The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-25

tatiOn of a feline engagement on a
backyard fence he contuves to intro
duce no little humor. which is readily
appreciated. The sounds OF a steamer
wnistle and of the pulling Of tug
boat are notably well initiated; and his
whlstling solos, with which the act
closes are eXcellently done. his trills
and bird-like notes being very clever.
Mr.. Gilfoil also sings excellently the
song For Woman, Poor Thing, Is as
old as She Looks, While Mans Just as
Old as he Feels" familiar TO those who
have enjoyed his artistic work in "A
Stranger in New York"
The acts which are TO be seen for a
second time this season at this house
are all of the best in their respective
classes. OBrlen and Havel present
their entertaining sketch quite as eff
fectively and pleasingly as ever, Miss
Haveis chappie song and dance being
a clever, bit, while Mr.. O'Brien's aero
batic work, including tumbling and
headspins of exceptional difficulty, is
done in a way that never fails oex-
cite wonder and to provoke a smile
equally; and his imitation of "A drunk
en- man who turns somersaults while
wearing a tall silk hat, without the hat
touching the floor, is one OF the best
things of the kind to be seen in vaude-
vile.
exceedingly good work with small
white balls and silk hats and other fa-
mlliar articles, and pleases alike old
and young, and IL is 10 be said that his
work Is more smoothly and deftly done
than when he was seen here before.
Hanley and Jarvis, in their rapid
fire talking act, fully sustain the
reputation made earlier in the season
and seem 10 win even a more generous
share of favor. None OF their jokes
bear earmarks OF age, all are well
pointed and they come as thick and
fast as is necessary 10 keep the audi
ence in constant good humor. while
their talk is frequently interrupted
with outbursts of very hearty laughter.
No act of the kind has been received
here with greater favor, and their own
Jolly manner plays no small part in
their success.
Chas. and Minnie Sa Van present the
same act that made 40 pronounced
hit here last winter, and which is one
OF the cleanest and most finished and
altogether pleasing acrobatic comedy
acts done by any man and woman I'm
vaudeville The comedy element ia
genuine and never fails to produce It's
natural results-something not too
common i'm acts Of this kind. the aero
battle work is all Of the best class. dis
playing agility and skill OF noteworthy
excellence, and the tumblng OF the wo-
man, together with the clever manner
I'm which she manipulates her skirts
and avoids the possibility Of unfavor-
able criticism and her lively style add
much 20 the pleasure TO be derived
from the act
George Claiming Darling. n Provi-
dence boy. gives a very interesting and
most artisticauy varied act. I'm which
he combines happily an excellent reci-
tation OF Cartoons New Church Or
gan" crayon caricatures ~ Richard
Croker and other celebrities and smoke
pictures His work is clean-cut. clever
ani thoroughly pleasing I'm every re-
spect and was received with the most
unmistakablc evidences OF enjoyment
and appreciation.
Dooley and TenbrooHe. who arc not
only possessed OF a most entertaining
STYLE. but are really funny in their own
way. and who arc undoubtedly the best
singers doing a black-face act of this
kind. fully repeat their previous sue
cess here. their operatic travesty and
Joking winning a generous share OF ap-
plause
The brothers Sa Tour arc seen IN q
contortion act that contains some nov
elites and II in every respect praise
worthy. and tho feet performed bv one
of them of turning his body comDietelv
around from the waist M 80 that his
feet point 60 the back Or tho stag while
HE face is toward tho audience. Is cer-
tainiy most remarkable.
King anl Cray. as the Timber china
r,en." furnish no llttle amusement by
| their agile antics, many Of which are