The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15

left the two girls penniless ChllWorth
Hall their old and dearly loved hall. is
entailed, becoming the property OF Sir
Hartley Chilworth-- whom they have new
er seen. Sir Hartley loves Blanche, but
wishes TO win her for himself alone. He
comes 10 Chilworth Hall incognito, CALI
ing himself Mr.. owen and asks the SIS
ters to remain there until Sir Hartley re-
turns from travelling.
Blanche haughtily declines, and accepts
the offer OF a home from a hitherto un-
known relative. William Todman, a sim
pie, big-hearted old man, who keeps
book-shop. The word shop" Is distaste-
ful TO both of the proud girls, but they
conquer their dislike, and go 20 live at
what Mr. Todman calls Liberty Hall"
There two little love stories are charm
ingly worked out one between the young
er sister Blanche, and Gerald Harringay,
a coming prime minister. and the other
between the proud Blanche and Sir Hart
ley Chilworth. still known as Mr. Owen.
An attempted elopement by Amy and Ger
aid is frustrated by Mr.. owen. Tie Is per-
suading Amy 10 tell her sister every
thing. when Blanche appears upon the
scene In time to -hear-lhe- words. mo
one shall know" Blanche Immediately
suspects Mr.. owen and the straighten-
ing out of the Observation-Disclosures that
then arise bring matters to happy cli-
max.
ticuiarly smooth and finished even in the
minute details that are not usually look
ed for until later I'm the week. Mr. NAL
colin Williams as Sir Hartley Chilworth
gave n particularly fine performance and
well deserved the hearty applause given
him. The part was one splendidly suited
to his temperament and ability. and his
work was characterized by that finish and
polish that has made him such a general
favorite. His enunciation was, as always,
perfect Every telling point and phrase
was clearly presented with a lightnes of
touch forcibly suggestive OF the finesse
of his art
Miss isabelle Evesson, too. was splen-
did as the proud. naughty Blanche Chill
worth Her entire performance evidenced
a remarkably fine conception OF the char
acter she played, and her execution was
marked with a subtlety that showed the
artistic of sensitive temperament and fin
est discrimination. Particularly fine were
her scenes with her younger sister. her
love for whom was shown by tender
ness that was about as true 10 nature as
one expects 10 see on the stage.
Mr.. VIM. +. Owens portrayal OF the
character of William Todman was veri-
table artistic triumph, and TO him be-
longs rightfuly the larger share of the
evenings honors. During last summer
Mr.. owen gave many fine performances.
uine fsvorite with every admirer of the
Albee company, but IL is safe 90 say that
nothing he has ever done I'm Providence
can quite equal his wonderful perform
ance or last evening. William Todman is
a delightful truly lovable old man, a del
icate mixture of pathos and humor and
only an artist Of Mr.. Owens calibre
could play the role with the touch Of con-
summate art that he gave TO the part
last evening. His pathos was as fine as
his inimitable humor. which Is like brut
wine of particularly fine vintage. Mr..
owens Characterization of William Tod
man will long be delightfully."- remembered
by Providence theatregoers.
Miss Beatrice Ingram the vivacious lit
tie ingenue OF the company. who did not
have much OF an opportunity 10 display
her abilities last week. has I'm Amy Chill
worth an excellent opportunity 10 ingra-
tiate herself i'm the hearts of her audience
this week an opportunity that she util-
ICES 60 its fullest extent. She was sweet.
pretty and vivacious, and at times very
pathetic. II Is evident that Miss Ingram
is going TO be big favorite. Mr.. Morti-
mer Weldon Ia the companion role OF
Gerald Harringay did a very clever bit OF
acting His manner was easy and grace
full, and his acting earnest and sincere,
two characteristics that were notable i'm
his work last week. Throughout the per-
abandon, and In the third act. in scene
with Mr. Williams, was very manly and
convincing helping 20 make, with Mr..
Williams. the whole scene very impress
sive.
Miss Helen Rcimer scored one OF the
distinct hits OF the evening, as the tyran-
nical Crater. with propensity for slam
ming doors and giving notice. Her very
makeup was "a work OF art. and her ev-
cry appearance was provocative OF
screaming laughter from all parts OF the
house. Indeed, even her fellow players
could hardly restrain their laughter. Her
dialect. too. was particularly dne ana
Miss Rcimcr scored a triumph. Mr.. VIM.
Humphrey gave careful. wcll-conceived
and splendidly executed bit uf character
work. differing widely from his role e
last week, and clearly demorstra ting his
remarkable versatility. Like Miss Reirer
Mr.. Humphrey showed a surprising mas
terry Of the dialect.
Mr.. Percy Winter made tho most of his
limited opportunity 40 Mr.. PedrlCk. solic-
itor. and MIR. Albert Marsh ss Robert
Blnks. the awkward. sentimental shop
boy, succeeded IN provoking no little
laughter. Mr.. Frank r. Citncy aud Miss
Adtr1 andrews have bot aaa little sceHe,-
hut thcy manage 90 maxi that one Cf the
funniest Of the play They impersonate
lisping brother and sister. and the quar-
rel nt the game of whist between Brigin-
shaw CMr. Humphrey and Mr.. Hickson
tMr Cheney was as funny as can be-
well imagined 10 H. 90 be- regretted that
Miss Andrews had 80 little to do. but she
made the most " what opportunity was
given her Mr.. Malcolm Arthur as Lus-
combe was adequate TO the demands OF
the role. and the whole company gave q