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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
PACK THEATRE.

II is some time since a farce comedy
has been seen at the Park theatre and
for this reason The Dazzler" to be
given there next week will be a novelty
The title is old but everything is new
except the name. The farce comedy will
be given by a company OF 25 people. in
cluding a chorus Of show girls and some
unusually good singers and comedians
Songs and choruses are interpolated at
frequent intervals. and there are many spe-
cialties but there is we'll defined plot
also and the comedy moves smoothly and
briskly.
The story IL OF German Ratz
wealthy retired brewer who visits the
seashore with one of his daughters and
there meets THE Dazzler," a soubrette
with whom he becomes acquainted and
whom he promises $4,000 check When
they part. she follows him home TO get
the check and there complications en-
sue. To get away from her. he takes an
ocean steamer. She follows naturally.
in the farce comedy fashion Arrived in
Germany she finds that he has a large
inheritance which carried with II the
title Of baron.
The Dazzler. with her business manager
follows but all Is made right when she
falls In love with the brewers valet and
msrries him. the brewer giving her a 500
wv uoWTy. NOT ttronB story. tlat, out
full OF amusing situations. Harry Wright,
we'll Known in vaudeville and light opera.
has the leading comedy part and Ida
Marie Rogers. a clever little woman, plays
Kitty Starlight, The Dazzler."
The Ansell troupe of Oriental dancers
in native dances in national costumes are
a feature. and Ed West gives a clever
German speciality Marion Lee sings solos
and with Walter Shannon. the leading
man. who plays Captain Quarterback,
sings duets Bobby Bryant is clever in
Hibernian character. Marion Lee sings
a coon song. "Susannah Sue" with a
chorus OF show girls and there Is plenty
OF music and fun. The usual daily natl
nees will be given al the usual Park pop
ular prices, 10 and % cents for matinees;
10, % and 20 cents for evenings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
EMPIRE THEATRE.

No greater surprise may be looked for
In the local theatrical season than the
appearance of Kellar. the worlds fore
most exponent OF stage magic. at the
Empire theatre next week, at popular
prices. Kenar has never played in this
city at less that 81 and N.50. That he Is
TO do 70 at this time is simply another
illustration OF the vagracfes OF the
theatrical trust He will give the usual
matinees. Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, at bargain prices. rs cents for
each seat In the house and will DOUBTLESS
be greeted by large numbers of the
ladies and children.
Kellar will have a number OF new A.
ltrsions this season. He has always
presented a finished. perfect and elabo-
rate series OF illusions, all OF the very
highest order OF merit. His study Of
Oriental accultism. or the magic OF the
famed Hindoo conJurers. has fitted him
10 exploit the most mystical achieve
ments OF these interesting people Last
year he gave a series OF full stage IL
lusions, based upon legendary lore OF the
Hindoos, or upon feats he had seen ac-
complished In the various cities OF India
and II was declared then that he had
reached the zenith OF his professional
career
This year however. II the reports OF
other cities are correct, he fairly outdoes
himself In his weird almost incompre-
hensible experiments in the field OF IL
Customary work. His naturalization Of
living men and women out OF the dark
In the broad glare OF electric lights
simply by word OF command seems In
creditable. yet those who have seen II
declare that so far As the audience Is
concerned. they can see no cause for the
people TO materialize. other than Kellar's
command. he re-incarnates the living
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10

