The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-16

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Bostonians in Maid Marian. when she
won praise tor her singing OF ~Lne Dew
ls on the Heather notable person
with "A Chinese Honeymoon" IL Miss
Toby CLAUDE, who is irresistibiy funny as
Fin. There is not much OF her regarding
size. but her impersonation Of the London
II;nsey giri wn, ana the song nv oi Iddy sns
Martha Spanks the Grand. Piano are
some OF the hits OF the performance
Other well, known people In the cast are y
Prince. Edward Clark. Edmund Law
renee, Helen Morrison, Grace Vaughn
Rose Wilson. Frances knight, May Ter
Brook and a grand ensemble or nearly lu
| voices, making IL one OF the most expen-
| sive attractions that has visited Provl-
ds denee ~ recent years Inc STORY OIL a. a
| Mr.. Pineapple, who is desirous OF spend
ing his honeymoon in the Orient and Is
attended by eight bridesmaids, who join
! the party TO watch over Mr.. pineapple.
| The emperor OF China wants wife and
| Admiral III Lung, In trying 10 nnd one
! Tor the emperor, meets MIS-. flneapple'
! and she, angered by her husband nirta
uons, allows the emperor TO kiss her.
! royal kiss in Ylang Ilang is as good as a
Detrothal, ana as Mr.. pineapple lmprlhts
I "a kiss on the emperors niece another
wedding is imperative. and out OF this
/ situation plenty Of Innocent fun is ex-
tracted. Mr, Howard Talbot, who has
wTitten the music. which IN graceful,
| tuneful and catchy, is by no means new
\ at producing stage music. The book and
lyrics are the work OF Mr.. George Dance
and are said 10 be uncommonly clever.
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! Mr. Andrew Robson's Richard Carvel"
In Winston Churchilrs play OF that name,
which will bo seen next week at the Inn
perlal is among the best things that Mr..
Robson has ever done which is saying a
good deal, when one RENE embers that Mr.
Robson sometimes committed to memory
and eXcellently played, over forty long
il
Robson graduated r-oDi a severe school,
but "A splendid one. as each OF his beauti-
fully artistic performances shows. Would
we had more stars like Mr.. Robson. and
more plays like MIR. Churchilrs Richard
Carvel." but they are like angels visits.
Alice OF Old VIncennes" continues as
the attraction AT the Imperial with Ger
tr,'de Coghian "A the winsome and patri-
otic daughter OF Revolutionary days.
There will he a matinee today. and there
will he only Ave more performances OF
this charming play. Miss Coghlan has "A
role that is admirably suited 10 her abil-
ity. beauty and gracious personality The
original massive scenic production is used
here complete. and the new and original
electrical effects are not only wonderful
but of great beauty. Miss Coghlan has
won a signal personal triumph. and large
audiences have witnessed her excellent
work.
There is considerable difference between
the stage versions OF the Count Tolstois
THE Resurrection" and the book OF the
same name In the book there is much
gross realism In connection with the life
Of Maslova, the peasant girl whose lover.
the Prince Nekludov. realizes his sin and
experiences a resurrection from his gross
l!fe on behodirg the girl as a prisoner.
In the drama much of this unpleasant
vat fal lem ic Ion tx-ith mi
hinted at so much as is necessary for the
action.
This is the eighth year OF Human
Hearts" the play OF the hills Of Arka-
nsas. that follows Shore Acres at the
Empire Theatre. IL has been seen at the
Empire for each OF the four seasons that
house has been opened the coming pres
entation being the fifth.
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The summer season OF grand and comic
opera at the Providence Opera house on
June sth promises to be a great success.
large list Of subscribers has already
been received and any who wish TO sub
scribe may send their names 10 The News
office. BY doing so as early as possible
choice location OF seats may be secured.
There will be a change Of opera twice
week. with matinees on Wednesday and
Saturday. by which arrangement there
will be four performances Of grand opera
and four performances OF comic opera
each week
The season is for eight weeks and
tickets viii he issued 10 subscribers for
the entire season without extra cost
Subscriptions may also be sent 10 the
other ocal newspapers and TO any OF the
music stores In Providence and to Mr..
ii. l.. Williams, Providence Opera house.
.ss
Dconora Kirwin. the clever young Prov
idence girl. who made her first profess
sional appearance i'm this city with the
Albee Stock company is winning the
highest commendation for her excellent
work in the character role OF Amelia in
Lady Bountiful." She makes a very
pleasing appearance in her natty little
maid costume. and shows unmistakable
signs of talent. tustifying the most ar
dent hopes Of her many local friends.
That this young lady has future in
the theatrical sphere is foregone con-
clusion. and in the meantime she is de-
veloping under the excellent influences
Of such capable artists as the members
OF the Albee Stock company.
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The magnificent new scenery and fur
niture. which is being used for the Albee
companys production of Plnero's Lady
Bountiful" at Keiths. is being greatly
admired by local theatregoers. and some 1
more treats in this line are anticipated
by those who are familiar with the lavish
productions made by that company. Never
were stock plays produced with such
So and careful attention to de-
tails as those OF this company under
Mr.. Winters able supervision. and the
of Keith patrons is a sign
OF their appreciation Of this.
In order that the Albee company might |
have the entire day to rest. in prepara- |
tion for the opening performance. there |
was no rehearsal Monday morning. In
stead the usual scene rehearsal was given |
on Sunday afternoon. At the close OF
the rehearsal Messrs. Dairy & Anthony /
rendered the company n dainty and in /
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