The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
Providence Opera House

Sir John Falstnff. .............Wi William y. owen
sir Richard Vernon. ....Georee ~ marion
nneriu- u-.....................:: james =. pAtton
folns. s..................,-... Eomunu Lawrenco
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Francis. ............... -. cuwin nowhIu
lst Traveller; Servant. -, John IL, Mitchell
Messenger. r...................Joh John ID. Hammond
Mistress Quickly Mrs. Sol Smith
A Shakespearean play that Is not seen
oftener than once in 20 years, and thai has
a group of famous characters I'm 1t, B OF
interest to every lover OF the drama, and
to those who visit the playhouse 70 see
something new. "King Henry W." II
our memory serves US correctly, was last
presented in this city at the old Academy
of Music late in the '60's by the famous
stock company Of the Boston Iheater,
headed'by Charles II. Thorne and Agnes
Booth-Schoeffel. Thorne played the part
that Mr.. Taber presented so satisfactorily
last evening In the Providence Opera
House, where "King Henry Nv" was put
upon the stage in splendid manner.
Julia Narlowe TaDer Is an ambitious as
well as pleasing actress and her desire to
add interesting things to her repertoire Is
OF course commendable. IL would seero,
however, that impersonating male char
acters Is not exactly suited to her tenn
perament. She is essentially feminine
and the ASSUMPTION of Characteristic OF
the sterner sex will add nothing
to her reputation as an artist. There
is no illusion. Prince Hal
never in evidence, but Miss
Marlowe is always in the mind. 1t is
masquerading in mans apparel by
charming woman. Art rebels at this sort
of thing, and cannot be reconciled by
pretty ways, handsome costumes or glitter
ing armour. She cannot be convincing
oevii-may-care fellow, and she cannot
make the onlooker think that her van
quishment of such sturdy foe as Hot
spur is anything but make believe. There
was hardly moment when the actress
was lost sight of. Very few women can
assume the martial spirit successfully, and
1t was droll to see Miss Marlowe, standing
over the PROSTATE Hotspur last evening
with every indication of pity for the
havoc she had wrought by the gallant
permission of the frey rebel. "However
could l do it,, was i'm every curve and
line OF the charming looking heir to En-
glands throne.
Prince Hal is not good star part, any
way, because other characters in this in
tsresting play offer greater scope. AS an
opportunity to see the winsome actress
in brave trappings and becoming cos
tunes "kipg Henry W. may be con-
sdered unconventionally attractive. From
an artistic point of view it cannot be
gainsaid that the dramatic field has bet
ter materiaf than this for Miss Marlowe's
recognized talent.
Mr.. Taber's impersonation OF Hotspur
was excellent. lie played with spirit and
convincing earnestness. Mr.. Owen was
surpris ngly good as the colossal lir
ana coward, Sir John Falstaf, and sue
ceeded in making a strong illusion. The
other several parts in the big cast were
played satisfactorily.
This erening Mr.. and Mrs. Taber will
be seen In the ever popular "Lady of
Lyons"
Reception to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Taber.
At the rooms of the Providence Art
Club yesterday afternoon the ladies ad-
visory board OF he club gave reception
TO Mr.. Robert Taber and his wife, Mrs.
Julia Marlowe Taber. There was large
attendance of ladies and gentlemen prom
inent in Gccial circles and the reception
proved an emently enjoyable affair. Mr..
Mason, the president of the club, escort
ing Mrs. Taber, led the receiving party to
the end OF the gallery where for more than
an hour Mr.. and Mrs Taber held levte,
greeting pleasantly all who were presented
to them. Mrs. Taber's charming person
atty made an excellent impression and
was never seen to better advantage, while
Mr.. Taber's striking presence and distinct
individuality won favorable recognition.