The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-13

company is preparing the enjoyable farce
comedy, Before and After" which was
revived I'm New York last winter and had
a long run. This should prove delight
full holiday attraction and makes II seem
likely that Kelth's will attract large
its cozy playhouse.
A big production OF Amelia Binghanis
old success "A Modern Magdalen,' Is
in preparation for Keith's theatre for the
week OF July 22d by the Albee stock com
pany. This Is one OF the best plays OF
recent years and an admirable stock COM
pany Offering because, like all OF Amelia
Bingham's starring vehicles, IL contains
a great number OF good parts
The little autograph book that is to be
given 10 Keith patrons on Monday eve
ming next promises TO be very big sue
cess, for the unique souvenir promised
has resulted I'm big advance sale for
that evening. This autograph book VIII
contain the autographs OF every member
OF the Albee stock company, together
with quotation with each autograph,
| the quotation TO be from some play In
which the writer has appeared. Some OF
the autographs are witty, some philo-
sophical. but all are interesting. and the
little book will be valued highly by every
one who receives one.
one OF the events OF the Empire the
atre stock company season will occur
next week Friday matinee and evening.
which is the day set aside for the grand
testimonial benefit OF the popular treas
urer OF the house sam Kaufman, and
Business Manager Sol Braunig They are
devoting all their energies to have the
AFFAIR an eventfu one, and that they Will
succeed is already assured by the large
advance sale for both the performances.
which has been OF much encouragement
TO them. They are planning big pro-
gram and besides the regular attraction.
that of "On the Suwanee River" which
will be given an elaborate presentation
by the stock company the house Will be
gaily decorated and other features are
promised.
Just think OF having 7s evening gowns.
% black gowns Of various descriptions,
20 street suits and many hats and old
fashioned garments--some OF them over
$50 years od-in a single wardrobe. That
is an estimate--and a conservative one
OF the wardrobe OF Helen Reimer the
popular actress of the Albee stock com
pany. Miss Reimer II admittedly one or
the best dressed women on the stage and
Keith patrons go to that theatre every
week anticipating new treats In the sar-
torial line from the clever actress, for
each week finds her wearing new things.
An actress who combines the ability TO
be what is known as well dressed" and
who is besides clever and attractive In
face, figure and personality. Is a rara
avis, and from one end OF the country TO
the other this description is accepted for
Miss Reimer.
For the week Of July 22d at the En-
pire theatre the popular stock company
will again be seen In one OF David Belas-
co.'s and Henry c. De Miles great So
ciety dramas. "The Charity Ball" That
the production will compare favorably
with the high standard already obtained
by this excellent company in the style OF
plays Of this kind Is easily assured by
the very satisfactory performances of its
predecessors 1.-The Wife" and Men
and Women" This will be the last ap-
pearance OF the company In play OF this
sort this season. The feature OF the
week will be that each day will be devot-
ed as a benefit day for some one of the
favorite actors or actresses, they re-
ceiving percentage Of the receipts OF
the performance. This gala benefit week
will undoubtedly prove TO be the result
of great many visiting the Empire to
| do their share for their favorite actor
| whom they admire.