The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
Providence Opera House.


Joel Gates -. .....,... James y. galloway
Jottah Blake. ................F Franklin Garland
sam WsrIen & ,Erness Lamsoa 1,sa
DR. Leon.rd rd.....................Jo John V. Daley
Squire Andrews. ws................ Alden Bass
Tim Hayes. Horace Newman
Young NAT terry. y.............-... Ibomhs lnce
Ike Richards. s................r....Fre Fred Johnson
Lem Conant nt..,............. William Metcalf
Gabe Kill atrick .........- Lawton Graves
rteve balley ..............-..,... ..'.J. II. laley
Bin Hodeekins. .............,..La Lawrence Wilson
Abe higgins. s..................,,. James Duty
hob Berry Alexander Gentle
Mail Driver. ..C. q. blanchard
Ann herry. ...Sraco t}ayier clark
Helen Berry ................ 'Grste filkins
LiAdy Ann Nye. Helen Gooid
MIS- Andrews. Belle Theadore
nrs leonard ''''<'.'''''' rs, Eleanor Morgin
Nillie Berry y............L Little Edith Taliaferro
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Those who believe that the ,hester is the
DEVILS recruiting ground might possibly
modify their opinion somewhat II they visited
the Providence Opera House some time dur
ing this week. II would probably re admitted
by those who delight to call dramatic artists
plsy.actors that some good can come out Of
fazsreth.
"sbore Acres" was first seeD in this city
September l2. 1893. IL made profound i'm.
preston then, and that Impression was in
tensifea on it, second presentation, October
2 1894. Last evening it's third visit was made,
and IL was just as much enjoyed as ever, even
if the atmosphere In tho iheat.r was chilly.
Those who saw tho first performances were
pleased TO greet James A. Herpe, the author
and veteran player. and one Of the foremost
American character sectors OF the present
time, together with Mr.. Garland and Miss
Clark, who were in the original cast. They
were also in the cast on the second visit. In
deed. they seem to belong to the play.
"shore Acres" has been accorded high rank
in the column Of American drama and prob
ably it will not be dislodged from Its distinc-
tive position by native playwright for con.
siderable time to come. 1t Is one OF the most
charming, original and unconventional plays
now prominently before the public. 1t is
simple straightforward theme. with re-
markably REALISTIC establishment The story
IS unfoided naturally, and its native psthos
commands the tribute Of q tear without un-
due lavjshment Of the element known as
suspense. Il has Il great throbbipg human
heart and is faithfu1 transcript Of life.
"shore Acres'' receives intelligent atten.
tion by It's genuine pathos and refined humor.
IT has strong underlying element Of poetry.
In q word, the PLAY 10 pure and snnoblbg.
Vice has no corner in it's framework. Truth
loyalty. tenderness and unselfshness are its
topics, and golden bell could not give more
hawless tone.
The usual amount Of "realistic" properties,
including the roast turkey and tho celery, and
the stewing cranberry sauce. the steaining
kettle and the cooking range were all in evil
dence. The odor OF the turkey filled the
theater, and made tho wedding anniversary
dinner rather tsntalising TO that part OF the
audience having their appetitcs WORKING
overtime. The supreme nicoty of : resen-
taiion Of all this great amount OF =. things
without optruding, and thereby Gistracting,
attention, is tribute to tho skin of the star
as stage director Mr.. Hsrne plays the
charming character OF Uncle Nat with as
much apparent pleasure as be did on that
September evening three years ago, when
"shore Acres became forever favorite.
Mr.. Herne,s company was satisfactory in
every particular The bill will remain un.
changed all this week.