The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-23
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New England Folks will open at the
Providence Opera uouse this evening.
Dear old New England Who hasn't
a tender spot in heart for II? 1t was the
first, perhaps the last. resting place for
father, mother. brothers. sister; IT is
home.
There Is probably no town or city IN the
United states where a faithful transcript
Of the quaint character OF New England
Folks Will not be felt aud appreciated.
No phase OF character In literature, stage
or novel has oftener been misrepresented.
but az last a play has succeeded without
misrepresentation.
IL II the aim OF New England Folks
20 avoid gross eNaggeration for the sake,
OF laughter that too often amounts 10
ridicule. It is the first New England
plaS that has done this, a fact that help
ed TO earn for New England Folks its
long and highly successful run I'm New
York. IL Is a quaint truthful. interest
ing, unpretendng heart story that creeps
Into The affections of the auditor and
stays there.
Lovers Lane will be at the Provi-
dence Opera House next week.
The popular verdict concerning William
A. Bradys observation-disclosures Lane"-is
that it is a sweet, wholesome. fascinating
love story blending with dramatic Incl
dents, at times pathetic and at times far
cical
The young New England clergyman is
a forcefui and manly figure. After win
ming his tight for the new religion OF love
toward humanity he finds that In reach
ing out he has caught within his arms
that personal love which ne had thought
far Hffff
The comedy Is written in the typical
Clyde Fitch vein. which means that II
abounds in up-to-date Incidents. sharp
satire and irresistible humor. This dra-
matist has the knack OF being able TO
take the most commonplace happening
and make II mirth. compelling solely by
skilful treatment. For instance. what
could be funnler IN its way that Simpic-
ity" climbing under the table In search
OF the long ignored chunk of chewing
gum plastered there at dinner time? We
have all stuck our childhood chunks OF
chewing-gum in such places. Then the
incident of the country theatrical mana
ger and bill poster, who outrages the
purity brigade by posting up a lurid
three-sheet of the New York Daisies
Burlesque company is genuinely anus
ing The simple abandon OF the school
children at their recess game is another
charming conceit. For the first time we
and not automatons.
The big Boston success THE Burgo-
master is one OF the most important
musical comedy bookings OF the season
at the Providence Opera House.
1t Is difficult 10 describe the principal
features of this merry melange. as they
are innumerable. and must be seen 20 be
appreciated. and although the chorus 10
the number of IS bewitching misses Is
OF uncommon distinction and as II COM
prises II professional artists models, said
TO be OF extremely rare beauty and stat
ure who witt combine their two profess
sions of posing for artists in the day time.
(of course matinee days are excepted and
fitting in the merry chorus and from all
accounts they won't have moment To
spare while here.
CinauevalH the greatest juggler the
world has ever known. is announced for
a positive appearance at Keith = pecem-
ber 30 His stay will be limited 20 one
week only as he has yet TO play In Phil
adelphia Following his engagement
there he starts at once for Australia
His engagement here covered 20 weeks.
devoted entirely to the Keith circuit.
The theatre-goers of Providence and
vicinity will be pleased TO learn that the
Edward f. Albee Stock company at
Keith's next spring will include some of
last seasons company. Malcolm Williams,
Lisle Leigh. Helen Reimer, Albert Marsh.
VIM. +. owen and Percy Winter.
r. J. Jose. the famous tenor. once the
principle feature OF the Old Homestead
quartet, is shortly 10 appear at keith's.
II is likely that Lockharts elephants
will be seen al Keiths in the near flu
ture. Negotiations are pending with that
end in view.
on Christmas day. Wednesday, Kenth's
doors will open at 1880 a. m and the
performance will be continuous until
1890 D. m According TO the rules of that
house no seats except those In boxes Will
be reserved.
The bookings for Dec. 20 at keith's
include The Great Cinquevall the Smed-
lev Sketch club. the Three Meers, Naomi
Ethardo. Harry Howards Ponies, Emile
Il. Subers and others.
Stuart Robson paid Lillian Burkhart
this compliment recently. according 10
San Francisco paper; The members OF
the theatrical profession are sometimes
fair with one another. Last week when
Stuart Robson was starring II here In
The Henrietta he went on Wednesday
10 see Lillian Burkhart do exceedingly
well in How to Win Husband whicn
she introduced at the Orpheum. Miss
Burkhart and Mr. Robson had never met.
bur the day following the matinee the