The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08

resisitble The character are cleverly ana
consistently sketched and tho very atmos-
phere of the play, with its Dickens-nke
flavor is exquisitely wholesome For the
sake az those who missed seeing the Al
bee companys presentation OF this pretty
play three years ago. and who should not
fail 10 see II this week. the story briefly
Is wound around the old saying Kind
hearts are more than coronets,' telling
Of how n young man of ancient name
wins the girl OF his choice for himself
alone. not for his title or money. IL Is
simple. yet compelling In its interest and
not one in tho large audience last even
ing put on her hat before the final word
I'm the last act had been spoken, 50 close
was the attention
Miss Phillips made 4 very charming pic
ture as the proud Blanche Chilworth, and
she gave a grace and distinction TO the
character that was very pleasing Her
tenderness I'm the scenes with her sister
were particularly appealing. and her con-
fession Of 'ove for Sir Hartley was de-
liclous IN it's coquetry. The audience
recognized the excellence OF her portrayal
and gave her the applause she so richly
deserved Mr. Crane. too was 4 his best
a the disguised lover. showing an ease
and restraint which was very effective
and his little bits OF comedy were scored
easily and skilfuly. II would be hard
execution OF the role.
one OF the distinct trumphs OF the
evening-in fact. We may say OF the entire
season-was the artistic character study
given by that sterling actor. Tom Wise
of tho loyable old book-worm Todman.
in a makeup which In itself was n
triumph. Mr.. Wise looked az II he stepped
from a page OF Dickens and he revealed
10 his legion or admirers here new
-. a. ~, hf,,. .g,r
was blended deliciously with the kind OF
pathos which rang true and brought tears
70 the eyes. even while a smile was upon
the lip Anyone who fails 10 see Mr..
Wise I'm this character will lose one Of
the seasons genuine treats. which IL
would be worth going long distance TO
see Mr.. I,osee gave an impersonation
Of the coarse arrogant Briginshaw, which
showed mis- characteristic jr'elligence and
which was finished even and fully con-
trolled A special word of praise must
bc given him for a capital makeup, a
branch Of theatrical work OF which Mr..
I.osee is thorough master
Miss Remer as the tyrannical Crater,
who was always slamming doors and Civ
ing her notice. made one OF the hits Of the
evening -aEe+tsing much merFiR4eHt every
time she appeared I'm her clever make
Miss Reimer is one OF those rare artistes
role she plays. but this week will stand
out a. one OF her biggest successes OF n
season OF successes Miss Courtenay and
Mr. Ncander made a pleasant pair OF
young lovers. their scenes together being
given with much sincerity and sympathy
and they seemed at all times to strike the
right note and kept skilfully within the
picture.
Mr. Winter was very clever the aris.
tocratic. dignihed solicitor. Mr.. Pedrick
and MIR Robert Turner was very amusing
as the boy. Robert Binks. who loves not
wisely but too well. The role was
small one. but Mr.. Turner made II stant
out prominently as one of the good fea
lures OF the evening Miss Rivers anC
Mr.. Fisher contributed amusing char
acteriza tions as the lisping couple, Mr.
and Miss HiCkson. The entire per
formance was a smooth and clever one
and the curtain calls were numerous
throughout the evening. Liberty Hal
will be repeated every afternoon anC
evening the rest OF the week. For tn
week OF Aug. 18th is announced a pro
T ductIon OF the late Sol Smith Russelli
big success. "A Bachelors Romance.
with Miss Mary Young especially en-
gagged.