The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

and Miss Douglass, whose work in
The Man in the Iron Mask is well
known, is credited with giving him ex-
cellent support.
A star musical feature OF the very
first magnitude is the special engage
ment of Jules Levy, the world famed
cornet virtuoso. assisted by Mime. Stel-
la Costa Levy, the famous operate So
prano. Those who have heard Levy
play recently say that he has lost none
of his wonderful powers, none of his
personal magnetism, none of the style
and finish and purity of tone and none
OF the remarkable execution that i'm
years past have made his playing so
enjoyable TO every musical ear: and his
popularity here is such that his name
alone should fill the beautiful theatre
every day next week. Mime. Levy sings
two operate selections and Hilda
Thomas THE Cows Are in the Clover"
and her voice and method are highly
praised.
Among all the light comedians who
have been seen i'm what is known as
the comedy sketch" line of work in
this city. their are none more popular
here, and certainly none who more
richly merit the favor in which they are
held, than Edward NJ. Favor and Edith
Sinclair; and the announcement of their
appearance at Keith's will carry delight
To many hundred OF theatre-goers. Mr..
Favor is one of those comedians who is
genuinely and spontaneously funny. as
good a singer as he is an actor. who
never stoops to any but legitimate
methods, and whose work i'm every re-
spect is clean-cut and refreshing; and
Miss Sinclair is precisely adapted to
supplement his efforts, her singing be-
ing always exceptionally enjoyable and
her dressing a delight TO the ladies i'm
the audience. They will be seen in their
new sketch, entitled "A High Roller"
which has been pronounced the best
thing they have yet presented. 1t af-
fords Mr.. Favor ample opportunity TO
display his versatility by assuming four
distinct characters, while Miss Sinclair
has two strongly contrasted parts. and
the fun-makng is said TO be brisk and
breezy throughout.
Fannie and Sager Midgeley enjoy the
undisputed distinction of being the best
Juvenile comedians now in vaudeville.
Ii is about two years since they were
last seen here; but the big hit they
made at that time has not been forgot
ten Sager Midgley's impersonation OF
a schoolboy is simply irresistibly funny.
and yet so free from eXaggcration that
il is instantly recognized as a perfect
reproduction of type; and his sisters
work in similar lines is not less merito-
IlOuS. lHty dlNdyS ttudllN chill
dren and those OF mature years: and
they may safely he expected TO make
one Of the hits of the bill
ED. Latells funny musical act is well
remembered here. especially his tribu-
latlons while he\ plays the sleigh bells
and tries to keep his hat on his head. He
stands away up among the musical
comedians: and his act cannot fail to
be as much enjoyed as ever. The AVOIDS
are said to do some remarkable and
novel tumbling from upright poles. an
act that is entirely new here but which
i'm Boston during the past week has re-
celved much praise. The three NaVarros
are also a stellar attraction in acrobat
work; and the trapezc performances OF
the Maginleys are said To bc equal 20
anything in that line seen FOR long
time I'm this part ,of the country
Miss Florence Moore will he heard I'm
popular ballads and other vocal sclec-
tions. and should contribute materially
60 the enjoyment of the musical part Of
the program. Miss Moore is a Califor-
MIA soprano Of high repute in that state
and has made a wide reputation dur
ing her tour as sooist with LiberatTs
band. I'm the line OF musical comedy
there is the act OF Weston and De
Neaux. whose standing is well known
here by mary. and who are classed as
among the most talented and versatile
performers I'm thier branch Of Vaude-
Vile work. Hanley and Jarvis will be
seen I'm an eccentric comedy sketch SAID
to be highly amusing and quite novel.
and black-face comedy OF the pianta-