The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-23

be marked by originality and grace and
20 exhibit almost phenomenal strength
and agility; and the finish OF the act,
an which the boy turns backward
somersaults In the air from the shoul-
ders OF one TO another OF the men en-
tirely across the stage, moving In the
direction opposite 20 that OF his cork
screw" twists. Is said 10 arouse the au-
diences 10 great enthusiasm
The Three ItOsebuds are old freinds
here, who were among the strongest fa-
Norites OF last season. They are accom-
panied now by Phil. A. OFT, the we'll
known comedian, a brother OF Joe OFT;
ana the jolly quartet is seen in a new
musical comedy skit by Joseph Hart,
Which Ia itself may convey an idea of
the pleasing and enjoyable qualities OF
Their act. They have been i'm the list OF
the big hits IN Boston during the past
week and The new sketch Is said 10 BE-
far better than that which was - well
received here last season.
tleurette. the dainty soubrette and
gfacelul dancer who was another ia
Norilt OF last season and who possesses
many pt The qualities OF her charming
sister. clever Carrie DE Mar will be
seen IN an entirely new singing and
ddhclns sketch written for her by Jo-
seph Hart I'm which she - assisted by
FRANK hat dlner whose sprightly ways
ana abilities as "a comedian OF the live
lest order are wen known. They, too.
nave Deem credited with emphatic pop
ular success in Boston during the past
week; and everybody knows that Jo-
seph Hart would not permit his name
10 be used as that OF the sponsor for
any act mat WAS nOt a 'top-notcher' in
puplic favor.
Frank Cushman Is another performer
who needs no Introduction here, al
though this Will be his first local ap-
pearance IN vaudeville, In which he is
still yoang. but has more than re-
peated the successes he had previously
won In the leading minstrel organiza-
tions OF the past few years. he is now
Offering black face monoogue which
rs spoken of as exceedingly rich in
songs ana stories that keep the merrl-
ment oubbling from the moment OF his
hfst appearance until he leaves the
stage, ana hiS singing Of Babe, You're
dc only One rs said 60 score the big
gtst kind ~ 4 hit Mr. Cushman's
style is wholly unique. and the origin
atty OF his methods and the marked in
dividuality Of his humOr have had much
10 do with mis- suCcess iu the past.
The Musical JohnstOns," otherwise
known as tn4 Johnston Brothers, are
billed as the "emperors OF the xylo-
phone They have never been heard
here; but they are widely known
10 musicians as tle most expert duo OF
players upon that difficult instrument
who have been heard In this country.
Their selections range from the highest
classical 10 the popular melodies of the
day. but il is said that even the latter
are rendered with AN ar site method
and finish that make them scarcely rec
ognizablc 10 those familiar with them
only as ordinarily played and sung on
the stage. The act Is classed by mana
gers as among the best musical acts in
vaudeville.
Sheehan and Kennedy the jolly Irish
comedians, WIFI be remembered for
their entertaining work here last sea-
son. They now have an entirely new
comedy sketch, written with a view 20
fitting their peculiar style. entitled,
True TO Nature" In Il they introduce
some novel burlesque piano playing
and an especially novel feature is the
employment or tTrrrd uTs7rrf iif-t tfftett'
trained monkey, Julia, which is said
invariably 10 provoke shouts Of laugh
ter and 10 prove one of the funniest
features of the bill.
Among the new motion -Dictures To be
shown by the BiOgraph is one in which
the men OF the Olympia are seen dis
embarking at Villefranche, France. and
afterward marching along the quay.
Another is "a scene on the Paris Lyons
bIdUNU OF the AAtQlltItdUta an IdltfOdu III
the south of France. and third shows
a procession of automobiles in the gar
dens of the Tuilleries. Paris In addi-
ton. on Christmas day the children will
be entertained with the pictures illus
trating the poem Twas the Night
Before Christmas"
Martinetti anu Sutherland, IN a new
singing and dancing sketch are classed
high i'm their line, both havi ng won
much favor in individual work of the
kind before recently Joining forces
Black-faCe comedy VIII be represented
by Boyce and Black, two performers
who have long been known for the
whirlwind style OF their fun-maklng.
and who now have made sketch which
Is said 10 BE- the best they have offered
Latina is n young woman who has been
received with great favor i'm contortion
work, In which she Is said TO be excep-
tionally graceful and pleasing: and
Fred Iiurd Will entertain those who are
fond OF mystfying magical tricks and
illusions with an exhibition of presti-
digitation that is said 10 be very clever
and amusing as well