The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-19
NEWS PROVIDENCE r. L, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 49, 1899

doubtless there are many theatre goers.
vino. knowing well the undoubted ablli-
Ties and cleVcrness OF these comedians,
would like TO see them I'm something
new. In the delineation OF the peculiar
style of Irish character with which
they have so long been Identified, they
have no equals: and there are few acts
OF the kind that are so laugnaDie or
seem so well 10 please a popular audi
ence. while James Russelis imperson-
alton OF Sara BeTnhardt Is one OF the
best things OF the kind, even wlth the
burlesque flavor given TO IL, TO De seen
in vaudeville
Charles T.. Grdpewin was given the
very warm reception accorded 10 an old
and esteemed friend, in which MISS An
ma Chance. who assists him 50 cleVerly,
shared. They presented "A Mismaded
pair" in which the comedian is ena-
bled 10 display 20 exceptional advan-
tage his abilities I'm eccentric charac-
fer work and makeup; and the laughs
that constantly punctuated the sketch
showed that his audience was I'm hearty
sympathy with him and testified ef-
fectively to it's appreciation OF his eff
forts. Mr.. Grapewin's pantomimc imi-
ration of a juggler is an admirable bit
az work. worthy OF even more hearty
evidence of appreciation than " re-
ceives: and the originality and fine de-
tail OF his methods together with his
marked individuality and his ability 20
hold his auditors 80 long without assist
ance either from the lines Of the sketch
or from mis- pretty partner. deserve the
highest praise. Miss Chance, as usual.
lacked charming and her sweet voice |
was heard with pleasure I'm a coon"
song of the better class
Conditt and Morey presented a de- |
cided novelty I'm vaudeville, and one |
which, though showing few crudities !
al ~
10 be called a Veritable gem" 1t is |
dramatic sketch with "A pretty and |
touching little story that appeals di- |
rectly TO the heart and u the finer sem
timents with a simple pathos that - |
most effective, and The general use or |
handkerchiefs and the gustening tear |
drops on many cheek told more ef- |
fectiyely than applause Of the substan-
tial and worthy hit IL scored. Amid the |
surroundings Of vaudeville. such n
touch OF real life stands out all the |
more prominently. and IL is a pleasure |
occasionally ~ turn from the laughter |
and hustle and frivolity Of the custom
airy vaudeville sketch TO something ike
this THAI goes directly TO the heart. Mr..
Condtt plays the cheerful. lOng-suffer-
ing and manly husband with fine ef-
feet and some admirable touches OF
humor strongly contrasting with the
delicate sentiment and pathos OF ouher
passages, and Miss Morey is TO be cred
tied with a Conscientious impersOnation
of the nervous. discOntented wife. who
really has more heart than she shows.
Genaro and Bailey delighted the low
ers Of cake walking with their eminent
ly original and pleasing style. Miss
Bailey's stunning costumes cannot but
caAch the feminine eye while htr pref
~ face and pleasing presence. ner grace
and style and her singing OF COON
songs with Mr. Genaro's fine dancing.
made the act feature that won hearty
applause.
The Rixforl brothers are athletes and
acrobats Of superior skill and do some
feats, showing great mus
cular strength and suppleness. their
head -to-head balancing, with accom-
panying disrobinR and musical acts, be-
ing especially good.
De Haven and Maie are two very |
clever children, who have the advan-
tage or a brightly written sketch. In |
parodies and burlesque and cake walk |
ing. and with their fine dressing and |
natural cleverness earned the enthusi- |
aStc applause they received.
Forrest and King offer an interesting
acrobatic act. In which Mr.. Forrest |
does some excellent tumbling. while |
Miss King looks pretty. poses graceful |
~ anu contributes SOiIlt BOOu
specialties.
Musical Kleists melody and mys- /
terry act has been much improved /
since last seen here, and is sure to |
greatly delight the children. as we'll as
all lovers Of the mysterious. and the |
finish Is very effective. Eldora |
md Norine again prove themselves the
best double iugglers i'm the business and |
10 an exceptionally interesting act and
he Korns have decided novelty and /
me OF the very best OF It's kind I'm their
theatre. which the little folks
.specially will enjoy.
The biograph shows several particu-
arly pleasing new motion pictures. the
views in Boston. Constan
inople and Rome are full Of interest.
The entertainment as whole is notab-
V well halancel and varied. thoroughly
from beginning to end and
'ontains not single act that may be
aid N no infariOr =