The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-09

tier. more apt impromptu speeches thhn
Mr.. Williams. but he wished 10 thank
as I'm behalf OF his fellows players pres
ent and those who had been obliged TO
say farewell before the end OF the sea
son. not one OF whom left without tears
In hts or her eyes al being Obliged 10
leave. for the very kind and loyal appre-
citation of their efforts all summer ana
especially for our hearty outburst OF
farewell Then he went on TO say that
as we all must know. they had all work
ed very hard all season 10 earn our ap-
plause and commendation, but I'm spite
OF the hard work. the members or the
company. one and ALL hoped that ther
friends. as ne felt he must can us, mere
we all intr~rupted with enthusiastic ap-
plause our only way OF showing our
eagerness 10 be called their friends)-
would he as glad 10 see those who were
fortunate enough TO return next season
as they would be glad 10 return.
At that point I am sure ] detected
shining drop trickling down his cheek
and I'll wager there were many otner
wet eyes In the theatre. and with brief
II thank you" ne stepped back win ms
fellow players. and the curtain slowly
and with almost a replica OF our reluct-
ance. fell again After a while, ] went
Al ound 10 say goodbye 20 the different
members OF the company and 20 see some
or their gifts. There were a great many
OF them. and such prettey ones. Dear
Miss Ingram had so many that she was
getiing them separated from tho cards
Thore was a beautiful silk tea-gown. all
r,bloua and lace. a dream Of silver
chatelaine on a long silver chain;
pretty monogramed gold locket: Pa
rlsian tapestry purse; and several other
things. Miss Phillips was given beau
tiful pearl watch chain: a pendant on
a very fine. gold chain; a baroque pearl
oh nha alt.s n.hft ell
pearl and turquoise necklace: a silver
soap box. and other things: among the
many things sent Mr. Williams were two
match boxes. monogramed In jewels che
must have enough cigarette and match
boxes b. now 10 start in the wholesale
business) a silver cigarette box, appro-
priately engraved; a gold French clock;
gold key chain and ring: novel blue
enamel knife; a beautiful diamond and
opal scarf pin: a pretty smoking Jacket;
a bottle of wine: and a delicious cream
and date cake. He promised me piece
OF this cake. but when I returned later
20 get II. after the performance, his
dressing room was so crowded with
friends saying goodbye. that l was unable
to get inside
Miss Reimer received a pretty gold
bracelet set with TURQUOISE a seal ring
q locket and chain OF gold; silver
mounted picture frame. and seal card
aid and pearl ring: Mr. Winter and Mr..
Ncander were given beautiful xterling sill
yer engraved loving cups. There were
many more gifts but in the confusion
overlooked them I wish you might have
seen them girls. / felt awfully sorry 70
cay goodbye. but corsoled myself with
companied one OF Mr. williams bouquets:
'Goodbyes have their usefulness. since
they make welcomes possible | am sure
we will all look forward TO the time when
] 4 xxyfn ho al for q IN l.
bee company how glad we are TO wei
come them back. and that. | am told.
will be early in March: Let us all hope
soI THE MATINEE GIRL.
The mention OF the Bostonans naturally
brings TO mind the names OF Henry clay
Barnabee and William IL. Macdonald
For a quarter OF century we have been
accustomed to associate these names ana
the owners OF them with every mention
OF the famous organization OF which they
| are so entirely representative; but when-
! ever we thing OF Barnabee and MacDon.
| aid we are sure TO add the name or
| George rockingham. What happy mem
ories OF these three throng the mind when
musical events OF the last quarter OF e
4 century are passing in review Barnabee.
! the sheriff OF Nottingham; Macponala.
the picturesque nttle John IN n,,n, nInc9ln
Friar Tuck with his enviable appetite,
! his downey care for the coin OF the realm
and his cheerful indifference TO the DIS.
conf forts and hardships and dangers that
! beset Robins merry men. IL Is worth
/ something to have lived 10 see these art
! lists I'm these roles. IL IL worth more 70
/ know that we are about to see them
again on next Monday evening at the
opening of the Providence Opera House.
! Miss Agnes Brown. the new prima
1 donna OF the Bostonians. Is young In art.
as she is I'm years, but she has gift
? the divine gift OF song. IL is generally
/ agreed that the famous organization,
| which stands for the best in musical art,
| that which befell II when this superb
/ singer was thrown in it's way. IL Is not
/ the least OF our causes for pride that she
/ il an American. and that she is likely 10
! reach the greatest professional eminence
1 nv reason of talents that have seldom
/ been cqualed
"Old CATER Iggins says az 'ow e won't
! ave lis air cut huntil Upton fetche.