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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

the Fay Foster company next week at the
Imperial theatre: I'VE Enjoy Life So
Free" 1--WE Are Mattresses" "Bullfrog
and the Coon Good People" "A Bold
Bademan," Wander in the Bright Moon
light" I'VE Are Brigands." THE Bold
Dragons" "A Soldier / Would Be-"
During the 12 years that James
Neill was actor manager OF his own
stock company, the following actresses
were at different times members OF
his company: Blanche Bates. eleanor
Robson. Henrietta Crosman, Madge
Carr Cooke. Belle Archer, Phyllis
Rankin, Julia Arthur Mary Hampton,
Edythe Chapman and Julia Deane.
Reginald DeKoven's new romantic op-
era, THE Student King" will be intro
duced 10 New York music lovers by
Henry w. Savage next week at the Car
den theatre. This latest success by the
composer OF robin Hood" will also serve
TO Introduce the pretty grand opera SOU
brette, Lima Abarbanell. from the Metro
politan and Royal Berlin opera compan
les.
When the Hamilton-Van Horn "Pleia-
des" comes to the Providence opera house
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

New Years week. He Is one OF the most
interesting characters before the public,
born In China. but educated as a Chris
tian in San Francisco at one OF the mis-
sion schools.
Richard Harding Davis has reached a
point in his career where he can write
good play with the same facility
that marks his work in the field of lit
erature. His most recent contribution
Is The Galloper." I'm which Ray
mond Hitchcock is starring
Olga SamarUff, the pianist. has just re-
turned east after a most successful series
OF concerts In the middle west, and will
be heard In a series OF performances with
the Boston symphony orchestra. She has
been invited 20 play at one OF Mrs. Roose-
velts musicales at the White House.
Oscar Eagle. who staged Mrs Wigs
OF the Cabbage Patch" and who plays the
role OF Mr.. Wigs, has mastered suffl-
cient knowledge OF veterinary science 90
minister TO the wants OF "Cuby." the
slab-sided, lean. lank and "ornery" horse
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

early next month local playgoers will be
treated TO a decided novelty. This at
traction presents In the course OF an
evening musical comedy. tragedy a
farce and an operatic travesty, and In
the action of two of the pieces introduces
pantomime and mimicry. There are g
persons In the organization.
Probably no bill ever offered at Keith's
has contained so many features calculat-
ed to please the children as that an
nounced for the coming week Sam Wat
sons Farmyard Pets, Hayes & John
son in their Dream Of Baby Days" and
Franz Ebert. the Lilliputian comedian in
his merry comedietta, DAN Cupid" all
are sure to please the little folks i'm
mensely.
Since the death OF Maurice Barrymore
left the active players OF the Drew Bar
rymore family all OF one generation. there
is hardly any more interesting pair IN
the strictly legitimate field than Madge
Carr Cook and her daughter Elenor Rob-
son. Nurse Marjorie" and the motherly
Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch" are
only the latest OF homely but memorable
hits they will be remembered FOR.
At the Pawtucket Keith theatre next
week, the Albee Stock company will pre-
sent Clyde Fitch's Western play. ''The
Cowboy and the Lady" i'm which Nat
Goodwin and Maxine Elliott starred
few years ago. Between the acts Steven
son & Nugent, singing and dancing com
edians. and Bender & Earl Italian
Street Musicians" will appear. '"rhe Com
forts of Home" is announced for the week
OF Dec. 81.
The recent police raids i'm New York
upon the pool rooms and gambling resorts
VIII an occasional capture OF women en-
gaged i'm such practice, ought TO make the
womans pool room scene I'm A. II. Wood :
new play. Chinatown Charlie" one OF
particular interest, inasmuch as the whole
scene IS said to bear "a close resemblance
TO one Of the most spectacular raids ever
recorded. Chinatown Charlie is booked
TO appear at the Empire theatre soon.
Pietro Marino. the first violinlst and
concertmeister Of Henry w. Savage's or
chestra, Madam Butterfly" is the pos
SCISSOR OF a Guadagnini violin, $50 years
old. for which he paid. i'm Brussels, 5000
francs. The violin was formerly the prop
erty of Viotto, the Italian composer OF
the 22d and oath Concerto, who obtained
II from Kreutzer, another famous COM
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

