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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21

BALL AT
TROCADERO

At the Troeadero last evening the second
Trocadero dance took place. II was in
every respect a worthy successor 10 the
one given last month.
The patroneeses OF the dance were; Mrs.
Robert Ives Gammell. Mrs Rowland Glib
son Hazard, Mrs. Roscoe Stetson Wash
burn. Mrs. Henry r Lppitt, Mrs. Howard
o. sturges. Mrs. william wurts White.
Mrs. James Richardson. Mrs. Robert II.
T. Goddard. Mrs Henry Pearee, Mrs.
Frank Arthur sayles, Mrs William @,
Nightingale. Mrs. Edward c. Bucklin,
Mrs. Edward ID. Pearce, Mrs. Charles ID.
Owen. Mrs. J. De Forest Danieson. Mrs.
William Grosvenor. Mrs. stephen o. Met
calf Mrs. n. Nelson Campbell. Mrs.
Charles l.. A Heiser Mrs. Walter Hid
den and Mrs. Maurice X. Washburn.
Some OF the guests included: Mrs.
Maurice X. washburn. Mrs. Hodgson.
Mrr Metcalf. Mr.. and Mrs. Marsden j.
Perry. Mr.. and Mrs Campbell, Mr.. Frank
Cranston. Miss Hope shepley. Miss Louise
Ltppitt. Miss Hope Walker. Mr.. Arthur
Emerson, Mr.. Taft, Miss Alice Grosvenor.
Mr. and Mrs Samuel T. Douglas, Miss
Marian Brown. Mr.. Edward Bancroft.
Mr.. Edward Martin Guild, Mr.. Johns IT.
Congdon. Miss Tucker. Miss Elizabeth
Mason Mr.. and Mrs Edwin A. Barrows.
Mr. Campbell. Mr.. Harold Congdon Miss
Ethel Parks. Mr.. and Mrs Harry Pearc-,
Miss Mary Colt. Miss Ethel Chaplin. Miss
Eva weeden. Mr.. Russell knight. Mr..
Harold Waterman, Mr.. Stephen Ames.
Miss Lovett. Miss Molly Gardner. Miss
Annette Robinson. Mr.. J. Palmer Bars
tow Miss Helen Foster. Mr. A. ID. Chaplin,
Jr.. Mrs. Walter A. Peck. Miss Caroline
Grosvenor. Mr. Alfred Potter. Mr..
Everard Appleton. Miss Caroline Eddy,
Miss Louise Peck. Miss Grace White. Miss
Helen Brown Miss Eva Weeden. Miss
Marguerite Peck. Miss Betty Howard,
Miss Emily Aldrich. Miss Caroline Gros-
venor. Miss Virginia Shepley, Miss Bea-
trice Bnney Miss Helen Capron, Miss
Cecile Briggs, Miss Marian Briggs, Miss
Hope Brown. Miss Martha Hale. Miss
Janet Bucklin Miss Maybelle Lippitt
Miss Phyllis Kimball. Mr.. Paul Matte
son. Mr. Charles Tillinghast. Mr.. Newton
Hutchison. Mr Earring Ostby. DR.. Charles
r. Peckhan DR.. George A. Matteson. Mr..
Kingsley whitcomb. Mr. r. Tudor Gross.
Mr.. Howard Richmond. Mr.. William
Grinnen. Mr.. Edward Williams. Mr..
Harold Waterman. Mr.. Stephen Ames,
Mr. Ralph Richmond. Mr.. Francis
Kemble, Mr.. Harris Bucklin. Mr.. Ben
jamin Cook, Mr.. Leonard Tingley. Mr..
Irving Hunt Mr.. Rayner Weeden and
Mr.. Philip De Wolf.
Previous 70 the dance, Mrs. Walter A.
Peck entertained at dinner at the Troca-
dero Two large round tables were set.
covers being laid for AZ persons. Dainty
decorations In roses and violets beautifed
the setting OF the dinner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

