The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-31
he THtATRES

When the sale OF seats at Keith's for
che closing night OF ihe Albee Stock COM
pany was opened Monday morning. there
was a line OF ticket buyers that extended
from the inner box office OF the theatr,,
90 the sidew nix and doubled up West
minister street 10 Clemence street. Some
OF these people had been IN line from
o'clock IL is hardly necessary TO say
that great many people In line we're
disappointed, for there were not enough
seats for everyone who wanted them
Those who were disappointed eontented
themselves with buying seats for the
remaining performances of the week but
many expressed their Willingness 70 stand
in order TO be present at the closing OF
the popular company. This feverish de-
eire on the part OF Providence playgoers
10 take part In the farewell ovation Is a
fitting tribute TO the clever players who
have so capitally entertained them dur.
Ing the spring and summer. 1t IL the
kind of farewell that cannot soon be
forgotten by every member OF the com
pany and Will leave a pleasing impression
OF their season here.
One of the bright features " an ex-
ceedingly bright play is Mr. Robert Tur-
ner's inimitably clever pantomime which
is introduced In 'T-20-S' at Keith's this
Wtth MI. uTneF Is n tnOfOnRn little
artist I'm everything he does, no matter
how small the role, so II probably was TO
be expected that his pantomimic efforts
would be good, but even his fellow play.
ers. who are profound admirers of the
popular little actor, watched him
in amazement on Monday afternoon when
be gave his pantomme. He pictures the
troubles OF fussy, nervous man q: the
theatre, and so holds the mirror up to
"a Ia ft,,ga tfa
recognized and appreciated heartily. The
audience watch every minute detail of
his clever work and the applause given
him at the finish is indicative of their
strong desire for more Mr.. Turner is
~ modest a little follow as he IL clever.
but there is no gamsaying the fact that
his Is the cleverest pantomime ever seen
on local stage 4 will lie remembered
as one OF the most enjoyable things of
the season
David Garrick" the condensed vcrslon
OF the famous play which Henry T.
DiXey, that sterling actor and star is
presenting in vaudeville IL proclaimed by
critics ard managers To be ore OF the
most artistic offerings the vaudeville stage
has ever had. II gives Mr.. Dlxey capital
acting opportunities, and is brimful of de-
lightful comedy,
Charles Hawtrey. the distinguished
English star and manager Of "A Mes
sage From Mars fame. will be the big
drawing card OF an excellent bin at
Keith's week after next appearing I'm a
one-act play, Time Is Money" Mr. Haw-
trey receives the highest salary ever paid
vaudeville artist, but managers unite
In admitting him To be well worth the
fabulous sum (Which reaches into the
four fsures) paid him for everywhere he
has appeared he has attracted crowds OF
the most fashionable and intelligent thea
tregocrs which completely MI the theatre
at every performance. That ne will be a
big card for the local Keith theatre Ia a
foregone conclusion. for II Is not every
week that an actor Of Mr. Hawtrey's cali
bre can he seen on the vaudeville stage.
in spite of the many prominent leg'ti-
mate actors who are daily deserving that /
field for the vaudeville ranks
e.
Piquant and pretty Victoria Walters
will play the soubrette role I'm the pro-
duction OF The Way OF the Transgressor''
which comes TO the Empire theatre this I
week She is an accomplished soubrette
who acts In an artistic manner sings |
and dances gracefully. Her
part is one that viii please everyone |
During the action OF the play she foils /
the villain several times hut In a manner \
that Is perfectly natural and plausible |
She is ably seconded IN her work hy |
four canine thespians and that Is. 10 say \
the least, n refreshing novelty These |
highly educated Landseer dogs do every /
thing hut talk. Without a word OF COM |
mand they perform duties In the play that
are marvellous The nlay Itself Is most |
timely and had the added novelty of new I
soul-stirrng situations. cnective cli,ulNcs
end realistic tableauX IA Il is pre-
sented with the most expensive equip
mcnt OF scenery that has ever ,ecn shown
In this city. 1t cannot help but make
hit.
Love is the dominant factor OF The
Price OF Honor at the Park theatre this
week but through it ali runs a pure
vein OF rich comedy. which brings the
audience from tears 20 smiles with deft I
swiftness. Though the climaves are thrill
ng even sensational. there are no ineon-
1ruities and each aituation lends effective.
hess 10 an harmonious work Excellent 1
acting helps the spectator TO 4 keen cn-
oyment while the eye II treated to =
succession OF faithful reprOd uctions OF
New York scenes including a big depart-
nent store. an East Side siunr. The IN
erior % Trinity church and the rerelv-
ng room Of Bellevue hospital
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''Do YOU consider him a mau who can
,e trusted7"
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