The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-19

and intrigue, the jealousies and bicker-
ings which surrounded the great en-
peror and depicts the triumph OF the
uneduoated loyal and lovable washer
woman who was made n duchess. The
stage settings were made with exactness
and the costumes accurate and effective.
and IL Is to be questioned II more ami
mated, intelligent corps Of supernumer-
aries have been seen on a local stage for
long time. their ensembles showing the
careful hand OF stage director Percy
Winter. The week marked the return TO
the cast Of several Of the favorite mem
bers Of the company and the greetings
given 20 each were hearty and pro-
longed.
Miss Laurence had in Madame Sans
Gene a role which gave her unlimited
opportunities, and she has never given
more delightful portrayal here. As the
impulstve, unintellectual but devoted and
fearless wife OF Marshall LeFebre she
made an immediate hit. and she seemed
equal to every demand OF the part, as
suning the varying moods /of that en-
chanting woman with characteristic ease
and ability. She was especially good
In the prologue when she hides De Neip-
nerg from LeFebre, also in the scene
where she holds her reception and meets
with courage and undaunted honesty the
snubs Of the emperors sisters. To that
sincere and splendid artist. Mr. Losee,
belongs the lions share OF the honors
Mr.. Losee since his connection with
the Albee company, has given so many
finished characterize tions that Providence
theatregoers now look for nothing else
from him, but even those familiar with
his abilities waxed even more enthusiastic
over his superb delineation OF Napoleon
Bonaparte. This famous character is IA
miliar to every school child In the world.
The wonderful opportunities for make up
can readily be realized by everyone and
because OF the fact that every feature OF
the little corporal Is indelibly stamped
upon every mind. It is a great undertak-
ing to attempt to look like him The
applause which greeted Mr. Losee when
the curtain In the third act rose showing
him seated at a table, was positively
thunderous and was richly deserved. He
was the exact image Of the famous man.
and seemed an animated life-size por-
trait of him. A greater triumph in make
up has never been seen here. As for his
characterixation.-itw was a decidedly care
full and thorough one artistic and power
ful to an astonishing degree. Every
scene in which he appeared he dominated
and the intensity and power OF his por-
trayal made a marked impression. Every
little trick and mannerism assUctated with
Napoleon was introduced In the finished
subtle manner for which Mr.. Losee Is
noted, showing a complete study Of the
character. 1t was masterful piece of
acting and deserved the hearty, even
vociferous applause bestowed upon IL.
Mr.. owen did clever piece of acting as
Despresux. the dancing master, showing
grace and charming ease. and bringing
out the many points OF the role with the
admirable ability Of the clever actor he
In. Mr.. Byrne played Marshal DeFebre
with the sincere, earnest manner which
has been the keynote OF ell OF his work
here and his Jealous impetuosity was
contrasted with skill to his fine. manly
emotion at being chosen to end his
| friends life and his obedience to his SOW
ereisn. Mr.. Nicsnder, In a splendid char
| atcer make-up, gave a. remarkably fine
| depletion of the crafty Fouche. He gave
| 10 the resourceful, knowing ex-minister
| OF police. an ease and repose which were
its chief requirements, and scored n de-
| cided bit IN a role which was an exacting
| one and which is entirely different from
| any of his previous impersonations here.
Mr. Henry Dusgan. a former member
| OF the Pawtucket Albee Stock company
and who made n most favorable impress
sion with the Providence Albee company
| in their excellent production OF "Shenan-
! doah" few weeks ago. added 10 the IA
vor he won at that time by a'virile as
| SUMPTION OF count De NelppSIbs MI. luz
gan was commercially earnest and man
| ly. and everything he said or did was con
| vincing and true. Miss Rivers and Miss
| Ingram, As the disa greeable sisters OF
| Napoleon played with their usual skill
| and intelligence, and scored favorably IN
! spite OF the unsympathetic nature OF
| their roles Mr.. Ilill was excellent a'
| vabontrain. Miss Love and Miss Donald
| son played with vivacity the roles or the
laundreeses, Mr.. Pooler made great
deal OF the small role OF Constant. and
Ftsif~r-ard Mr-TuFneF a-Ii,llf and
| Leroy were all that could be desired.
The play is an unusually hard one t.
produce In stock. but Stage Director Win
ter managed TO impart 10 II the necessary
atmosphere OF the period. and MADAME
Sans Gene" may he voted one OF the most
thoroughly satisfactory productions. from
every standpoint. given at Keith's this
season on Thursday evening Of this
week souvenir photographs Of that
clever little lady. Miss Maud Love. vii
| be given to patrons.
| For the week OF July 18th II announced