The dramatizstion OF Mrs. Wigs of
the Cabbage Patch will next week De
seen by playgoers at the Providence opera
House when Mrs. Madge Carr Cook viii
appear as quaint. motherly Mrs. Wisss'
This expert character comedienne. VINO
has achieved such success OF recent years
with the Amelia Bingham company IN
rarticular has scored the hit OF her ca
yeer I'm this part, which is so inviting III
both its humorous possibilities and its
heart interest. Miss Bessie Boniscale'
eifted actress. impersonates the odd
character OF Lovey Mary, whose runaway
nisht from the orphanage with Littlr
Tommy has been chosen by Mrs Anne
Crawford Flexner as the plot proper OF
her dramatic version of Mrs, Alice III
gan Rices two famous stories. The con-
edy interest of this three-act footlg III
ads,tation centres i'm the mirth-proVoklr
episode OF Mr. stubbius and his matrI-
monial designs upon little Miss Hazy, the
meek and shiftless neighoor or MIS-
Wigs This portion or the original nc
tion has been elaborated to notable eN-
tent until the audience Is kept IN a stare
OF merriment from the beginning ot the
play until the end. Mr. WIN. I. Hodge
who won his first laurels as an eccentric
comedian bS his portrayal OF the part or
the lovelorn village painter, Freeman
Nhitmarsh. in Sag Harbor and who IS
recognized today az probably the best IN
terpreter of village types upon the stag
was selected bv Leiber a. Co, to create
this role OF MI Stubins. which Is sec
ond only 10 that OF Mrs. Wigs in the
play itself The impersonations OF MISS
Hazy has proven a worthy vis-a-vis lh
humorous realism 20 NIr Hodge, since II
is no other than Miss Helen Lowell. who
captured second honors 20 Maude Adams
IN equality street" owing 10 the delicious
character comedy with which she enacted
The part OF the spinster sister. Susan.
The play Is arranged by Mrs. Flexner
a. three acts all the scenes OF which are
laid upon the Cabbage Patch itself The
cast of twenty-siX principal characters
comprises almost all OF the now familiar
figures. while several new ones have been
introduced. most prominent among them
being Hunkerdunkus Jones. the astrolo-
ger. who sends the spirit picture 10 little
Miss Hay, and 20 whom the introduc-
fion of Mr. Stubbins upon the scene as
bridegroom L. thus due. The juvenile cle-
nent of the stories. I'm which Mrs. Rice
proved herself 10 be such an apprecia
tive observer and lover Of childhood, has
mol heen oNeFiooheu hi Wv Nioiio 'i~'' ,''i'f
ono all OF the Wigs childreu-the three
little frizzle-headed Biography manned
girls asia. Australia and Europena) and
Billy picturesque little Tommy ana peg
legged Chris mis- Hays nephew are
ell introduced into the scenes with con-
spicuous Juvenile mirth and even the old
nag Cuby. Is not forgotten.
Mrs wiggs OF the Cabbage Patch
has been the dramatic success OF the sea-
L.. Va rI- rsh nnnLpd tha
Savoy theatre for $50 performances. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
EMPIRE THEATRE.

