The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-21
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able comedy could hardly have been more
ably interpreted. Mr.. William H. Tur-
ner. in the role OF Mr. Weatherby which
he played with such marked success for
a season and half on the road, and
Miss Reimer as loveable Mrs. Weatherby
carried off a large slice OF the honors
and IL Is safe 20 say that these clever
people have never scored more decided
artistic successes. Mr.. Turner, by many
subtle touches here and there brought
out delicately every point I'm the role
and showed remarkable comedy ability
and an occasional touch of pathos. which
was of the kind which rang true. He was
thoroughly delightful at all times and
was given the recognition such a splen-
did impersonation deserved.
Miss Reirner had one OF the best oppor-
tunities she has ever had here and TO say
that she made the most OF II would be
expressing her achievement mildly. Her
conception OF the motherly little gentle
woman was a careful and studied one,
and her depletion was marked by the in
telligence to be expected from an actress
Of her superior ability. Even when quar-
reling most violently with her husband,
In an endeavor TO set such an example to
her daughter and son-in-law that they
will cease quarerling she never lost the
refinement and gracious dignity OF the
character and she scored by Legitimate
methods rather than exaggeratiou.
A prettier scene can hardly be pictured
than the homelike setting at the begin
ming OF the second act, with the old cou-
pie who have lived together for 20 years
without a single cross word, just finish
ing their dinner peacefully together. nor
can anything funnier be imagined than
when the devoted old wife really Is made
suspicious by her daughter and begins a
real quarrel with her husband IN place
of the sham one. Miss Lawrence made
a charming Mrs. West, the jealous young
wife. infusing spirit and naturalness into
her laughabe quarrels with her husband
as well as in her well-meaning, but dis
astrous attempt 10 straighten out what
she believes to be a dreadful quarrel be-
tween her parents. Mr.. Craig played
Oliver West with the same entertaining
sense OF humor which makes him so ex-
cellent in comedy. and while he had less
to do thSn in previous productions his
pleasing ease and sincerity won him dis
tjnction.
'Mr. Robert Turner, who also appeared
in this play for a season and was seen
in this city few years ago in the play.
provoked no little laughter by an ex-
ceptionally clever piece OF character act
ing. In less competent hands the role OF
Mr.. Marsh. an eccentric old man played
Insignificant but he gave TO the role so
many little touches-amusing bits OF ac-
tion. laugh-provoking facial expressions
all of which convulsed the alert audience
and made his performance stand out as
one OF the brightest features OF the even
ing! Miss Ingram gave a decidedly
clever delineation of the dashing Spanish
woman, Sonora Gonzales which role che
invested with a grace and piquancy which
was charming. Her remarkable skill and
incompatible adaptability was never more
forecfully demonstrated. and the storm OF
applause which followed her every exit
was we'll deserved.
Mr. Nicander played Tom Weatherby
and entered into the portraiture with
characteristic zest and devotion and was
a prominent factor I'm the success OF the
performance. Mr.. Byrne gave new evil
dence of his ability as a stolid English
butler. Pritchard, and Miss Rivers was
very funny as the belligerent old servant
OF the Weathersbys. Miss Young as a
pert maid, who causes the trouble be-
tween the young couple, Mr.. Fisher as
Mr. Breslin, Miss Love as Julia Lang
ley and Mr.. Walter Hill as the Rev Mr..
Langley had few opportunities but they
made the most of them and contributed
largely to the fun OF the evening.
This bright comedy will be repeated
every afternoon and evening this week,
and for the coming week is announced a
production OF Romeo and Juliet" with
a strong cast, special beautiful costumes
and magnificent scenery This will be
the first Shakespearean production ever
given by the Ah1ee Stock company and is
OF exceptional interest.