The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-22

OF Miss Courtenay. Mr. wise and Mr..
Fisher all big favorites OF the popular
organization. Each was given a hearty
ovation and their efforts met with de-
served appreciation. Mr. Wise appea red
In the role OF Willie Slab. the paper
hanger. who is 'at heart a plumber" the
role he played with such marked success
In the original production. 1t Is easy TO
understand Mr.. Wise's success in this
part. for his rich humor and spontaneous
wit find. ready and unstinted outlet in
the character or the amusing rogue, who
is always ''hxing II" for somebody and
making a collection OF souvenir ten-dol-
lar bills He had the audience in an up
roar every minute he was on the stage
and much OF the evenings honors were
his.
Miss courtenay was a dainty little Ja-
panese maiden. her makeup and man
nerisms being remarkably well assumed.
Her little love scene with Bedford Madi-
son, Jr., was done with all the delicacy
OF which she Is mistress and won a hearty
round Of applause. Miss Reinner was a
delight as Mrs. Dooley. the alert Irish
widow, looking for a titled husband for
either herself or daughter. The good
natured, voluble lady was the life OF
every scene I'm which she figured and her
makeup costumes and brogue could not
have been improved upon.
one OF the distinct hits Of the evening
was made by Miss Rivers as ths vaude-
Vile actress. Lily Linton. who was sup
piled with a budget OF slang that would
make even George Ade blush. Miss
Rivers had a capital conception OF the
role. and played without the slightest
touch OF exaggeration which would be a
temptation In the part. and she proved
anew her skill at handling any role In
which she Is cast. Mr.. Crane made
pleasing ngure as the young nobleman
who disguises himself as a paperhanser
in order TO win his lady love. The role
made no great demands upon him. but
he made the most OF every single oppor-
tunity, his proposal scene being capitally
given and the rest OF mis- performance
being In his usual easy. unforced style.
which Is so pleasing In his work.
Miss Young was sympathetic and
charming as the young lady who detests
aristocrats and believes in the working
men. She caught the spirit OF the role
10 nicety and could hardly have played
the role with more discretion and finish.
Mr.. Caldara Mr.. Winter and Mr.. Fisher
made an amusing trio az father, son and
grandson. and Mr. Nicander made the
role OF Percy Huntington stand out
prominently by his cleyerness. Mr.. Henern
was excellent in the role OF the ex-
asperated DR. Jack. Miss Dodge was
sweet and adequate as Florence, ana MI
Hoffman, as the architect. Seth Troutley
furnished several hearty laughs.
One OF the most interesting scenes OF
the play is that in which " illie Slab and
sir Edward (Mr. Wise and Mr.. Crane)
agree TO finish papering a room In order
10 win a dinner invitation. which they did
in such a manser as 10 invite the sus-
picion that they had both studied and
practised paperhanging carefully The
House That Jack Built" will be repeated
every afternoon and evening this week
and is sure 10 continue TO draw big
crowds. For the last week OF the stock
season, "Charley's Aunt" the record
breaking laughing hit OF last season. will
be revived. with. as a special feature,
curtain-raiser, "Cinders." with Miss Bea-
trice Ingram. the popular favorite, es-
pecially engaged for the title role and Mr..
Caldara In the other role es ths little
play.