who shares the comedy honors in the
play.
Helen Ware, who scored such a hit
as the young temptress of sister in
'Kreutzer Sonata" with Blanche .alsh
is playing the role of gypsy in the
novel fantastic play. The Road to
Yesterday" Julie Blanc, also clever
young actress, has the part OF a witch
I'm the same piece.
On Christmas day at the Empire thea
tire evening prices will be used for the
matinee performance. as is customary at
that playhouse on holidays. There Will
be a special matinee performance OF
Around the Clock on Wednesday, Dec.
26, at which the regular prices OF ad-
mission will be charged.
A letter received in Boston from Nine.
Paderewski. says that her husband has
been absorbed through the whole fall and
early winter with his new symphony, in
which. during the process of revision. he
has made many changes. Paderewski will
arrive in America for his long triennial
tour about the end OF next October.
Madge Carr Cook will play the title role
OF Mrs. Wigs In that joyous comedy.
Mrs. Wigs OF the Cabbage Patch" at
the Providence opera house during tho
week of Dec 81. Mrs Cook has just been
presented with a solid silver dinner SER
vice by the citizens OF Louisville. in which
city the original cabbage patch Is locat-
ed.
Under the arrangement Of Spencer &
Aborn, who have given the play a very
elaborate setting and cast Of unusual
excellence. owen Davis most successful
play, 'At the Worlds Mercy" will De the
New Years attraction at the Empire
theatre. The story Is said to be founded
on facts and the theme a distinct novel
one.
Charles Wagner, the apostle of the sim
pie life, approves OF Mrs. Wigs OF the
Cabbage Patch" He saw the play and
remarked that It was 1.-The simple life liv-
ed humorously." He recommends the dra-
matization OF Mrs Rice's stories OF Mrs.
Wiggs and 'Lovey Mary" as an excel
lent tonic for melancholia or lack OF en-
ergy.
The latest recruits to the indepnnd-
ent forces are Joseph and w. w. Jefier-
son. sons Of the late Joseph Jeff srson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
GOSSIP OF THOSE WHO
ENTERTA N THE Pub -IC

The Twentieth Century Maids will be
seen at the Imperial theatre during the
week Of Dec. 81.
Blanche Ring is now a stellar MEM
ber OF Lew Fields all star company at
the Herald Square theatre, New York
Lima Abarbanell, Henry w Savage's
new prima donna, fluently speaks Eng
llsh, French. italian. German, Polish,
Danish and Russian.
Richard Golden has rejoined "l'he
, Tourists" His Timothy Todd is said
TO be the very best thing Golden has
ever done.
Quinlan & Mack. two OF the funniest and
most popular OF the old-time minstrel ia
vorites, Will be at Keith's soon, in their
nonsensical skit. THE Travelling Dentist"
The management OF the Empire theatre
announce the return OF that famous sue
cess, ncle Toms Cabin, with the
most pretentious production the play ever
had.
on Feb. 26th next. Brown OF Har-
ward" will have been played continu-
ously for one solid year, not having
closed for a single night during the
summer.
Houdlni, the handcuff king. is making
such a hit on the Keith circuit that his
engagements are being extended I'm every
city thus postponlng his Providence en-
gagement.
John r. Kellerd. now starring in
Taps" In Shubert theatres. made his
first appearance as Hamlet at the
Shubert theatre, Brooklyn, yesterday
afternoon.
Henry Miller's staging OF "The Light
Eternal" at the Majestic theatre. New
York. has won unstinted praise. end
proves anew his consummatc ability as
a producer.
Nine. Melba sails for New York from
Liverpool today According To present
plans. her debut at the Manhattan opera
house in New York will take place OH
Wednesday. Jan. .
The Dramatic News says of Around
the Clock" that IL Is "the most enter
tanning combination OF music. pantomime
frivolty and vaudeville ever put together
In comprehensive way
Madge Crichton. lately with "Mv
Lady's Maid" will next week. al tie
Shubert theatre I'm Newark. assume the
leading feminine role. that OF Dora
Blossom In The Tourists"
At Kcith's on Christmas day. the theatre
will be open at II 80 a. m. and the per-
formance will be continuous until 1880 H.
m on that day. no seats. except those
in boxes and stalls, will be reserved.
At next Fridays matinee al the Impcr-
lal theatre a handsome bonhon dish will
be given to ladies' attending. As the dishes
are quite expensive. only 800 Will be given
away, these going 10 those who come
first.
The management Of THE College
Widow" introduced a novelty I'm a theat-
rical way last Thursday night In Boston
by celebrating the 10th performance or
George AIDES football play with a wild
ows night"
Lee Tung Foo. the only Chinese bari
tone in the world, is coming TO Kelth's
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

