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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

which these clever comedians run the limit
OF fuumaking of tie idst and furious or
der. from comedy Go burlesqdC. me clos
ing scene being an indesc;ihablY I1dicl-
lous his upon thc play from which the
skit takes its name.
The long run OF Torcat. thc famous
French grotesque and musical comedian,
at the New York theatre Is familiar 10
those who keep informed I'm theatrical az .
fairs and he has been repeating that sue
cess on the Keith circuit. lie Is OF type
of French clowns peculiar to that coun-
try, and is said To present an act abound
ing in intensely comiCal features, delight
ing both the children and those OF Older
Charles Wayne and Anna Caldwell. the
former clever eccentric comedian ana
the latter vivacious little actress. are
pleasantly remembered az popular enter
tainers here two years ago; and theN VIII
offcr a new Comedtetta ny Herbert Hal
Minslow. entitled "A Game " Blun' IN
which they have won exceptional favor
The children can hardly have forgotten
j. " WtntOn. the Australian Ncutflo-
uuiet whose talking hglrp 'McGinty.'
with his sensa tional ascent TO the "nics."
affords go much amusement IT'S new act
H. said Go bc particularly bright and th-
Those Who saw "Brown's IN Town" two
seasons ago at another local t(1trc viii
recall the fact that Belle W vs. most
pleasing singer saved ihe niece frqm ,.i.-
ifrc Hnd scored an cmphatlc hu Miss
Davi. will during the coming week ne a
BRIGHT star st NCith'e. ussitied bE three
nigkaninuieS VINO are ueEcflN'd ~ iho
cutcst IittiC 'Cuuua or The STAGE
a most entertaining ntile comedy cnilt-
! led "a Friend iu need written bv
George Farreu. viii serve fp III rodlre
lIal Merritt and Florence Mrrdnck. two
very clever plUtrs The former ~ whom
made himself % great faForitc with Keith
audience 90 single turn thrfr wears
ago TIE Iiugranh urugrfn VIII show
n viow OF Kinr Edward VII of Eng-
land Just received from London in which
he is inspecting the Imperial 1eomanry
and which is said 10 be the finest Dor
80 several particularly interesting Views
ln Philippine ln South AfflIt 1nu iu
1 rhfuI, 10 all ul uhiCh alstisl interest az.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Hard upon the heels OF Miss Adams
''L'Aiglon" comes another OF the nota-
bic successes of the early theatrical sea-
son In New York. Providence theatre
goers may witness at the Providence
opera house Monday night the first pro-
duction here of Augustus Thomas new
American drama, Arizona
Anything which comes from the pen
OF the talented author OF Alabama
and I'm Mizzoura" demands and IL ac-
corded friendly and serious consldera-
tion by the American public. Mr..
Thomas has more than any other writer
laid the foundation and lower courses OF
that American drama which. will one
day develop into a most imposing In
stitution.
Arizona" as the name implies. Is a
play which has it's scenes. characters
and incidents located In the picturesque
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

VIII NJ. Cressy's Adam the Second
one OF the most original and amusing
sketches I'm vaudeville; and their return
this time will doubtless prove big Draw
Ing card The absurdty OF the iacident.
I'm which an AdamleSs Eden. tenanted on
ly by "A lonely young maiden who has
never seen real man. IL suddenly IN
Vaded by "A weary Willie. who utililes
a magic tree TO secure an appeuIirs 2
lunch will be recalled as intensely lunny
and the act may oe counted upon To score
another empha tic hit
Not less iaughable. but i'm an entirely
different vein Of humor is the traVestv
skit of Al Shean and Charles l.. Warren,
entitled "Quo Nadls Upside Down, in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09
KEITB'S NEW THEATRE.

