The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-08

december ls tHe ilonlh thN"s''~~
managers wish most to come. by
this time the weaker attractions have
succumbed to the fates and their actors
returned disappointed TO the cities from
which they started Some reach home
sooner than others, as is often said, and
the would be stars are often seen ut this
season of the gear shivering but full OF
chic In and around the theatrical quar-
ers of the larger cities. 1t is not always
the survival Of the fttest but often the
survival of the fattest-pocketbooks
Many worthy theatrical ventures have
been compelled to cancel their dates Tor
lack of capital TO tide over the dull sea-
son, so when December arrives it brings
new hope to the profession in all its
branches.
We have with us this week two of the
best actresses on the American stage.
Miss Gale at the Providence, and Miss
Herndon at the Gaiety bheatre. Both
bre we'll supported Miss Herndon plays
ala Belle Marie" while Miss Gale who
made her reputation as leading lady in
Edwin Booths support, will be seen spc-
cessively Ia tho "Hunchback," "The
Lady of Lyons "As you like 1t" "The
Duchess OF Padua,o "Pygmalion and
Galatea" and "The Wonder" and lingo
mar"
At Lothrop's the stock company will
give "Si Slocum" during the week with
Miss Glaesford and Mr.. Barringer in the
leading parts.
Tonight George r. Vending will de-
liver his popular lectuer, Saul of Tar
sus" in the Y. M. @. A. Hall, and there
will be concert at the Pilgrim Church.
Wednesday night the Peoples Course
Concert ia announced for Music Hall aad
Mr.. Vending viii lecture on Popular
Delusion" in the Y. M. G. A. Hall. The
artistic event Of the week will un-
doubtedly be the concert at Music Hall
on Friday evening, in which the Sym
phony Orchestra of New York, to the
humber Of twenty musicians, under the
leadership of Walter Damrosch, and
Madame Retter-Goetze, contralto-ar-
tiste, will take part.
"Romeo and juliet" at the Providence.
That most popular and pleasing of
ShakespearGs plays, Romeo and Juliet"
was presented last evening at the Provi-
dence Opera House by Miss Gale and a
very competent company. Zoo much
cannot be said in praise Of Miss Gales
efforts, her charming individuality and
grace endowing the time-worn character
of Juliet with fresh, vivacious lustre
that was refreshing in the extreme.
In the balcony scene her dramatic
powers were especially drawn upon but
there was noticeable lack of effort SO
common among actresses of lesser merit.
Her simplicity and utter lack of affecta-
tion made great impression on her al
ready greatly pleased audience. The bed
room scene wherein she decides to take
the poison Ia also characterized by vigor-
Gus action showing well her great adapt
alton to strong emotional roles.
The surprise manifested by Juliet on
the appearance Of young Romeo at her
fathers house and her subsequent devel-
opment from the unsophisticated maiden
10 the woman deeply in love, was one of
the finest pieces of dramatic work seen
here for q long time.
Miss 9de's clear, strong voice renders
her especially pleasing in the character,
and what Is better, she knows how to
control IL. Her infection was perfect.
and the text was brought out in
charming manner. Although this is her
first appearance in this city as star,
Miss Gale is no stranger to Providence
audiences, she having appeared here in
the famous Booth aud Barrett organiza-
ton, during which she won many
friends.
Creston Clarke, as Romeo, gave a
weil-rounded performance and was a
capable support to Miss Gales Juliet.
il. A. Weaver, Jr., as Mercutio, was an
especially good impersonstion, as was
the Capulet of George A. Carter, the
nurse of Miss Anna E. Proctor, and the
Friar Laurence Of James l.. Carhart
There will be change of bin through
out the week, giving Miss Gale abund-
ant opportunity to display her great
talent.