The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-21

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fection. Mr.. williams plays the title role
In that artistically finished and highly
! intelligent manner which has so firmly
established him in the favor OF Provi-
dence theatregoers. Nothing he has done
can surpass his depletion of the ener-
getic, big hearted. yet shrewd and busi-
ness-like senator
II is n part which requires consummate
skill and Is a great strain upon any actor
and that Nr. Williams made OF the role
a distinct success is greatly 10 his credit
Miss Phillips played Mabel Denman in
sweety womanly manner, and although
the role is not one calling for great force
fulness. she was at all times charming
and graceful Miss EVesson as the dash
Ing and susceptible young widow, Mrs
Hillary, who leans upon the senator's $
mentality played with a delightful humor
and won one of the big successes OF the
play. Mr. Losee was again seen in a
mastery assumption and as Count Ernest
Won Strahl, the Austrian diplomat, com
pletely captured the admiration and
commendation OF the discriminating thea
tregoers.
Mr. Losee's acting was marked by
polish and fnesse. and a complete l.nowl-
edge of his ant which cannot be too
highly praised and which made a most
telling impression and further strength
eNfd MS triumph OF iaSN week. IN Ilthtup,
dialect and technique his performance
was well nigh perfect, and win not soon
be forgotten ~ those who see IL. Miss
Barney. as Mrs. Armstrong. with whom
the count plans 10 elope. had a better
opportunity than last week. and showed
real emotional power and force in her
depletion OF the worldly wise but weak
woman. I'm the second act. the scene
between Miss Barney and Mr.. Losee
~, -,nu artI oh In
a spon taneous round Of applause Mr..
Nicander also had a better opportunity
than last week and as Richard Vance,
the senator's private secretary. was so
uatufol as 10 seem not 90 be acting. That
this young man has ability IS beyond
doubt, and his complete and intelligent
grasp OF tho requirements OF his role
made Cne wish he were on the stage
more during this play II Is always graf
flying TO find two players work toy ther
so nicely as Mr. Nicander and Miss In
gram do. and their scenes together
throughout the play were among its
brightest spots. Miss Ingram played the
"woozy" girl. and, as always, played the
rols In a manner that was wholly fault
less. Her ability TO coin words was
brea tn taking and exceedingly comical
Baron Ling Ching gave My Owen a
capital chance of an unique characteriza-
tion and he never once over-acted but
played with his customary JUNCTION. Mr.
Winter repeated his well-renembered
portrayal Of Isaiah Sharpess. the crins-
ing N-congressnlan which Will always
be remembered as one Of the best things
Nr Winter has done In this city, and
Miss Reimer enacted Mrs. Schuyler with
her usual skill and ability which makes
Of every role she essays a success.
As. Lieut.. George Schuyler known Tor
his imperturhality Mr.. Caldara mada
one Of the big hits OF the evening and
dcmou suated his fcsourcefuness IN play
lng with skin any kind OF role in which
ne may be cast HIS every word was
erected with a shrek OF laughter. and
his telling bits OF pantomime were like
wise accorded attention.
MI Webb had n more important role
than IN Lady Rountiful. d" and as secreta
Armstrong made a most favorable i'm
preston. This young man has a clear,
resonant voice and hia performance
throughout was earnest and consistent
and promises much when he IS given
wider SCOPE for has abilities Mr. Marsh
played Silss Dtnmau In n careful and
rainstaking manner which left no chance
Tor unCavoTable criticism.
II was q daring thing 20 do--to Offer
play which had previously been played
here but the result thoroughly justified
it better production could not have
been given. ana no comparisons can dim
tho bIiuiancy 81 the big success which
this play is certain TO make throughout
the entire week. The mountlnEs were
particularly accurate and elaborate and
were further PROOF OF MIR Winters 90
pabnltics. The great popularity of the
play Is attested b. the large advance sale