The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-13
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William Faversham was never q great
er favorite with Empire Theatre. New
York, patrons, than he was during the
two monthe engagement which he has
just concluded there. He has made
powerful success in the Esmond comedy.
'Impdudence." In which he is now appear
ing. and theatre-goers keep on asserting
their liking for both play and star I'm the
most enthusiastic manner. The re-
markable record of the New York ensa-
cement n one OF which Mr.. Charles Froh-
man and Mr.. Faversham are proud. There
was not an empty scat at any OF the nu-
merous Empire performances. Mr.. Fa-
versham'e admirers like his Jack Frere
better than anything he has ever done.
not excepting his Lord Algy; OF his Lieu
tenant Hine I'm Brother OfYicers." Jack
II "A charming type OF the manly lover.
and Mr.. Faversham plays him for all
the nobility and sentiment there IL In
the part. The all star cast with Miss
Fay Davis. H!lda Spong, Jenreys Lewis.
and others In suitable roles. contribute
TO the general excellence OF the perfor-
nance. and makes an evening with I'm
histronicaily IA we'll an In literary
sense that could be passed. Mr.. Faver-
sham VIII apear at the Providence Opera
house tho last three nights OF next week.
Matinee Saturday.
There are many theatrical stories going
the POUNDS that one can only believe
through charity and the gift of imagina-
tion. Imagination you know In held by
many 10 be a gift. but that Is another
matter. Here is story however. that
Is voucbed for as needing no salt. At
the conclusion Of his two months stay
in Boston last season, Mr.. Crane made
a short tour OF New England. Some
days prior 10 the comedians appearance
In one of the cities the dead wallis and
bill boards were covered with heads OF
David Harums The paste on the pos
ters had hardly chance 10 become dry
when glib young man dropped into the
theatre. or "cpry house." TO pass the
time Of day. few Idle moments and
some idle conversation with the treas
urer. Il see David Harum 10 coming
10 town he casually remarked. Yes.
indeed" answered the treasurer, ''he Is
our banner attraction He's a great
card" replied the young man with a look
more knowing than that possessed by
the magician who smashes your watch
with hammer and passes II whole over
the footlights to you. by the way"
he continued. what is Dave playing
this year,"
u, Smith and George Hobart's weddings
OF wit. fragrant with Ludwig Englander's
melody and beauteous with George w.
Lederers stage charmers after being
cultivated to the fullest bloom during
the spring and summer in New York,
and adopted by the leaders OF the char
med circle OF Gothams most selected
400 as fashions fairest flower will be
seen In this city at the Providence Opera
house for an engagement OF three nights
and matinee commencing Monday,
Is
Judging by all that precedes 1t, this
yaiety gives promise of being the bright
est and Jolliest of its merrily. frsky
type. The presenting company ~ a very
large one. including 100 such well known
and jolly entertainers as Albert Hart,
Emma Carus, Frank Deshon, Addie
Sharpe. William Wallace Black. Lizzie
McCaull. Louis Kelso. Francis Jones,
Bentley and others.
80
Mrs. Caroline Shepard. the well known
society woman. who is to make her vau-
deville debut at keith's Monday next, not
only has a legion OF friends I'm the local
smart set, but is we'll known 10 the
Providence musical circles having ap-
peared at several OF the Arion concerts
and at the Worcester festivals at both /,
of which she has been a leading soloist |
strength and the selections are always of |
the highest class, appealing to lovers of |
good music. A pleasing personality
handsome face and figure, and beautiful |
gowns go far toward enhancing Mrs |
Shepard's superb voice. and her success |
N her personal career is assured Many |
theatre parties and dinners are being |
planned in honor OF Mrs. Shepard for the |
coming week. and her engagement will be |
made one OF the events OF the season.
little monologuist who Is making one OF |
The biggest laughing hits OF the bill at |
heiths this week. is rapidly forging TO |
he front ranks OF vaudeville, and richly |
deserves the success which is being made /
by him. Originality - virtue priced i'm |
4 corresponding degree TO its rarity. and |
I'll Of Mr.. Rice's material Is heartily APP |
Dreciated because OF this valued char
,cteristc He has "A method of delivery
entirely his own, which goes 10 make his
stories doubly effective. and when he |
caves the stage the audience are ex-
lausted from laughter II Is a curious
act that Mr.. Rice is a new conner TO the !
'audeville field, having been In this lire
" work for very short time only. For
{ years he was treasurer Of the Man
rattan theatre i'm New York. His re-
narkable abilities as a dlalectician and |
attracted the attention of many |
heatrical people with whom he came In
ontact, who urged him To adopt the pro-
ession. For long time he did parlor
and club work I'm the
fashionable New York circles. and has
My recently come into vaudeville. In
which line a brilliant future Is predicted
or him.
The management Of Keith's theatre an
ounces that the patrons are heartily
lvited to bring "A prepared set of mathe-
latical problems to that theatre next
ieek TO have them solved by konorah.
he lightning calculator and mental tel
pathy wonder. who will head next
'eek's bill. Either OF these two re-
larkable gifts alone would be wonder
Il, but the two combined are positively
mazlng. so say scientists who have seen
.onorah Without seeing or hearing
CURES of the examples. she solves them
without possibility OF
NY trickery. and gives an act that will