with such fidelity as TO make II seem real
VIII have further opportunities OF display
ing his unusual powers. lie is the lead
ing comedian I'm the. comedy, and as the
'drunk' who has the sound sense 10 dis
tinguish something good from bad. even
when II comes TO being entertained.is ire
sistible. misanthrope at odds with the
world and himself cannot help but enjoy
the antics OF this inimitable comedian.
Everything he does Is the signal for spon-
taneous laughter. He Is never offensive or
suggestive, but always interesting and di-
verting.
There is a scene In the final act that
would be the mainstay OF any play. IL
shows with unusual fdelity TO detail and
construction an exact reproduction OF a
music hall IN full blast. There is not a
dull period In this act. nor throughout the
entire show; and that Mr.. Richie. his
company OF funmakers and Around the
Clock" will find many friends when they
appear at the Empire goes without say
ing. The advance sale already indicates
crowded houses. The usual matinees will
be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, and there will also be a special
matinee on Wednesday, Dec. %.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

principal among them being Mr.. Cooper
and Mr. Mccall. Among the other fea-
lures are The -Four Nelson ComIques. Miss
Bessie Phyllys. Alsace e. Lorraine The
Mccall Trio and the great Carroll, male
soprano. The opening and closing traves-
ties, entitled "Do-all or I'm Merry Old
England" and The Seaside Hotel" give
these people full scope TO show their
ability: and special attention has been
paid TO scenic effects and costuming and
the musical numbers are the most popular
Of the day.
Many novelties are promised TO the
patrons Of the Imperial within the next
few weeks, among them being a series OF
animated pictures, which will be changed
twice weekly, giving the very latest i'm
ported views in connection with the reg
ular musical comedies played at this pop
ular theatre.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
SECOND SYMPHONY
CONCERT ON JAN. 3

The second Of the Boston Symphony
concerts Will be given in Infantry hall
Thursday evening, Jan. g. This concert
will introduce to Providence a young
pianist who has just had a most sensa-
tional success in Boston and in New
New York Miss Germaine Schntzer. who
recently came TO this country quite un-
known and has already found herself ia
nous
Miss Schnitzer is a young and beauti-
ful girl of Austrian birth. She has the
distinction of having taken a first prize
in plano classes in the Paris conservatoi
when she was just In her teens, and since
then has taken first prize in the Meister
schulz of Vienna, where she was a pupil
of Emil Sauer. one OF the greatest Of mod
ern pianists.
IL Is unanimously agreed by the critics
of Boston and New York that Miss
Schnitzer is one OF the finest pianists who
has ever come TO America. She will play
Schumann's concerto; and the program
week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
EMPIRE THEATRE

