The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-29
a M III THEATRES !
ksl!A's New Theatre.

There were very large and appreci-
ative audiences at Keith's new theater
Yesterday. IL was very evident that a
large number OF intelligent theater-go-
ers had looked forward with keen
pleasure 10 the opening of Mr.. Keiths
second local season OF continuous per-
formances. Last evening the crowd on
the sidewalk some time before p. IN.
reminded one Of a big holiday. The
magnificent playhouse looked even
handsomer and more inviting than IL
did last year. 1t was soon evident that
the patrons OF the theater were not dis
appointed for the applause began early
and WAS continued until the end and
was OF "a very hearty character. Every
one was apparently more than satisfied
at the excellent opening bill Resident
Manager Lovenberg had presented.
Few entertainments at this theater
have ever given better satisfaction
than the. one pleasure lovers may en-
10Y at this favorite amusement resort
the present week.
The chief headline feature Is the ap.
pearance OF the Rossow Midgets. those
exceptionally clever and entertaining
Lilliputian comedians and acrobats,
whose efforts were so greatly enjoyed
last spring; and they were given a
most cordial reception. Entirely free
from those characteristics which i'm tho
case of some dwarfs who have appear
ed before the public are not altogether
agreeable, this act lis one that appeals
especially 10 the ladies and children.
whose delight seems 10 know no bounds
while every one who enjoys a hearty
laugh must find ~ especially satisfaC-
tory. The nimbfeness and agility. tho
effervescent animal spirits and the ap-
parent thorough enjoyment OF their
work displayed by the little fellows. the
really clover skill shown in their box
ing match and their rare gifts as come
dians place them i'm a category in which
they have no rivals: and their act ~
one that may be enjoyed many times
without firing OF its varied pleasing
features. AS separate act little
Charlie ROssow gives his vocal special
ties whoch are thoroughly charming.
Miss Amelia Summervllle also re-
ceived the cordial welcome OF an Did
friend. and her entertaining presenta-
tion OF capt. Kidd's Bride" last season
evidently was still pleasantly remem-
bered. The bright little sketch I'm
which Miss Summerville's versatility
and refined humor are admirably dis
played. has been much improved. and
she has the advantage OF being assisted
by competent company. whose efforts
contribute TO the emphatic hit made by
the act which is one OF the most en-
jovable OF it's kind.
The Bachelors club is an organiza-
tion new here. but includes Mr. Robert
Pollard. well known Providence bari
tone. who received a -YvarBa,s AHa-e4- -asad-
got an idea Of the snccsss his numerous
friends wish him. The five young men
are all excellent singers. and Mt tho
same time have a happy faculty &c
keeping their auditors IN consrant good
humor. Their act. novel and thorough
ly pleasing from start 10 finish, is one
OF the best things I'm it's line that vau-
devilps has produced, bright and en-
tertaining 10 an unusual degree. and
the organization Is to be credred with
cme OF The distinct hits of the bill.
Bert Howard and I.eona Bland. an.
other pair Of old friends more than re-
newed the favor with which they wera
received last season and came i'm for n
generous greeting on their appearance
and enthusiastic applause at tho con-
cluslon OF their act. Mr.. Howard's &C.
centric piano PLAYING is the best of it's
Kind in vaudeville; and nothing ap-
proaching his rendering Of 'rag-time-
has been heard here. while Miss Bland
very acceptabiy rounds out the ac. with
her pleasing work
me ologfapn motiOn-D pictures are ALI
notably realistic and Interesting no+a-
bly, those OF the race between the De
render and the Columbia and OF Presj-
dent Mckinley: and thew were all re-
ceiVed with old-tlme evidences OF an
probation.
The act OF Phillips and Naynon intro
duces large troupe OF parrots. ma
caWs, cock9foos and pigeons. which
display training far surprising any
thing of the kind before seen i'm Prov
ldence. arousing great enthusiasm es-
peeially among the ladies and children.
and the fight Of the macaws and piy
cons from the back OF the house over
the heads Of the audience to the arms
ot MISS Naynon on the stage was par
ticularly pleasing.
The display Of strength Of arm and of
general muscular development given by
the Bright Brothers is one of the note
worthy features OF the program: and IL
IS doubtful IL their equals in their pe-
ruliar line OF work have been seen here.
while the apparent ease with which
their most dlflicult feats are performed
IS astonishing
Few singers of illustrated songs have
moro reniarka bic voice or one better
aCapted To tho expression OF tender SEN
ltment than Air. Pierce. OF Pierce AMI
rgbert: and their presentation. with
me atd OF colored Views, Of songs that
lOufN tDe HtdTN UtuSt De ClaSSe as one
II the most popular hits OF the entire
Dill.
The Fonti- Boni Brothers offer an ex-
'ellent musical act, in which the pleas
ng voice OF ono and the remarkable
vocal imitation of the other are con-
and they carried of a gem
,rous share of favor.
Amorta's dancing act introducing
some admirable toe dancing and cake
walking on the tOcg with "A littte aero
1qtc work for variety. pleased the nu-
licences nreatlv: Seymour. Howe and
Emily Edwards scored strongly with \
lively ccwcdy sketch introducing
'Hrn and dancing novelty: Kelly and
with excellent singing AMI
AXE walking. pretty costumes and
pleasing style. have one of the really
cod things OF the bill and the stsreop-
i"on Views of Paris. Switzerland and
,'hed localities are moro than ordlna-
lily Interesting and pleasing.