The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-23
At ST. Paul Theaters

Another of these musical comedies of
English origin was offered the patrons
OF the Metropolitan last evening. "The
Ioreador is its title, and it's two scenes
are laid in France and Spain, but that
does not rob it Of its English flavor.
It's virtues are bevy of comely cho-
rus girls, attired in variety of excep-
tlonally attractive costumes, pictur-
esque stage settings, three or four
catchy numbers, an amusing young
English baronet, for whom the libret-
tlsts have written some characteristic
lines and Jefferson de Angels.
lie Angels, as ever, provoked much
laughter. His legs alone are an un-
railing source of merriment, his facial
expressions tend to excite the risibili-
tleS and he sings the comic ditties al
iotted to him with much JUNCTION. His
taste may be questioned at times, not
ably in the business he introduces in
The duet with Teresa, but as the au-
thors have failed to provide him with
sufnc1ent material, perhaps the tempta-
ton 70 be funny is too strong to be re-
sisted. The character he assumes is
that OF Sammy Gigg, an English foot
man, who finds himself compelled to
lmpersonate a toreador in Spain. The
opportunities would seem to be rich,
Out the authors have not taken due ad-
vantage of them. The drunken song
All Right" was De Angels most sue
cessful effort.
By all odds the artistic bit in this
| musical comedy is contributed by the
| character of Sir Archibald, played by
Edgar Norton. The lines allotted to
archie are by far the best, and the i'm
perturbable sangfroid with which they
were delivered by Mr.. Norton is admir-
able. Evidence of the audiences ap-
probation of his portrayal was I'M
mlstakably indicated by the applause
Whlch attended nearly every exit OF
| this actor
| A pleasing impression was created
by Miss Margaret Mckinney, who as
sumed male attire for the purpose Of
disguise, and who sang daintily pref
ty ballad about the language of flow
ferS.
In this connection, it might be said
tnat none of the feminine principals dis
played any conspicuous vocal capacity.
| This is an injustice to the composer of
the music and to the public as well.
But musical comedies minus solo voices
seem to be the rule this season, and
perhaps the dear people are most un.-
reasonable in demanding the presence
| OF one or two people who can sing.
The absence of soloists In this aggre-
/ cation is conspicuous.
Miss Edna Burd presented an at
! san, the pro9rietress of the flower shop,
and Miss Adine Bowler invested the
ardent Spanish sonora with commend
| able fire and spirit
The real Toreador was impersonated
| by Edward Metcalfe, but the one solo
allotted the character leaves no I'M
preston. F G. H
''The Burgomaster' will be seen at
the Metropolitan Sunday evening.
In turning his novel, "The Eternal
| City" into the play, which Edward
| Morgan and Sarah Truax will present
| at the Metropolitan opera house next
week, Hall Caine made one pronounced
| change. Donna Roma Volonna is made
| good woman, and on this account a
happy ending of the play is possible.
Ward and Vokes and their company
will give three more performances of
| "a Pair of Pinks'' at the Grand.
! Miss Eugene Blair will present Be-
| lasco's "Zaza" and Sudermann's Mag
| da'' next week at the Grand.
| The American Burlesquers will Of
fer an attractive bill at the ladies'
matinee, to be given today at the Star.
The company has been playing to large
and well pleased audiences, giving a
we'll balanced vaudeville and burlesque
| show