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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

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French by that clever dramatist. Martha
Morton Conheim. Never before has such
a dainty sketch been offered on the vau-
devilie stage. nor mas any Deen presented
with such thorough artistic finish.
II tells OF an actress who refuses TO ap-
pear az the theatre on Christmas day,
preferring 10 have at least one Christmas
TO herself She issues invitations TO
small dinner and after all preparations
are made and the hostess gayly awaits
her guests, one by one they send notes
aging they must dine al home with their
mother. As the last telegram arrives. the
lonely actress hugs a miniature OF her
dead mother. and says tearfully, Il, too.
will dine with my mother" The little
play gave tie charming actress full scope
for her undeniable emotional powers. She
moved from gay 10 grave with the deli
caey and light and shade which marked
the work OF an artistic, and she carried
her audience with her into the realm OF
her imagination, gaining their wrapt at
tention throughout every stage OF the
play. and at the hnish she was given four
uncommonly hearty curtain calls. There
is no room for doubt that Miss Irish In
one OF the treats OF the vaudeville season
MIR. Herbert Mansfield gave able support
in minor role as a stupid servant
one OF the big laughing hits OF the bill
was Lew Suly, who made even greater
hit than he did last season. Besides being
a comedian OF rare JUNCTION. Mr.. Sully de-
serves credit for bringing absolutely new
material While II is OF the nonsensical
kind ir provoked uncomfortable laughter
and the audience were hardly 10 be blam.
ed for wishing TO keep him on the stage
just twice the time allotted 10 him. Willy
Zimmerman made his initial appearance
IN a very unique and interesting speciality
consisting OF impersonations OF famous
composers. including Verdi Wagner.
suppe Lizt. John Philip Souss and 9TH
ers. Mr.. Zimmerman, who has been In
this country but a short time but long
enough to have achieved a deservedly ex-
cellent reputation, makes his impersona-
tions uncommonly lifelike. In makeup he
Is startlngly faithful and his manner
isms are such as musical people associate
with the famous composers. The audi
ence watched his act with the closest at
tention and each impersonation won
prolonged round Of applause.
Mile. Chester's beautiful statue dog,
Billie. came in for a large share OF the
evenings applause. and rightly so, for
this Is one Of the prettiest acts In vaude-
Vile. The animal is a beautiful one OF
snowy white. and In the series OF
tableaux for which he and his mistress
pose called Pictures Of the Hunt" he
appears to be carved from marble. The
act Is one OF the best on the program
and should be seen by everyone.
The three Crane brothers. who are very
popular here, appeared IA. their scream
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Lotte Blair Parkers play OF New York
life. Lights OF Home" holds the boards
at the Empire theatre this week and
while it may never achieve the popularity
of that dramatist's well known Under
Southern Skies" and way Down East"
both OF which are excellent plays of the
South and East IL will undoubtedly
prove successful one for the stirring
scenes that are shown and the exciting
incidents portrayed are OF the sort that
send the gallery boys into ecstacies OF de-
light
The play opeus showing a peaceful hap
of the couple around whom the play is
written and then through q villanous
brother and treacherous clerk a blot is
placed upon the fair name OF the father.
who is sent into the world a fugitive from
justice leaving the helpless wife and boy
az the mercy OF rascals.
The little boy, who Is heir to large
amount OF money. is the mark for the
crooks and several attempts are made
upon his life. which are all frustrated in
a sensational manner
one marvellous scene represents the har-
Dor where A big steamer is shown ap-
preaching and as the child is thrown over
10 drown he is spied by his father who
chances 70 be the lookout on the steamer.
7
stops instantly and the brave father dives
headforemost into the billows and swims
with the lad TIL a life buoy is thrown him.
The most marvellous thing about the
rescue is the instantaneous stopping of
tho big steamer under full headway. The
man that perfected that device IL IL could
he applied i'm a practical manner would
not need TO have money left him In
will. He could get enough in royalties 10
make him independent
Another big scene is that where the VII
lain leaves tho heroine in cave below
high water mark and her subsequent res
cue by Che human chain from the cliffs
above is very sensational
The work OF David s Murdock as the
rescally Bulge Hankey was worthy of
especial mention and he portrayed an "a
tack OF the horrors in a very convincing
manner Adelaide Goundre as Martha
Esnkcy his wife save an excellent com
panion piece OF character work and botE
Kept Within the picture all the time.
Ben. j. Green was the prosecuted hug
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
PARK THEATRE.