next week. Mr.. Stevens is only tenn
porarily In vaudeville. and at the con-
clUsion of his Providence engagement,
which Is for but one week. he will i'm
mediately begin rehearsals for a promi-
nent role in a big Metropolitan pro-
duction at the Belasco theatre to be
made In November.
Mr. Stevens is too well known to
theatregoers, from his connection with
the Charles Froham, Augustin DAILY and
David Belasoo forces, TO need intro
duction TO Providence playgoers, and
those who recall his excellent character
izations as Maldonado I'm Iris" and Don
Jose in Faversham's production OF The
Royal Rival" WIFI prepare TO give him
warm greeting.
In Boston and Philadelphia he has been
pronounced the cleverest and most ar
tistic actor that ever appeared on the
Keith circuit and was a tremendous
drawing card at both cities. His act
Is 80 minute monologue. called "A
Night on" which Is full OF merry quips
and stories. and introduces some clever
limitations and songs. given with voice
such as Is rarely heard In vaudeville.
Other new comers will be the Amoros-
Werner Troupe. some very clever for
eigners, OF whom much has been said
in praise by the critics OF other cities.
Their act is called AN Artists Studio"
and includes some sk1lful Juggrery and
acrobatts and funny pantomine finish
ing with one of the most screamingly
funny and novel climaxes ever shown
on tho stage, which is a compete wreck
age OF the entire scene Pierre Amoros
only juggler who has ever accomplished
the extraordinary feat OF juggling nine
balls at the same time
That popular little coqnedienne. and
former legitimate star. Wilfred Clarke
and his own company win appear in the
merry little comedietta, I'm the Bio
graph" This sketch is translated from
the German by Mr. Clarke. and is ex-
ceedingly well written. as far as logic
and coherency are concerned. besides
containing some hilariously funny situa-
tions and dialogue.
The story in brief tells OF the troubles
which befall a young married physician.
who. while sitting In the park one morn
ing. IL asked by woman 30 hold her
baby for few minutes. The young
doctor benignly assentr and after wait
Ing In vain for the mother OF the child
TO return, the physician very humanity
returns home. taking the baby with him
In the meantime, an alert biograph
operator has taken some pictures OF
him. The physicians wife sees the baby
and also sees the biograph pictures.
which are exhibited az the theatre, and
Immediately becomes very jealous The
husband OF the mother OF the child, who
is the strong man at the theatre. also
sees the pictures. and between the jeal-
Gus wife and the outraged and muscular
husband. the little physician r. placed IN
some laushabie complications.
Press Eldredge. The Commander-Tn-
Chief" fully recovered from his recent
throat trouble. will appear IN "the latest
thing In shirt waists" and win ofYer
some new and original songs and stories.
which told In his inimitabie manner will
be provocative OF shouts OF laughter, ~
IL expected. Brown a Neverre. un.
cuestionabiy the best OF oolored eccentric
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10

form OF pretty Hindoo princess out OF
the curling wreaths OF magic incense
which he burns In a brazier. and every
one sees the process OF the marvellous
work. And whilst he tells an interest
ing legend OF life In India in the long
ago, his own head. apparently seeking
a better resting place. floats gaily away
I'm the air. bohs up and down then turns
this way and that. finally returning TO
It's proper place upon his shoulders
The glare Of light Is fully upon him
and no curtains. screens or covers are
used ut any time. These are but sug-
gestions OF the class OF work Kellar Is
presenting tnis year. Anyone who sees
him cannot fall TO be impressed with
the mastery manner in in which ne
handles subjects OF which the average
man knows absolutely nothing This
will be the only opportunity TO see
modern magic so skilfuly presented at
the Empire theatre this season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Merry Maidens" Burlesquers will
open weeks engagement Mt the West
minister next Monday. The organization
contains everything new and bright, and
is delightfully."- different from any similar
company. Two handsomely mounted bur-
lesdues are TO be enjoyed. namely AT
the French Ball" and Mr.. Bugs Busy
Day" both OF which are enhanced by
costly costumes and scenery.
Both burlesques are given decidedly
attractive feature by a chorus OF 20 pretty
young women. The lines OF each are
thoroughly humorous and the music
tuneful and popular. Miss Nellie Han
ley heads the company and has many
clever hits TO offer. Others In the cast
are Sam Rice. who also introduces his
amusing partner. Sheppard Kamp. and
the Duffin- Redcay troupe OF gymnasts I'm
an act that Is entirely new TO this coun-
try.
The olio includes the Hiatts. In their
amusing and refined musical sketch. IAN
Operatic Rehearsal" the Johnson trio,
headed by Charley johnson. and present
ing a very funny comedy sketch; Alice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
ORDINATION
SERVICE
HELD
George 7. Abel, PhD., Admitted
TO tho Congregational Minis.
try In tho Elmwood Temple

Interesting services In connection with
the ordination OF George r. Abel. Ph. D.,
into the ministry Of the Congregational
church were held yesterday afternoon and
evening at the Dlmwood temple. corner
OF Greenwich street and Elmwood ave-
nue.. Mr. Abel was called to the Elm
wood temple as assistant or associate
pastor To Rev. r. T. Root and begun his
labors there in June at the time Mr.
Root was chosen to the leadership OF the
work OF the federation OF churches.
The services preliminary 10 the ordina-
ton OF Mr. Abel were held In the after
noon when. at 4 o'clock. a council of Con-
gregationsl ministers from the various
ega tional churches of this city and
vicinity met In the auditorium OF the
church for the purpose Of examining the
candidate for ordination.
Rev. Archibald McCord presided over
the council and among the members of
the clergy present were the following:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
TIvERTON.

