The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

A three-act comedy with music. The
Lady From Lanes" at the Providence
Opera House the first three days OF this
week, tells a story with real plot, and
Is full of laugh-provoking lines and stu
ations which deal with the efforts or a
woman detective to secure reward OF
5000 by getting confession from mil
lionaire of having forged his own name.
and because the millionaire's niece was
indiscreet enough to change names with
her maid and cause many amusing COM
pllcations.
The book is by George Broadhurst. who
also wrote the lyrics. The music Is by
Gustave Kerker, who wrote the music Oh
many successful musical comedies.
The cast OF characters:
Singleton Seabright, who assumes the
name of Bassett .... Thomas Wise
Wayland Clingstone, one or the boys
of long ago ID. w. Merket
Arthur Gilbert. Seabright's nephew.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .sfercy BIOhSOH
Lieut.. King, stationed at Fortress Mon
roe observation-disclosures. Sydney Jarvis
Lord Choppentott .... Sydney Stirling
Front, who runs hotel. ..;.............
.......................... William Barrows
Johnson, a fearless detective. ....:.-..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..Frank -helleS
Henry Andrews. a policeman. John Shea
William Darrows policeman
Florence Gilbert. seabright's niece;
Observation-Disclosures. iud IidNieS
Mamie Morris. Miss Gllbert's maid. -.
....................... Rafter
Arabella Clingstone. an unappropu-
ated angel. ........., Mrs. r.. A. Eoerle
Adelaide Foster. from Lanes detective
agency. Truly Shattuck
Thomas Wise. who made many friends
during the two years he appeared In this
city with the Albee stock company, as
sumes the role of Singleton Seabright. a
millionaire, and his efforts last night were
so pleasing that Mr.. Wise was forced TO
grant the request of the audience and
Il. 4. a. IL. x~tutta xrAta
Miss Truly Shattuck shared honors with
Mr.. Wise. Miss Shattucks voice is
sweeter than ever: her transformation
from beguiling detective " most ar
dent and penitent lover, Is one of the
pretiest pieces OF acting seen on the
comedy stage for some time.
Miss Ida Hawley was very winsome as
Seabright's niece. Miss Adele Rafter;
who has been in nearly all the original
casts OF the Broadhurst farces. was the
maid to the millonaire's niece. and the
brightest part of the play Is while Miss
Rafter is on the stage She has a way OF
song hit was Miss Rafter's THAT Really
Was a Lovely Place for Me-"
Mr.. d. w. Merket, as one of the boys
OF long ago. was acceptable. Mr.. Percy
Bronson as Seabright's nephew was real
~ entertaining. HIS sallies with his uncle
In the closing scene was very amusing.
Mr.. sydney Jarvis as
trayed side of life that is not witnessed
generally Mr.. Jarvis has sweet bari
tone voice. Sydney Stirling as Lord
Choppentott pleased last nights audi
ence. Mr.. Frank Kelley in the character
OF Detective Johnson has ability. His role
does not give him much to do, bttt-iffs
work after the arrest OF Singleton Sea-
bright is artistic The chorus is ade-
quate. pretty and musical
The scenery shows that il has not been
neglected The parade grounds at Fort
ress Monroe in the third act are a treat
to the eye. THE Lady From Lanes
will be presented tonight, tomorrow night
and Wednesday matinee.