The Ritchie London Comedy company,
whose abilities as entertainers have won
wide fame on the vaudeville stage in both
America and Europe, came to the EN-
pire theatre next week in the pleasing mu-
sical frivolity. Around the Clock" by
Frank Huffman, with music and lyrics by
l.. o. Smith and Sebastian Hitler. 1t is
full to overfowing OF lively fun inter-
spersed with the brightest and catchiest
of songs.
When this company appeared last season
In a real vaudeville novelty, "A Night In
a London Music Hall" although limited to
about 20 minutes time and simply trav-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

poser of violin scores. lie has since re-
fused offers for ID ranging from $500 TO
5000
Master Francis Foster Holmes is tho
impressive name OF the little comedian
with blonde curls, blue eyes and rosy. ro-
tund cheeks who plays the role OF Tom
my. the orphan. In Mrs. Wiays OF tho
Cabbage Patch" which will be seen at
the Providence opera house the week OF
Dec. a. This three-year-old actor Is
hit OF the highest calibrc. and thousands
have felt the appeal OF his cherubic inno-
cence and grace, His intelligence and
naive charm indicated that here was no
common child OF the stage. and the wis
dom OF his selection was apparent from
the first rehearsal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
~ EXT WEEKS DIVER RS|ONS|

welcome. Assisted by Edith Conrad, clev-
er and attractive Mr.. Simms will present
Flinders Furnished Flat" a rollicking
farce, I'm which he gives an impersona-
tion or a paperhanger and introduces
amusing impersonations OF chorus girls.
The -Four Merkel Sisters. European aero
bats, will make their first appearance.
They are marvellously developed and
have physical strength that would be
extraordinary I'm many men; and they
are hailed as quite the most wonderful
acrobats ever sent from Europe TO this
country. The Exposition -Four are clever
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

They have been appearing since the
opening OF the season i'm syndicate
houses In play by Hartley Davis
and made their first appearance in a
Shubert theatre last Monday .vcning
at Buffalo.
Fishing" a funny satire on tho sport
% that name, Is coming 90 Keith's week
after next and Is expected TO make the
same big laughing hit here as in New
York during the past three months. IL
was originated and staged by Harry Tate.
England's comedian. who staged and
wrote Motoring" which made such hit
40 Keithg last winter.
The following songs will be sung DUR
ing the action OF the comedy played by
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
NICKEL THEATRE

The Christmas program arranged for the
first three days OF next week at the
Nickel theatre Will include all new pic
lures. but all that are expected 10 prove
very entertaining They are chiefly OF the
laugh-creating type, including "Mr and
Mrs. Honeysuckle and the Bee" Scenes
at the United States naval academy
THE Skating Lessons" (very funny.
THE Gypsies," "Joe's Dream" Letters
Which Speak" Mr.. Alden will repeat by
request the funny song. The Captain
Told the Mate" with funny illustrations.
which scored such a big laughing hit at
the Nickel early I'm the season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
New England Grocery

The New England Grocery at 90 Wey-
bosset street is I'm the front ranks for Its
Christmas display OF poultry, meats. fruits
and vegetables and the prices are rock
bottom ones. Three-quarters OF the car
lines pass this big store and it will re-
main open until II o'clock this evening
and on Monday evening.
This is the season OF good cheer and
with it comes good things TO eat. You
will get them at this store.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
Lieut.. Dick" at the Empire

Lieut.. Dick. L. s. A.. one OF the most
popular pieces in the James Kennedy
companys repertoire. was presented at
the Empire yesterday afternoon and eve-
ming. and was enthusiastically received.
Mr.. Kennedy's Interpretation OF the title
role was an excellent one. Miss Adelaide
Boothby played the part of a Western
girl admirably. This evening the company
will give Sheridan Keen. Detective" one
OF Mr.. Kennedy's own plays
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

West. IN "a Special Meeting" Stevenson
and Nugent. singing and dancing come
dams. DE Voy and Miller. comedy aero
bats; Leila Taylor. vocalist; and the
Keith motion pictures. On Christmas
lay the theatre will open at 1880 and the
performance will be continuous until i0:30
p. m. ON that day. as Is customary. no
seats except those I'm boxes and stalls
will be reserved.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
KEITR's THEATRE.

