The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-10

1t is said that New York critics. who
saw the production of wheels Within
Wheels several times at the Madison
Square Theatre this season. all agreed
in pronouncing it by far the cieverest
comedy that II. G. Carton. the English
playwright, has yet written. This au-
thor will be remembered by his Lord
and Lady Algy." a comedy that was
received with much favor by theatre
goers in this country over q year ago.
Wheels Within Wheels" II appears,
proved greater favorite with New
Workers because OF it's more distinct
and contrastive characterization, and
because OF the skill displayed
by Daniel Frohman in assigning the
staging IT. The artists who appeared
in the New York production were all
members of his organization from Da-
lys Theatre, and the most exacting
playgoers conceded that there was not
a i1aw in the cast. Indeed playgoers
and the press alike were pleased to
consider IL faultlessly acted and the
wittiest comedy presented in New York
for many n year. In course OF time,
ii off in order to make way for THE
Ambassador" at Daly's, much regret
was expressed that the members OF the
cast could not be kept together per-
manently in Il series OF plays, and at
least for longer run In Wheels With
in Wheels"
The leading character in the comedy
is the Hon. Mrs. Onslow Bulmer, a Wild
ow, and sister of Sir Philip Curtoys,
NJ +. The latter Is so much taken up
with his Parliamentary work that he
selhshly overlooks his wife, a pretty,
doll-like and mobile Inded creature.
Lady Curtoys. in moment OF pique.
gives just a shade OF countenance to
an intrigue with one Egerton Vartrey.
deputed gentleman but base at heart.
She has implicit confidence in him, but
he seeks 10 compromise her. The Hon.
Mrs. Onslow Bulmer stops in in order
to save the family name, and foils him
after "A series of ludicrous, and some
of them astounding scenes and situa-
tions. In this she is aided by confid-
ing, but obtuse. nobleman. Lord Eric
Chantrell, who also prevents her from
marrying "a worthless fellow, James
Blagden. whose type OF character is
pronounced one OF the most original
seen on the stage for many long day.
MANY of the scenes in the play are said
To be exceedingly humorous and TO fur
nish entertainment OF an enjoyable
kind.
In the east are: Hilda Spong. Grace
| Elliston, Kate Pattlson Selten. John
Mason, Grant Stewart. Morton Selten.
| Philip Cunningham. Edward Lester.
| Charles Giblyn ana &. w. Butler.
The comedy comes 10 the Providence
| OpeNa House tomorrow and Saturday
nights. and Saturday matinee.
Tomorrow morning, at the Providence
| Opera House. the advance sale of
| seats Will open FOR Andrew Mack's en-
| gneement next week. The Rebel In
| The piece which the comedian will pre-
J sent: and Il will now have it's iirst pro-
| duction on the American stage. IL tells
a dramatic story Of the thrilling days
| of 'gs I'm Ireland, and is
| said 10 afford Mr.. Mack
| star part in which he will be de-
| Iehtfully entertaining figure 20 his au-
! diences The role " described as n
! blendirg ~ heroic. romantic. witty and
| humorous qualities. This surely ought
!, IN bc thoroughly congenial 10 Mr..
| Nack's order of work. and r. will un-
| douhtedly place him before his admir-
| ers TO great advantage. Among the
| corcdlar's new'songs are Freedom In
| Ireland" Irish Eyes OF Blue" and
| u\fack's gerenade."