The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-11

charms OF the piece. Americas big
gest stars, one after another, have
failed in London. Americas richest
stage works for years have faltered be-
fore British opinion. The Belle OF
New York has ragged a phenomenon
in London for eight months, and is to-
day bulging TO the walls the big and
fashionable SALISBURY theatre there.
The Boston Herald in its critique
said Of the recent performances:
The piece is so well known here that
nothing need be said of the 'plot"-if
there may be said TO be a plot--but il
was evident from the rise of the curtain
that a freshness had been impaired to
the dialogue while the music seemed
to have grown i'm popular favor, so that
the whole production, while IL retains
It's original flavor, is improved by age.
Like all Casino productions, this con-
Glcmeration OF fun by genuinely funny
people, and Of bright. tuneful lyrics
which theatre -gOers heartily enjoy.
From start to finish il Is mirth- -provok-
ing, and its humor is Of the cleanest or
der. The cast has undergone many
changes since the Bellies" last APP
pearance here. but in no respect has it
been weakened, while in several places
IL has been materially strengthened.
The company numbers more than 100
performers; its comedians are of the
best, and it's chorus girls the prettiest
and shapeliest. while the costumes are
q wealth Of richness and novelty
OF course the burden OF the fun rest
ed upon Mr.. Dan DAILY. and he was as
usual equal TO it. His entrance was
the signal for "A tumultuous outburst Of
applause, long continued. and partOok
of an ovation which could not fail to
convince him of the high regard in
which he is held i'm this city. No sooner
did he anppar than The Gtngp was show
cred with carnations, which were
thrown at him by members of the Tur-
tie club, which occupied the front of
the orchestra stalls, and he was also the
recipient. from the same organization,
Of a beautiful floral piece. bearing his
name and that of the club, which he
gracefully bestowed upon his mother,
who was seated in Il proscenium box.
The result of this kindly greeting
seemed To be to spur him on 20 be drol-
Ter than usual. and throughout the eve
ming his every word and action made
the house ring with laughter. The aI-
dience appeared TO be Unsuitable, and
the demands for encores to which Mr..
DAILY generously responded. must have
severely taxed his strength.
A new face in the cast was that OF
M.ss Helen Lord. who took the part ot
Violet Gray, the Salvation Army lass.
She has a beautiful face and figure, and
instant favor. Her conception Of the
1emure character was excellent, and all
OF her songs were accorded encores.
Miss Quennie Nassar. as Fi6. is
distinct acquisition to the cast, and she
sang and acted I'm a manner which Sc
cured we'll observed recognition.
Mr.. William Cameron danced with
his customary wonderful agility ana
yrotcsque humor. and Miss Catherine
Limyard. as the queen of comic opera,
was the same graceful dancer and ac-
ceptable vocalist az before. Her quaint
dance with Mr.. Daily was one of the
hits of the evening. Miss Nellie Webb
another local favorte. was very chic
In the part OF Kissy Fitzgerald. and
she danced and sang very prettily. Mr..
II. i. Don renewed his success as the
eccentric German. Pumpernick. and
was irresistbly funny. Mr.. Ed. Tyler
played the part'of Harry Bronson in
his usual pleasing manner and de-
served the applause which greeted his
efforts. THE Belle OF New York" will
be presented during the current week.
including matinees. and last nights
performance indicates that Il will
eclipse its former successful engage
ment in this city.
Brown Is coming to town. and the |
sccdule on which he Is travelling is |
timed so that he will arrive in provi- |
dcnce on Thursday evening. i'm time 90 |
be on velw at the Opera House n few
minutes after x o'clock OF course /
there are many Browns In the country.
but this one is unique. lie viii be- pre- !
sented to the pubic In a new farce |
comedy entitled Browns Nm Town" |
which Is from the pen OF n new author. |
Mark T.. Swan, and Is produced BY J. j. |
Rosenthal. The plot ~ Browns in |
Town" Is based on the attempted con- |
cealment or n marriage between Dick /
and Lefty Preston. The wish FOR secrecy /
arises from the fact that Dicks father, |