occa-
sional displays of their ability. Robert
Evans as POlydor, the miserly merchant,
had much the best opportunity and i'm
proved it to his advantage. Edward
Morrison as Myron was acceptable, and
Kate Blancke as Actea lent a Slight touch
of comedy to certain scenes. Charles
Fleming, Nora Croome Miss Taylor, Ed
ward Leonard and others filed necessary
parts satisfactorily.
'Ingomar" will be given tonight and
tomorrow afternoon and night at the
Grand, and on Sunday night the VaIen-
tine company will make it's final appear
ance at this playhouse, presenting that
delightfully."- entertaining farce, "All the
Comforts of Home
Monday, the Pike Theater stock COM
pany in 1.-THE Wife"
METROPOLITAN.
"A long line OIL JlcRGl purchasers at
the box office of the Metropolitan Opera
house patiently awaited their turns at the
window and cheerfully spent their money
for the privilege of seeing Nat c. Good
win and Maxine Elliott in their new
play When We Were Twenty-one' -
The engagement of Mr.. Goodwin and Miss
Elliott will mark the close Of the sea-
son at the Metropolitan; the house will
reopen Sept. 2, with the Whitney pro-
duction of "Quo Vadis"
Mr.. Goodwin and Miss Elliott are sur
rounded by many we'll known players,
prominent among whom are Ysobel Has
kins, Frank Gilmore Harry Woodruff,
Neil O'Brien, Estelle Mortimer, Clarence
Handysioa, Gertrue Gheen, Thomas
Oberle and others.
Tickets for the Goodwin Elliott en-
gagement are op sale at the Metropolitan
booth in the Elks' carG,~al grounds