The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-24

on the American stage Whether 1t be In
comedy, song or dance, she IL equally de-
lightful. She possesses an unusually keen
sense of humor, and method OF convey
ing ber humorous saliies TO an audience
which gives them their full value and
never fails To arouse hearty laughter.
"The Widow Jones'" in which she will
be seen, is the newest farce comedy by
John McNslly. Although only recently
produced, IL has already been credited by
author has yet given to the public; Mr.:
McNally will be recalled as the author OF
asa Country SPORT and "a Straight
Tip" two pieces which We're remarkably
successful in this city, and in which May
Irwin made distinct hits In 1.-The Widow
Jones'iMr. McNally is said to have writ
ten star part for Miss Irwin, which nts
her like the traditional glove, and gives
her ample opportunities TO display her
ability at its best. The plot of the piece
hinges on an heiress who, TO escape
couple of suitors, hides herself in coun-
try town, and announces herself as the
widow OF a man named Jones, who had,
supposedly, been drowned there couple
of years before. Her statement IL accepted
readily, and a 17-yeGr-old daughter, as
well as numerous unpaid bills OF the de-
funct Jones, are thrust upon her. Hav-
ing dealt satisfactorily with these, Jones,
TO her amazement turns up very much
alive, and proceeds to make things inter
esting. The complications which follow,
and which are described as uproariously
funny, may be left to the imagination.
Numerous specialties, including budget
of new and catchy songs, are scattered
through the piece. AS 10 the merits OF
the supporting company, the names
speak for themselves. Among them are
John @. Rice, Jacques Kruger, Joseph M.
Sparks, George w. Barnum, Richard j..
Jones, Roland Carter, Ada Lewis, Sally
lfAk Non IN ha N
Agnes Mi ton, Maud NJ. Chandler and
Gertrude Mansfield. Wednesday and Sat
urday matinees Will be given.
Camille D'Arville, another big opera
company, will be at the Providence Opera
House for one week, beginning Septem-
Der 2.
LoTHRoP,s OPERA HOUSE OPENING.
Mr.. George +. Lothrop has again re-
sumed direct control and personal man
agement of his own theater-- Lothrop's
Opera House-on Westminster street.
He is doing everything that can be done
TO make a place of amusement bright
and attractive. and especially adapted, al
this house always has been, for families
sort OF running-in place for the womer
and children on their afternoon shopping
trips.
Just at present the place Is in the hands
OF the workmen, and groups of masons
painters, carpenters, decorators anc
cosy interior busily engaged in trans
forming Lothrop's Opera House into on
OF the prettiest houses of public amuse
ment in New England.
And everything is going to be consist
ent, for the list OF attractions throughou
the season will be in keeping with thu
theater. Something extra good is prom
ised for the opening of the season OF
Labor Day. A week from next Monday
Katherine Rober, Lothrops fayorite star
il to appear in a brand new play. Mis-
Rober IL one Of the most popular actresse
that ever visited this theater, and she ha
O place in the affections OF great man.
people. In this play she will displa.
some very handsome new gowns mad
for her contemplated starring tour thi
season. They will be particularly pleas
ing to the many women patrons OF thi
centrally-located and what will be excel
lently maintained theater. Manage
Lothrop's name is a guarantee of goo'
faith and his theater will undoubtedl
assume the position il occupied in cit
amusement resorts few seasons ago.
WESTMINSTER THEATER.
Next week the McHenry Englis
ewells will appear at the Westminste
Theater. Two new burlesques will b
presented at this engagement, "La Petit
Faust and "The Sculptor's Studio" Thi
will be reinforced by a strong olio. Th