Her Mad Marriage one OF the most
lurid me.odramas that has ever beer
presented In this city. is the curren,
Offering at the Park theatre.
The piece is newly presented here and
though no distinctive features separate
II from "a hundred other "bloody muir
der" plays, still IL Is sufficient in itself
To keep the hearts OF susceptibles beat
ing fast throughout the four lively acts
The story. briefly given. tells OF the
mad infatuation of a stage-struck girl
for villainsof an actor. The actor has
no money. no sense of honor and Is
goaded on to the darkest deeds OF crime
by an adventures whose life is closely
interviewer with his.
The lovelorn heroine il In line for a
legacy sufficient TO set the distointed
affairs of the actor-villain 10 rights. He
wants the legacy and has no qualms of
conscience about sacrificing the unsus-
pecting girl in securing II.
He gains her consent to a secret mar
riage. foully murders her father. becomes
completely snarled up In a tangle of
crime which finally brings him to his
destruction. He dies from poison intend
ed by him for the heroine.
His many dastardy schemes are foiled
by rather unfairly large array Of folks.
There is the great-hearted. great-minded.
hard-fsted. misunderstood hero. who has
four acts or so 10 walt before he gains
the love OF the heroine. A crowd OF
street children, wise beyond their years,
a hobo, a detective and the heroine's :
mother all make il their special business
TO poster the villain and thwart his
plans.
The scenes are laid In New York and
include view of Brooklyn bridge and a
large mill on the waterfront. both very
decently contrved.
The cast is satisfactory. All are in
clined to too vigorous speech. which at
times becomes unpleasantly loud. The
lines OF all the parts could stand deal
Of expurgation. There is too much pro-
family In the play. Possibly a common
or even a hello could be substituted
occasionally where now the players say:
What? You here? you"
Mr. Roland c. Edwards as Richard
Lawson. the hero. makes a good i'm
preston The role OF the heroine is
prettlly done by Miss Muriel Starr. The
villain, Ralph Richmond. is sSilfully por-
trayed by Carl Smith Seere The rest
of the cast rs good
or particular interest 10 Providence
people was the appearance last evening
OF Master lie Roy r.. Sumner. formerly
OF this city, In the role of Serapple. the
office boy large party OF the young
mans friends occupied the front OF the
parquet and gave him cordial reception.
Though the part Is small, young Sumner
had a chance 20 show decided talent dur
ing the evening.
The play will be given for the balance
OF the week with the usual daily matt
nees
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

band and made a manly Jack Stanton and
Agnes Carlton gave sympathetic inter-
probation OF the part OF his wife.
As Wallace Winfield. the villain, Albert
Hall was sufficiently wicked and succeed
ed In making himself SO obnoxious that
ihe gallery had nothing but hisses for
him.
LOU Ripley was a likable old Irish
woman. as Mrs. McGower. and as her
daughter. Katie. Emma Italia. made a
hit and sang and danced pleasantly In tho
scene on the recreation pier Frank I.
Franye. who plays the part OF Chimmie
Doolen In addition TO handling this part
well assists In the rendering OF the song
ION Recreation Pier In which Ted Bre-
ton. as Moxie, and Lefty Holmes. as Mag
gle O'Connor. appear to advantage as a
couple or spoilers Ted Breton also sings
solo In manner that won him several
encores.
James A. Devine. who played Guggen-
bauer, the cop n love with the buxom
Mrs. McGower made lot OF the COM
edy for the play and sang a number Of
pleasing parodies on popular songs.
Elonora Favorite did the little she was
called upon for as Clara Winfield accept
ably and the others OF the cast were ac-
eeptable, including frankie Frayne, as
little Archie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The large audiences at the westmn-
ster theatre yesterday afternoon and
evening demonstrated the fact that those
old thine comedians, Rice & Barton. with
their big gaiety and extravaganza com.
pany. have firm hold on the patrons OF
this place OF amusement, for long before
the time arrived for the rise of the cur
tain every available seat had been sold
and many were eager for standing room.
The bill presented by the large and ca
pable company has certainly added TO the
popularity OF the organization, for Il is
a steady laugh from start 10 finish. AT
Night at Manhattan" with Mr.. Barton
and Bert Baker as the leading come
dlans, are all that could bo asked for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

