The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-12

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forward with a new sketch. called "A
Jolly Jollier." which bids fair TO seriously
rival that Eever-to- be- forgotten Tao
tics" 1t tells a pretty little story in the
most dainty manner combining whole
some comedy with delicate pathos, and
the characterizations OF both Mr.. Bar
rows and Mr.. Lancaster, as well as their
capital little company earn the most
genuine admiration. Nothing further In
praise OF the act can be said than that
il is quite worthy OF the abilities OF these
two sterling actors.
There is something about the music OF
The Rurgomaster," at the Imperial that
fascipstes the whistler. and which led up
TO an incident in Boston restaurant
last season. The management had given
orders that there should be no more
whistling. II anyone even hummed. the
orchestra were to stop playing until the
people ouieted down lot OF Harvard
boys had been helping out the orchestra
with popular songs, and idea was not
liked: hence the order. That night The
Burgoma ster" medley was played, and
half dozen college seniors. as soon as
the familiar strains of the Indian chorus
were heard, began TO hum; then they
hummed a little louder and when THE
Tale OF the Kangaroo" was reached, they
loudly whistled. The orchestra stopped
playing Then one OF the youngsters
picked up his cane and acted as leader.
and the others whistled and finished
without the aid OF the orchestra. They
went from one number TO another and
were the recipients OF laughter and ap-
plause from the entire audience present.
This settled the whistling question, as
the management revoked the order.
Miss Alice Fischer and Mrs Jack
who during the past three months have
been two of Broadways most popular
personages will he seen here at
Imperial theatre next week under the di
rection OF Mr.. Henry b. Harris Mrs.
Jack is a spirited play with a generous
hearted widow as its leading figure. She
has been bequeathed ten millions by her
late husband and when she comes to take
possession Of his hunter and a pie han
der" For the benefit OF an Englishwom-
an. anxious 10 see this product OF the
West Mrs. Jack, during a lawn fete at
Greenwich her country place. carries out
In an amusing burlesque their preconceiv-
cd ideas OF her Her description OF the
Buffalo hunt In the streets OF Cleveland
is a highly humorous TRADE worthy Of
comparison with Lady Gay Spankers 5
outhurst in London Assurance" Miss
Fischer and her company Of comedian ms
/ msdn OF Mrs. Jack a laughing success
| .hat ran to capacity houses for a hundred
/ nights in New York. the engagement be-
( ing divided between Wallacks and the
Victoria theatres.
On his return from n trip OF several
days TO New York, last week. Manager
7 Spftz was able 10 announce that the sum-
mer season OF the Empire theatre, open
ing in May, Will be occupied by a stock
company OF standing and ability anu
I comparable I'm every respect, Il Is stated.
. with those seen at this house in other
successful summer seasons. The details
Of the season have not yet been complet-
sJ, and announcement OF names OF MEM
/ btrs OF the company must be temporarily
deferred But the statement Is made tina,
the summer patrons OF the house will
have little 10 complain OF in the personnel
OF tho company. and that the former sue
ccssful summer policy will be maintained
Prices will be moderate as is usual at the
Empire I'm the summer. and a wide range
or plays will he given. Special scenery
has already been constructed for some OF
these plays. and will he finished for 9th
ers. In the details OF costuming and stage
settings. great pains will be taken q
make the effects at once rich and correct
The list OF plays TO be given includes
number OF copyright royalty pieces and
the more common and better known
stock company selections will be avoided
some 'freshening and rehabilitation OF tn,
house will he carried on In the course O
its almost continuous use. the Empire
has been constantly kept In the best o
condition. and comparatively little vii
need 10 be done. But Managers Spitz and
Nathanson will see TO n that the house
is kept IN the best OF condition. and tha
nothing IL left undone for the comfort NJ
patrons As in other years the theatre
will be cooled by an elaborate system 81
ventilation and OF air passing over cakes
OF ice.
IL IL stated that the announcement n
tho details Of the summer season and ~
the names Of the players 90 compose tn
stock company will cause an Agreeable
surprise 10 the friends and acquaintance
Of the Empire theatre. This announce
ment can. In the ordinary nature n
events. be soon made. Already inquiries
are being made az the box ofrlce OF TIA
theatre concerning the summer plans o
Manager SPITE aud the Empire theatre.
Miss clara Thropp. who is now playinl
the title role I'm "A Gamblers Daughter.
I which succeeds THE Minister'S Daugh
ters" at the Park theatre. has appeared
successfully IN stock and played an ex
tended tour IN Ibsen's IN Dolls House.
Miss Thropp has been seen IN severa
New York and London musical successe'
and vas formerly veil known az an In
genue.