The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06

1.-The Wizard Of o." which comes TO
the Providence Opera house the last
three nights OF this week. matinee Sat
urday. the successful musical extrava-
ganza. which has been running all the
past season at the Majestic theatre. New
York. was not only the seasons most
noteworthy success. but II probably was
the finest spectacle ever mounted upon
a stage There is something in the en-
tertainment to recommend it TO paygoers
OF all tastes and intellects besides mere
spectacular garnishment. There is more
originality and wholesome fun I'm THE
Wizard" than In any OF the imported
English extrayaganzas or musical come
dies. The chief fun makers, Messrs.
Montgomery and Stone. go about their
work in a hearty exuberant way that in
sures a jovial evening
Old timers. with long memories, com
pare Mr. Stones scarecrow TO some OF
the great comedy creations OF the late
George l.. Fox, and he has a close second
In his partner. Dave Montgomery. whose
Tin Woodman Is equally unique and In
fictitious. The inimitable pantomimsts
Arthur Hill, who plays the ludicrous
lion. and Joseph Schrode who inn
personates the bovine work together to-
excellent results.
The cast OF THE Wizard OF or" Is
especially strong I'm attractive femininity
Scores OF rapturous maidens make up the
chorus which is to the eye eloquent. 20
the ear a grateful thing. while the
salary paid them IL In amount without
precedent. Fully hundred people
each one chosen for excellence in some
thing. make the group OF musical raiders
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Robert Blossoms appearance here under
the direction OF Henry Il. Harris at the
Providence Opera House the first three
nights OF next week with a matinee We'd
nesday I'm ''Ranson's Folly promises 10
be the event OF the theatrical season. Not
only Is Mr. Edeson n firm favorte here
through his admirable triumph I'm Sol
diers OF Fortune" but the author. Richard
Harding Davis. is popular with the
public owing TO his reputation as a
writer OF stories OF absorbing interest.
In "Ranson's Folly" Mr.. Edeson is said
to have even better opportunities 90 dis
play his abilities in Characterization than
was afforded by Robert clay in Sol
ders OF Fortune" The story Is one of
American army life as led in a post in
the far west Mr. Harris has engaged
company OF established favorites and VIII
furnish all the advantageous aids OF
careful and beautiful scenic production.
Much interest is felt In Nir. Blossoms
Forthcoming appearance as the demand
for seats which 60 on sale tomorrow
morning would seem to indicate large
and fashionable audiences.
Herbert l.. Clarke is preparing a splen-
did program for the second annual con
cert OF his Providence band at Infantry
hall. on Sunday evening. Jan ~, includ-
ing n number of selections which will b.
/ A.. ~
gram will be one that will appeal equally
| to the popular taste and the cultivated
ear. and will include new solos for Mr..
| Clarke and Mr.. Spary and the band Will
further be assisted by Dr. Clarence B.
Davis. tenor; Mr.. Joseph Lewis, violin,
and Mr. George A. Gouldng, organist and
pianist Tickets. which have been
placed at popular prices, are on sale az
| Con- & Daring's music store.
Those who go to Keiths this week
will be rewarded by seeing rs fine
comedy program as has ever been Of
fered at that theatre this season. There
| is hardly n number on the bill that does
not elicit shouts OF laughter. and the
result Is that everyone who has seen the
bin has unhesltatlnEly expressed com
| pIete satisfaction. That delightfully."-
\ humorous comedian. Frederick Bond, s
| adding To his great popularity here, and
/ never before have vaudeville patrons had
such a genuine treat as he gives them
| in his excellent impersonation of Adonis
Evergreen. the gay old Bothario Is MY
/ Awful Dad" which Is tho title OF tho
] little sketch I'm which Mr. Bond and hls
/ company are appearing Both play and
/ players are scoring an emphatic success,
\ and the several curtain calls which fol-
! low every act are deserved. Like rare
/ wine, Mr. Bonds unctuous humor Inn
1 proves with the seasons. and he un-
/ auestionably ranks among the very best
/ comedians before tho American public.
Edward McWade. Jr.. the well known
I author whose Winchester" In which
Margaret Mayo and John j. Farrell
/ starred last season. and Change our
/ Act" or Back 20 the Woods" was seen
/ At Keith's n short time ago played by
! Victor Moore and Emma Litteheld. have
already been stamped with the emphatic
I approval of Providence theatrogoers. Is
/ now busily az work completing new
one-act comedy sketch. In which James
/ r. Kelly and Dorothy Kent the popular
4 and versatile artists at Keith this week
I will be seen next season. Like all ~
/ MIR Mcwade's efforts the new sketch.
\ which win be called AT Cane Cod.
Y shows great rcpartee such az MIR Kelly
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