A Wife's Secret which Is to be seen
for the first time at the Empire theatre
next week. Is described as an emotional
~roup Of interesting characters. none OF
them commonplace OF hackneyed and
with a story as strong as life itself The
plot which was taken from real lie.
deals with the lack OF confidence which
so often prevents a wife from telling her
husband all OF her secrets at marriage
and which IL n cause of large portion
Of the unhappiness in ma trimony. ana
ultimate resortng TO divorce courts
Mona Madison young and beautiful
wife of clergyman is the central figure.
IN the first act she IL seen as an ire
sponsible girl happy IN the love Of her
husband and little daughter Of six wears.
There Is an evil spirit I'm the household
In the person Of the minister's maiden
sister. Priscilla a stiff -bs cked. canting
hvpocrite. whose idea Of Christian duty
Ia 10 see that everyone else in the world
is made mis- era ble. II is her malicious
whispering into her brothers ear that
wrecks the happiness Of their hsne. aud
the trusting unsuspecting husband and
father becomes suspicious and huding his
susrfcious partly confirmed by mislead-
ins circumstances turns his young wife
out without giving her chance 10 eN-
plain. denying her the privilege Of even
seeing her child again The INSCRIPTIONS
villain who has aided I'm her downfall.
not satisfied with this and being intat-
uated with Mona. follows her in her
misery and poverty and tries TO force
her hy every means into an illicit union.
Her one comfort in her trials Is an old
negress Aunt" Dilsey. servant. who
has left the employ Of the husband To
comfort the wife. in whose innocence she
nrmly believes This old black nanny
though a rough, ignorant soul is one of
the most beautiful characters ever seen
ON the stage. and despite the fact that
her ludicrous expressions and homeN
philosophy arc provocative Of roars of
laughter. there Is a deep touch OF human
VA thos In her personality. There are
many other interesting characters. both
good and bad. involved In the story and
many exciting complica tions and events
Of absorbing interest take place before
the wife is vindicated and welcomed acl<
TO the side of her husband and child after
a thrilling scene in which she leaps from
a belfry Of her husba nds church to
escape her would b. traducer while the
villain and his accomplices meet with
their lust deserts
The company is . strong one. Hesdvd d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21

next two acts in the reception room in
Hot Stun's home on Fifth avenue IN
New York
During tho course of the play number
OF Interesting specialties will be intro
uuced MIR. Roberts will sing a new waltz
song The Providence Girl which he has
written especially for this event. There
will also be songs by Miss Reed, Miss
Dietz, Mr. Hughston and two or three
unusually clever dancing acts. These spe.
cialties come so naturally 20 the course
of the play that their Interpolation does
not seem at all out of place.
Mr. Williams will assume the character
of Hot stuff and those who are familiar
with his character work predict that he
will carry off the honors The other parts
will be taken as follows: Cunning, Mr'
Graham: Percy We're Charles Rowan
Under Dog Mr. Roberts Jarvis f~ ld.
Mr. Hughston Jack Aspen. Louis Froh-
of: HYDE Sim, MIR Hayden; Slater Mir.
sutton. Weatherby Fowle. Mr.. Redding
Count smorltork, Mr.. Roach; Ada
Steele. Miss Radcliffe, Daisy, Miss Bur
ton: cora. Miss Dietz MAY Miss Grey and
lida. the queen Of the burlesque, Miss
Reed
For the week of Jan. 90 Mr. Williams
and his company will present the third In
the series Of English classics. Bouci-
caults famous London Assurance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Trocadero Burlesquers viii be the
attraction at the Wes minister theatre
next week. This will he the fifth season
OF this clever organization which here
tofore has been under the mana cement
OF Messrs. Waldron and Bryant. This
year Mr. Waldron is the sole proprietor
and manager and the company Is stronger
than that Of last year. Those who wit
messed that uproariously funny one-sct
farcical conceit. The Misht Family" will
enjoy a genuine treat this season s-as the
same piece Will be given with new and
beautiful scenery gorgeous costumes. new
music and Will be presented by most
capable company Of players. In addi-
tion there Will be an original buresque.
entitled The Genuine" which promises
10 rank among the most successful in
the burlesque field
Mr. Frank Graham will have the lead
ing role IN both pieces while the prin- .
cipal feminine parts will be played by
Annie Carter and Anna Hill
The olio will present VIII Bartell.
Hebrew comedian, the Grahams. singers
~ illustrated songs: the brothers Damn.
eccentric acrobats. and the Worlds Com
edy Four Messrs. Conlan. Ward Dobbs
and Leigh, four excellent character sing
crs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21