Two Of the greatest laughing successes
OF vaudeville and one of the conspicuous
novelties of the present season head the
program for she coming week AZ keith's.
The bill IL also manifosuy strong IN the
comedy elcment ana yet quite varied as
usual
VIII 6. Matthews and Nellie Harris.
over year ago. provoked the most hilar-
ious laughter b. their presentation Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

was so long with Augustin Days COM
pany.
The other members OF the organization
are Orrin Johnson, w. ~. Thompson.
lawrence D'Orsay. Richard Rennett Rob
ert Hickman, Donald Gallaher Iiar-
ry Rose. Charles W. Butkler. George
Forbes. Allan Murnane Harris T.. Forbes.
Allan Mnrnanie. W. Weed. j. kean. Hor-
ace Pell. Frank e. lie Kendu. John RAM
dolph. Ethel Sanford and Mabel Morrl-
son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

sent what Is claimed 10 be some OF the
best novelty acts OF the season, along
with an especially pretty chorus.
The variety bin will include Lillian
Washburn. in descriptive songs the four
Magnanis musical artists. the three M
dos marvellous gymnasts: Topack ano
Steele the weU-known comedians. Nor
ris and DAILY Celtic wits. Klein and XIII
ton sketch artists. and Edna Topack, &C
centric dancer "rhe Lady or the Lob
ster" and From the Tenderloin 20 To-
kio" are the two pleasing burlesques,
which will be handsomely staged and cos
TUNED and said 10 be full OF tunetnl melO-
dies and novel dances and effects.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

Something new and interesting u the
aggregation OF stars announced Tor next
week ~ tho olrtipiC Theatre.
r. W Diukna' Zig ENtrtNug1nza Conn
panv H. composed of artists ~ promi-
nence In the vaudeville world who pre-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

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Hairworker. lss fremont street, Boston.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

,uctiye Of number of important con-
tracts for the Providence Opera House.
/ or The week commencing Monday feh.
n. Miss Annie Russell viii play week
engagement az that theatre presenting
her new play. "A ROYAL Familyf l'nter
Richard Mansfield VIII be seen In ms
elaborate production OF Henry V anu y.
c Goodwin and Msxine hslliott In When
We Were TweIry one. Primrose ana
Dockstadcr Minstrels will be one OF the
attractions I'm the near future and as II
has been some time since an entertain
mcnt of this kind has played In the
Providence Opera House IL will be vel
come diversion from the ordinary run ot
theatrical attractions. These with the al
ready long list OF strong combinations
booked should round out one of the most
profitable seasons at Providences best
play house,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

During The run 81 Arizona" or the
Herald square Theatre. New York, the
audiences were remarkable for the NUM-
her 0f soldiers and sailors they contained.
Mcu an khaki just returned from Porto
Rice and cubs iostied with tho engineers
ard artillery men stationed at the forts
around Sew York and with the newly
uniformed BOYS iu blue who rendozvoused
OF Governor Island awaiting transport
alton 40 the Philippines. New York has
had greater military population during
the past few months than I. has known
since the muster ont DAYS or Is. and near
ly every soldier. officer OF rSnksr found
opportunity ~ witness the play In which
ths proud ol5 TIN cavalry 10 portrayed in
ths gyiss - the 18th
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

Tho August family or luEsicrs. recently
soon n f8r,r comedy production iu
TroVidcncc are said 90 have added sever.
9i now and most astonishing fcats 20
their performance since leaving that
company and scceptlng a limited number
OF vaudeville engagements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

