The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-17
At ST. Paul Theaters


Dolly Varden-rll do as the London Ia
dies do-marry my guardian keep my
money and love you.
Capt. Belleyille-Her feet and ankles
belle her not. She is all they painted her.
Lord Gayspark-Society is divided into
two classes; those who have money and
those who wish to take it from them.
Dolly-It's impossible ito, be good and
have good time.
Lord Gayspark-The man who, marries
for money earns it,
From dolly Warden at the Metro
politan.
A genuine comic opera, with a tune
full score, a bright and breezy hbretto,
dainty and clever lyrics, and, above all,
vfvacious and admirable Coincidence
in the title role, such was the felicitous
combination entitled Dolly Warden"
witnessed at the Metropolitan last
evening by large and fashionable au-
dience.
Not one of the musical comedies that
has visited this city during the past
two or three seasons compares with
this attraction in point of story wit
and romance. The dialogue is pointed,
the melodies catchy and tuneful, the
orchestration rich, and the plot inter-
esting and well sustained. And there
is no buffoon to make the unskillful
laugh" and distract attention from the
music and the story. Yet there is
much mirth.
1t is all supplied by one of the clev-
crest young women on the comic opera
stage-Miss Lulu Chaser. When Miss
CHASER made her egress. from a sedan
chair, which concealed every part of
her but her dainty feet and ankles, and
bounded into view, a merry laughing,
hoydenish, frolicsome girl. fresh from
the country, she fairly radiated an at
mosphere Of mirth. Rfpples of laugh
ter spread over the entire theater, for
Miss Glaser's mirth is of the infec-
tious sort 1t is absolutely irrepressl'
BILE. Her smile speaks volumes. Such
radiant display of pear1y teeth as
she discloses when the situation
amuses her is worth going miles to
see,'
Incessant animation, roguish spirit,
a speaking countenance lend charm
to her acting which is augmented by
rich and vibrant voice, we'll modu-
lated, and an exceptionally distinct
enunciatiOn.
This union of natures liberal gifts
with her own histrionic accomplish
ments, renders Miss CHASER an ex-
ceedingly attractive stage figure, inter-
esting, spontaneous and magnetic TO
an unusual degree.
The first vocal number in which
Dolly participates is the trio "Whirl-
ing, Twirling,'' sung with her guardian,
John Fairfax, and her lover, Capt.
Richard Belleville. To say that she
imparts a jolly zest and sparkle to 1T,
is putting it mildly. Then follows the
duet between Dolly and Dick-"What
Love Means"-in which Miss Glaser's
mellow mezzo- soprano is heard to bet
ter advantage. Not a brilliant vocal
list, Miss Chaser nevertheless sings as
she speaks, with satisfying expression.
She completely, captured the audi
epce with 1.-The Lay of the Jay" hui
morous vocal conceit in the second
'act, which provoked numerous encores.
She sang the ditty, which is worthy of
w. S. Gilbert, with inimitable express
sion. 1.Ael ,n4 34,d7, e11 sao
In this connection it should be said
that the words and music are appro-
priately welded throughout the opera.
The most catchy composition is I'M
deniably the Dolly Warden" solo, first
sung by Capt. .BelleYille, and after
wards played by the orchestra as a
motif and finally repeated by the en-
tire company as the finale of the last
act. AS. the curtain falls, the people
leave the theater humming and whist
ling the pretty tune. a-a2@ ~
The principals are not distinguished
for their voices, with the exception of
ToI, II
low, musical basso cantante, over
singing of the ballad, 1--WE Met in
Lovers Lane" was the artistic vocal
achievement of the evening.
Harry Girard acted the role of Capt.
Belleville reasonably well, and sang
with good taste, though his baritone
voice lacks resonance and carrying
power. Harold Blake, in the character
of Harcourt, the companion gallant,
has a light tenor, which he displayed
with some effect in the song with
chorus, "The Girl You Love"
Miss Lillian Wallbridge, who imper-
sonated Letitia Fairfax, looked pretty
and acted with discretion, but sang
with apparent effort, which resulted in
an occasional shrillness of tone.
A smooth and pleasing impersona-
quisite, was contributed by w. H. Fitz-
Gerald. Lord Gayspark is allotted a
number of smart and amusing speech
es, which Mr.. Fitz-Gerald delivers with
the proper relish.
Perhaps the most effective and Ger
tainly the most harmonious compost
ton is the mixed quartette and cho-
rus, "Lovable Love-" at the opening of
Act. II. 1t was deservedly demand
ed three times.
The period of the opera is 1870. dur :
ing the reign of George l. of England.
The opportunity for elaborate court
costumes has been fully and beauti-
fully utilized. Nothing to equal the
dazzling display of picturesque white
silk costumes shown in the octette Of
principals in the ensemble, Brides
and Grooms," has been witnessed on
the local stage in many moons.
F. G. II.
Walker Whiteside in 1--WE Are King"
will be the attraction at the Metropol-
itan the latter half of this week.