The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-15
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Deserted at the Altar" is the title OF
the attraction offered to the patrons of
the Empire theatre this week and the title
gives but faint idea OF the startling situ-
ations that occur during tho play.
Though critics find much wanting in the
way OF conventional construction there
are situations galore that please the
critics In the gallery and many unusual
devices are used 10 secure the sceneic
effects which pleased last nights audi
cnce.
The story deals with the love OF a city
artist for a little mountain girl. the
daughter OF an Adirondack guide, and the
scene opens at the latters home, show
ing some fine scenery In prospect
The fathers opposition to the match,
complicated by the love for the girl borne
by her foster brothe, and BY A. friend OF
the artist, complicates matters ana the
young couple agree upon an elopement.
The second act shows the lovers in the
city, where through misplaced confidence
In scheming man, and jealous woman
serves To separate the couple Just as they
are about 10 be Joined by the minister,
the strong scene from which the play
takes its name occurring in the third
scene.
Exciting scenes here follow I'm close sue
cessiou and the heroine Is shown In an
automobile driven at top speed by tho VIII
lain. pursued by an irreprcSsble news
girl on a bicycle, who shoots the villain
and rescues the heroine only 10 lose her
again.
The hero Is i'm the meantime in the tolls
Of tho adventures, who has matrimonial
design upon him and proposes to keep him
IN her counterfeiters' den until he con-
sents 20 give her his name.
She II about to marry him willy nily.
when an ubiquitous detective bobs Up se-
renely and arrests her In tho name of
the law.
Hero and detective and the pair OF
news-youngsters then go i'm search OF the
heroine, who is found on board a steamer
about 10 sail for Bermuda. and n thrilling
rescue by means of a derrick. il effected.
The play ends happily. OF course, and
the whole party. villain and ALL are taken
hack TO the Adrondacks where prepara-
tions for a Christmas dinner are IN pro-
gress.
The vilianous Paul Darrow was well
played by Joseph l.. Treacy. and strange
10 say his work was greeted with APP
plause rather than the Kisses that usually
fall 10 the villain in a melodrams
W. f. Butterheld is a pleasing inter
prefer of the role OF Creighton the artist.
and the author OF the play, Pierce Kings
ley, plays the part Of Dave Murdoch, the
foster brother, taking advantage OF his
strong situations In the first act.
As an inciter OF public interest in soap
le; and a detective. Charles W. Young
proved a prime fayorite. and John II.
Smiley was convincing a. the old guide
Ethel Milton was an attractive Nellie
Dorsey, the prosecuted heroine and ham
died the rather exacting part with skill
Adele Carlton played the part OF Mrs
Dorsey. and IN the strong scene where
she pleaded for her daughter did admirs-
bic work.
The queen Of the counterfeiters was well
played by Jewell Darrell and Marion
Proctor appeared ss - native OF the Sis
Hopkins type. who was always trying TO
puzzle out the vexatious problem. How
old Is Ann?'
capital comedy pair Was c. Alexander
Taylor and Nettie Trabsud a. Muck and
Mamie. and their songs were we'll re-
ceived. the sweet voice OF the hoy being
particularly pleasing.
The play will be given the balance OF
the week with the usual msunees. Next
week Uncle Toms Cabin" by Al w.
Martins big company.