The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-19
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Daniel suIIy at the Metropolitan.

Olu Mill 0tfeam, a story Mr. Sully
says, was borrowed from his own sum-
mer home in the Catskills.
Our baby is. only two weeks old and
its clothes hardly fit yet" was Mr.
Sullys apology in answer to a vigorous
curtain call, but his explanation of any
incompetence was undoubtedly lost
IN the stamp OF approval given and the
healthful laughter that each phase of
the story brought forth. If there were
any wrinkles, the audience. and twas
comfortable In sizes failed to see them,
for 1t was -pleased.5
THE Old Mill Stream" only carries
remembrance of Mr.. Suliy's former eff
tort In SO far as the story concerns
the everyday life of a rustic village
and his personality.
In this story Mr.. Sully is Uncle Bob,
miller, storekeeper and postmaster, and
from his place radiates the life Of the
village. The interior Of the store fur
nShes the scene for all three acts, mo-
notonous probably, but relieved by I'm
Gle Boo's constant presence, his pointed
homely truths. and the trials. troubles
and trlbulat1onS that disputed mill
stream and three loving couples un-
fold.
The dialogue is bright and witty and
the author has created for Mr.. SulIy a
rapid fire of saws and sayings that are
ME- Sully's presence is constant, but
his wit Is scintillating and this covers
many sins.
Mr.. Sullys support is unusually good.
The principal characters are not many
out they have been picked with view
70 correctness and the selection Is ex-
cellent Miss Helen Nelson as Gill
cooper and Harold La Costa perhaps
have the center Of the stage in this
respect, as on their troubles is founded
much OF the story. Miss Nelson in
the roIe-of an unsophiscated village girl
is to be commended. "A little love song
in remarkably sweet voice made her
a favorite with the audience. Harold
La Costa's Interpretation of Sam Will
Der was excellent. Dividing honors
with Miss--Nelson and Mr.. La Costa
were Miss Augusta True as Margaret
Ryan, and Robert Blaylock in the role
of young attbrnay.
The principal character In the village
feud outside M Uncle Bob is Gus
Scuhltus, an old skttler This charac-
ter has sbeen4 Ihtrtasted to w. H. Koh-
man., and the Ekenf dence has not been
The story OF THE Old Mill Stream"
IS taken from pr. Sul1y' rs summer home
in the Catskifts and it Is said every
character has8 been taken from life.
Even aeEeal live baby participates and
lis presence permits some noraIizing
that Mr.. SHllytalone is able to utter.
Heart of Maryland" at the Grand.
David Be1aseo's excellent war drama.
| The Heart OF Maryland, is the bill
at the Grand this week. The play has
been seen here On several occasions
ana the. plot is familiar to the average
playgoer. us play that bears repe-
t1tfon we'll and in the hands. of a com
pany OF fairly capable players is well
WoFun seeing once a season
Inc present company is Better than
the average cast which ESSAYS melo-
drarna at the Grand. 1t contains a few
weak members, but fortunately thew
possess the minor parts. The male
what apatfFetic last night. which NAV
nave heen the result of a4raiIway Jour
ney. AsaFs
The relesof Maryland Calvert is
splendidly Interpreted by Alma Kruger.
She invests the part with a refined and
W1nsome personality Is graceful and
uses con1nendabIe discretion. Her
conception Is not a copy Of former
players of the part and if her voice
were somewhat stronger there would
be little fault to find in her interpret3-
tlon. The part next in Importance is
| not the hero, but the william and is
admirably handled by Herbert Bost-
wick
- The other leading roles are in fairly
capable hands. The house was, as
usual. filled to more than it's rightful
capacity and the isles were filed with
chairs, q custom which, to put it mild
~, is somewhat dangerous.
The Heart of Maryland" will con-
tInue throughout the week, with the
| usual naatinees. .@f@V
Imperial RurIesquers at the Star.
The olfo- is what redeems the. Inn
per1aI Burlesquers' at the Star this
week. The production consists of a
number Of chOruSes and; sketches there
oe1ng no pretenSton to a burIesuue.
The first part and the afterpiece are
made up of sketches OF some merit.
literally interspersed with chorus. The
unique costumes in the club chorus
and the athletic girls chorus are pref
| ty and Miss Patti Carney, as athletic
instructor, Is one of the most attractive
individuals in the show
Edith Randall and E. E. Perry. in
T their comedy sketch, created a favor
| able impressions though the work of
the latter as a waiter was crude To
| say the least. Eta Victoria. a con-
| tortionfst, In her feats as the Flexible
Venus" won rounds of hearty applause.
The humorous monologue by Cliff Cor
| don, as German politician, Is worthy
Of praise, for 1t was cleverIy delivered
Ford and Dot West, In a sketch and
songs. did some clean work, which the
/ audience appreciated. Andy Adams
T and w. J. Kelly, as the California boys,
| performed some pleasing feats Of tuln-
bling; and their piccole ana bone solos
| were good. -sLAii' ~~-~--
[ Charles B. Hanford accompanied by
Marie Drofnah, will appear at the Met
| ropolitan opera house tn Shakesperian
7 comedy the latter part Of this week.
| His engagement will open Thursday
night with farming of the Shrew,'
preceded by the one-act play, ''The Old
Guard This bill will be repeated
| Saturday night. Friday night and Sat-
urday afternoon Mr.. Hanferd will ap-
[ pear in Much Ado shout Nothing
+ The sale of seats for this engagement
opens today.
Tt required the united efforts Of five
[ OF King Edwards loyal subjects to
write and compose the musical COM
I ety, "San Toy" which Is to- be seen for
/ the first time in this city at the Met
ropeIftan on Sunday night. Edward
I Morton is responsible for the book.
I Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank for
| the lyrics, while the music was COM
| posed by Sydney Jones and Lionel
Monckton. i