The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-12

either OF those two plays that caused so
much excitement when they were pro-
duced. 1t has SO many features OF such
varied and intense interest, that about hli
tastes are catered to most successfully.
There is war, but il Is mainly at dis
tance, and when near at nand, is pictured
in beautiful tableaux.
The scenic effects are notably ella borate.
The irst act presents the exterior OF
Cranbourne Hall. In this act is shown an
English fox hunt, In which are introduced
ten horses and pack of English hounds.
This act closes with an inspiriting
scene, a departure OF regiment OF
dragons to the South African Boer
war. In the next act the
scene changes to the Transvasl, South
Africa, whore the English troops have
been ordered to take action in the war
with the Beers. In this scene occurs
sensational novelty in the shape OF
hand to hand broadsword conflict
between Mr.. Grismer, who is an expert
swordsman and Captain Walsh. champion
swordsmsn OF the world, both men being
on horse back. In the next act occurs the
much talked about explosion scene, which
Is said to be triumph of the scene paint
er's and stage mechanics art.
A really remarkable corps of actors has
been engaged, including Joseph Grismer
and Phoebe Davies, Frazer Coulter, Dore
Davidson, Miss Bebe Vining, Scott Cooper,
Miss Agnes Lane, Ross O'Neil, Miss Trella
Foltz-Toland, James Il. Sullivan, Clarence
Ferguson, Frank Murtha and others.
The second concert OF the Graham series
at b. +. Keiths Opera House tomorrow,
Sunday, evening bids fair to be as great
popular success as the first. Carroll john
SON, minstrel, comedian, vocalist, play
wright and composer, one of the most
profession, will make his first appearance
on the concert stage this season. Bernard
Dyllyp, the descriptive baritone vocalist,
who has made such tremendous hit in
Boston, will sing his latest and best bal
lads, "BroKen Hearts," "The Characters
In the Play" and Others; Polly Holmes,
the popular vocalist; Eddie Giguere OF the
"Police Patror' Company; Essie
Graham, the Little Mag of the
"Under the City Lamps" Company;
John III. Merritt, the character vocalist
and mimic; Dean and Jose, society sketch
artists; Miss Nellie Devenish; Annie
Foster Lacombe, the cornet soloist; Mas
ter Kimb and many others will con-
tribute TO the program, and instrumental
music will be supplied by grand orches-
ira under the direction OF Charles Loven-
berg. The usual house prices will prevail
and the box Office OF the theater will be
open at p. m. tomorrow.
Ever on the abort to obtain the best at
fractions possible, the management OF
Lothrop's Providence Opera House have
procured for presentation the coming
week two OF the best dramas now before
the American public. A double bill will
be offered, aud the excellent company,
headed by the well-known actor-author,
Jos. ID. Clifton and the charming
Miss June Agnott, will interpret
their strong plays Of Ranch King" and
"Libby Prison" "Ranch King" will be
presented the first three days, afternoon
snd evening. IL is a fye-act melodrama
OF the border type, with interesting Incl
dents. thrilling situations and sensational
climaxes. Miss Agnott, n handsome aud
dsshing soubret, will play the rollicking
free and ensy role of Pug, the protege
and ward of McDopald. Through the
entire play there is a vein OF unctuous
humor that enlivens Il and brings the
trained comedians into pleasing promi-
Dence. Harry Hugh a. Dandy, in his
black face eccentricities, and John Morris
as Murphy O'Donovan, a jolly Irishman.
have the major portion OF the comedy. On
the last three days OF the week Libby
Prison will be produced by the same
company.
The Hose Hin English Folly COMPANY