Dolly Dimple" song from PIN! Pan
Pouf!"
A feature of the bin which has long
been anticipated with deep interest and
which has attracted no end OF attention
all over the country will he Liquid AIT.
This is undeniaby the scienunc rnarVel
OF the age. It's many practical uses
make II interestins,to chemists, scientists,
mechanics. physicians and students. and
everyone will he anxious 10 see the eN-
periments in Il. for there are so few
LIQUID Air machines I'm the world-only
I'm the largest universities OF the world
that the opportunity is rarely offered The
paradoxical qualities Of Liquid Air make
~ especially amusing. as well as instruc-
tive For instance, n melts steel and
freezes alcohol al the same time. and a
Kettle of n placed on a cake Of ice Is
made 10 boil
one Of tho best male quartets ever seen
% vaudeville is The Empire city quar-
Ft NJ all the praise that has been heard
r them Is 10 be believed They are all
good vocallsts and their comedy is said
ta be truly funny IlaSsen Ren ATS
roozoonin Arabs will give an acrobatc
4ct which embraces some whirlwind and
very exciting tumbling and George IT.
Wood known a. "TFo Somewhat Differ
Ont Comedian. will offer p new mono
logue OF satirical comments on current
events that always prove decidedly
amusing warm greeting awaits James
r. Dolan and Ida Lcnharr. faVorite
farceurs. who have not been seen In
Providence in FIVE years They VIII offer
8 laughablc farce la one act called. TAX
Ing Chances. a companion sketch 10 their
former well-rememberod comedy success.
~ High Toned Burglar
The Scott Brothers. European equili-
brists. will give an act Of sensational
balancing and wire work. and Tom Brown
and Siren Nevarro. colored protean
artists will be seen in number OF char
acter changes and studies, including "A
Chinese Courtship.' Ninton and Clayton
will offer a comedy sketch that is said
TO be furiously funny. called "Bill Casey,
Burglar" An interesting act will be the
monologue and legerdemaiu OF Shungo-
pavi a genuine Moki Indian. who enjoys
the distinction OF being one Of the best
educated Indians in America, and being
one of the few Indians who have ever de-
liyered an oration IN English. Watson
and Hin, singers and dancers. Goetz and
Nelson. revolving globe performers.
Chick tramp cyclist and tho biograph.
with new motion pictures will he con-
tributcrs 20 tho hill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
KEITH'S THEATRE.

n IL safe 10 say that Keith's next week
viii he crowded 10 the doors st every per-
formance. for Ct has been several seasons
since such an extraordinarily fine progrsm m
has been offered Al that theatre Eleven
OF the Is acts on the bill will be entirely
new 70 Providence. Heading the bin will
be Grace Cameron tho New York favor
ite late siar Of "Pin. Pan, Pouf," This
will be Miss Camoron's fret Providence
appearance and she is svre 20 be cordially
welcomed Resides being an exceedingly
attractive young woman. she has beau
tifm soprano voice She will offcr an &C,
consisting of song hi's of the direren,
rnuficsi conedy successe. with which shs
has been associated. including her famous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
IS MADE POSTMASTER.
Joseph J. 0svlIn Receives Government Ap-
rulntmsnt 10 Service at Nayatt Point

II vas announced frbm Washington
Yesterday that Joseph J Devlin had been
appointed fourth class postmaster at
Naystt Foint.
Mr. Devlin Is the ticket agent of the
Consolidated railroad and Western Union
telegraph operator I'm the railroad sta
tlon at Nayatt. lie has been conducting
the affairs Of the Nayatt postofiice for the
last three months having had the huS-
ness turned over TO him by Elias David.
who conducted the postofiice about
quarter of q mile south of the present
Office in = brick building where IL was
located for many years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21

