The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-31
: At st Paul Theaters
aTaae Princess Chic al the Grand.

The Princess Chic. at the Grand.
Little Vera Michelena, young, pretty
and talented, won place in the hearts
of the audience which packed the
Grand last night, in her Interpretation
of the title role in 1.-THE Princess enc,
the popular comic opera, which opened
weeks engagement at the Grand last
night In every way this clever nttie
actress showed herself worthy OF the
mantle of her predecessor, Miss Maj
guerite Sylvia, who won fame in the
original cast Of the pretty opera.
The opera itself, it's Hbretto by k1rke
La Shel1e, and its score by Julian Ed
wards, is one of the prettiest OF the
compositions of late years, and pre-
scented as it was by an excellent COM
pany and a pretty and shapely chorus,
richly costumed and well staged, de-
served all of the applause and praise
which it was accorded last night.
Miss Michelena's voice, while prob
ably not as strong as it might be. IS
sweet and clear, and besides she
showed ability as an actress. But the
one thing which added most to the
success of the opera was the fact that
the company is an unusually we'll bal
anced one. There are Others in the
cast who deserve much credit. Miss
Elfreda Busing, as Lorraine, page to
the princess, had an unusually pleas
ing voice, and the audience evinced its
appreciation OF it by compelling her
to respond to a number Of encoreS.
Beatriz Bronte, the coQuettish daugh-
ter of Chambertin, scored a hit dra-
matically as we'll as vecaHy.
Thomas c. Leary, as Chambertin, the
jolly steward to the duke, was the sig
nal for applause every time he ap-
peared upon the stage. Mr.. Leary was
in f1n fas-i cciya a1 acsf ay,6
coming more popular each season dur
ing the five years the opera has been
before the public. Harry Lane and
George Thomas, as the two soldiers of
fortune, were good at all times and
their singing was one of the features.
Forrest Huff, as the Duke of Bur-
gundy, and N. e. Daignault, MARQUIS
of Claremont, carried their roles well,
and added materially to the success of
the opera.
From every standpoint "The Princess
Chic" as seen at the Grand last night,
is worthy of praise, and bids fair to
be one Of the most pleasing produc-
tons at the Grand. The house was
crowded from top to bottom last night
and everyone went away satisfied.
1.-The Princess Chic" will be the offer
ing for the entire week, with the usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
Chauncey Olcott's new play, "Ter-
ence," is proving a great success at the
Metropolitan. The attendance has
been very large since the opening last
Thursday Mr.. O1cott remains all this
week, with matinees on Wednesday
and Saturday.
With an entire new scenic produc-
ton and with the original cast, Way
Down East" will be seen at the Met
ropolitan opera house next week. The
popularity of this rural play does not
seem to wane. Manager Brady has
kept the cast up to it's original stand
ard of excellence
Trocadero BurIesquers at the Star.
The second attraction of the season
at the star Is the "Trocadero Bur-
lesquers" which amused the usual big
Sunday audiences yesterday. The
company is an excellent organization
of entertainers and very well balanced.
The chorus is large and attractive and
possesses musical ability. The first
part, entitled "a Misf1t Family" is a
musical farce Of much more merit than
the average and is capably acted. 1t
lacks action at the start but finishes
well and is notably free from the coarse
and commonplace.
The numbers of the clio are first rate,
beginning with Frazier and Peterson,
two real colored people, nimble Of foot
and winning much applause thereby.
The Grahams do an illustrated song
turn in an interesting manner. Their
songs are all new, likewise the pic
lures which fully illustrate the verse.
Wink and Mack, the comedy acrobats,
We're popular here last season and were
well received yesterday. Joe Morris.
the Hebrew parody singer, was greeted
with great applause upon his entrance,
which is the choicest of compliments
and it would be a waste OF words to
add anything further.
1.-THE Worlds Four" qllarette COM
posed of Messrs. Conlan, Ward; Doobs
and Leigh contribute a popular @ct in
which much comedy is mingled with
very good musical numbers The after
piece, called "F1rewather," is we'll
dressed connection of nonsense. A
notable number is the "Hiawatha" song
sung by Frank Graham and Minnie
Rhinehart. The comedy element is fur
nished by Joe Morris and Tom Hav-
erly, therefore good.