far southwest. The people Of the play
comprise sturdy ranchmen and cowboys,
brisk alert women of the pioneer genera
tion and their dainty, graceful, Yet
strong and self-reliant daughters-types
of that American girl over which the
whole world has come To wonder and
admire-officers and soldiers. Mexicans
and Chinese fair samples of the hetero-
geneous community which Mr.. Thomas
has chosen TO utilize In the way OF lit
erary material
The piece il as full of bright color
contrasts az the changing combinations
of "A Kaleidoscope. IL fairly pulses with
fresh, vigorous. active life OF the young
West IL has n love story az tender and
almost as tragic as that of Romeo and
Juliet" and IL has a relief work of hu-
NOR as ripe and unc;uous AS that I'm
which Mr.. Thomas has previously shown
us In Alabama" and "In Mizzoura.'
When the critics have said OF "Arizo-
ma that II Is better than Alabama" ="
they have said all that they very well
could say in praise of an American play,
and that not one but every one of the
leading writer's OF the New York and
Chicago press has said repeatedly dur
ing the unparalleled runs OF four months
each OF the piece at the Herald square
theatre. New York. and the Grand opera
house, Chicago.
That ARIZONA" will be richly staged
and excellently well acted is guaranteed
by the names of the artists who painted
the scenes from actual sketches I'm the
Territory OF Arizona, and the names OF
the clever actors whom Mr. Thomas has
chosen for the principal roles OF MS
niece The scenes OF Act and w.
"Canby's Ranch near Fort Grant. i'm
the AraYaipa Valley. were painted by
Walter Burridge from sketches special
~ made by him in Arizona.
The drawing room az Fort Grant, Act
IT,. and the dining room at Candy s
Ranch" were painted by John Faust
from actual rooms at the ranch and
military post. The decorations. cos
tunes and accoutrements were all
chosen and arranged by that eminent
authority on Western life and customs.
Frederick Remington. the artist OF
"The Man and the Horse.
The principal actors and actresses on
gagged for the production OF ARIZONA
are Vincent Scrrano. Walter Hale, Ed
win Holt Edgar Selwyn, William Ha-
worth. stephen French, George MELON
nell w. H. O'Connor. Helme Calvert.
Miss Olive May, Miss Marion =. Barney,
Miss Louise CLOSER. Miss Matte Earle
and Miss Margaret Mayo.
"A ROYAL FAMILY"
Miss Annie Russell I'm "A Royal Fami-
"" will begin an engagement or one
week At the Providence Opera House on
Monday evening. February IS. Miss, Rus
sell has iust closed a triumph ~ Nearly
200 performances. every one OF which was
given 10 = standing room audience at the
I.vceum Theatre, New York. The play
IN witch charles frobnan presents his
star was written by Captain r. Marshall
suthnr OF "iIis Excellency tho Governor.
II rs STYLED romantic comedy and
consists % n beautiful love story. eNqu'
siteiy told The entire l.yceum Theatre
nroductlon viii bs presented during the
.cpsaRement az the Opera House. Ia the
company supporting Miss Russell is Mrs
q. ". Gilbert, thc favorito actress who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

Tho popular verdict In New York ap-
pears 10 have pronounced The perform
ance 81 TechoW's trained cafs the most
stirrrisiug and remarkable animal act
ever seen iu this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

Wintou.t the vcntriloquist, IS said TO have
moro lay figures than any other perform
or iu his line having no less than ~ in his
repertoire. so that he can change his
program az overs performance durlus a
week 81 desired
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

New Endorsement Of the oft-repeated
assertion that Way Down East Is the
best return engagement a'sraction' on
the road Is found i'm the reception being
given the W. A. Brady production I'm Bos-
Ton. where IL H. playing the third Of It's
long runs at the fremont Theatre The
J.ottie Blair Parker play. which owes its
elaboration TO Joseph Grismer. has been
enacted since January l4th before audi
cnceS which filled every available space
in the commodious and comfortable house
since that date the standing room only
sign has bcen conspicuous among the de-
,.oratious of the lobby. which is contin-
usdly thronged with ticket purchasers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09
DRAMATIC NOTES.