A big Christmas bill has been arranged
for Keith's next week. containing all
sure-hre hits. nine OF which are brand
new for Providence. Heading the bill Will
be willard Simms, the well-known comic
opera star known as "the man with the
smile.' one OF the stages truly funny
men. Because OF his popularity In New
York. he gets to other cities all too sell
Acm. but he is always sure OF a rouslng
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

Those who are tired OF farce and musical
comedy may find the relief they seek mex,
week at the Providence Opera house
where the celebrated English actress, Lena
Ashwen, will be seen in the powerful
drama OF life in the Transvaal. entitled
THE Shuiamite," by Claude Askew and
Edward Knaublauch. Miss Ashwel
achieved prominence in the British
metropolis six or seven years ago when
she created the title role in Mrs. Danes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
IMPERIAL THEATRE

An all-star show is promised as the at
traction at the Imperial theatre next
week. when the new combination OF mu-
steal comedy and vaudeville. entitled the
Fay Foster company will make its In
augural bow for this season. There Is
score OF pretty girls with cultivated
voices, who can sing well and who have
been thoroughly trained by the famous
dancer, Nine. Eller Beside the chorus
there are a number OF funny comedians,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

esty on the vaudeville craze, IL made such
n sensation that vaudeville managers has
tened 90 Outbid each other In securing
this attraction.
The management presenting the Ritch!e
company this season saw the possibilities
OF these foreign artists I'm something more
pretentous: and Around the Clock" was
the result Mr.. Ritchie. who can assume
the character OF an intoxicated person
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Rice and Barton Big Gaiety Ex-
travaganza company, which this season
is said TO be better than ever, will be seen
in Two Married Bachelors" bright
sparkling and full OF laughs, at the West
minister this week Pretty faces and
shapey forms abound, and II is claimed
there is not one dull moment from start
TO finish.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

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BARRIERS AND SUPPLIES.

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Clement st. Business of Importance.
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BARRIERS Protective Union-Members
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LOST TRUNKS.

ANY cne knowing the whereabouts of
lhe Following trunks, ETC., will receive
reward by notifying A. P. HASKINs,
10 San Pablo ave, Oakland.
Saratoga trunk. red band painted
around, marked L. A. Rout: Glad
stone bag with initials L. A. r.: /
i,;uIn round tin hat box painted yellow. in
e. l. Haven On. W
zinc trunk, curved top and medium
size. name Winnie D. Barnes, Pittston,
ia; l small square fat-top trunk
marked ". D Barnes. Pittston. Pa
medium one extra heavy. wooden, left
at 1877 Stockton St, / Jefferson on
each end; trunk marked NJ NJ
basket trunk covered With black.
shining leather, each corner being pro-
tected yellow leather, rather old, has
been mended
l large square trunk, brown color
straps over top. bought ,4of ]. D.
Hyde, Vlsalia. was on label large
green rug with pink flowers s12x15, sheet
tied up with bedding and curtains, ma
chine No K. 27S615
square canvas trunk, small, W
written in pencil on end, 2 black straps
around. from Hotel Argyle. other
trunk, color, large, name Philomene
Debuien;. square bureau trunk. large;
! small one marked E A. K on end of
both. Last seen on Powell ST., near
Lombard.
l medium-size trunk, round top,
marked Mrs Fannie z. Buckle; 2 Sar-
atoga trunks. one marked Mrs Mollie
or Mrs. A. r. Conklin, sheet of child s
clothes.
) ] square trunk, small; lost at Santa
Fe depot, latch a little broken.
square trunk, o. 3. marked on end,
that was with California Transfer Co.,
kindly return.
l large square trunk, marked A. K.
tag on side marked Annie Kennedy,
Which was left at freight shed
1 vaEse. owner Bond St, 8. +.
l large trunk, round top, zinc cover.
/ red square trunk, medium size, mark
ed D. c. on end.
Chest lost IN Jefferson square, dark
wood. about 3 feet square, also basket
Of clothes.
1 zinc trunk, medium size. leather
patch on end; lady's black handbag.
containing jewelry and 3 watches
l trunk marked Struve; l square
green large trunk, resembles samrle
trunk, marked F. NJ r on end; II
cense No. 1.,317.
Your address in regard to trunks
trunks left at Postoffice about
same.
round top trunk marked NJ. Nc
Carthy.
/ fat top trunk marked NJ. Mo
Carthy.
Will expressman return trunks to
Mary Butler, 50 Sd st., ball grounds ?1t'