The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-25

Mr.. James A. Herpc has come remark
ably close 10 real life In "Shore Acres"
As Mr.. Hsrne played IL here earlier in
the season, IL is as near truth ss the limi-
tations OF the stage will permit.
Its people are humble, lowly
dwellers OF an out Of the way
New Enela coast, its scenes are limited,
practically, to farmhous kitchen, and a
farmhouse dooryard, yet within those
humble surroundings a struggle OF life
it's loves, happiness, ambitions, trials,
jealousies, ihate-is so truthfully and
beautifully pictured that it completely
conceals the rough framework of theatric
ievice. ashore Acres" alone is sufii-
:ient to establish its author-actor's
place in the first rank OF American real
site dramatists. A return engagement of
ashore Acres" with the author in his
original creation of Nathaniel Berry, is
announced at the Providence Opera House
commencing Thursday evening, May 80.
''The Strollers," ono of New York's
crack amateur organiEations, IL not Indeed
the best known aud most famous of the
metropolis, have been for some time med
itating descent upon Providence people
and are just now in the final stages of
preparation for the visit. Their errand,
true TO their practices in the past, Is
kindly one, their coming fraught with
great good fortune to the sick and help
less, in benefit for st. Mary's orphanage
and st. Elizabeth Home.
Announcements have already been sent
out to the repfesentativo society people OF
the city that "The Strollers" will appear
Wednesday evening, May %, when two
plays will be presented "Mother-tn- Law"
. aughable three act farce-comedy in
which everybody seems to get mixed up
with the plots and private history ofevery-
body else, and In which there is proper
amount OF love- aking well scattered
throughout 1t all, and "Rasberry Shrub
Sec" an original play by Frank G. Drake.
The plays are said to be beautifully staged
and every detail Is provided for with most
elaborate care. This will be q notable
dramatic treat.
The favorite comedy drama entitled
"Fsir Play" will be presented at Trow-
bridges Star Theater every afternoon and
evening during Memorial week. The
play appertains to life In the famous Blue
Grass regions Of Kentucky, and one of the
greatest features of that section is Wv
Idly illustrated In the third act at the
race track, wherein two thoroug b bred
racers dash across the stage at full speed.
The plot Is full Of interest and the
stery develops gradually and clearly,
while the scenic and mechanical
effects are the best ever presented at
this popular resort for ladies and child.
rem. The company 10 very strong one,
and will be headed by the Providence
favorite, Max Freeman, who appears on
this occasion for the last time In this city
this season. Miss Alice Keane will be
the heroine. James X. Keane. Charles
Phillips, Miss Leah Starr, j. Francis Kirke,
Katherine Angus, Charles w. Russell and
X II. aieger will be in the cast.
Undoubtedly the best vaudeville bill Of
the season will be presented at the West
minister Thester next week. The Bon Ton
Speciality Company includes in its ranks
some OF the best artists in the profession.
OF them are the Metropolitan Three,
George Preston, Reno and Galpen, in their
new artistic vocal sketch, their singing
being far above the average vaudeville
actsi the valdsre, French bicyclists,
from the Folies Bergere, Paris, intro
ducipg trick riding of ell kinds;
M. valdare will finish the act with q single
wheel, riding down stairs; Crowley and
Foley, the Boston boys, in neat Irish songs
and dances; Gus Mills, as La Belle Creole
(late OF the "Hustler" company MI. John
Walsh, in the emigrant's farewell, intro
ducing illuminated church effects, ETC.;
McAvoy and Rogers, the best sketch team
that could be found; May Estelle Bel
mont, prima donna soprano, and others
of equal capacity. Performances will be
given every afternoon and evening.
On Memorial Day the popular comedian,
John N. Phillips, who has been the ef-
icient business manager OF Trowbridge's
Star Theater, will be rendered a compli-
mentary benefit by the members OF the
stock company and numerous members
OF the profession. On this occasion the
following we'll known talent will appear
and contribute 10 the pleasure OF
tho entertainment between the