The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

ton OF everyone. Mr.. williams was
seen I'm the role OF Donald Heron which
| he invested with manliness and sincerity
that won him fresh laurels. He played
with delightful touches OF light and
| shade, and in the deeper emotional scenes
| quite swept the vast audience before
! him At the end OF the third act. when
he quietly talks TO his infant daughter.
! and his wife lies dying. the tears stream
! ing down his face evfienced his complete
absortlon i'm the role, and left not a dry
/ eye I'm the entire theatre.
The best tribute that can be paid his
! excellent piece OF acting Is that he seem
ed To be living the part rather than act
| ing II. He has never done better work
I'm this city, and the new laurels. that he
won last evening will double his already
long list OF admirers. Miss Edna Phil
lips, the new Leading lady. played Mar
garet Veale, who afterwards becomes
Donalds wife.
Miss Philips has sweet. winsome
beauty. with a most pleasing stage APP
pearance and an exceptionally sympath-
cite voiee. Her methods are quietly eff
ective. marked by delicious simplicity
and naturalness. and I'm the deeper emo
tional scenes she demonstrated her r.gnt
to the position she holds IN such n ster-
ling organization as the Albee company,
moving everyone by the forcefulness OF
her depletion. Miss Evesson. in the
title role one OF the two leading femaie
characters, was an ideal Lady Bounti-
ful She wore some beautiful gowns.
4 and made a most beautiful picture. The
fnish and technique OF her portray yal
made Y notable one and she was given
the unstnted admiration of everyone
one OF the pronounced trlumphs of the
production was that made by Frank Lo-
see, as Roderlck Heron. better piece
OF acting has not been seen on the local
stage for many days. IL rang absolutely
true 10 the character. and although the
character Is a despcable one, the audi
ence was lost IN admiration for his ar
tlstic. finished portrayal. lie has every
thing I'm his fayor-good looks fine
physque. and an admirably clear and
well-modulateG voice. and his perform
ance IS one that will not soon be forgot
ten Mr.. owen was at his best-which
means a great deal to local theatregocrs.
who are familiar with his work. and as
John Veale gave one OF the best bits OF
acting In the play. The role was one that
needed an intelligent and careful concep-
ton, and the best word that can be said
OF Mr.. Owens depletion, Is that he fully
realized the authors apparent intentions
In the best possible manner
Miss Reimer I'm the opposite role. as Mrs
Neale. was especially virie and effective
and more firmly established herself with
Keith patrons. Miss Barney made a
striking appearance and a natural. simple
portrayal OF the role of Miss Brent and
Miss Ingram as Camillas younger sister
demonstrated that she has retained her
astonishing charm of personality which
enables her 10 capture and hold the at
tention OF The audience and win every
ones favor.
Mr.. Nicander. a newcomer. had limited
opportunities In the role OF Sir Lucian
Brent, but clearly showed that he is to
be one of the most popular members OF
the company, and VIII doubtlessly become
strong matinee idol. Mr.. Wintexr
though somewhat handicapped by n Sc
we're cold, gave dignided, intelligent de-
piction OF Sir Richard Philllter and Mr.
Caldara made the small role of Whimple.
which I'm less competent hands would have
sunk into lnsigniicance, one of the most
prominent I'm the entire play. and Miss
kirwin made a success OF the role OF
Amelia, Justifyng the most sanguine
hopes of her many local friends
Mr.. Webb. a newcomer, and Mr. Marsh.
had little opportunity to demonstrate
their abilities, but played their minor
roles with effectiveness. The play was
admirably staged. with careful attention
10 detail all new scenery and furniture.
and the production was a capital one AT
the end OF the second act the entire COM
pany was brought upon the stage I'm re-
sponse to a perfect storm OF applause
and bombardment OF floral tributes was
showered upon the popular players The
affair was a most brilliant one. and the
most enthusiastic praise was heard on all
sides. II last evening be any criterion,
this years Albee company will break
all previous records.