The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-24

heaving the anchor. The saiiors on the
forecastle sing one OF the old time chants,
so common before the windlasses we're
worked by steam, and the anchor Is isoon
in place. The bark's bow. spars, riggin &
and II tings are perfect reproductions OF
what we see on our own river when trim
ship attracts ones attention. Thus for
the scenery. The play deals with young
carpenter led into bad company by drink.
A crime is committed and the weapon Is
found in his possession. He lands In
prison aud his family Is put out on the
streets. With the world against him he
finds 1t hard matter TO prove his claim
of innocence. The romance Is interesting
to follow, aud when the "Power OF the
Press" Is invoked a happy conclusion is
soon reached. Lust year when 1t was pre-
sented at tue opera house it received high
praise from the press. and, as IL has not
been materially changed In regard TO ac-
tors, a first-class entertainment may be
expected.
KEITH's OPERA HOUSE.
At Keith's Opera House next week the
Offering will be the romantic scenic
drama, "rhe Struggle Of Life" The
drama is n remarkably strong one with
an intensely interesting story. The
comedy parts are lively aud very pleasing.
Ihe scenes are all strong and drawn by
the hand Of one we'll verseI In stage craft.
stirring. In fact, they are said TO be of a
nature that fairly rouse the audience TO
excitement ana enthusiasm. One OF the
great features is the scenery. Every view
is from photograph OF the locality pic
tured and very realistic. Mr.. Sanford
has engaged full and competent COM
pany OF players, several of whom Were
esp. cialiy selected for the parts assigned
them, and the drama is sure OF com-
plete and picturesque representation.
The usual matintes will be- given on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday.
Barry and ray IN 'Mckenna's Flirta-
ton" will be the attraction week from
Monday.
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.
The "City Sports Big Show" lively
burlesque and specially company, will
open tor weeks engagement at tie
Westmins er Theatre Monday night. All
the old iayorites OF last season are r.
tanned and several new specialties have
been added. Tne program Includes first
part, olio and burlesque. A clever little
skit entitled 1.-The " orkingmeu's Jubi-
lee" Introduces The entire company, and
songs and dances follow one another In
RAPID succession. Flatow the slack wire
performer, the Sheridans. the LeAido
sisters, Mile. Zittela, Matt Flynn, Thomp-
son ami Ducios, Mile. Beatrice aud others
have each special turn to do. The
uuUle Is tcrineu u rOdrlnx OurieSQue, anu
is announced AS The Merry Buccaneers;
or, Love and Duty" Ihe costumes are
new and elabora. e. and appropriate stage
setting is carried by the company.
LoTHRoP's PROVIDENCE MUSEUM.
BY special arrangement with Gustav
Fronman I.othrops players will next
week essay MAY Blossom" This pleas
ing comeay has been enacted from time
to time by the best talent in the profes
sion, notably when II held the boards OF
the MADISON Square Theatre, New York.
or the company that Manager Lotnrop
has selected next week a hrst-class per-
iormancs may be expected. Miss May
Prindle has been assigned the ii lie role.
she played minor parts with Lothrop's
stock last season, and her promotion to
the head Of company Is deserved
recognition Of her talents. Anything she
essays Is always correct In every detail.
Jay Hunt will have the part of Uncle
Bartlett and the other characters will be
taken by Hattie Morris, frankie Bell,
Messrs. Geldart jackson, Field Melville
aud other members OF Lothrop's Stock
Company No. 2. The low price OF admis
sion charged and the good plays offered
make the Museum popular resort.
Matinees every afternoon.