The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-26


partee or situation and inci easing until
II Is fairly cyclonic as the funny story
Is unfolded The scene is at THE White
Horse Tavern" IN the Austrian Alps, and
the characters are the guests, tourists
and walters OF the hotel.
The many funny situations woven
around their different love affairs by the
author furnish mirth and comedy enough
to keep the audience in an uproat contin-
ually. and curtain calls were unusually
numerous, the general verdict being at
the end OF the performance that fun
nier or more enjoyable entertainment has
not been seen at Keith's this season. Miss
Laurence was a very w1nsome Madame
Josepha the hostess OF The White Horse
Tavern. and appeared 10 excellent ad-
vantage in the bright, light comedy role.
One OF the hits OF the evening was that
scored by Mr.. Nicander, in the role of
love-sick headwaiter, whose suit ultimate
Iy is successful. lie was absurdly funny.
especially in the scene when he takes his
leave Of the White Horse Tavern and
it's mistress, and asks for reference be-
! fore going. Mr.. Nicander threw HIM
self so thoroughly into the spirit OF the
| part that his own individuality was en-
| tirely lost. a most commendable feature in
the actor and all too rare, and in dia-
leot and many laughable little tricks OF
speech and gesture he was extremely
laughable.
Mr. Owen repeated the big HIT he scored
here two years ago in the role OF William
0iesecke, the eccentric, cross grained
merchant from Berlin who Is travelling
under protest. Mr.. Owen has never given
q more enjoyable Interpretation here. and
IN himself is a whole entertainment AS
Frederick ssialer Mr.. Losee was pleas
ingiy spontaneous IN his humor, and his
,drofl and intelligent Interpretation of this
light role is all ths moro prafseworthy
remembering the intense and powerful de-
hneation given by him larA week. de-
monstrating that the talents OF this In
comparable actor are by no means hm-
tied.
Miss Ingram made ottilie, a dainty,
lsrrightly young woman With a keen sense
OF humor and charming piqusncy.
which made her every exit regretted and
her every return 10 ths stage anticipated
with pleasure Mr.. Byrne as Arthur
sutre was responsible for much Of the
laughter OF the evening, for he made the
most OF every point bis role afforded. He
was especially good in the proposal scene.
In which he did not lose sight OF the pretty
romantic side OF the scene, in spite OF
It's lavghable side, as a less competent
artist might have.
Miss Love was very girlish and ingen-
uoss a. the lisping girl. Clara, and gave
decidedly the best portrayal she has yet
given here. Mr.. Winter repeated his de-
nghrfully sympathetic character study
Of DIR. Walter TIlrzelmann, the ideal
traveller and Miss Rivers assumption
OF Charlotte was cleverly done. Mr..
Robert Turner, In capital makeup
which alone was worthy OF hearty praise
gave an excellent bit OF character work
as L.loidl, a professional beggar, and Mss
Reinser. as Risi. the flower girl. was
equally sucoessful her catchy little song
sticking In the minds OF the audience as
the fupeful song Of a musical comedy and
being whisried and hummed along the
street after the performance. One OF the
most amusing scenes OF the play IL that
IN which the bridegroom and bride figure.
which roles wsre played by Mr.. Hill aud
Miss Donaldson An a most mirth- -provok-
ing fashion
Mr.. Fisher as Franz, Mr. Pooler as
Piccoio. Mr.. Ceshmen as Herr Won
Cracker. and Maas Cameron al played
well the minor roles entrusted Co them
fadeed, n was the snap and ginger IN
f,seed into every role. and into the per-
fornsncs N its entirety, vh,oh made II
90 thoroughly enjoyebie. and thess who
saw fhs play fast evening who had afro
essn IL two years ago when presented
By the Afbee oonpsny. snjoysd It even
moro than before. for n IN unquest.o.
ssiy one Of tho Few p'sys whace WIN.
stsus rspsutton snd II . splendid hot
wealhs~ sttysctisn This was attest,d ts
w DE many cuvtain calls after each act.
tAsrs bsaS . povsscoiaay great nurlher
after IRE hbvt act, vhen 6ssscke ana his
sss,ss and ssssbss~ ere caught in the rain
etorpn. reno<rew evening, souvenir
yhotosraphs are particularly beautiful
ones. BY ssads 4 brady OF Miss River.
vfli ~ gwen TO patrons.
Fos me week u Aus lst r. promised a
prcdurtion OF Captain Robart MsrshaIrs
clever pisy. Tho Unforeseen" w4alcs
vss rusN pronounced hit last year In
New York.