Daniel Byron, Joseph Hughes, John V.
Bowers and Thomas Cavany; hall COM
mittee, Thomas Quigley. Arthur Lovery
and Harry Downing. II was decided that
members OF the old Fslka club and the
Olneyville cadets who were I'm arrears at
the date OF the consolidation would he
admitted, and their dues would COM
urence from last evening or in other
words the old accounts have been re-
mftted.
Next Sunday tfo old clubs will meet and
officially disband and on Thursday even
ing the new club Will meet in Cadets hall
and from then on will make an effort TO
become the leading club of this vicinity.
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE
James Motion. a Polander. was arrested
by Sergeant Bennett and Patrolman Cor
man at his home on Edna street this
morning al the request OF Overseer OF
the Poor Cummings. who was called upon
by Nellie Smith. young Polish girl who
told Mr.. Cummings that Motion was the
father Of her unborn child and had re-
fused to make her his wife
ROBERT EMMETT ASSOCIATION.
The Robert Emmett Literary associa-
ton will meet tomorrow afternoon. when
the committee which is arranging for the
annual celebration OF the anniversary ot
Robert Emmet will make a partial re-
port. There are number or other import
ant matters 20 come before the meeting
GENERAL MENTION
John r. Harlow. who some time ago
was granted an undertaker's license has
leased the store recently vacated by VIII
liam Whitaker at ~ Plsinield street and
is having the place remodeled.
George Douglas. who recently severed
his connection with W. A. Barnes. g
druggist. on Plainheld street has entef
the employ OF ". l. Hough and is locat
at the Cranston street store.
Mrs Margaret German. a we'll know
woman. died at her residence. 125 LaurC
Hill avenue yesterday Her funeral vii
be held at St Authony's church, Monday
morning at 500 O'Clock
The Helping Hand Mission has returned
10 its old home on Hartford Avenue. The
opening exercises were held by Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Crocker
ST Mary's branch OF the Irish Catholic
B1hevofent union VIII hufd arr important
session in Guild hall tomorrow afternoon.
Frank Rondina or Fairview avenue re-
ported to the police last evening that two
hens and one rooster were stolen from his
coop. Thursday night
Margaret. wife Of John Boves died al
her residence LIS Amherst street yester.
day Her funeral will be held tomorrow
al o'clock
Mrs. Ann Conway Of Willow street has
been called 10 Meriden. Conn. by the seri-
Gus Illness OF a near relative.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
BILL FOR LIGHTS ON BIKES
TO Be INTRODUCED IN HOUSE

During the next few days there Is like
lihood that there will be an amendment TO
the automobile act introduced IN the
house OF representatives by Mr.. Kane. the
representative from Narragansott. who
introduced the Auto Bill last year
The amendment viii provide for the
carrying o. lights on All bicycles after
sunset and h. 10 be introduced AZ the re-
quest 1f number of sJtomohlists and
horseneu throughout the state. who hnd
the lizhtless machines menace 10 trav.
el on dark nights.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
A PIANO RECITAL.
Miss F'urIns SsarlI Rendered q Delightful
program In Butler Exchange Studio.

4 recital was given last evening by Miss
Florine Searll. pianist The affair took
place In the studio Of Mr.. Frank r,
Streeter i'm Butler Exchange
The program was as follows:
Son9ta op. n. No. 2. Adagio sostenuto.
Allegretto Presto aEitato ..........
........................... l. Won Beethoven
Press Thy Hand Upon nv Heart
.......................S Salvatore Marchesi
Mrs Streeter.
Nslse transcription from "Faust)...
.....,.,......... ...............C saint Saens
Consolation in r. No 2........ Franz Liszt
lmpromptu In B-hat, or li2 No. g..
..t.st..t...... ..t.t.... TANK Scnu bett
Whore the Lindens Bloom" "...........
........................ Dudley Buck
Mrs Strecter.
Msnon Concert Polonaise ..............
..,.....-...-,........ Alfred n, fease
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21

