The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-02-16

|, United States steamboat inspectors az
this port have, IL seems, an enviable
record among the other large cities of
the country in that only one life has
been lost. Coupling this record with
the General Slocum disaster in New
York, IL is excellent evidence of what
the inspectors who are in charge Of
the Boston Office, can do in the per-
formance Of their duties.
Massachusetts is noted among her
| sister states and commonwealths FOR
her adherence TO many quaint forms
and customs, but noteworthy as any is
| what may be called her official invo-
cation TO the Almighty. The common
wealth opens her courts of justice ard
| closes their sessions with God save
the commonwealth of Massachusetts," ="
The governor OF Massachusetts,
through the secretary OF the common
wealth. ends his proclamations with
the same prayer. II appears on DEGREES
of courts and other important docu
ments. The governor proclaims Amor
day and Thanksgiving day, and the
invocation is as much a part of the
document as Is the great seal Of the
commonwealth. The erection of new
governor is announced to the people
Of the commonwealth with flourish
and guns, but the invocation is not
forgotten.
In brief, from provincial and colonial
days TO the present time Massachu-
setts has never ceased, in times Of
peace and prosperity, as In days OF
gloom and darkness, 10 thus formally
and officially proclaim her dependence
on the Almighty. And Massachusetts
stands alone in the sisterhood Of states
and commonwealths in this respect.
The host Of New England playroers
who so enjoyed the footlight presenta-
ton Of the Biblical story of David in
The Shepherd King are having
fresh treat, and one that is In every
way as fully delightful as that prev
iously pronounced success, in Charles
Frohmans massively picturesque pro-
duction of "Mizpah," which has been
scoring such signal triumph in 9th
er cities and had its first Boston per-
formance at the Majestic theatre on
Monday evening, Feb. u. This new
great success has been written by FL
la Wheeler Wilcox and is founded upon
the wonderful book of Esther There
will be both Wednesday and Saturday
matinees and a special Washington S
Birthday matinee during this engage
ment. The seat sale is open at the
box Office of the Majestic Theatre,
where mail orders will be given prompt
attention.
The fremont theatre is having an
other novelty during a limited engage
ment. Messrs. Shubert presenting Miss
Paula Edwardes in the new fantastic
opera Princess Beggar,' for the first
time here. This piece, which is In two
acts, ~ due to the collaboration Of Ed
ward Paulton, the author of "Nlobe"
and co-author of "Erminie,' and Al
fred G.. Robyn. the composer of THE
Yankee Consul" Miss Paula Ed
wardes has established herself as a star
by her performances Of "Winsome
Winnie" during the last two years, and
before that she won favor as principal
comedenne in all of the gaity pieces
at Days theatre.
Ii is with pleasure that the manage
ment of the Globe theatre announces
the return of Ernest Hogan and his
big colored company in the musical
comedy Rufus Rastus," for single
week. beginning Monday, February l.
Uincoln's Birthday. The many pat
rons who were unable to secure seat
during the last engagement will doubt
less welcome the announcement. III
YOU were unable to see this attrac-
ton last time do not miss 1t this COM
ing week. Seats may be secured now
for any of the nine performances and
early buyers get the best
Novelty and originality together with
a sensational sharp shooting feature
will make up Il capital variety program
at Keith's the week of Feb. II. Miss
Taylor, who has been decorated by
the Kaiser for her remarkable expert
ness with the rifle and revolver, will
of accurate shooting that has been
seen in this city. Miss Taylor is as
sisted by Henry Taylor, who plays the
part OF the human target, which in
itself requires no small amount OF
nerve. for the young woman clips the
buttons from his coat, knocks the
ashes from his cigar, and even lights
matches held in his fingers. There
will be an unusual number of new en-
tertainers on the bill and others who
are well known hereabouts.
The transformation of Mechanics and
symphony buildings from bare exhibit
ton halls To a fairyland of trailing
vines. gittering lights and beautiful
decorations is the plan of the Show
Committee of the Boston Automobile
A. Power Boat Show when the exposi-