The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
KEIIH'S THEATRE.

A truly delightful comedy is "The
company appeared at Keiths last even
tng, and in which they will continue TO
amuss theatregoers every afternoon and
evening for the remainder OF the week.
One OF the chief charms OF the capital
play is It's novel theme. II is entirely
different from anything in which the AL
bee company has ever before appeared,
being very clever satire on the man
nish woman idea, told with numerous
laughatAe situations and some especial
ly brilliant dialogue Few offerings OF
the season OF the Albee company have
won the instantaneous approval that was
accorded THE Amazons' last evening
and the clever players have seldom ap-
peared TO such advantage. Each play
er must be given individual honors. for
each scored capitally IN his or her par
ticular role. and the result was a nightly
pleasing presentation.
The story deals with the endeavors or
Lady Castlejordan. a wealthy English
woman who Is disappointed that her three
girls are not boys, and determines 10
bring them up as boys. This she docs
with success until they have grown 10
young womanhood and fall in love. They
meet three young men at fashionable
party and these young men. falling IN
love with the three girls. follow them 10
their country home. The attempts 10
see the yong ladies and yet avoid the
watchful mother and the alert chaperone,
Sergeant" Shutter. give rise 10 some
very funny situations. one Of the fun
niest OF which is that In the gymnasium
where the three young ladies are enter
s..t 10 hal
mother, but are discovered by Lady Cas-
tlejordan and Sergeant" shutter
The novelty OF the theme, the laugha-
BILE scenes and the quaint conventional
tty OF the masculine attire worn by the
ladies of the cast. made quite stir and
won the hearty admiration OF the audi
ence. and judging from the applause
which interrupted the performance fire.
quently. II will prove another winner
for the favorite playhouse Miss Lau-
renee made a very winsome figure as
Lady Noeline, and played with delight
ful coquetry and MIR. Craig's depletion
of Lord Utterly was easy and natural,
winning oomnnendation for the intelligent
grace with which he infected the role
The love scenes between Miss Laurence
and Mr. Craig were played with the skill
for which these two favorites have come
20 be known here.
Miss Rsvers In the role formerly identi-
fed with Johnstone Bennett. as Lady
Tommy made a distinct success. Her
affectauon OF the masculine mannerisms
was capitally done, and she completely
lost her own identity In the role. No
greater praise can be saie OF the clever
artistic than this and there Is no dues-
ton but that the highest commendation
should be given her. for hers was one OF
the most pronounced triumphs OF the
entire performance. Miss Reimer played
Sergeant" shutter in the deliciously hu-
morous manner with which she enacts
such roles, and made her role stand out
with prominence, especially in the scene
On which she is persuaded by Lord Litter
ly to keep from Lady Castlejordan the
secret OF their presence I'm the gymua-
eium.
Mr. Byrne gave a capital delneation
or the Frenchman, Grlval, who loves so
much that he would. IL he could change
his nationality and his French accent
and mannerisms Mr. Nicander was de-
cidedly amusing as the dyspepthc Lord
Tweenways. who was responsible for
much OF the laughter OF the evening and
his work was sharp contrast 10 his
portrayal OF last week and hardly less
successful, emphasizing the remarkable
versatility of the sterling young actor.
Miss Elizabeth Woodson especially en-
gagged for this production, won the good
graces OF everyone. Miss Woodson !s ex-
ceedingly pleasing In appearance and has
q dainty. womanly personality which
made her a favorite almost the minute
she stepped upon the stage. Her grace
and cleverness made q marked success
OF the role OF Lady Billy and she do
served the hearty applause which re-
warded her efforts.
Miss Ada Levick, a capable and well
known actress who has previously APP
peared In Providence with prominent
stars. was another especially engaged
member OF the cast and played the role
of Lady ,Castlejordan with dignity and
strength Mr.. owen was, as usual, excel
lent as the Rev. Mr.. Afinchin, and Mr..
Fisher. Mr.. Turner and Mr.. Winter play
ed minor roles with their custofny abil-
fly. The stage. settings OF the play were
unsuually attractive and came in for
generous round of applause. especially the
first act.
For the week OF Aug. 22d is announced
Captain Robert Marshalls merry play,
His Excelency The Governor" a high
grade comedy of the kind that IS certain
TO appeal 10 Keith patrons and is voted
one 81 the best yet given from the pen
OF the author OF "A Royal Family"
Second in Command" "The Unforc-
seen," and other big successes.
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