The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-19
EMPIRE Theatre.

II vas a large and enthusiastic audi
ence that greeted Miss Katherine Robsr
and her stock company at the opening
of the summer season of the Empire last
evening To show how popular Miss Vo-
Der is with theatregoers 1t Is we'll TO say
every seat was occupied. the boxes hlled
and there were many standing along The
side aisles and in the rear OF the nouse.
The piece was Under Two Flags
in which Miss Blanche Bates made such
a hit In the part Of Cigarette" taken by
Miss Rober, and she certainly portrayed
the part to perfection.
The house has been put in summer at
tire. The hangings are light and airy
the ushers have donned the new uniforms
and indeed. all together, the Empire last
night presented a most attractive appear
ance.
"Under Two Flags" Is a new piece TO
Providence and II is exceptional that
a play so difficult Is presented by a
stock company and so we'll done as 1t
was last night. 1t Is a most interesting
piece. there is no doubt of this and just
the kind that appeals to an audience,
aboundlng In much action and strong sit
uatlons.
The principal character is that of Gig
arctic" a vivandiere OF the French
love for young Englishman n,
BERTHE Cecil who has Joined, the
French army, the play Is woven. Cigar
cite has an effervescent nature,sor or the
soda water kind-she loves her country.
and the army: she IL beloved by all the
military and is free, careless charac-
ter that appeals 10 the heart of everyone.
| and at last shows the true depth OF her
| love for the young Englishman by CIV
| ing her life to save his.
] Miss Rober Ia we'll ada pied for the part
\ and shows a true Interpretation OF the
! character OF Cigarette Mr.. Thomas
I Meighan her leading man. who portrayed
/ the part OF BERTHE Cecil. is n stranger
! here but by his acting last night clearly
/ showed he has had good training and
/ experience and made a decidedly good
/ impression. giving a clear conception OF
a straightforward young Englishman who
shoulders the wrongdoings OF younger
| brother and suffers both physically and
mentally by so doing
The opening night of any performance
is indeed a strain upon the players, q
strain that can scarcely be appreciated
| by an audience. and little bitches and
waits are 10 be expected and passed by
without comment by those who appre
ciate first what difficulties a first night
presents.
Miss Rober is on the whole we'll sup
ported not only by her leading man, bu
with the other members. Harry Kinl
I mas neen seen mere DtlOIe anu dS 'fol
] Chateauroy. n French officer and vii
lain. Is very will placed. George Martin
as Rake Flanagan. an Irish servant, was
most excellent and his quaint manner
isms caused many a hearty laugh.
Miss Lillian kingsbury, as Princess ca
roma, was very good i'm her character anc
Miss Frances Cummings was well PLACED
| as the Marie Flaherty her maid.
Between the acts OF which there are hv,
an exceptionally clever vaudeville bill
was presented
Perhaps the best OF these was Otora
n most clever trapeze performer who did
n very thrilling act--qulte as difficult one
as has been seen here In vaudeville. HuN
/ table and Stock sang some songs witt
stereopticon Views accompaniment. ant
Miss Minnie Harrison made decided
hit IN popular songs. Daily matinees vii
be given during the season and the stoci
company promises 20 be a very attract
I've feature Of the next few months.