ARIZONA Is having nearly as great
vogue throughout the country as did
Little Lord Fauntleroy" several seasons
ago. While the Kew York company IL
playing at the Providence Opera house
two companies will be- pleasing the thea
tre-goers OF Ohio and Kansas.
or Foxy Quiller. the new De koven
and Srith opera I'm which Jerome Sykes
IS appearing this season, The Brooklyn
Eagle saNs--'lt is tuneful and IL Is
clean ''* II aims 10 give an evening OF
pleasant fun without a suggestion OF in
nuendo touching those subjects which are
the staple OF SO much comic opera and
which are out OF the range or decent dis
cussion.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

= vary lins.yl Hiosrtph sl.spfS az
Kihg reward VII rssviseinF tie Irrpsrisl
Yeomsnry; and Il is sale g aford ne
most sHflufar tory roffr1'r nf Tie kifg
tu-t h's SEQ h,en sec nta for sni public
4uftuse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

Press Eidridg-. whose appearance In
Providence was announced for recent
date. was compelled 20 postpone Il. but
will be heard In his new monolosus.
which is said ~ bs ME best within lew
weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

Hal Davis and Inez Macauley have a
new sketch 10y Edmond Day; but the
success OF "One Christmas Eve. written
for them by VIII ". Cressy. has been
such that they will retain II through the
present season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

Althoush there are two or three COM
uanies ana "a number of vaudeville artists
Appearing iu versions of Nell GWyune
Miss Ads Rehsr. Is playing 10 enormous
business ln Paul <ester's beautiful PLAY
oit the same subject entitled Sweet Nen
of old Fioury Miss Rehan is appearing
under the management OF klaw and Er
LANCER who have surrounded her with an
exceptional cast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-09

Msr Felix r wendelschssfers so.
5orri n Ncv York this week ras proc
Evening journal., 1901-03-01
DRY WINTER

The lack Of snow and rain Is telling
seriously on the streams throughout
this section Of the country Many OF
the smaller grist mills, which depend
on the water supply for power, have
been forced to run only a few hours
each day. The springs, which are the
faedersof thelBrandywine.have failed TO
receive the Winters quota of snow
and we must reply on Spring rains to
make up the deficiency. A Winter of
clear, cold dry weather, such as the
past three months have been, is a seri-
Gus menace to our Summer water sup
ply. To a rapidly growing city like
Wilmington 10 may mean that we will
need for protection from Summer
drcughts an Increased reservoir ca.
pacity
The cutting of of woodland on the
upper Brandywine and the drying up
Of the springs and small feeders is
forcing the small millers TO add steam
as power to supplement water
The same cause may oblige the
Water Department to add another res
ervoir in the near future
Evening journal., 1901-03-01
MRS. M'KINLEY'S CONN
Her FrOtk for the Inaugural Ball Ameri-
can.made

True to her custom of wearing only
American gowns, Mrs. Mckinley has
had the dress which she viii wear at
the Inaugural Ball, in Washington, on
March 4, made in New York. It is
really a triumph of American dress
making, and will rival the handsomest
rarsian costumes which will be seen
on that occasion.
IL is OF white satin embroidered
with Roman pearls and rhinestOnes,
and trimmed with exquisite rose point
lace. The skirt, which Is made with
am immense train. is trimmed with two
broad bands OF the lace. These start
at the waist and disappear in the soft
drapery of satin which forms a deep
hOunce around the train. This fiounce
describes the most graceful lines, gar
lands as II were. caught up here and
there with little satin choux. A ruche
made OF gathered tucked chiffon makes
a soft edge to the train, which has ruff
he after ruffle, marrow bias, pinlped-out
affairs Of white taffeta, laid one close
to the other en- its silk lining.
But 10 return to the outside again.
Between the bands OF lace down the
front is seen petticoat of white satin,
scalloped at the bottom. where frill
of white chiffon. trimmed with braids
OF satin ribbon, appears between the
scallops. This petticoat is embrOid-
cred with pearls in the design Of
lunches Of grapes and their leaves.
on which tiny rhinestones suggests
drops Of dew.
The bodice, which is high-necked
has open feathered-necked seams. II
has deep collar of point lace in the
back, which, crossing the shoulders
extends half way down the front on
both sides, forming a charming frame
as II Were for a vest Of pleated white
chiffon, Overlaid with pearls, carryine
out the design on the skirt. Some oi
the leaves have strayed on to the
standing collar Of Lace The belt o
pearly embroidery is high in the bacl
and narTOws into a small band O
leaves in front. The sleeves are en-
lhroidered with pearls from the wris
to the shoulders, below which tw,
rows Of the open feather stitchin,
appear They start from the embroid
cry and pass under the arms.
When Mrs. McKinley's gown leave
for Washington to-day It will be ac
} lcompanied by a white silk pettfcoai
which will be worn with II, and a pai
OF the daintiest little Shoes imagina
Bile The petticoat has a deep accordi
on-pleated fiounce, higher in the bac
than In the front, edged with a narro,
hox-pleated ruche with pinked-ou
edges.
The shoes are Of satin to match tn
gown. They are laced down the fror
Z and have an embroidery Of pearls O
d their vamps to correspond with that O
|. their Yamps to correspond with thl
:, on the dress.
Evening journal., 1901-03-01
Hebrews Give Successful Ball

