The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-22
He THEATRES

Laura Joyce Bell. the wife OF Comedian
Digby Bell, and one Of the best known
character players on the American stage.
will appear in De Wolf Hoppers produc-
ton OF ''Mr. Pickwick" the musical pro-
ductlon of the Charles Dickens master
piece, when It comes 10 the Providence
opera House the first half Of this week,
with a matinee Wednesday. Mrs. Bell
interprets Mrs Bardell. who Will be re-
membered by readers of Dickens as the
most conspicuous and laughable crea.
ton OF the Pickwick Papers. The COM
pany comes here with a record Of three
months at the Herald Square theatre,
New York city. The original cast and pro-
duction will be in evidence during the
coming engagement.
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Charles Grapewin, who was long a
popular favorite here. will be seen as
star at the Imperial following Through
Fire and Water" In Mr. Grapewin's
company are Miss Anna Chance. Nellie
Beaumont and May Childs. all we'll known
here; and his play, The Awakening Of
Mr.. Pipp," has everywhere been re-
ceived with much favor. the title role
affording Mr.. Grapewin excellent op-
portunities for the display OF his proved
abilities as a character actor.
Soldiers OF Fortune" the strong drama
in which Robert Edeson was seen last
season at the Providence Opera house.
will be presented soon at the Imperial
with ali the original scenic and realistic
effects and by a company that is said TO
be one OF the best 10 be seen at popular
prices"
BY the premature discharge OF a gun
In the hands OF a super in one OF the
scenes of Paul Revere" Richard Buhler,
who was seen here recently In the title
role OF that play, received the full charge
and wad Of the blank cartridge In the
chest. and had 10 be taken TO a hospital
for treatment Fortunately, his face
escaped injury: and. beyond temporary
suffering and Inconvenience, the matt
nee idor' has suffered no other bad re-
suits and has not been prevented from
continuing his tour.
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James II wallicks great scenic melo-
drama, Through Fire and Water" II this
weeks attraction at the Imperial. n
was written by the author OF queen OF
! the White Slaves" which recently scored
so strongly at that house. and in scenic
! equipment and realism is said to fully
equal that drama.
Helene Gerard, the celebrated French
equestrienne, will head the bill at Kelths
| next week. Mile. Gerard is one OF the
| highest salaried artistes appearing In
vaudeville today. She has two msRnif-
cent horses which che rides in her act.
one OF which, n beautiful white ono, is
from the stables OF the czar OF Russia.
Mile. Gerard proudly exhibits the writ
/ ten pedigree OF her noble animal writ
In 49, -
arms One Of her trainers. who ac-
companies her on her tour through this
country. formerly trained horses for the
car.
The bill at Keith's next week will In
clude Helene Gerard. The Carmen Troupe.
l.. Roy and Clayton, Charles NJ Little
field. Gardner and Vincent Martinetti
and Crosse. Marion Littleheld, The Brit
tons. Bijou Russell Tho Gottlobs, Cum
ninsham and Lord. The zarnos and
others Some OF the underscored attrac-
tions for the theatre In the early future
are Donahue and Nichols. McCue and
Cahill. Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins Fisher. The
-Four Bard Brothers. Ed Latell. Tho
Davis -McCauley company. Cressy and
Dayne, James J. Morton. Parker's Dogs.
Raymond and Caverly. Eva Nudge, Clay
ton White and Morie Stuart, Katherine
biooukood' HICKMAN Brothers, Bellman
and Moore, Fanny Rice. Felix and Barry.
orpheum Comedy Four and others
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The Great Carmen Troupe of wire
walkers, who have created such p furore
by their amazingly daring work since
their arrival IN America from the Circus
Rcyale, Madrid, have been secured for