The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03

quired TO move the company of 80 people
and the elaborate scenery and accessories.
An unusually large corps of principals,
including the brightest lights in comedy.
popular prima donnas, sentimental sims
crs and artistic DANCERS are with the or
ganization, while the chorus Is conceded
10 be the most pleasing aggregation OF
feminine grace and beauty ever assoc
ciatsd with similar entertainment
The two acts OF the piece are sump
tuously set In beautiful scenery and mag
nifcent electrical effects, the first being
an English Squires domicile on the bank
of the river Thames, London, while the
second act Is a gorgeous setting OF u
palace In Morocco.
The plot Is extremely funny and affords
multitudinous opportunities for the most
ludicrous situations in which most every
body fgures with amusing effect Squire
higgins "a jovial, retired and wealthy
costermonger. living in luxury on his line
estate on the Thames, Is expecting the
arrival of his favoritc SON from colicge,
and has gathered together a large assem-
blage OF guests 10 welcome aim. Ihe
squire cherishes a desire for title OF some
kind but Is denied such in his own coun-
try FOR social reasons.
a dashing, adventuring, but impecunious
lrishman. who is present at the fete sizes
up the situation ana discloses plan
which will realize his ambition, and inct-
dentally reduce his bank account. lie
suggests q visit TO the Nizier OF Morocco
who will, through his friendship for him,
and Other considerations, receive him at
court and invest him with orders never
before bestowed ON English speaking men.
The delighted squire enters eagerly IN
10 the plan and at the scheming celts
suggestion the whole party OF merry
makers VINO mad come To spend the day
at Mokoleigh hall agreed To accompany
the exubcrant squire ON his yacht TO
Morocco Upon arrival the party Is re-
ccived i'm courtly fashion by the viXier
and suite and the visitors at once begin
10 entertain them in up-to-date fashion.
the vizfer and his retinuc entering hear
tily into the spirit OF the thing and freely
mixing UP I'm the many amusing compN-
cations.
The musical numbers are all delightfully."-
tuneful and of "A class that will prove
popular I'm homes blest with singing
voices and on the streets messenger boys
and business men can be heard whistling
The style OF the Hupper Ten Hon
esty Jim" "Picadilly Percy" Nancy
Brown" and many other equally popular
airs The sentimental numbers are de-
cidodly pretty and show pleasing de
parture from the namby pamby sort
usually supplied by composers nowadays.
starlight Sue" when We Were
Twenty one" and "Oh, King OF Love.
are exauiaite selections and stamp r
Osmond Carr who supplied the score ot
Morocco Bound" as 4 musical composer
of genius. The many charming concerted
numbers and choruses are rich In treat
ment and the numerous marches dances
and ensembles bright and unconventional
The costumes are rich and unique 9nd
n delight 90 the eye. The principal ar
lists who make up, the uncommonly
strong cast are: Messrs. Dan Colyer
Bertram Godfrey Wm Herman West
Philip Branson Templar SAKE. Lovatt
Fraser. Harry Braham. Misses Edith
Bradford. Florence Holbrook. Hattie
Moore. Vasti Icllls. Tillie Salinger and
InEa Belle.
The popularity of musical comedy when
given al its best stands as a record or
All that's xatiafying 20 q theatre-loving
public No discredlt may be meant TO.