The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-09
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Observation-Disclosures oIcott In "Ter.
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Granting that he does sing sweetly and
sympathetically and that he has the
fetching stage manner, what would
Chauncey Olcott do if he couldn't wear
new and beautiful clothes?
This is one Of the first queries sug-
gested by the actors return to Terence"
an Irish romance in which Mr.. Olcott was
very popular last year. Masquerading as
Terence, the Coachman," he appears in
the first act resplendently dressed in tall
hat and long coat of fine fit and quality
and unimpeachable inlma culateness. Later
In the play he starts out on a fishing ex-
petition in so obviously new a suit as to
suggest that he is the veriest amateur
Still later he maintains his matinee idol
ship by becoming. the handsomest sort Of
a man in silks, satins. and ruffles attend
ing fancy dress ball-and in that guise
he comes into his; estates and wins the
girl he loves, SO that all may go home
happy and content. '-
1t is question for reasonable debate
whether IA Romance of Atalone" or the
bill of last night is the better vehicle for
exploiting Mr. Olcotts singing voice, his
catchy brogue and his effective person.
atty. It would be- difficult to determine
which play is, the more popular with the
Olcott clientele. A strong point in favor
of TERRENCE is that 1t permits the sing
| ing Of. those great farorites My Own
Dear Irish Queen, "'Sonny Boy and
| "Tick, Tack, Toe. Ha9II@ u E1I<5s 49,. e.
Mr.. Olcott's support is. excellent, TAuan-
da Wellington being mitch more sconvinc-
! ing I'M the role tof fthe proud and u1lcer-
tain sister, Lady Fanshaw, = than as the
gypsy girl Of "Athlone." Incidentally Miss
, Wellington wears some perfectly stun
ming gowns. Richard Malchieu, whose
Methods are always admirable, is to be
credited with much of the success of TIA
play, while passing mention should b
made of the excellent manner in which
Director Frank N. Vaudeville handles the
orchestra Earl c. May.
Foyer Chat.
The Metropolitan advance sale yester
day was one Of the largest in the history
Of the theater and indicates that '"Th
Forbidden Land,"s the new Tibetan comi
opera that comes for, a week, is sure Of
rousing reception next Sunday night. Gu
Weinburg is q host in himself, Ethe
Johnson can entertain an audience 70
an entire evening, Alma Youlin woult
sing the blues away from the creates
pessimist w. H. Clark, with his magnifi
cent bass voice, is alone worth going t
| hear; William Cameron has a coined
) Of the performance, and dainty Mani
Ryan has personality that would capt.
vate the most sedate veteran.
! ''Tilly Olson" the latest addition to tn
l Swedish-American drama, is entertainin
=. large audiences at~the Bijou this weel
The play is essentially a comedy, tn
melodramatic touches being subsidiar.
9 Tilly is not an ordinary person and he
: actions always takes an unlooked-fc
!. twist. Miss Gertrude Swiggett invests tn
: name role with much vivacity.
n There is q penetrating and absorbin
:, interest in Arthur ;. Lambs new mele
: drama, Queen, of the White Slaves
t. which comes to the Bijou next wee
Il Based on themes suggested by the ho1
9 rible crimes Of the highbinders, the pie
q is written in such an incisive, trenchal
and stirring style that the attention
the auditor is irresfstibly held from tt
rising of the curtain until it's final fall.
'Pudd' nhead Wilson was presented
:" two large audiences at the Lyceum We
!, terday. The last matinee will be give
:. tomorrow. For the coming week tt
company will appear in Madame I
n Barry" Sd IL
10 The Bohemian Burlesquers will folio
Re the Thorobreds at the Dewey theat
Of next week. They hail from New, Yor
d. presenting two-act comedy entitled Il
American. Beauty The ladies' matin
n, today was the record for attendance tt
i season. ~ Is - ,<.<.'