The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
AS MATINEE GIRL SAW ALBEE
COMPANY'S FINAL PERFORMANCE

liams was alone on the stage, Mr.. Cal
daTa entered wearing a boutoniere of cell
cry. While Mr.. Williams was talking To
him he calmly produced a salt bottle from
his pocket and began nochalently eating
his boutoniere.
One OF the funniest things done all
evening was the impromptu minsterl
show given by Messrs Williams
Owen and Caldara in the middle OF the
second act. Mr. Williams had secured
somewhere a tambourine, Mr. Caldara
had some bones. while Mr.. Owen acted
as interiocutor. The utter absurdity
touched everyone's rsibilitites, all the
more because It was so unexpected. BY
this time. both players and audience,
were having one hearty continuous laugh
One thing that made me laugh In par
ticular. because I have had the same
thing asked me by my readers dozens OF
times and because IL Is q much discussed
topic with local theatregoers. was the
question asked In the examination OF the
new governess., whom Mr.. Williams In
asked 10 question Miss Evesson (Niobe)
What Is Mr.. caldara's right name?"
"A general shout went UP at this. and
Mr. Williams looked at Miss Evesson as
much as to say. Now. how will you an
swer thaty But Miss Evesson was
not In the least non plussed, replying
Patsy OFinniean." and the rest OF the
evening Mr.. Caldara had to respond TO
this call. At the end OF the second act
there was the greatest amount OF ap-
plause have ever heard In all my career
as theatrical newspaper woman II
seemed as III every one OF the 2400 pairs
OF hands were busDy working to show
the appreciation OF the owner OF the
splendid work done during the season by
this popular organization. The stage was
literally covered with most magnificent
noral tributes ever seen on a local stage.
ana nnumerable other expensive and.
valuable gifts were showered upon the
different members OF the company. 1t
was simply impossible for them to carry
them or the stage alone, and they re-
CURED the assistance OF the stage hands
10 get them TO the dressing rooms after
the performance.
After a struggle between Mr. Williams
ana Mr, Caidara, those two big boys, to
gain possession OF bottle OF champagne
which had been sent to Mr.. williams in
bouquet, Mr. Williams stepped to the
stage, and In very happy little speech.
said: There Is one man, 10 whose un-
firing energy and Incompatible brains
most OF our success here this
season is due. who is not at
present upon the stage. his inmate mod.
esty keeping him in hiding somewhere.
refer to Mr.. Charles Lovenberg. the man
aGer or this company and this theatre
He Is somewhere about this house and
we want him here at once" A slight
disturbance was Immediately noticed In
the first balcony. and Mr.. Lovenberg was
discovered trying TO escape out on to the
IRE escape. Mr. williams quick eye soon
discovered him, however, and he WAS
brought to the stage. taken too much by
surprise TO give a lengthy or very bril-
liant speech, but what ne did say, about
he loyalty and conscientious work done
,y the Albee company which had won
hem their success. was evidently sincere
Ind heartfelt
After q tremendous ovation from the
lppreciative audience Mr.. Lovenberg was
allowed to retire Then after another
storm Of applause. the curtain fell and
Remembers OF the company hied them
elves to their dressing rooms TO examine |
heir gifts. The last act was full Of fun, |
md at the climax, TN CENTRE company /
oined hands and sang Should Aud Ac- |
Iuaintance Be Forgot" oh, II was q |
treat night. ! wouldn't have missed II |
or the world. II was worth hundred |
egular performances. but can't |
ell you. girls how terribly regretful I |
vas when reached the office. and began |
o realize that / had seen the last for |
ONE time, at least. OF my dear Albee |
emPany.- How wifi miss my chats! Oh,
ear, I've SO much more TO tell YOU but
ny mood Is rather a sad one and besides
he chief Is calling for copy, so I guess
his will be about all OF
THE MAT1NEE GIRL.