The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-08

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KEITH'S NEW THEATRE

Keith's was packed last evening with an
enthusiastic and very fashionable audi
ence, who laughed themselves tired over
the uproariously funny farce. "Dr. BILL"
which the Aibee company are presenting
this week. Never before have the Albee
company been seen In such truly funny
farce. Certain. II Is that "Ds. BIZ went
with a rush: the fun started In easy
enough but rapidly increased. growing
faster and faster until II was like wild
tearing whirlwind at the end OF the sec
ond act "Dr. BILL" like all farces Is
based upon a series OF complications, but
there seems to be enough complicated
situations I'm "Dr. BIZ 10 make two
plays. The whole story has TO do with DR..
william Brown, "A young physician. who
marries and settles down TO the happiness
Of domestic life. Finding himself com
fortabH wealthy. he abandons his profess
sion. His father-in law. Mr.. Firman Is
ambitious for his SON law. and wishes
him 10 continue In his profession. DR..
Brown will not consent 10 his father in
laws plans. and so Mr. Firman. thinking
TO compel Or. Brown TO return TO
his profession Issues several pro-
fessional cards In the Doctors name.
hangs a large sign upon the doctors door
announcing the latter's consulta ton
hours and does various similar things.
Now, the doctor. although a model Eus-
band before marriage had been rather
gay. Most OF the patients had been among
actors and actresses, especially the latter,
with whom he has been very friendly. OF
course. Mrs. Brown knows nothing OF this.
The professional cards issued by Mr.. Fir
man Immediately brings 10 DIR. Browns
scores OF patients. many of his old, theat-
rical friends. among whom are Miss Kitty
Fauntleroy, the Kangaroo dancer at the
Frivolity theatre. and Mrs. Bella Horton.
retired ballet dancer who has married
jealous and fierce inspector Of poli1e.
Mrs Horton calls upon Mrs, Brown. and
In the course OF conversation, which turns
upon faithful husbands. Mrs. Horton. who
does not know that DR.. William Brown
is her old friend. he having been known
as "Dr. Bill'' among the actresses. offers
10 test the fidelity Of Mrs. Browns hus-
band.
She writes 70 DR. Brown. inviting hin
10 call upon her professionally. George
Webster. a typical dude, whose speciality
Is ladles. Is calling upon the doctor when
Mrs; Hor.on's note arrives The doctor
unknown 20 the doctor. impersonates the
doctor an1 goes 10 call upon Mrs. Hor-
ION, Whoh ne sScreely aulh,ss rs iusrs Y. nc
and when the bell rings :hc latter, sup
posing II 20 be her husband. sends Web
TO be the real DR. Brown. who .as
changed his mind. and while he ana
Webster are there Mr.. Horton, the furi-
ously Jealous husband. the conhding wife.
Mrs. Brown. aid Mr. and Mrs. Firman
appear upon the scene.
This is but the beginning OF the fun.
The people OF the play become ensnared
In further entarglements, which requires
the entire third act 20 straighten out. The
audi nee was immensely enthusiastic, ana
laughter and applause alternated
throughout the entire evening. Not
point was lost upon the. alert audience.
The compeny gave particularly fine per-
formance The performance ran smooth
~ swiftly and without moments lag
Miss Evesson gave a delicious and
thoroughly charming creation. pretty.
delicate. dainty and altogether delightful.
ard her graceful presence, agreeable
voice and winning manner seemed splen-
didly adapted 10 the role OF Mrs. Horton
cess I'm this role. Nothing better than
. Mr. Williams Or. Bill can be imagined;
Prcyidencc has been superior to this
which Is ccnccding a great deal. Mr..
Williams is a true comedian; and pos
ton so nscessary TO the srccessful come,
dian. lie never resorts TO hackpeyed
stage methods 70 gain laugh. and yet
vokes the most genuine laughter The
George Webster of Mr.. Weldon IS one
OF the finest characterlzatlons OF that
eyue OF Character ever seen In this city.
IL was simply delicious. His dude
makeup and mannerisms. and his all
rund Intelligent portrayal combined 10.
make his performance a most brilliant
success, and his work the dude Will
long be remembered with keen pleasure
by those who see Il. Miss Ingram made
q distinct success OF the part o. Miss
Fauntleroy. one OF DR. Bills old theatri-
cal patients. She played with dash and
breezy vim that swept everything before
her Miss Ingram certainly can dahce,
too Her Kangaroo dance In the first act
with Dr. Bill-wa one OF the features OF
the performance Mr. Humphrey as the
suspicious husband. played with fire and
spirit and scored heavily by his artistic
work. Mr.. owens quiet. effective methods