Again last evening it was demonstrated
that the Hebrews Of Wilmington are able
to give a most successful and pleasant
ball. The event was given in Eden Hall
and was the Grand Purim ball of the
Ads Kodesh Baron De Hirsch con-
gregation. There were about 800 persons
present.
The ball was opened by Attorney Gen
eral Herbert ii. Ward and President J.
Litchenbaum made short address.
Elias Wetstein and Miss TNllie Weiner
led the grand march in which about thirty
couples participated.
Among those present were: Attorney
General ii. IL. Ward, James Lichten-
baum, Harry Topkis, S. Slesinger Morris
Levy, Mr.. and Mrs. n. Barsky, Frank
Tollin, William ToplSis, Charles Topllis,
Mr.. and Mrs. $. j. Behringer, S. Hook
heimer, Oliver Adams, i. Finkelstein,
William NJ. Spearl, of Philadelphia; Her
man A. Binder, $. Binder, Morris Jacobs
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenbaum, Mr.. and Mrs
Korngold, b. Handleman, Mr.. Carter,
Miss Il. Lange, Miss A. Fischer, Mrs
Levy, Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Weiner, Miss
Tillie Weiner, A. B. Cohn, Miss Esther
Cohn, Albert Snellenburg, Max Weiner,
David Gardner, Of Philadelphia; Captain
Of Police Thomas A. Kane, Captain Of
Police George Black, ii. GOldstein, Dr.
5. Werner, $. Hockheimer, Miss Engel
Of Philadelphia; Miss Minnie Start, Miss
May Stant, Miss Roth. Miss Bertha Toll
ger, Miss Knopsky, Miss LOttie FoulS,
Edward Gallagher, Miss Pizor, Mr..
Nlopfer, of Philadelphia; Charles Scho-
grin, David Gardner, of Philadelphia; I;
Mr.. and Mrs James n. Gems, OF Coates
vile. Pa; ]. Harry Gordon, Detective
and Mrs. W. II. Jones, w. G. Higgins,
Robert Bromley, Miss Matilda Folger.
Those in charge were as follows: Mas
ter Of ceremonies, Elias Wetstein; Floor
Committee. William Topkis, chairman;
J. Harry Gordon, Harry Hirsch, Charles
ropkis. James j. Cohen, Charles Schag-
rim, NJ Jacobovitch, Jacob Faber, Max
Weiner, $. Freedlander, James Ginns;
Decoration Committee, Israel Weiner,
chairman; ID. l.. Topkis, S. Shapiro, Viii
liam Topkis, NJ. Jacobovitch; Reception
Committee, j. Lichtenstein, chairman;
/. Weiner, NJ. Jacobovitch, w. COhn, the
Rev. III. Redges, ii. Goldstein, $. Sha-
piro, the Rev. A. b. Cohn, l.. Brown, S.
Nessenbaum; Refreshment Committee
ID. l.. Topks, chairman; IL. Goldstein b.
Handleman, NJ. Stone, l.. Topkis, Abe
Cohen. j. Faber; Press Comittee, Will
liam Topkis, chairman; elias Wetstein
Harry Topkis.
The officers are; j. Lichtenstein, pres
ident; w. Cohen, vice-presndent;
Weiner, treasurer; William Topkis, sec.
retary; trustees, ID. l.. Topkis, S. Sha.
piro NJ. Gross, S. Nessenbaum, E. Sklut
ii. Goldstein; Executive Committee OF
Ball, Joseph Lichtenbaum, chairman;
Weiner, William Topkis, II. Goldsten
NJ. Jacobovitch, ID. l.. Topkis, w. Cohen
J.. Faber, $. Nessenbaum.
Evening journal., 1901-03-01
HAPPENINGS AT
MILITARY SCHOOL
Cadets Pass CreditabIe Ex-
animation Academy Be.
coming WeI-knOWn

