The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-26

! neatest. most sensational and surprir
! ing. Most Of his juggling is with o..
dinary articles such as are EMPLOYED
by others; but to each trick he gives
an unexpected humorous quality thar
adds Immensely TO its effectiveness
and some have not been perfo -med
here before. He employs "A novel set
ing Tor his act. and a colored la1 con-
tributes his share TO the merriment Al
Is not alone as Juggler, however, tnat
french is conspicuous, FOR his cleyer-
ness as trick biCyclist surpasses that
or any other rider yet seen in Pr wi
dence; and his feats on a single wheel,
on which he rides with all the assar-
ance and ease and grace imaginabls.
are little less than marvellous while
the finish of his act. when after Jug
Cling with revolVers which he fires as
he Whirls them through the air and
catches them, he mounts a large single
wheel and juggles with lighted torches
as he rides about the stage. is start
lingly sensational and yes ,erday arous-
ed applause such as has been given to
no Sther similar performer here.
Martinetti and Sutherland almost
shared the honors yesterday with the
great FrenChmdn. although their nares
do not appear i'm the biggest type. Hiss
sutherland is a remarkably pretty Wo-
man. who evidently has excellent taste
in dress and knows well now 20 employ
70 10 good advantage, and who az he
same tme is very charming NV her man
ner. n remarkably light and graceful
dancer a good singer and clever as a
comedienne. Mr. Martinetti Is an
equally pleasing dancer. an eNcept ION
ALLY good acrobat has considerable
ability as a comedian and Keeps things
moving every second he is on the stage
Their act is lively and sparkling
throughout and the buresoue boN-lg
bout and other entertaining features
aroused the heartiest laughter and
were rewarded with loud and long an
plausc
The Three Rosebuds received the cor
dial greeting extended to old friends.
ana quite renewed their popular hit OF
last season. As the three gauky maid
ems who boast The name Of sprouts.
they succeed In provoking much laugh
ter. while i'm their later pages costumes
they present a very picturesque and
pretty appearance. and their vocal
numbers are well rendered and most
pleasing They were given hearty EVIL
dences Of apOreciatioD each time they
appeared. The attractive young ladies'
are assisted this season bv pm 4. or
as the teacher I'm Joe Hart's sketch.
The First Lesson" who supplies the
comedy element and does an eccentric
dance.
Frank Cushman. whose drOlleries
and excellent reproduction OF negro
dialect and mannerwns have often
been enjoyed here in the leading min
strel oIEgniZat IONS. evidently has lost
none of hts abnl,y to entertain and 80
bold attention rs long ne he remains I
upon the stage Ifo i0 perhaps tho best I
singer Of any IN his lire ~ work. and /
his Jokes both new and familiar. wore 4
All successful ir provoking broad smiles I
and hilarious laughter and HE stun /
ming costume doubtless won It's share I
~ admiration
The Florcnz troune 0f European ace
ruba,s. including fOUr men one Voc .
man ana lad. wfrr strong favorites /
with yesterday audiences. and were
given very cordial relocu .Hpn W their
Inverness M ground apd lofty tumbl-
ing All of which vas dnn. with notable
Ease and finish In evening drres Tho
Noinan's Nflt ns an 'undrretsndor
upon whose shoudorst'h h. mon leaned
vas especialiy gdnd. and the double
visiting s0iuersauf.e ~ fha bov from 1
ne sn 1iders 0f one of tho men f1
hose of anutr or~ aroused the aufhuei- I
ISM ~ The audience to high uIch
Flrurtite. whose pleasing dancing
'p"cialty was 3u enjoyable feature 80
b last seasons program. vDue1red lu 70
l"w sketch. bv i1seuh Hart. in which
he is assisted hy Frank Gardiner = !