The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-24


And live with her small babies three,
But Florida Water did IL ALL
She grants her lovers plea!
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Florida Water did IL alii
Florida Water did lt ALL
When Ponce was gone so long away.
Then Ducbia thought he d gone to stay,
But Florida Water did it all,
And Ponce Is here today.
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Neptune has faithfully steered thee
On thy way Ger the deep,:
Even tire kind moon watched DER thee,
Tbs hreekes lulled thee TO sleep.
Home have the drowsy-eyed mermaids
Drawn thy bark with silken braids;
While at each peek
Stars PLAYED hide and seek
And brought thee back safe to mel
The grand chorus is mace up OF the
following men: Foster, Merchant,
Richards, Claflin, Bridgham, Totten,
Clifford, Hull. Gushee, Williams, Hill,
Lace, Barber, WiImaD, Harper, Hopkins,
Congdon, Walling, Heath, Greenwood,
Iillinghsst, Atwater, RowelI, Allen,
Wood, Phetteplace. Olney, Cady, Upton,
Kent, Brewer, schipper, Sage, Cutler,
Griffin, Campbell, Bnffinton, Chuych.
The play was written by Borden D.Whit-
ing, Frederick w. Arnold, Jr., and Will
liam A. Slsde. 1t has well arranged
plot and unity. There is nothing heavy
or wearisome from teeioning to cod, but
ii is remarkably full of action and spirit
The music was composed and adapted
to the opera by Edward w. Corliss, '95,
who already has an enviable reputatio
among Providence people for his musical
talent. The music Is bright and catchy.
ana adds greatly 10 the life and move
ment of the opera.
Thomas Crosby, '94, takes the leading
rart in the cast of characters. Ponce-de-
Leon, the character which he assumes, IL
by splendid chance TO show his indi-
ivduality and ability. Those who saw
"Prjscilla" will remember Mr.. Crosby as
the pedagogue with a very eccentric
laugh. He..also took part in Eight Times
Eight" Ponce Is the star and hero of
the company and is well represented.
The Standing Army is compo ed OF
OF the three,is dressed as an English srtil-
leryman. Mr.. Wilbur A. Scott assumes
the character of a highland Scotchman
and MIR. A. Nj. Allen represents a Span
ish youth. They are a fine trio ana will
PROBABLY do much to regale the audience
Their part Is humorous and ridiculous
throughout and they assume most anus
ing positions and facial expressions.
Bitters, the william, is taken by Arthur
III. Chamberlain and he Is very goou. .
The william Is always the hardest part to
play well as IL must be played with the
sympathies of the audience agains. the
actor. Mr.. Chamberlain's voice is clear
and distinct and has a splendid villianous
ring In IL. His songs are also executed
well for the part Of the william.
Duchia IL the typewriter OF Ponce-de-
Leon and Is Spanish maiden. Mr.. r..
l.. Blanchard executes the part of Duchia
with great deal OF grace and nicely.
lie has very delicate sweet voice and his
manners and movement are very dainty
and characteristic OF the modern type
writer.
Ashes Il q negro snd is William r..
Grinnell In disguise. Mr. Grinnel has
lived in the south and initiates the dia-
lect ard actions peculiar to negroes.
Mime he-he is the Indian maiden and
she plays very clever part. MIR. Arthur
&. Stone Is the maiden. lilo executes a
solo dance and sings song which will
probably prove one OF the attractive fea-
lures of the opera.
Aunty Up i a Spanish maiden lady
and is the "'old maidD that IL found in
every modern burlesque opera. Mr.. War
rem Il. Greene takes the part of Aunty Up
with much appreciation. Mr.. Greene has
been reading with the Glee, Banjo and
Mandolin Clubs all this winter, and IL
perfectly at home on the stage.
Pain-in-the-fece is the Indian chief In
love with Minne-he-he, the helle OF the
tribe. Mlnne-he-he constantly refuses
him and makes love To the Standing
Army Mr.. George l.. Parker takes the
part OF Pain-in-the-face and IL well fitted
for the character. His singing is espec
tally good as he has deep, rich-toned
voice.
Ihe play comes on the last three nights
OF next week and the matinee comes on
Friday afternoon, contrary to the custo %
of the Providencs Opera House. The rsr-
son Tor this change Is on account OF the
conflict Saturday afternoon with the
Brown-Yale baseball game on Linco N
Field. The sale OF tickets will commence
on next Monday morning, and the sale
Will be unlimited, contrary to the custom
OF previous years.