The cadets Of the Wilmington Military
Academy have just finished their mid
year examinations with a creditable re-
suit. The following seventeen cadets are
on the honor roll having attained an av-
erage Of eighty per cent. or above in their
studies for the half year.
Upper School-Willard E. Henderer.
S. Edgar Francis Craig Adair, Robert
w. Tomlnson, j. Morton Poole, Jr.
Lower School-Harry L. Scott, Jr..
Francis d. Buck, David d. Colquhoun.
Primary School-C. Douglas Buck.
aldo Troupe, j. Paul Mullen, Robert IL.
Elliott, II. Dayton Smith.
Cadet Lieutenant w. n. Barnard. Ca
det Sergeant w. +. Henderer, finish the
half year with a clear record in deport-
ment having closed the term without a
demerit.
The academy has been very successful
since it opened year and half ago. On
the opening day thirty four cadets were
enrolled, ten were added to that number
before the close of the session. The pres
ent session opened with fifty-two cadets
on the roll. 1t now numbers fifty-eight,
six new cadets having entered since the
mondays.
The school is becoming widely known
throughout the country, the cadets now
representing seven states, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia.
New York and Colorado, also one cadet
from Porto Rico.
During the past session short addresses
have been delivered to the cadets by
Bishop Coleman, Rev. ii. Il. Saumenig,
Motley, n. j., and Archdeacon George G.
Hall.
The athletic association has elected the
following officers: w. ii. Morrison,
president; S. Il. Francis, secretary and
treasurer; w. n. Barnard, manager base
treasurer; w. n. Barnard, manager base
ager. The managers have already Sc
cured a number of games with some of
the leading preparatory schools. Al
though rather cold, some of the boys have
been out practicing baseball and there is
every prospect for a good team.
A number Of the cadets will leave on
tomorrow for Washington to take part
in the inaugural ceremonies Of President
Mckinley.
Evening journal., 1901-03-01
PONDER TAYLOR
ENGAGEMENT
Well-known Lawyer to
Marry Baltimore Girl
Marriage Of Mr.. Hulburd and
Miss Beehtel to Take Place
Latter Part Of Month

Announcement has been made of the
engagement of Miss George Nj. Taylor,
Of Baltimore to James w. Ponder, of this
city. Miss Taylor is well known in VIII
mington, where she frequently has Wis
tied Mrs. Willard Salisbury. She is a
cousin of Judge Edward G.. Bradford and
Of Mrs. Thomas +. Bayard. She is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Tay-
lor, and granddaughter Of DIR. Hayward,
at one time a prominent Wilmington
physician, and a great great granddaugh-
ter OF John Hayward, one of the signers
OF the Declaration of Independence.
Mr. Ponder is one Of the best known
young lawyers in this c.ty, and is asso-
ciated in practice with his cousin, Will
lard Salisbury. He is a son Of the late
Former Governor James Ponder and n
graduate of the harvard Law School.
No date has been set for the wedding.