The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-08

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and the attraction already has an out
of-town record of unbroken success. This
is Miss Harned's first season as star,
and on this account, as well as on &C
count Of the popularity Of Mr.. Thomp-
sons novel, there is great local inter-
est in the production at the Garden the
alter.
At the Lyceum, Annie Russell, who has
afforded such delight to New York the
ater-goers in that exquisite comedy, "A
Royal Family which with it's closing
$50 times in the city, has made her APP
pearance in a new Clyde Fitch play call
ed. 1.-THE Girl and the Judge" No actress
at the present time appearing on the met
steadily in the esteem Of the critical New
York play-goers than is Miss Russell.
Her acting is charmingly refreshing,
natural and piquante.
Folks at the Fourteenth Street theater
is showing large and enthusiastic audi
ences at every performance. Mr.. Pres
brey's drama has made one of the best
successes ever known at this theater,
and there is no sign Of its popularity
waning. The play is filled with the heart
interest that always appeals to an audi
ence. 1t depicts country people Just as
and simple story of life in a New Eng
land village. 1t is cleverly acted by the
company, and handsomely staged; the
scene of the old homestead. being one of
cal stage.
At Columbia theater, Brooklyn. "Ten-
nessees Partner" story of Nevada
was given recently. It was superb
scenic production, and the roles were all
in competent hands. The pla itself
abounds in thrilling dramatic situations,
pathos and humor. Miss Valerie Ber-
gere was the heroine, Tennessee Kent, a
part that gives her excellent opportuni-
ties for the display of her abilities. "Ha-
Eel Kirke' is the attraction for the cur
rent week. The management has spared
no pains to give the play a good equip
ment.
Society's approval of 1.-THE Way of the
World Clyde Fitch's latest social satire
at the Victoria, has, it is said, caused
Mr.. Hemmerstein to change the policy Of
that home of the drama and henceforth
make it the home of the society play.
Miss Elsie de Wolfe has commenced her
sixth week in the play and society con-
tinues to find amusement in Clyde Fitch's
cleverly written drama satire, while Miss
+ de Wolfe's gowns and those worn by the
members of her company who appear az
guests at Mrs; Lakes musicale" are
said to be the smartest toilettes shown on
the stage this season.
Miss de Wolfe has offered a special
prize-a handsome cup, for the best tey
French bull, weight not to exceed fifteen
pounds at the forthcoming exhibition of
the Ladies' Kennel association at the
Madison Square Garden.
1t has come to be common bit of adj
vice to persons in search of the enjoy
ment which funny plays afford that If
they want to have an evening of hearty
unadulterated laughter they should go TO
see Mr.. Hawtrey in the wierdly comic
play which he is now presenting at the
Garrick. The performance not only
abounds with fun and humorous novelty
but the acting of Mr.. Hawtrey is so nat
ural and delicious and so different from
what is usually seen In comedies Of this
kind that one cannot help being surpris-
ed and delighted by it. Already the IA
vorite London actor has had ten weeks
Of tremendous business at the Garrick.
There has been no falling off In the
popularity Of 1.-THE Second in Command"
at the Empire. This successful attrac-
ton, on the contrary, last week drew the
largest matinee audiences Mr.. Drew has
had since his present engagement be-
gan and he has played to probably rs
large and fine evening audiences as ever
appeared in the Empire theater. Mr.. Drew
is still SO popular that it is certain he
will be able to keep the Empire filled I'M
til the return of the Empire company on
Dec. %.
The receipts for recent Saturday mat
inee and evening performance of THO
Sleeping Beauty and the Beast at the
Broadway theater, footed up to S4,793, the
largest receipts at regular prices ever
taken in for this house. The success of