Of the honors and her work was, as IL
always rs, artistic and her mannerisms
hypnotic IL you please. She is most
good 10 look upon and the applause that
was given her last night was surely de-
served. especially in her -.--u~ custom
ers from Kays."
There were a number Of catchy songs
during the three acts among them being
the one above mentioned by Miss Will
liams, "Sufficiency" by Mr., Bernard.
Semi Detached by Mr.. Howard and
Miss Hutchinson, Lucy Lindy Lady by
the Pierrot quartet, IT Don't Care" by
Mr. Howard, Tips" by Miss Dudley and
The Brides Song by Miss Hutchinson
and chorus.
A noticeable feature OF the piece is the
evident conscientious work by every
rnember--they entered into their work as
n they liked H.
Mr.. George Howard played the part OF
the manly bridegroom 20 perfection-he
has an excellent figure and did his songs
we'll while Miss Katherine Hutchinson.
as the bride. was as pretty a one as you
would. or probably could sec, IN many
days travel.
Mr.. Earnest Lambert in the character
impersonation OF the first water English
chappie, the Hon. Percy Fitzthistle. was
one OF the cleverest interpretations seen
here In a long time and all the other
members OF the cast are deserving OF
great praise.
From all points OF view The Girl From
Kays" pleased everyone In the audience.
The piece Is well staged. the gowns
worn by the female contingent arc pretty
and their wearers handsome.
The attraction will be seen the balance
OF the week the only matinee being on
Saturday. OWNS to the length Of the per-
forrnance the curtain rises at o'clock
promptly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
MANY PRIZES
FOR LOCAL
EXHIBITORS

Pride may we'll be taken by Rhode ISL
anders in the highly creditable showing
made by local exhibitors at the Louisiana
Purchase exposition Mt st. Louis
The advance list OF awards in several
departments OF the exposition have been
received by Commissioner George n.
Kingsbury. The awards thus far made
TO Rhode Island exhibitors are as follows:
Board Of state charities and corrections,
grand prize; sockanosset school for boys,
silver medal State normal school, gold
medal; Providence high school. gold
medal; bureau OF industrial statistics.
gold medal department Of factory In
spection. gold medal state board OF
health. gold medal; DR.. Gardner T.
swarts. secretary state board OF health,
lam Fl. Thurber), silver medal: commits
sion on state sanatorium for con-
sumptives, silver medal: Pine Ridge
Camp for Consumptives. silver medal;
Pine Ridge Camp for Consumptives, gold
medal Miss Sarah J. Eddy, Providence.
gold medal: Gorham Manufacturing COM
pany (social economy Department.. Provi-
dence. gold medal: Peacedale Manufac-
turing company (sociai economy depart
menD. gold medal
All the above awards are In educational
and social economy departments, and In
Justice to the Gorham Manufacturing
company and the Peacedale Manufac-
turing company. n must DO said that
these departments are the smallest and
least important OF their exhibits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
IMPERIAL THEATRE,

"a Marriage of Convenience" is the
Offering al the Imperial theatre this week
by Malcolm Williams and the Providence
Dramatic Stock company. II is presented
with all the care that has marked every
production az this theatre during the
present stock season
The regret will be general among the
patrons OF this house that the opportu-
mites OF seeing this company are now
limited. Somehow or other the public
seems 20 have become decidedly tickle in
the matter OF what class OF entertain
ment will suit. The public must have va
riety In performers well as I'm produc-
tions AT least IN such places as Provi-
dence. Some decidedly good plays have
been given In excellent style by the ac-
complished members OF the company but
somehow the public grew weary.
II seems hard to place the blame. In
the opinion OF his friends Mr.. Williams
has never done better work than during
his engagement at this theatre. AS for
Miss Reed the public could find but little
fault with her on many occasions she
has shown herself an actress OF marked
ability The other members Of the COM
pany never seem anything but equal 20
the duties assumed.
This week is no exception 10 the rule il
is fine entertainment that isl offered for
the low prices demanded. sydney Grun-
dy's adaptation is from Dumas and Is
bright and clever. Some may not be al
together satisfied with portions OF the
play or 20 the twists given it in certain
parts but the story Is pleasantly told.
Malcolm Williams, as Count de Candal le.
has an excellent opportunity 60 display
many OF his best powers. Miss Reed az
the countess has plenty TO do and her
work seems ever agreeable 10 her and she
scored a success in the not every easy
character Charles Arthur was excellent
in the part OF Chcvalier dc Valdor and
his work in the second act received de
served and warm approval Ernest How
ard made an excellent servant
Mss Marie Bcland made the part OF
Maston. a lady's maid. one that Was de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

