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

with plenty OF the excitement OF revo-
luton in South American Republic 20
sustain the interest, and its dialogue is
excellent
There are many excellent parts in the
play which makes IL an excellent stock
company play and every part was played
carefully and capably, even the minor
roles. The play was handsomely staged,
with even more attention TO detail than
stock company productions are usually
given. The lighting effects being espe-
cially good To Gardner Crane, the Alhee
Company's exceptionally clever leading
man. must be given a Hons share OF the
evenings honors. In the role OF Robert
clay. the United states civil engineer who
handles a revolution as capably as he
makes love To pretty girl, Mr.. Crane
had his first real opportunity OF the sea-
son. and so splendidly did he make the
most of this opportunity that the role
seemed 10 1T him like a glove. The virili}y
and convincing earncstncss noticeable IN
Mr. Cranes work before lends itself ad-
mirably TO the portrayal OF the cool. ener-
getic young American and his perform
ance deserving OF all the superlatves
showered upon II by those who saw him
last evening. must win him favor on all
sides and conpetely establishing him in
local popularity.
Chrystal Herne was a charming Hope
nalvete the childish mischief and eager
excitement Of the girl and the growing
love and pluck OF the woman. She was
especially pleasing, rs was Mr.. Crane tn
the scene I'm the second act one pro-
nounced hit Of the evening was that mado
by Tom Wise. than whom there is no
cleverer comedian on the American stage
today. As tho iovial MacWililams, the
boss" OF tho mines his rich humor was
infectious and he caught the spirit and
atmosphere OF the piece with that thor
oughness that stamps the true artist II
Is evident that Mr.. Wise can portray
something besides comedy. for in tho last
act when he congratulates Clay upon
having won the heart and hand or Hope,
he did bit Of acting that brought tears
to everyone's eyes.
In Mr. Wise, the Albee company has
an incomparably valuable member. Jane
Rivers gave an excellent impersonation
Of Madame Alvarez the Spanish wife Of
the president OF the republic. There was
repressed forcc and sincerity In her work
that gave her depletion dignity and i'm
pressiveness. Orme Caldara gave pic
turesuue charm and distinction 90 tho
role OF Captain Stewart. tho young officer
who smothers his love and remains loyal
20 his president. giving his lifc I'm guard
ing the woman he secretly loves Frank
Losee gave capital portrait or Capt.
Burke. a hllibuster. The caro- md finish
characteristic OF Mr.. Josee's acting was
noticeable and he made the role one Of
the most conspicuous and praiseworthy
OF the entire cast George Fisher had
n prominent role as the blase young
New Yorker. Reginald King. which he
played excellently. with a firm grasp OF
the requirements OF the character and "a
pleasing ease and naturalness or manner.
Mabel Carruthers made n capital Alice
Iangham. making q pleasing picture for
the eye. and playing the somewhat thank
less, dsagreeabc role with intelligence
and consistency Robert Turner was de-
ightfully boyish ard spontaneous 1s
Teddy Langham. and Foster Lardnor
gave pathos and dignity to tsc role Of
President Alvarez. which iu less capable
hands would have been insig0ifcant
Percy Winter gave careful hniehrd
portrayal % General Mendoza; John
lIencrn was excellent as ar Langhan,
- and nll 'hc other members of the cast
played with snap and Intelligence that
was truly remarkable. Edward lie Duo.
~ Ensign McCaulcy from the Vests,
being especially clever. a squad Of
naval reserves gave atmosphere 90 tho
scene n - unfair 10 compare stock
company performance with tho original
mt the Alhee conananx's performancc of