Wednesday. Oct. 7th was the first an
niversary OF the marriage OF John
schlegel OF Seapowet. 10 Mrs. Ida Belle
Schlege and the fact being quietly re-
membered by the x. X. X. club. OF which
Mrs. Schlegel Is a member and numerous
other friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Schlcgel were
pleasantly surprised in the evening at
the home OF Mrs. Devi Manchester by
about 30 OF their friends, who also re-
minded them that the first anniversary
was a paper wedding by the large va
riety OF paper gifts. useful and orna-
mental (no confettD so prominent a year
ago. but all very appropriate 10 the needs
Of a happily married couple.
Mr. and Mrs Schlegel responded gra-
ciously 10 the expressions OF good wifi
and for gifts showered upon them. after
which social hour was passed. followed
by a collation. OF cake, fruit. lemonade
and ice cream.
The North Gardner school in North
Tiverton. is the largest one in town. The
following pupils present the pleasing
record OF perfect attendance for the
month ending October End: In Mrs. Ca
pens room. Selma Ashton Lizzie Null
holland, Thomas Flanagan. Wilfred Des-
marias. John Fernandery. John Sutcliffe,
John Peacock, Esther Beardsworth, Luz
ctanna Mailhotte, Willie Holden. Xavier
Fournier. Peter Hodskns George Sc
vesque; Mrs. n. Stevenson's room; Will
Lam Bradshaw. John Gorse. John Har-
rocks Roland Morgan. Daniel OConnerl.
Wilfred Smith, Joseph Silvia, Annie
Dunn, Ida Durfee. Alfride Fournier.
Edith Green, Rose Mckenzie. Eva Smith,
Annie Ryan, Emma Williams; Mrs. Caro-
line w. Halls room: Carrie Boardman,
Mary Bolanger, Alice Corr. Lucy Girard.
Lauretta Harmon. Flossie Leach, Louise
Levesque. Mamie Morgan, Mabel Sailer.
Susie Silvia, Delvina Potoin, May Don
nelly Mamie Medas Ravuel Deslites,
Frank Midas John Midas Arthur Tai
tersall, Tommie Welch. Georgie Dunn.
Ovilla Desmaries: Miss May j. Tripp'e
room: Jane Beardsworth. Albertina Bou-
langer. Rose Deslites. Olivine Potvin. FL
len Shaw Orne Dubois John Fournier
Winfield Gaffney. Fred Peacock
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10

Rev. Edward F. Sanderson. Central Con-
gregational church; Rev. Frank J. Good
win. Pawtucket Congregational church;
Rev. J. j. Woolley. Park place church.
Iawtucket; Rev. F. r. Pullan, Pilgrim
church. Rev. l.. s. Woodwork. Rev. A.
p. Cristy, Rev. James Greer. Rev. Z.
T. Rooi.
After the presentation OF credentials
Mr.. Abel passed TO an exhaustive state
ment of religious experience and confess
sion Of faith. He was then subjected TO
the questioning and examination of mem
bers OF the council and made a most IA
vorable impression. his replies TO his
questioners revealing an intimate ac-
quaintance with spiritual truths and
modern theological thought.
At the close OF the council. at shortly
before o'clock a bountiful supper was
served In the vestry by the ladies Of the
church.
The services Of ordination were held
at 7:30 o'c,ock. a large audience being
present and the pulpit platform Of the
auditorium being beautifully decorated
with palms. ferns and chrysanthemums.
An organ recital on the fine new pipe
organ was followed by prayer by Rev.
+. T. Root
The reading Of the minutes Of the coun-
ell by the scribe was next In order after
which an anthem was rendered by the
church choir.
Scripture reading and prayer by Rev.
Archibald McCord followed and after q
hymn by tho congregation the ordination
sermon was delivered by Rev George
Trumbull Ladd. u. D.. LII. D. At the
close Of the sermon the ordaining prayer
was offered by Rev. l.. s. Woodwork
and the charge was delivered by RevI
Frank Goodwin
The right hard OF fellowship was ex-
tended by Rev. Edward r. Sanderson and
the benediction by Rev. George r. Abel
closed the impressive services.
DR. Abel was born In PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
and graduated with FIRST honors from
Pennsylvania college. Gettysburg. Pa. in
iss. He was also graduated from Yale
divinity school In 1900. after which he
spent the following three years IN the
school OF philosophy at Yale. ENJOYING a
fellowship and graduating with the degree
In. u.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