/ ngly funny absurdity, The Midtown
Mlnstrels" which is one OF the funniest
of funny vaudeville acts. They have
! added several new features and last even
! ing they made even a bigger hit than
before.
! Clement de Lion. from across the
water, gave an astonishing exhibition OF
manipulating and pslming Of ..Hlard
balls and cards, his billiard work never
being equalled here. The manner In
which he palmed three and four billiard
balls at one time was truly amazing and
won him much applause.
The three Marvellous Merrlls offered
their sterling comedy bicycle act which
is one Of the best acts Of the kind in
vaudeville. They. too, have added sew
eral new features 10 their work, and they
stnl retain their risht 20 the reputation
as having a meritoriously clean-cut and
entertaining act.
Eckert and Berg offered novel oper-
ATTIC act The Land Of Two Moons. IN
which their vocal and Instrumental work
found ready appreciation Vera King. a
popular comedian, SANG number Of the
latest coon songs and told some stories
IN her inimitabe manner and added TO
her popularity here. one of the features
on the bill which scored decided hit
was that OF Woodfords educated ami
I mails. without "A single exception the most
pleasing animal act shown at keith's
for a long time. This troupe Of animals
inclDied two dogs. a pug and a bull; two
ponies. one Of which s three years old
and weighs but Fl pounds. and two
baboons which are too funny for de-
scription. The act is brimfu OF comedy
that is different fom that introduced I'm
other animal acts and the baboon that
rode the bicycle first extricating II from
under a number Of chairs and other OBJ
stacles. and which II steered around the
stage entirely unaided by its trainer, was
one Of the big laughing hits Of the en-
tire program. Although this act was Of
fered especially for the entertainment OF
the school children during the school
holidays. IL II safe 20 predict that adult
theatregoers will find Il vastly amusing
as well. as WAS testified to by the up.
roarious laughter which came from the
"grown-up" patrons present last even
ing.
a newcomer to the local stage was Ray
Cox. q prepossessing young woman with
pleasing personality and an unusual
amount OF ability Go sing coon songs as
they should be sung and 60 tell amusing
stories. delightful southern dialect.
which is too good TO be anything but
natural. is one 81 the most pleasing fea
lures Of her work. Marshall and Jor-
raine I'm character comedy sketch in
Producing some very GOOD "Bowery girl
work Van Fossen and McCaulev. coior4d
comedians and unusually fine eccentric
dancers. von'ello and Nino. ring per.
formers and fhe oiosrsph with new
motion pictures. incrdine one sho-rinE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
KEITH'S THEATRE,

The bill at Keith's this week is de-
cidedly entertaining one, even superior 20
those meritorious programs offered at the
popular theatre the preceding weeks OF
the~season. There IL not a dull act on the
bill and last evenings appreciatlve au-
dience. which filed every seat and en-
braced the usual large number OF Monday
night stGndees found occasion TO appla ud
spontaneously and for prolonged periods
every number OF the program.
Foremost I'm point OF interest must be
reckoned Miss Annie Irish. the dlstin-
guished legitimate actress who made her
initial vaudeville appearance here last
evening Miss irish is we'll known 20 pa
irons of the foremost dramatic sttrac-
fions. having for several years been Ider-
tilted with the leading Frohman attrac-
'ions and she was last evening accorded
q warm welcome For her vaudeville Of
,aring Nfiss Irish presented an exquisite
nre-act play An Actress Christmas
Eve" rhich rss an adaptation from me
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

