The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-08

he exclaimed. "Ah, maGam, you nave
goddess among your suests!' That set
tied IT, His word was law and Mrs. Lang
try's beauty was Immediately recognized
Is was shortly after that Mrs. Langtry
went on the stage, and she confesses that
II was necessity that caused her to take
that step.
81 like bread and butter" she declared
very frankly. "and had not the money 20
get IT." When Mrs Labouchere, the wife
of the editor OF London Truth, came 10
me and suggested that ] should make my
first venture In amateur theatricals Tor
the benefit OF charity ! was just making
UP my mind TO start a market garden. ]
felt sure that could succeed In that and
I had a vague idea that oabbages and
caulifowers and asparagus having the
stamp of my special attention, might be
given a short vogue In Covent Garden
market" Mrs. Langtry says she went on
the stage determined 10 accept criticism
from whomever offered II, and she be-
lieyes the orchestra and stage people TO
be by far the best critics, for they see
all sorts ond conditions Of acting
Mrs. Langtry declares that she has
found a great difference between English
and American playgoers since her return
TO this country. London theatregoers are
very loyal TO their favorites," says the
English actress. when an actor or ac-
tress once achieves a marked success in
England the liking for the artist is sure
/
be even very bad In a role assigned TO
him but this they will not consider. The
severest criticism he will receive from
the public is, 1t was a bad part
"They will not even admit TO them
| selves that Il is the fault OF the players
| that they were not amused. / once saw
| an illustration OF this at the first per-
\ formance I witnessed at Toole's theatre.
/ The principal comedy part OF the piece
was Interpreted by one of the most popu-
| lar OF English comedians. who had made
| a number OF distinct successes. The per-
| formance was a mournful affair and there
was very little. IL any. laughter aroused.
! THE little fellows who were sitting I'm
the gallery did not think they were get
ting their moneys worth, but were con-
vinced that their favorite player could
| create merriment II he wanted to. They
could not understand why he did not Af-
ter sitting through two acts without en-
| joying 80 much as a smile, one OF the lads
| In desperation shouted: I say, old chap.
| won't you make US laugh7 BE good, now.
! we didn't come ND here on orders On
the other side passes are called ord
| ers.' T"
Joe welch has made hit at the I'm
| perial in The Peddler." The play tells
OF the trials aud tribulations OF an Eas,
side peddler, who, for love OF his way
ward son, Is dragged from comparative
|
comedy follow I'm such rapid succession
that the interest never flags and the fina
fall OF the curtain leaves the audience
in a pleasant frame OF mind, all retoic-
ing IN the downfall and just deserts OF
the Williams and the triumph of virturs
and honesty. as exemplified by the ped
der.
All lovers of the romantic drama will
be delighted to learn that Gertrude Cogh
Ian will be seen IN Alice OF Old Win
cennes" at the Imperial theatre durini
Easter week. beginning Monday. April la
Alice as seen I'm the play, IL a dashing
sparkling and magnificent young heroine
confronting dangers and difficulties Wit
high spirits, courage and triumphant TO
query. The scenic effects were the mos
startling seen last season In New YORK
the original production will be hrough
here complete Among the supportin
company are such well known actors a
, David NJ Murray, Sidney Irvins, Josep
' cusack. Madge Douglass. Walter Cooke
William Brummell and Richard F. Sulli
van. The advance sale of seats Is nov
open.
".shore Acres" the most successful pls
OF the late James A. Herne. and the mos
successful and with the single exceptio
OF THE Old Homestead" the best know
OF New England plays, comes 10 the En-
pire theatre, following isis Hopkins.
The play II 10 be given under the direC
. tion OF Mrs Herne. and with the sam
care that attended its presentation durin
the lifetime OF Mr.. Herne. IL r. the be'
OF all the New England pays from III
/ erary standpoint and from the standpoir
I ~ interest. also.
. Although the theatre was placed I'm a
hest of condition last season and hs
. been almost entirely rebuilt In the lai
> two years, the Park Theatre will
|, freshened and renovated at the close
the regular season. next month. IL ne
I been the most successful year the theati
e has ever had aimee Managers Spitz a NJ
thanson secured control OF n and chanl
y ed its name from Lothrop's Opera Hou'
-. nt.-~-.fe thsatre eonna vears a.