The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

promised that they will feel no short
coming In seeing the play. The story has
been graphically described as tale of
love and luck OF distinctly up-to-date
character. There is pathos In 1t TO those
who like to feel the lump In the throat,
and plenty OF humor for those who enjoy
laugh. And there is the thrill of SEN
sationalism for the lovers of that sort
of entertainment.
Thomas W. Ross heads the large cast
which Kirke la Shelle has selected and
he is supported by company numbering
l50 people. The engagement will begin
Monday evening and will continue
through the week, with an extra matinee
on New Years day.
A notable cast Of recognized ability.
headed by Clara Lane will be seen in
support OF J. X. Murray when he ap-
pears at the Imperial, next week, In
"Arrah-na- Pogue." Miss Clara Lanes
many successes I'm operate roles here and
elsewhere have spread her fame through
out the country A costly production OF
beautiful scenery and unique costumes
are carried with the organization, and
this presentation OF the great Irish
comedy drama. "Arrah-na- Pogue' In the
most magnificent ever given OF any play
Of life in Ireland.
The new musical farce Our Bridget's
Dream which presents the jolly Irish
character comedian George W. Monroe,
the famous Aunt Bridget at the Imperial
this week. Is running over wilh rollick-
ing fun. Monroe has previously had
bright companies, and has never depend
ed on his own funmaking powers to carry
along his plays and this season the
record for liberality has apparently been
outdone. All the music Is new and
original and as Bridget Gallagher. Mon
roe has the funniest part since his
original Aunt Bridget" and he has his
share OF the 20 musical numbers as we'll
including topical song which makea
the hit of the show.
s.s
An interesting incident OF the coming
week OF Uncle Toms Cabin" at the
Empire theatre will be the buck and
wing dancing contest TO be held on
Thursday night. Christmas eve, between
local dancers. The prize will be n $40
gold piece, offered by Managers Martin
and Spitz and Nathan son. No member
OF the company. which contains n num-
ber of expert buck and wing dancers
who are seen In these dances at every
performance. win be allowed to enter
this competition, which is strictly for
eAAt ibNai NhiiNNlSs iHt Juukt~ VIII De
local men and the competition will be de-
cided on its merits. IL will be free. no
entrance fee being exacted.
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For the benefit Of the P'ney Ridge
Camp for Consumptives, concert in
tended to prove one OF the best ever held
In Providence. will be given on the af-
ternoon and evening OF Sunday. Jan g.
at the Empire theatre. which has been
rendered by Managers Spitz and Nathan
son for the purpose. The talent will be
such that an entertaining program is as
sured and the concert will be OF a
pleasing nature. Piney Ridge camp in
Foster, is being maintained this winter
as IL has been during the summer. large
ly by contributions and the concert is
intended 10 benefit worthy cause
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Miss Florence s. Hastings, who has
one OF the most important parts In the
production OF me Ticket OF Leave
Man." at the Park theatre, has had a
wide experience In stock having been
a member OF the Aubrey Stock company.
the Huntley Moore company at Atlantic
City. ~. j., Lee MorriSons Grand Opera
House company, I'm Boston. season before
last. the Rober Stock company, and
spent three seasons with Mittenthaui
Brothers IN their melodramatc pro-
ductlons. She has unusual all round
ability as an actress and ia very popular
among the ipatrons.