The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-01
rE NEWS. PROVIDENCE, r. L. SATURDAY. April !. 1899

ment Invented by Mr. Phasey. who for
a long time was leading soloist OF
Gilmore's Band. and which is said 10
have a peculiarly mellow and pleasing
tone; and their act as whole has
been spoken of as the most satisfac-
tory European importation OF the pres
ent season.
Lille Western hardly needs any in
trduction here, for she has been heard
with pleasure in the past and is well
known as the most accomplished and
artistic female musical artist in vaude-
VILE occupying place similar 70 that
held among men by Musical Dale. Like
his, her work is not that OF the ordi-
nary vaudeville musician, but Is
marked by true artistic qualities ana
expression such as TOO often are wholly
lacking i'm such acts. while her versa
tility alone would place her in the front
rank OF entertainers. Her Xylophone
playing is especially famous, and her
concertlna solos ana remarkable
clever-ness as "A drummer contribute
no little to the interest and enjoyment
OF her speciality; and she rs everywhere
a great favorite with vaudeville audi
ences.
The Bros Damn. one OF the recent Eu-
ropean importations, are TO be seen In
an acrobatls comedy act that is said TO
possess the unusual merit OF being ac-
tually amusing and at the same time
10 present some genuine novelties IN
acrObatic feats, several OF which are
classed among the really remarkable
features of the kind
The DeForests have recently re-
turned from Europe, where they crea-
ted a genuine sensation with their
''whrlwind dancing" act, which had
previously ben presented with great
success In this country. They have
altered and improved ii In several ma
terial respects and have added some
new features. which are said 10 have
made VI even more startling and pleas
ing than ever. They were the origina-
tors Of what may be termed the stage
types OF fancy ballroom dancing. with
elaborately beautiful costumes and in
trducing some extraordinary figures
and movements of much artistic grace.
Their "danse ct vase superbe' and
"poupee elastique" have been especial
ly praised i'm New York and Philadel-
phla.
The Lovenberg sisters. two very
clever and pretty girls who are we'll
and favoraby known here a. dancers
and vocalists, and who have enjoyed
great favor i'm the other Keith houses.
VIII be seen In their new terpsichorean
act. which includes songs cniivened by
grotesque, contortion. buck and wing
dancing. line of work in which they
are considered to have few equals
when judged by the strict standards
merit; and at the same time their man
ner is such as everywhere to make
them great popular faVorites.
Walz and Ardell will be seen in a re-
fined operate singing and comedy
piano playing specially, in which Mr..
Walz is said to display proficiency as
a pianist in a line that is entirely orig
inal and productive Of no little wonder
.,,l fnN n DA hall
has received very fiattering commen-
dation.
Henry Thompson is a monologue
comedian who has entertained Provi-
dence audiences in the past most sue
cessfully; and Ziska. the comedy ma
gician, has the reputation of being
very clever performer who combines
comedy features with some startling
feats OF legerdemain and palming.
which the children especially Will en-
Joy. Fox and Foxe are TO be seen in
an act entitled the clown and the
dog" in which the dog is not. as usual
the only performer; and this act also
is considered particularly pleasing TO
the little ones. Forbes and Quinn with
their harmonica playing and dancing
specialties. were received with favor
here earlier in the present season and
now return with a new act, said to be
much better than its predecessor.
The Biograph will present an entire-
ly new set Of motion -pictc0ss, includ-
ing the launch Of the Oceanic, the larg-
est steamer ahoat. and panoramic
view OF a trip on the canals OF Venice;
and the favorite picture OF the "Provi-
dence Pets" will be shown once more,
this being positively the last week in
which II may be seen, as il is to be fol-
lowed by views OF the scenes and incl
dents connected with the return of the
1st Rhode Island regiment today. a
number OF other local pictures have
also been taken for early presentsSon;
and the biograph will thus continue 10
be. as in the past. one Of the most con-
spicuous and generally attractive fea-
lures Of the Keith enter olinments.
f1IvunnIc ThoaYya