There Is no funnier comedian on the
American stage than Frank Daniels ne
occupies a place that Is all his own III
the hearts OF theatregoers. BY ms
quaint. one might almost say roguish'
methods. UNIQUE mannerisms, and per
sonal maxnetism. he has become ma
tional favorite, and the fact tnat ne 10
rotnr 10 give TO Providence tneatre
pa irons next week, at the providence
Opera house a new musical play IL
matter OF more than passing interest
The latest stage Offering OF TINS ciever
artist is entitled THE ONCE Boy. The
name mart Is Interpreted by Mr.. Daniels
himself, and II does not take any great
stretch OF Imagination 10 con3ure up some
very humorous visions OF him In char-
acter OF this type. III Is SAID py those
who have already seen this play that the
part provided for Mr.. Daniels this year
II the best and most suitable one that
has been given to him in his entire stage
career. II is said to be funny. absurd
and whimsical In the extreme. and TO
have the additional quality OF originality
OF conception and development The en-
trance OF the star is a surprising and
funny one. He Is blown from a safe
by a pair OF bank burglars.
The story of the play deals with the
tribula tions and adventures OF an ONCE
tion In life and who is in love with a rich
young girl For fear OF losing her affec-
tion he conceals his real condition and
poses as heroic and daring Jockey,
thereby getting into all sorts OF scrapes
and troubles.
The play is the work Of the well known
dramatist, Harry y. Smith The central
idea was taken from a French farce by
Maurice Ordonneau and Paul Gavault.
II has been entirely rewritten. however.
and thoroughly Americanized. Two
scenes are used In the representation
the first one showing the New York Of
fees OF a firm OF lawyers who are widely
known as divorce specialists. and the
second one picturng the grounds OF
country estate. which among other i'm
provements has connected with IL a pri-
vate race track. The scenery was de-
signed and painted by Joseph Physioc
The wardrobe equipemnt Of the new
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
IMPe RIAL THEATRE.

