The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-07
AT THE THEATERs
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METROPOITTAN


= larry Corson Clarke will be seen here
~ ms new comedy Of What Did Tom
hlhs Do" at the MetropoIitan onara
mouse tonight. Mr.. Clarke's wondarf,'I
versatility and his well merited Wild
spread popularity are too well known 70
need extended comment In tbe mast
lie" years he has rapidly risen In tbe
very front rank Of present-dav come.
'tS' Until now he stands almost alone
a. ms unique character for portraying
&c the life, an old man role one n,oIt
and that of bouyant youth the newt IIit
aeung Is finished and artistic I'm the ev.
lreIhe' ms makeup is always distinc i've
ana perfect of its kind, and his delinAa-
tlon OF whatever role he has essavad in
the past has been so Intelligent and well
rounded whole that the prospect oP
seeing MIN in yet another portrayal is
Always alluring and full of pleasurable
anticipation.
Inc critics, wherever he has appeared
SO far this season, are unanimous in nro-
founclng his new comedy extremely
clever, full of wholesome fun and laugh
aole sltuatlons-a worthy successor ia
nat Happened to Jones'" with which
the young comedian has made much
tame and more money In the past thre1
seasons What Did Tomkins Do?" was
written by Randolph Hartley and George
IS said to have surrounded himself with
ar exceptionally clever company Of ex.
perienced and competent Eastern IA
vcrftes
ON Monday evening, Feb. IL, the Metro
politan opera house will offer local mu-
sic lovers Alice NieIsen's splendid lfsht
opera organization, presenting the comic
opera from the pen of Victor Herbert
entitled, THE Singing Girl The same
Uyh raI
her first visit to st. Paul is still in Miss
Ntelsens support.
During the engagement here. which
will be for three nights and one matinee.
THE Fortune Teller will be given twice.
Wednesday afternoon and evening, Feb.
IS. The sale of seats for Miss N.elsen's
engagement opens today.
GRAND.
Frederick Warde played the title role
in Shakespeare's tragedy of Hamlet
last night at the Grand. The usual
large audience that invariably greets the
tragedian was present last evening and
rendered him cordial reception. Mr..
Warde's Hamlet is by no means the
greatest of his roles. The strong viriIity.
the subtle complexities that such char
acters as Richelieu and Iago demand are
not alone sufficient to present convinc-
ingly the strange personality of the Dam
ISL prince. To his creation Shakespeare
has added touch of the spiritueIIe, an
almost intangible touch, but a touch that
the most mastery portrayal never fails
to make evident. Mr.. Warde's Hamlet
lacks this spirituelle quality, but it lacks
nothing else besides. The same finish,
the same careful attention to detail, the
same rare insight that has made his
ether creations appeal to all lovers of
the best dramatic art are evident in
Wardes portrayal of the character of
the Danish prince. Mr. Warde was re-
warded with liberal applause. His sup
port was entirely satisfactory. Mrs.
Spencers Ophelia was fine bit of work.
Tonight the Dukes Jester will be
played.
STAR.
The Victoria Burlesquers entertained
two large audiences at the Star yester-
day. The company has made a hit with
the patrons of the popular Seventh street
theater. The skits are bright and there
is plenty of good music and dancing on
the BILL For a person seeking an even
1ng's enjoyment the Star makes a strong
bid.