The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-25

ance before the footlights Of some one,
who, but moment before, has died
the death, in the full glare Of the lights
The Illusion is gone, reality turns to
mockery and the feeling that one Is
really gazing on a segment of some lives
disappears like the mist wreaths of morn
Ing before the summer sun. ut Is naught
but a. play" 1T is naught but fiction
after ALL" is the thought that forces
itself on the mind after such an episode,
ana with 1T goes the enjoyment for which
the spectator has sought the theater
With this exception 1.-THE Dairy Farm"
Eleanor Merron's charming drama of the
antebellum days, is well rendered by the
company presenting 1t during the present
week at the Metropolitan. AS the play
has been seen once before during the
season, and was then made the subject
OF critical review, it would be super
huous to repeat what was said at that
time. For the benefit of those who have
not seen it, it may be stated that it is
one OF the best rural dramas ever writ
ten. and that the presenting company is
adequate to it's production.
GRAND.
The first production of Nell Gwynne"
III st Paul, was seen yesterday The
quaint comedy drama takes the listener
right into the heart of old English
romance when Charles Stuart was the
king OF England and the lover of the
Drury Lane actress, and the Cromwell
conspirators We're scheming to unseat
their ruler. Alberta Gallatin, as "Nen
GWynne, does charmingly, and exhibits
versatility that Is rarely met with
True, the leading part was written with
her in mind to fill it. but her acting is
a compliment to the author and a credit
to herself. The quick repartee and ready
VIII threaded throughout her part are
admirably handled and laughter and
tears are alike easy to her She has per,
sonality, individuality, is mirthful
naturally and forceful at all times
Her acting may really seem stronger
than 1t Is, however, for the supporting
company is not as strong as it should
pc and the production itself does not
seem to be as thoroughly permeated with
the time and the life wherein the scenes
are laid as it was expected it would be-
rms forces, III measure, attention to
the heroine
Arthur Rutledge, as Capt Rupert
Wyborne, Who first aids in unseating the
King and afterwards repents and mends
ms ways, does creditably. He has one
advantage in a strong, stirring voice and
a pleasing presence. Edwin Maynard as
Johnson Wye, the Cromwell man is mis-
placed in his part for he is unconyincing
ana seems devoid of any power to in.
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tress Betty Fairchild, appears attractive.
but when sorrow crosses her path the
impression gains that laughter and mirth
suit her best. Louise McCullon as Lady
Castlemaine. is deserving of mention.
STAR
That Fred Ryders Night Owls made a
favorable impression upon the company's
visit carrier in the season is attested
by the fact that the Star theater turned
away people at both performances yester-
day.
AS beauty show the organization is
not very strong, but musically it is one
of the best on the circuit, owing largely
TO good singing by the Newsboys' quar-
tette. Larry McCale and Willis Mitchell,
comedians, make considerable fun; Tim
Healy is enc of the best dancers on the
stage, and the four Silvinis do some
clever tImbling and posturing. The two
purlesque sketches are vulgar, but never
theless funny The applause was up
roarfous, and every specially received
several encoreS.