and the corps or young ladies that take
part are all good singers. and that with
the handsome costumes worn by them
and the splendid scenery leaves nothing
10 be asked for
Mr.. Baker opens the olio with i'm
promptu songs and makes a decided hit.
as do the Misses Virgie and Clara Sey-
mour in songs and dances. The next
on the program are Renzeth and LaRue,
eccentric comedy acrobats, that are stars
in their particular line.
Gilroy, Haines and Montgomery are
seen In one OF the most enjoyable
sketches seen here for many a day. The
last. but by no means the least In the
olio. are Sol Goldsmith and Guy Hoppe
in comedy musical act. The whole
concludes with second part OF the open
ing number which IL or sufficient interest
TO make all keep their seats until the
curtain falls. This excellent bill will be
presented every afternoon and evening
during the week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

1t was "The Girl from Kay's at tho
Providence opora house last evening.
II is called farcical comedy with
music. and Sam Bernard. as Max Hog
genheimer was the "farcioal comedy"
section OF the piece. whilo Hattie VIII
iiams In the title role. assisted by a
clever lot of girls and young men. was
the musical" portion.
crowded house greeted the company
and from the time the curtain rose on
the first act until the nervous little con-
ductor OF the orchestra made the last
beat with his baton. the audience was
almost continuously in a state OF laugh
ter which came bubbling out at the clever
lines and situations and especially at tho
contortionistic endeavors OF Hoggen-
hemer 70 get his expressions united so
as TO be lucid as to meaning
There is little or no plot TO the piece
--one doesn't expect any. and consequent
ly is not disappointed. Sam Bernard is the
whole thing. IT seems. and about him
the piece Is built. and the situations and
lines are seemingly feeders for him. His
Hoggenheimer Interpretation In most
clever and the manner in which he por-
trays a self-complacent and vulgerly rich
German is a revelation to those who have
always, most always, seen them repre-
sented In balloon like trousers with a lit
tie bunch OF hirsute appendix on the
chin. Well built clothes, even fastidious,
are worn by Hoggenheimer and the hair
on his face is limited 10 a wee Kalser-like
moustache.
Miss Williams came In for hef share
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
AUTUMN AT THE ST. LOUIS Ex
POSITION.

The public's attention IL being called
TO a great many tours by a great many
routes at all prices, but we think we
can safely say that the Royal Blue Line
eleven-da high class tour. covering
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we say every expense II Is meant to the
letter and the best that money can buy
is furnished; a stop in Washington and
New York Is included and standard Pull
mans used in each direction.
On Nov. l1th the popular seven day
Washington tours begin. for which $500
covers trip OF a week.
Drop us a postal for itinerary.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
RALLY IN THIRD v ARD.

The Indications are that the rally OF
the friends OF John | Devlin who IL n
candidate for alderman In Ward 3. at
Alfredian hail. Veazie street. this even
ing. will be a bis success
Mr. Devlin will be a candidate against
John c. Dunn at tomorrow nights caucus
The Indications point to the success Of
Mr Devlin.
AZ the rally tonight former Alderman
Dennis II. sheahsn will preside, and SEN
ator Thurston, Alderman Mccarthy and
Candidate pevlin will speak
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

the Launching of the Battleship Con-
necticut" completed the excellent bill
For the week of October 2lth is an
nounced a bill which will include Emmett
Corrigan and company In an exciting
racing sketch; Helen Reimer. the Albee
Stock company favorite; the Melani trio.
Press Eldridge. YorSe and Adams. McRae
and Poole. Ward and CurIan, Wise Mike.
Zeno Carl and Zeno Helen Dodge and
others
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-22
G 0 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q o Q Q O o o g
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
Q Q 0 0 Q o O Q Q 0 Q 9 Q Q Q c

On Friday Mr. and Mrs L. n.
Beadles charmingly en- -ertained al a
six o'clock dinner The table appoint
ments for this occasions were entirely
of pink and the dining room suffused
in this warm glowing color presented
q most inviting retreat from the Feb
ruary winds.
Following the dinner an impromptu
program was rendered. each guest
contribu ing a number which added
greatly to the enjoyable affair The
guests included:
NJ. w NJ Spurlock. Mrs. Spurlock,
Mr.. Ralph Carlin, Mrs. Carlin. Mr.. F.
s BarJc, Mrs. Barde, Mr. Frank Laux,
Mrs. Laux, Miss Iamison