The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-05

Last evening was one OF the pleasantest
in the history OF the Imperial theatre for
not only was the theatre packed but II
was full OF friends who were delighted TO
welcome for another season the favorites
OF the stock company. The audience too
was in an appreciative mood and before
the curtain was raised there were many
complimentary terms employed concern
ing the important changes mace IN the
popular play house.
When the play began the audience was
quick TO give warm greetings TO those won
were In the company last season and had
returned Everyone Of them got an ova-
ton that they will long recall with pride.
As for the new members OF the company
they were given opportunities 10 realize
in what an agreeable place their lines
had been cast for the welcome was in
every way a warm one.
There were many curtain calls and the
principals were loudly bat discriminatory
appla uded. The ladies In the cast were the
recipients OF beautiful floral gifts. This
week the management chose Men ana
Women David Belasco and Henry De
Miles well known drama OF our times.
This was an excellent choice for Men
and Women" is q play full Of intense hu-
man interest. Perhaps not a great play
but certainly one that Is we'll worth
while. II offers opportunities to those pro-
ducing IL that many another play does
not Some OF the characters are remarka-
bly, well drawn and all have sufficient in
terest not TO weaken In any way the en-
semble
popularity we'll Perhaps the reason Is
not difficult to reach for IL deals with the
trials and hopes Of real human beings. II
is well staged
The members II the cast gave n good
presentation OF IL last evening. That
things will move more evenly when the
members of the cast have done more work
together is probable but last evening s
production gave satisfaction to the many
who witnessed It,
As for the patrons OF the theatre they
can congratulate themselves that some
delightful work is sure 10 be witnessed by
them this season
William Courtleigh as the cashier has
a most important part. His acting last
night was OF the same high order that
has won for him a high place in the
confidence OF the Providence theatre
going public. He was earnest careful
and always equal To the demands OF the
moment. His work i'm the third act won
the enthusiastic approval Of the audience
j. Heron Miller was equal TO all the
varied demands OF the part OF the falsely
accused assistant cashier. James j
Ryan. who played the part Of the bank
president. is a carefuland finished play
er. Harmon II. Macgregor was bright
breezq and awkward as we'll became the
character OF the young Samuel
Frank e Jameson did some interesting
work as Colonel Kip, the lover and bank
examiner. The effective part OF Governor
Rodman was we'll portrayed by Carl An
thony.
Miss Eugene Hayden. the new lady Of
the company. made a great success Of the
part OF Agnes Rodman. She is an actress
OF great power and Of most plea sing stage
presence. She moved fro mthe light and
gayer parts to the intense tragedy OF the
third act with n grace that won her the
most pronounced favor from her audi
ence. Her voice was full of power and
her pleading most effective in behalf OF
her friend.
Miss Viola Burton. as graceful end
charming as ever. portrayed most de-
lightfully the character OF Margery Knox.
the western cousin. Jesnnette Carroll as
tha school friend Of Agnes Rodman and
tho sister OF her betrothed. took full ad .
vantage Of fine opportunities TO do frace-
ful and earnest work. Miss Katherine De
Barry fully met ALL the requirements OF
the part Of William Prescott's mother
Miss Alice Irving as Mrs. Delaneld and
Miss Bertha Walker left nothing 20 be
desired I'm their portrayas.
When the floral tributes were passed
over the footlights at the close of the
third act the applause was so great that
speeches had to be made Mr.. Courtleirh
took charge OF this part OF the affair