The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-20
THEATER's ROUND.
|omedy, Farce and Vaudeville Pro-
grams to Choose from.
a Poor Relation" GA Kentucky
CirI," Jack Harlxaway" and the
= City sports the Bills Onered.

culuks Wheh hAS P'"S
tiled "a Poor Relation" was seen Tor
be first time. Many in the large audi
hce with streaks OF grey IN
heir heads remember Comedian
Eusseil when he was the funny man OF
be once familiar Berger Family OF Dell
|ngers. 1t was vague sort OF memory,
oweyer. that was revived last evening,
ut It came distinct after while, for the
bsence of MIR. Russell's drollery remains
be same. To the major por-
Ion OF the house the star
las stranger. II Is 10 years since Mr..
Russell played i'm the Providence Opera
(ouse before and during that time his
lame has become familiar in all large
bnters as one of the most pleasing players
n the American stage.
The large audience last evening gave him
hearty welcome as soon as it was
kcognized that Mr.. Russell had
right 10 the reputation he
hjoys. Three recalls at the close of the
Fcond act induced the comedian to make
speech. II was one OF the funniest parts
the performance. He announced that
E would not subject his hearers to the
Respiration of melodrama nor drown his
blow players in tank. His purpose
as TO illustrate gentleness to others, and
harity where charity would be worthily
estowed. After the speech Comedian
ussell and the audience were on most
Ultimate terms, and his simple but enter
ining play was much enjoyed. "A Poor
relation" isn't particularly good dramatic
ate-ial, but it suffices to show
[r. Russell in his best way. He is pc
lliarly droll and his manner Is irresisti-
" funny. His stimulation OF
be simple minded, kind hearted
lventor, more mindful oi the
elfare of little children who have no
al claim upon him beyond the fact that
ke himself they are friendless, appeals
and sustains the sympathy and
3terest continually. Ills distress and JOY
the spectators distress and Joy, and the
1lookers feel sense OF pleasure when
be stolen planS are returned to the in
Bntor, assuring him comfort and
hppiness after SO much suffering. Mr..
ussell's company includes two bright
hildren and supporting players of ability.
A Poor Relation" will be played untii
Fiday evening when "April Weather"
ill be presented.
kefth's Opera House.
That the audience at Keith's Opera
ouse last evening was larger than usual
Is due without doubt to the desire of
ke theater going people to see the pretty
ubret, Sadie Hasson, in her new play
\ Kentucky Girl" which was written
pecially for her, and which fits her like
RIove. Always favorite here, she will
doubly welcome in Providence here
ter in A Kentucky Girl" OF the play
bclflittle need be said, for it deals with the
lid mountaineer life in old Kentucky
I'D its characters are the moonshiners,
distillers of contraband whiskey, who
I've the revenue officers OF Uncle Sam so
uch trouble, and yet whose hearts are
arm and kindly in spite of their con-
ant warfare with the Government. They
echaracters so familiar that no descrip-
bn Is necessary and the plot itself
the old, old story, invested with
e wild surroundings OF the mountain
gions. 1t is interesting from beginning
end. The opening scene in the old
untry blacksmith shop furnishes a
pital opportunity for the introduc-
bn of the characters, and the
udent OF character will see depicted
rtain types of the Southern mountains
. manner that is fRithful copy from
b In accent, mannerisms, dress-in fact
every detail. The blacksmith shop is a
ose sereproduction of hundreds to be found
bt only in the mountains of Old Ken
cky, but at every country cross-road
lroughout the United States.
Charity Jarvey miss Hasson) shows
sr deftness as well as the practical side
her nature when she quickly fashions
horseshoe for her husband, who is
hdesyoring to escape from the angry
oonshiners, who believe him TO be
Government spy. The exciting race
cne, the saw-mill, and the fight ofthe
ain of cars across the drawbrige intro
bee startling features in stage effects.
iss Hasson is admirable, and is letter
brfect in her character OF the rough,
arm- hearted and impulsive mountaincer
|rl. Especially true to nature is her ac-
Fnt and it evinces very careful study,
pr the mountaineer talk on those wild
ills is one OF the most difficult OF Ameri-
In dialects TO initiate successfully. The
icce was written for her and she carries it
1ccessfully. She has goou company.
he comedy elements are highly amusing
hd enjoyable. The piece will run the
eck.