The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
Westminster Theatre.

The immortal "Peck's Bad Boy" will be
at the Westminster next week in all his
mirth and glory. along with his ma, his
pa, his chum and his best girl The COM
pany is a capable one selected by the man
| ayers, Messrs. Griffin and Wilson, who
since its appearance here two years ago
have done much to elevate this funniest
of all comedies. The Cohan family old
Providence favorites, are members OF this
company. as are Barry and Brannon. the
celebrated Celtic comedians. and many
others of note. The different roles are
admirably filled by artists that are not
only adapted but so accustomed to each
other that perfect performance is as
sured on the opening, next Monday after
noon. The usual prices and performances
Will prevail during this engagement.
ii. Percy Meldon's Benefit.
If anyone doubted the popularity of II.
Percy Meldon, the general director of
Lothrop's stock companies he should have
beeu at the Providence Museum Mt either
ofthe performances yesterday, the occas-
ion of Mr.. Meldon's benefit. The house
was packed in the afternoon and by five
O'Clock every seat was taken for the even
ing's performance. Mr. Meldon appeared
as Elliot Gray in the play Rosedale, in
which he has made a reputation. He was
assisted by the members of the company
now in Providence. Miss Ethel Tucker,
Charles Barringer, Josie DE Noy and
others. who gave the beautiful drama
great presentation. The regular weeks
olio opened each performance, Ben Dodge
with his songs, Jennie l.. Dodge in re-
markable feats with the rifle and the
Eureka Quartet in choice medleys and
popular songs. A large number of pro-
fessional people volunteered their services
but owing 10 the length of the original
program the only ones TO appear were the
Reno trio, in their grotesque dancing and
tumbling. Thad Gray in his innimitable
ril hn lrot haf. in,
clown acrobats and tumbling. The per-
formance was worthy of praise in each
separate part. Many persons stood up
during the entire show. Mr.. Meldon was
the recipient OF three large beautiful floral
tributes aud the congratulations of his
friends during the evening.
Notes.
Ada Lewis and Mrs. Annie Yeamans
will remain with Harrigan's company
another year.
Gossip has it that May Yohe has per-
mitted State Senator Walker, of Massa-
ehHsetts, to marry her
Manager Frohman will be in Providence
next week to give his personal attention
to the production OF Mr.. Wilkinson's
Widows"
Miss Kate Glassford's benefit at 10th
rops museum will occur on Friday,
March %, and the play will be "a Cele-
brated Case"
Manager Morrow has contracted for
Charles Frohman's Company, presenting
The Lost Paradise" to appear at the
Providence Opera House, in April.
Oliver Doud Byron is confined to his
home in New York city with three car
buncles at the base of his skull. IL will
be some time before he can act again.
Evans & Hoey in "a Parlor Match"
and j. h. Emmett, Jr, in Fritz in Ire
land" will follow "Mr. Wilkinson's
Widows" at the Providence Opera House,
dividing the week between them.
William Arlington, of the song and
dance team known as the Arlington
brothers, is dead Mt his home in Clinton.
Mass, aged %. His right name was
Martin W. Freel.
Richard Golden, who for years has had
the reputation of being one of the best
drawing stars among the legitimate com
edians, will succeed Mr.. Daniels nt the
Gaiety, when "Old Jed Prouty" will again
be seen.
Among the bookings at the Providence
for the present season are Nat c. Good
win, "a Texas Steer" +. II. Sothern, "A
Straight Tip" "a Still Alarm.n Pauline
Hall Opera company and MIR Potter OF
Texas"
Harry Kernell the actor. is being sued
by Cecilia kcrnell for limited divorce on
the ground OF cruelty. Mrs. Kerncll IS
known as "Queenie VaSsar" She is
playing in "A Trip To Chinatown" Mrs.
kerneii says her husband has $40 600 and
earns from 500 10 $500 week.
The attraction Cor the Charity concert
Tomorrow evening at the Gaiety Theatre
are such as TO warrant large attendance
Many OF the soloists are artists well known
in Providence. and the National Band,
tho Light Infantry Glee Club. the leider-
krauz society anu the German club sing
crs have long since earned more than 10