The attraction at the Imperial next
week will be the ever-popular and Justly
famous Rays "A Hot Old Time" which
will he seen every Afternoon and evening
with souvenirs for the ladies at the Mon
day matinee. II is an entirely new pro-
duction, complete in every detail. as since
its last appearance over $4,000 has been
spent on this successful musical review.
or spectacular extravaganza. The result
Is that in the present edition everything
is glitteringly bright, brilliant and beau
tiful
The costumes alone are a feature,
which will not fail TO attract and please.
and the music includes all the latest and
best popular selections OF the day. The
company includes such clever artists as
Lottie West symonds. Eddie Weston. the
Inns. James Omara. Gussie Nelson, Leola
Mayo, r. l.. Franconi and H. G. Brown
ing The chorus numbers %, and the
members include the most beautiful ana
talented young women OF New forke IA
nous show girls.
In this connection II may be said that
the management OF "A Hot Old Tine
has wisely determined that the day is
past when the public will accept as cho-
rus girls young women who are more
adapted 10 labor in the Kitchen than they
are 20 shine on the stage.
Every member OF this famous chorus 10
an artist and before her engagement had
20 pass a rigid examination as TO quality
OF voice. degree OF intelligence and beauty
OF person. Such procedure is nece-
sary when young women are TO wear cos
tunes costing fortune. ~ taxes inteli-
gence 10 know how 10 set them on.
the stage than "A Hot old Time" and
the present production should attract the
same immense audiences that formerly
greeted the piece In this city.
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to have attracted exceptional attention
and to have attained popularity are "A
Maidens Heart" sung by Miss Louise
Cunning: II Took a Trip TO Bohemia, ."
and Summer Proposals." two bright
numbers that are interpreted by Miss
Eva Tanguay. and After Business
Hours II Want TO be a Hero" Signs"
and Gliding" the latter a waltz refrain
that is repeated several times In the
piece and is credited with being a great
success.
Mr.. Daniels himself takes part in sew
eral OF the vocal numbers and sings one
or two ditties himself, but above all the
musical pieces In the score. II those who
have heard the play are any criterion 10
go by, Is comic song which has been
given TO the diminutive comedian en-
titled I'm on the Water Wagon Now -
This. IL Is predicted. will be the great
song hit OF the year. and be more famous
and popular than Mr.. Daniels previous
song success "Angeline." In The Wizard
OF the Nile.
Mr.. Daniels is surrounded this year by
an entirely new operatic organization.
which has been put together by his man
aser. Charles B. Dillingham;. The com
pany numbers. II is said about 80 people
and includes in It's membership some
OF the best known artists In farce. comic
opera and vaudeville. list OF the cast
is as follows: Eva Tanguay. Louise
Cunning Violet Halls. Ida Gabrielle,
Marion Harte, Mae Sheridan. Gwendolyn
Valentine, Gertrude Doremus, Maud
Welsh. Alfred Wickman. Sydney Toler.
Gilbert Clayton. Laurence Wheat. James
c. Reeny, w. c. Kelly and Leavitt James
The engagement will be for a week.
with a matinee on Saturday afternoon
only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10

comedians and character actors. will be
welcome entertainers. There 10 pleasing
novelty about the work OF these clever
performer that is always very enjoyable
Lucille Jossjyn. the sweet vocalist. who
possesses a rich and high soprano voice,
will make her Providence debut, and
Purcell a. Brooks will OFFER their clever
little sketch, The soubrette and the
Bell Boy" The little folks and indeesi the
older theatregoers an wen. will fnd great
pleasure In the acrobatic work OF Reeds
Bull terriers. a troupe OF exceptionally
well trained CANNES.
Others on the bill who will contribute
10 Its general excellence will be Pelot
the Kid juggler; Arvello. eouilibrist and
gymnast; Crohus a St. Alva, In an &C.
centric comedy sketch. "A Silent
Woman" The Crotty trio, musicians
and the biograph with an entirely new
set OF motion pictures.
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play is. II is promised. quite up TO mod J.
ern standards. All the garments. OF
which there are several hundred and all
Of which are of the present period. were
made from special water color designs
by +. Richard Anderson.
From musical standpoint The Office
Boy" is said 10 be especially attractive.
The score is the work OF the well known
composer, Ludwig Englander. who is an
adept In the composition OF light swing
ing melodies, and has already contributed
20 the American stage some OF the most
popular music of the day. II is said to
be studded with airs OF every type. from
vivacious dance music and frivolous
comic ditties TO rousing choruses. classi-
cal solos. and pretentious concerted
pieces. Among the songs that are said
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-10
KEITH'S THEATRE.

The announcement OF the appearance
in vaudeville OF Edwin Stevens. the dis
tinguished legitimate actor has been a
genuine surprise to the whole theatrical
world. and those who have heard OF his
great triumph at the Boston and Phila-
delphia Keith theatres. during the two
weeks past, will be glad TO learn that
they will have the opportunity OF see
ing him nj the Providence Keith theatre
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REDUCED RATES TO rHE wrrrs
MOUNTAINS.

Round trip tickets to Fabyans. Bret
ton Woods. Jefferson. Bethlehem ana
various other points In the White Noun
tains. good going September 18TH TO Oc-
tober 18th, via the ~. Y. N. III. a III ana
Boston a Maine Railroads via Boston or
Worcester. afrording choice OF routes
via Plymouth or North Conway. are now
on sale at Union station. No I weybosset
street. and corner Custom House aud
weybosset streets. Providence where faIi
information may be obtained regarding
rates. routes and schedules. cry low
rates have been made foS these excursion
tickets. affording an opportunity within
reach OF all for Witnessing the unsur-
passed natural beauties OF the White
Mountain region. az the height a. tnsE
autumnal glory.