The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
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IL will doubtless be news to the major
ity OF those who have enjoyed Joe Harts
Foxy Grandpa" at the opera House
this week. though II need occasion no
surprise. to learn that one OF the bright
est twinklers in Mr. Hart's galaxy OF
chorus stars is a Providence giri-Mss
Linnette Fiske. Her pretty face, sweet
voice and charms OF manner are no In
considerable factor In the exceptionally
fine impression made by the bevy OF prct-
~ girls with whom Mr.. Hart has sur
rounded himself; and In selecting her for
his company. that jolly comedian knew
precisely what he was doing. for Miss
F1ske has richly earned her position and
mas had an experience that few have en-
joyed
She comes from a family long and we'll
known In connection with the American
stage. her father having been leading
man with Edwin Booth and Lawrence
Barrett Her mother Marian Fiske. is
wen remembered by many as playing a
leading role In Stetson's original big "Un-
Gle Toms Cabin" production and IN many
other excellent organizations.
Miss Ftske herself has been on the
stage seven years and gained her first
experience I'm the Telephone Girl company
and kiralfy's Fall OF Constantlnople''
production. in which she was a star dan
Ger and won high praise for her grace
and beauty. and in other first-class or
ganizauons has made herself everywhere
great favorite with the public and a
much-valued member OF the companies
Miss Fiske is one OF those young ladies
who realize the wisdom OF earning her
way on the stage by steady progress and
faithful work. rather than seeking TO
blossom out suddenly as n particularly
shining light, only 10 be eclpsed at an
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II and the reputation she has made as a
sincere worker. always endeavoring 10 do
her best under all conditions and content
with the place assigned her. have led 10
her sure but steady advancement along
lines that promise happily for her future
career
In private life. Miss Flske is n peculiar
~ charming girl, witty, animated and de-
lightfully unconventional. making no pre-
tensions beyond her actual attainments:
and she possesses that rare quality OF
making real friend, IL not even an ar
dent admirer, Of each new acquaintance
made.
Respondent with magnificent scenery,
elaborate costumes, cteVer comedians,
Edward f. Rices SNOW Girl" or The
MAxlc Cap, comes 10 the Providence
Opera house the first three nights next
week. The musical comedy comes to us
with the same cast and production intact
as il was presented during it's long run
its later runs at the Coloriai and CO.
luInbia theatres. Boston No attraction
which vii visit our city during the c9m-
evenings entertainment than this hilari-
ously funny Rice extravaganza.
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Among the coming theatrical events
than the appearance of Mr.. n. c; Good,
win and Miss Maxine Elliott. who viii
present their latest success, The Altar
OF Friendship" at the Providence Opera
house Thursday evening, Feb. .. and for
the remainder OF the week. with matinee
Saturday The tact that II is now a
certainty that these two charming actors,
whose work seems TO fit together with
such delightful results. will star separate
ly next season will without doubt cause
our theatreRoers 10 take advantage OF
this last opportunity to see the joint
stars in one OF Madeleine Lucette Ryleys
most successful comedy dramas Tbs
scene is laid in England and Miss Elliott
plays the part of a beautiful heiress,
who, Hike ali hetresses beautiful and 9th.
Mr.. Goodwin has another Of those char
ncters. whose heart is so big that ne
doesn't have time I'm his constant looking
OF clothing The result is that as IN
other similar plays ln which he has been
seen. shabby clothes worn without care
are made most desirable and attractive.
Howell Hansell. the distinguished le-
gitimate actor who has taken a tempor-
airy figh; into vaudeville and Is at Keith's
this week In what is conceded To be the
brightest little farce yet produced In vau-
deville. IL one OF the most valuable acqut-
sitlons 10 the vaudeville field OF the sea-
son. Vaudeville patrons owe the pleasure
OF seeing this popular actor in this field 10
the fact that five years of continuous
stock work are wearing on even the most
vigorous athletic constitutions. For many
years, Mr.. Hansell has played leading
business with the foremost stock compan-
les Of America. and Is rated as one OF the
most versatile OF stock leading men. He
has made but two trips outside OF the
stock field and will next season try his
third. having in preparation n starring
tour In n new play OF Western life Go be
called, 'The Men OF Jmtown.. Mr.. Han
sell is a gentleman OF much culture and
Is deeply interested in classical literature
He has a large amount OF personal mag
netism, and bright, CHEEKY manner and
entertaining conversational powers win
for him innumerablc friends and admir-
crs. He has n keen sense OF the humorous
and has an inexhaustible supply OF anus
ing incidents and anecdotes. which he de-
lights In telling. even when tho Joke ~
az his expense one of his recent dlscov-
cries he relates with twinkllng eyes. lie
found n coorcd walter who had an
unique reason for attending the theatre
regularly. This enterprising negro became
somewhat confidential during dinner. and
Mr.. Hansell finally asked. Il suppose YOU
go 10 the theatre occasionally. William
Now William Immediately admitted that
he did. and shorn Of his dialect his is
what he said. "Oh. Yes sir. 7 80 20 the
theatre very otter, sir. Yes cir. When I
am through my work here. I go over 10
the theatre. and do you know. sir. that
for fifteen cents | can get good place
up In the gallery I always picks out n
place. sir where there's two or three
seats vacant. all By themselves. and then
! stretches out my legs sir. and I gets
the best sleep ever. sir. No. sir. the act
ing don't bother me none. sir. FOR 7 gets
accustomed 10 the noise. ! does sir And
you see. sir. N goes home. sir. 7 couldn't
sleep az all no how for the children
would run round all the time and wake
me up. 7 wouldn't enjoy my afternoon at
all. cir Yes. sir. that's juft how does II,
SIR. and do you know II only costs me