The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-14

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Isl. Paul | SOCIAL / NEWS. !
That clever little comedy from the
French entitled 1.-THE Ladies Battle, -
was presented by the Dramatic circle
last evening at Seminary hall A large
audience greeted tie amateurs who
presented the play. and the women in
the cast, Mrs E. S. Lawler and Mrs
Charming Seabury, received many flow
ers as well as applause. The play pre-
sented is a comedy In three acts trans
lated from the French of Scribe and Lee
you've. Sparkling repartee, a delicate
fencing with words makes the interest
OF the play rather than dramatic ac-
ton OF tntricacy of plot. The period of
the story is 1916, the scene a chateau
at Lyons. The countess d'AutrevaI
royaltst, protects in her cha
teau young officer who has
Deen, prescribed as a BOnapart-
list conspirator at the period of the
Restoration. He is disguised as a ser
want. The battle is between the coun-
tess and her young niece, who both love
the officer. The Baron Montrichartl
comes to the chateau to arrest the lat
ter and the best part of the comedy lies
In the contest of skill between the baron
and the countess. The countess saves
the officer and finding that he loves her
niece resigns him at the cost of her own
happiness.
There is an opportunity in the play for
attractive stage setting and the display
of handsome costumes, and the oppor-
tunity was not neglected last evening
Mrs. e. S. Lawler was beautiful Lee
onie:t Her acting was natural and her
presentation of the part of an unschooled
girl was an excellent foil to Mrs. Sea-
bUrys Countess d 'AutreYal, the witty
grand dame of the polished French
school Mr.. George Willard, of Min
neapolis, was the hero, Henri de Flavig-
neul, and read his lines admirably As
Baron de Montrichard Mr.. Charles Ames
was an excellent match for his adver-
sary, the countess, and in their duel of
words both displayed histrionic ability
The minor parts Of the play were pre-
sented by Samuel SewaIl, Leavitt Cor
ming, Oakley w Stout. Charles Corning
and 81. G. Cowling. Seibert's orchestra
played for the entr' actes and for the
dance which followed the play.
The ushers last night were David
PEBBLES. Louis T. Jamme, FindIey J.
Shepard, F. d. Blakely. w. H. YardIey,
c. M. Flandreau, w. S. Timberlake Miss
Mary StUrgis is director of the circle
The next play will be given In January.
The St Paul Choral association met
last evening in the Parlors OF the First
Methodist church. About sixty mem
bers were present The Elijah was
rehearsed under the direction of George
H, Warrington, of Minneapolis. Mr.
Normington will probably be chosen as
the associations permanent musical d.
rector. He is well known In st. Paul
musical circles, having formerly been
connected with the choir of the Church
Of st. John the Evangelist.
Mr.. and Mrs G.. w. Vineyard Of the
Newport, entertained last evening with
progressive euchre In honor OF Mrs J. A
Fenwick and Miss Fenwick. of New
Brunswick, Can. A most enjoyable time
whom were from Minneapolis. Mrs O.
j. Tong won the first prize at the euchre
tables and Mrs. SieTers. of Minneapolis,
were served. The parlors were prettily
decorated with chrysanthemums.
Miss Hopes Ladies' ochestra played
yesterday afternoon at the reception ten
Council of Women. at the residence Of
Mrs. T. B. Walker. Minneapolis.
The woman's Civic league held TIA
regular bi-monthly meeting yesterday at
ternoen In the parlors of the Commercial
club. A letter was read from Senator
Davis in which he expressed regret that
he could not address the league on Nov.
20, as he had arranged to do, but hoped
to talk to the members later on. Mrs.
Condo Hamlin presided. The feature of
the afternoon was paper read by Miss
Lily Long on cart and Life The
paper was read by Miss Long before the
State Federation of Clubs at Duluth last
month.
An announcement was made that c.
NJ. Loring, Of Minneapolis, who was to
have addressed the league at the Com
mereial club last evening, would speak
next Tuesday evening instead. His sub
ject will be 1.-THE Model Factory" The
lecture viii commence at o'clock The
members Of the Manufacturers union.
will attend the lecture as guests of the
civic league.
The details of the charity ball are al
most complete. The directors of St
44uke's hospital held a meeting at the
hospital yesterday morning and consid-
cred the reports of the various commit
tees. The reports would Indicate that
lie financial success of the ball is al
ready assured.
The women of ST. Vincent's church
are holding an attractive bazaar at Co
lumbia hall, Virginia and Lafond. The
proceeds will be for the new parochtal
school building Those in charge are
Miss Devereau, Miss Margaret Murphy,
Miss Lamb, Miss Brogan, Mrs Beckwitn,
Mrs. Rallion, Mrs. Kelly. Mrs Devereau,
Mrs. w. Dixon, Mrs. Sulllavn, Mrs
Kohler, Mrs Hickey, Mrs. O'Nein, Mrs.
Maroney, Mrs Mcdonald, Mrs. Carroll,
Mrs. Duffy, Mrs Frank Kelley, Mrs.
Heating, Mrs Mcneil, Mrs. Hannah, Mrs.
w. H. Mccall, Mrs. Feegan, Mrs. Horr,
Mrs. Murphy.
The women of st. Peter Claver's church
are holding a bazaar IN the church hall,
Aurora and Harrington avenues A va
riety of pretty articles, suitable for
Christmas gifts, are displayed, and a
musical programme is given each even
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