The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-01

theater in O state of hilarious amusement.
Mr.. Barry is so well known in this
city and his good work so thor
needs no words OF praise. But it is only
fair to say that from all of his produce
tions "The Rising Generation" Is far SUI
perior TO any OF the others in every re-
spect. Barry never received such support
nor has any OF his pieces been so
well set, or so full OF good specialties.
The work OF Miss Lydia Barry as Elsie
Connolly Ia excellent, and next TO Mr..
Barry wins the greatest applause from the
audience. The part was created TO a
large extent by Miss Barry herself and
= full OF quaint and original
the old block" She Is also possessed of
asweet contralto voice, and her singing
Is one of the taking features of the per-
formancc. Mr.. Barry's company Is a
very large one, and Manager Malley,
who has been In the city in advance
OF the organization, promises many new
novelties. No matter how many times
you zee William Barry's performance you
are always sure of getting something
new. The poker game, however, which
could not be improved upon, remains the
same. 1t 10 one Of the funniest scenes ever
introduced on the stage.
Manager w. A. Brady's great produce
tion Of Sutton Vans's phenomally success
full mslodrama "The Cotton King" comes
to Keith's Opera House for the week of
Dee. 10. Seats are now selling rapidly
for the fame OF this play has gone
far ahead of it and about everybo
who enjoy theatrical entertainments will
certainly want to see 1t. 1t comes after
the greatsst and most successful run ever
recorded ct the Bowdoin Square Theater
In Boeten whore night after night
scores OF people were turned away.
Ihh play Is strong. in all
the clements which appeal most for
situations, both serious and comicaI, are
wonderfully magnetic; its mechanical
effects, the most elaborate and real
1tto seen on the stage for
years; its comedy element pure and
Of the right sort Of bubbling merriment
The dialogue L well WristeD 'hs in ssort. nsors.
Il u splendid play and has proved
it, merits BY the tests of Boston
criticism and the constant attendance
for weeks OF immense and delighted
audiences. This latter factor after all is
perhaps the surest indication of the ster-
ling qualities of play. 'The Cotton
King" company Is an admirable organi-
xation, headed by Jack Mason, one OF the
most popular and competent romantic
actors OF the day.
The announcement OF the coming OF f.
n. Sothern to the Providence Opera
House next week recalls the pleasures OF
his previous visits here. Nr. Sothern
to be regarded ss one of the most
prominent comedy stars of this
country, and one whose plays ars SO at
tractive as to at all times command
large audience. 1t Is now eight years
since Mr.. Sothern first made his appear
ance here in 1.-THE -His beet -Biaaer, "a
charming comedy which he afterward
repeated on several occasions. His
"Lord Chumley" Is also very pleasantly
remembered and his visit last season in
'Sheridan" stamped him as an actor OF
worth and versatility. The present en-
Wednesday and Saturday mstinees,
is much longer than he has pre-
viously ventured upon here, but II is
deemed that his popularity is great enough
to make 1t profitable, more especially as
during that time he will present two plays
winch have never been seen here
before. The opening play will be
. "Way to win q Woman" by Jerome
X. Jerome, the well known English author
and dramatist. This was the principal
success OF his season just closed in New
York city, and comes here fresh from its
siulph Al bOStOu curing the pres
ent week. IL is spoken of as be-
ing more serious in character than
any other OF Mr.. Sothern's plays, but is
intense and OF great human interest
This play will be given during the early
portion OF the week only, including We'd
nesdsy matinee; commencing We'd
nssday night, Mr.. Sothern will
present "Cspt. Lettarblair,"
charming tcomedy which was the success
OF his season two years ago, and which,
BY the happenings OF booking, has never
been seen in Providence. "Capt. I.ettar-
blair "sw was financially the greatest sue
cess Mr.. Sothern ever had, and achieved a
reputation second only TO" Lord Chum-
ley"
This will be continued for the balance OF
the week, including Saturday matinee,
with the exception of Saturday night,
upon which evening there will be, ss be.
fore stated, one performances only OF the
ever welcome "Lord Chumley."