The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-09

genuine applause that left no doubt as 10
the emphatic hit which they made. When
they began their petit concert an -x-
pressive stiffness broke over the expectant
audience. which remained unbroken until
the end Of each selection and then devei-
cped into an insistent demand for an en-
core
Their program consisted of FIVE num-
bsrs, but they played twice that num-
Der including their epcores. The chosen
program was evidently selected with a
view TO giving each player an opportunity
to shine. In the Mozkowsh Serenade the
violfnists and the harpist stood out bril-
liantly. The amazing unity OF the former
Instruments was particularly noticeable.
The young lady who manipulated the
drums came In for a large share OF the
applause, as did the clever cornetist who
evoked some wondrously clear, sweet tones
from that instrument. Two instruments
not usually played by ladies, the French
horn and the clarinet. are not omitted.
The ensembie work In the selecuou
from Herbert's The Serenade," was par
ucularly fine the precision OF attack was
greatly emphasized by their splendid rem
ditions ot the up The Street" and The
Second Regiment March" The program
included both classical and popular music
and appealed strongly TO everyone. Too
much cannot be said In praise OF this or
eantsation, which must be heard to be
appreciated.
II IL to be regretted that other engage
ments limits the Fadettes stay In Provi..
dence. as they have evidently jumped at
once into popular favor.
The enthusiasm evoked by the Fadettes
was sustained throughout the rest OF the
evening by as splendid a performance as
the versatile Albee company has ever
given. Every player was heartily greeted
upon his or her first entrance and the In
terruptions by applause were frequent.
True to predictions. "Niobe." the funny
farce chosen for the final attraction OIL
the stock season. won the heartiest ap-
proval. There was not moment from
the rise OF the curtain to the confession
OF Peter Amos Dunn, that the house IS
not In state OF uproarious laughter
The play Is certainly as funny play as
has ever been presented at Keith's and
vas given a capital presentation. The
theme OF "Niobe is very unique and quite
different from anything in which the AL
bee company has previously been seen. 1t
concerns the troubles OF Peter Amos
Dunn. an insurance agent, who takes 10
his home a valuable statue Of Niobe which
has been insured in his company and which
be wishes TO protect from possible danger.
While there. the statue suddenly comes 10
life, and TO calm his wifes suspicious.
Dunn palms Niobe of "a an expected
Governess. Later the expected lady ar |
Yfves and Dunn's troubles are then too |
numerous TO discuss. The play affords |
everyone splendid opportunity.
Miss Evesson as Nioho did as fine a |
piece of work as she has ever done here. |
eho looked very beautiful I'm her Grecian |
costume. and played with consistency /
throughout the entire play that was very /,
eommendabie There was no exagRera- |
tion OF the part, but a truly intelligent |
portrayal which showed skill and care
ful study OF the role. Mr.. Owen played |
with his usnaf delightful unction and |
succeeded I'm keeping the audience IN
screams OF laughter. Mr.. Williams. ns
The debonair. brother-in-law OF Peter
Amos Dunn. (Mr. Owen) was n close sec
ond 20 Mr. owen as laugh provoKer
HIS nonchalent manner and desire not 70
be worried were delightfully."- amusing.
and won him frequent demonstrations OF
approval Miss Ingram's naivete was de-
licious and her impersonation OF Hattie
0riffin, just out OF the school room may
be said 90 be one OF her best Efforts. Miss
Reimer gave q highly entertaining char
acterixation Of the sharp sister-inriaw.
Helen Grimm her cross-exsminstion scene
sf the new governess. Niobe. being one OF
The truly delightful bits OF the entire play.
In this scene Miss Evesson and Miss
Ingram were also exceptionally good. Mr..
Winter gave his customary finished art
stic performance I'm his inin1itable style, |
portraying Mr.. Tompkins, the owner Of