The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-15
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Would You for Five Millions?" the
new three-act comedy from the pen OF
that author actor, Willie Collier, which
is TO be the attraction here at the Provi-
dence Opera House tonight. was written
by Mr.. Collier for his own use in his
annual starring tour this season, but
owing to his having signed for a term OF.
years with Weber & Fields he was COM
pelled to abandon his proposed tour and
for this season remain in New York city
as a member of Weber g. Fields COM
pany. appearing at their Broadway Music
Hall.
On abandoning his starring tour Mr..
Collier suggested 10 his boon companion
and a member of his company for several
years. Mr.. George Parsons. that he should
star as the author-actor's successor In
the new comedy This was Immediately
accepted by Mr. Parsons with the result
that this young actor and legitimate sue
cessor will appear under the management
Of Mr.. +. s. Mattox, who is also re-
sponsible for several other attractions
Sn-tour this season.
Mr. Parsons will have as his associate
players in Would You For Five Mil
lion?" such well known metropolitan ia
vorites as Maud White. late leading lady
with Mr.. Stuart Robson; Miss Isabelle
Urquhart: Maye Louise Aigen, the well
known leading lady; George Mendum,
a niece OF John Drew. and for two sea-
sons leading lady with Joseph Jefferson;
Belle Robinson. Clarence Handysides. who
last season supported Kyrle BeUew in "A
Gentleman OF France" Beckton Radford,
Morgan Conan, Richard Malchien and
Charles Lewis.
The scenes OF the play which are all laid
In Constantinople give plenty OF oppor-
aptf fAr kAnrt NfNsl L.
fects and costumes. Mr.. Mattox promises
one of the most complete productions ever
seen In this city.
Critics everywhere say that IL Is credit
able TO Leo Ditrichstein, who adapted
Are You a Mason" from the German,
that he has Incorporated such never
ending laughs in his dialogue without the
use OF offensive suggestion or double
meaning. He has made the wit and HUI
NOR of his lines thoroughly American.
This means that he has made them rapid,
crisp and clean. He has keyed up the
action 10 smart progress, has made the
interest Increase with the shifting Of the
various scenes, and has maintained II UP
to the usual disentanglements in the
final act. John c. Rice and Thomas A
Wise, the stars of Rich and Harris come
dians. who present Are You a Mason" at
the Providence Opera House next week,
are said to be the very funniest Masons
ever seen on or off the stage
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No more brilliant an AFFAIR has ever
been witnessed In any theatre than the
closing performance of tho Edward r.
Albee Stock company at Keiths Satur-
day evening. The pretty playhouse was
crowded 10 the very walls, every seat IN
the entire house having been sold shortly
after they went on sale. and standing
room being eagerly bought by many anx-
ious TO see the last performance OF this
popular organizations remarkably sue
cessful season. The enthusiasm ran AT a
high pitch from the very rise OF the cur
tain until the final curtain cali OF the last
act.
Every member was given a tremendous
reception from their many admirers and
friends I'm the audience, and from behind
the scenes" several OF the Fadettes
Ladies' orchestra members played loud
and appropriate music for each entrance.
At the end of the second act the cur
tain was raised so many times that II
was impossible TO count, finally being
compelled TO remain up while the different
members of the company were showered
with magnificent floral tributes and valu-
able gifts, many OF which were hidden
among the flowers Never before have so
many flowers been seen on a local stage.
every member being given more than he
or she could carry In both arms.
The stage presented a most beautiful
sight, looking like veritable flower gar
den. Mr.. Williams was the recipient or n
diamond ring. from SEVERAL OF his admir-
ers. beautiful silver shaving brush. with
his monogram set In pearls, a gun metal
match safe, ornamented with feur de lis
In diamonds. a French plate mirror. and
innumerable other silver gifts: Miss Eves-
son received n handsome necklace with
L..r 49,
glass perfume bottle set in silver n
Roman gold bracelet engraved with the
names Of the l2 young ladies who were
the givers. api several other things
Miss Ingram received a beautiful ring
set with one large turquoise surrounded
with l6 diamonds, a gold belt pin engraved
Best In Sweet Lavender, a magnlf- |
cent loving cup, and Miss Leigh received
a beautiful gold chain. n locket set with
diamonds, beautiful large neur de lis
chatelain pin set with pearls. and Miss
Reimer received a silver loving cup "A
sterling manicure set. a beautiful gold
bracelet set with turquoise. and n French |
travelling clock.
Mr.. Williams received an unique floral
Offering. In the shape OF bottle OF cham |
payne which formed the centre OF an inn |
mense bouquet. the bottle being COM
pletely hidden. After all OF these flowers |
and gifts had been handed over the foot |
to whose untring efforts much Of the AL |
bee company's tremendous success has \
been due-Manager Lovcnberg MIR. |
Lovenberg had been in hiding all even |
ing. fearing this call. but he bravely |
sponded thanking In a few brief well l
chosen words. the members OF the Albee !
company. whom he called the most loyal, \
conscientious artists he had ever had the 1
pleasure Of sceirg.
Scenic Artist Johnson. whose handiwork |
has greatly enhanced the efforts OF the \
Albee company during the season.
brought to the stage by Mr.. Williams ana /
Mr. Caldara and received an ovation al
most amounting TO that given 20 Mr.. 1
Lovenberg. II was very late when the
performance ended. but the audience were i
I'm no hurry 90 leave the theatre. n har
dozen calls being demanded at the end
OF the last act when the entire company
Joined hands and sang Should Aud Ac-
auantnace be Forgot.
Gerry regretfully the large audience took
It's last look upon the popular Albee COM