The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23

matte actress. who for several years has
been leading woman OF some of the coun-
trys best stock companies, Will appear
with her company in a one-act protean
drama, The Comstock Mystery" In
which Miss Parry's versatility is ad-
nTirably demonstrated by her impersonat-
ing seven distinctly different characters.
In voice. pecuharities. makeup and cos
tune, each delineation is so different
from the others that II Is frequently
thought by the audience that she employs
a double" The story OF the playlet Is
an interesting one. woven around the
mysterious murder of man who has be-
trayed a young girl. The detective IN
charge OF the case is one of the shrewdest
OF the times and ne interviews the differ
ent people likely to be connected with
the murder Miss Parry plays all Of the
seven people interviewed. Incidental to
the protean ability she displays. there Is
opportunity for some strong dramatic act
ing.
Lalla> Selbinl. "The Partisan Bathing
Beauty" is awaited with interest. espec-
iallc by lovers OF the artistic. Mile. Sell
bini is considered one of the most beaut-
ful women before the public. She has
been painted by the foremost artists OF
the times and lis the winner of several
beauty prizes. Her speciality will consist
Of a novel bicycling act, with little
graceful dancing Harry Corson Clarke.
the wel-known character comedian. will
make his first Providence appearance in
a great many years and is sure to be
given a warm welcome. Several years
ago he was one OF the biggest favortes
who played at the San Soucl gardens.
often playing whole seasons engagements
at time there Since then he has head
cd his own stock companies through the
West and Southwest. His vaudeville
vehicle will be an amusing one-act
comedy. Strategy in which he will be
assisted by Margaret Dale owen. who
for several years has been his leading
woman. Mr.. Clarke has a congenlal role
as a good-natured. DIPLOMATS man sup
posed TO be a model husband, but IN reali-
~ having 'his fling all the time, by
means of a clever ruse
One of the seasons novelties Is the
hoop pantomime TO be given by The Kra-
tons. Harry and Ethylyn. This couple
are the cleverest hoop-rollers before the
public and they have fashioned n novel
act. With special scenery representing
"Hoopland.' their little wooden hoops are
made TO give a little one-act play. really
coherent story being told by having the
different colored hoops represent ladies.
gentlemen, prisoners and police. Daisy
Harcourt, the English character comedi-
enne, who made a big hit at Kcith's
last season, will reappear with new comic
songs, and Raymond and Caverly. with
fresh Dutch comedy stories and songs
are expected 10 make their usual big
laughing hit. Prominent among the fun
makers will be Patsy Doyle. a jolly fell
low who has a style all his own and
original material.
The Hurleys in n remarkably GYM
nastic work. in which the woman does
the understanding work: Ed Gray,
The Tall Tale Teller" who is one OF the
best dialecticians In vaudeville and very
popular with Providence audiences. Elsie
Harvey and the Field brothers. IN a lively
dancing act: Wise and Milton. colored
comedians. singers and dancers. Leo ST.
Elmo, comedy instrumentaHst. and the
Keith motion pictures with new and en-
tertaining films will complete what prom
ises TO be one OF the strongest pro-
grammes OF the season.