company and production leave the Savoy
unchanged.
Edward r. Rices newest production IL
u be presented AT the Providence Opera
House the last three nights OF next week
with a matinee Saturday. During the re
cent run At the Biiou theatre. New York.
Alan Dale. the well known critic, wrote
of Il:
"A very massive. very towering damsel.
wearing very bright and very crimson
dress. with a very large hat and very
smiling face and very fluffy hair. took An
Irish comedian into her very formidable
etms. sang very catchy diuy called
sGoogy 100. into his left ear. and then in
TO very irrepreSsibls dance. and made
a hit in Mr. wix OF Wickham of very
substantial kind.
This well-nourishcd dsnsei was called
back several times as she well deserved
10 be. Everybody laughed. from the lead
.. OF the orchestra go tho most sinister
ratron ~ musical show stout dane
ing lady II generally a guy, This ono
wasn't She was graceful. dainty. her at
titudes were charming. and her sense of
hnmor aped forth Ever time she wns
encored she laughed more and 50 did the
audience can't recall having seen ker
hefore-though possibly. IN checkered
career 7 have done go But she remind
eS me OF Amelia spmmerville AZ her
best. before Amelia took the pills ~ ema
citation and grew willovy.
Mr.. wiY % wickham. agreeably dis
appointed me There are so many bright
features IN the show. and It's music. by
Jerome n. Kern. towers. In such an Enc
vay. above the average hurdy- -guriy
r. nny-in-the-slot. primitive accompan.
iment to tho musical show that criticism
r. disarmed and Herbert Dsrnley's book
tterilized"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
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IMPERIAL THEATRE,

"A Black sheep, one Of the best Of all
the numerous farces by the late Charles
Hoyt will be presented by Malcolm VIII
lams and his stock company at the I'm
perisl theatre next week II will be
tion will be practically a revival OF this
lively farce which has proven so great a
success It's only production In this city
was In 1895 when Otis Harlan played Il TO
big houses. II has not only not been seen
here al any other time hut IL has never
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
0LNEYVILLE.
RetaIiated for Banishment by
Making Prisoner Of Doctor.
Musical and Athletic Clubs
Election. Helping Hand Mission

A physician living In the vicinity Of
Wood street had anything but an enjoy
able experience yesterday afternoon. He
is a great lover Of horses. so much so
that he prefers to personally care for the
one owned by him and what few spare
moments he has he devotes them to his
horse and trappings He Is not over and
above fond OF children, in fact he does not
want them about him. While at work on
his horse yesterday q half dozen or more
little ones came into his stable and child
like piled the doctor with all sorts Of
questions The doctor finally lost his
patience and hustled the little ones out
OF the stable The oldest child resented
the action Of the doctor and she told
him that she didn't think that he was
very nice doctor"
half-hour later there was = racket in
the stable and the doctor was calling
loudly for help and pounding the sides Of
the stable 20 beat tho band" few
moments later he was seen crawling out
through window.
The little ones. after having been driven
out, watched for an opportunity 10 close
the stable door and through the sta pie
placed a stick thus making a prisoner Of
the doctor The work OF tho children
was Witnessed by parent OF one OF them
who was aware OF the fact that the doctor
was locked up and would not respond 70
his shouts for help.
II is probable that there will he no
kids" I'm that barn In the future
ELECTED OFFICERS
The Cadets Musical and Athletic club
met I'm Cadets hall on Stokes street last
evening and elected the following corps
of officers President. Martin Speelman:
vice president. Thomas Cavany: financial
secretary. Frank a Henernan. recording
secretary. George Sears. committee on
constitution and by laws Hugh Rowley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21

by Lansing Rowan for whom the part
OF Mona the suffering wife. was writ
ten. IL includes ogden Stevens remem-
bered as a member Of the Wright Hunt
ington Stock company at the Empire
theatre In the summer season Of 1902:
Hallett Thompson Daniel Jarrett. j.
Hoover Wright Harry Barton. w. j.
Ryley. Helen Gurney. Nadine Winston
and Dollie Ford
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21

Senior Partner-Did Mr.. and Mrs En-
peck accept our proposition
Junior Partner-Yes, they agreed to
10 Nth one voice
senior Partner With her voice, pre-
sume--lD Duisyiiie Courier Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-21
Second Of SsfsS By Well Known Boston
Pianist al Sta!n3rt Hall.

U Witt VUTHTUFTW-
able respect for tonal beauty and a pleas
ant technical proficiency. He possesses
virility and delicacy. playing widely vari-
ant compositions with great facility and
breadth OF Interpretation His playing
is eminently the playing of a finished.
careful and musiciany artist A large au-
hence graced the occasion and was liberal
with it's applause