The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-08
nIss ELLEN BURG.

in his appearances in 'the legitimate"
in Providence was evidenced by the
very cordial welcome when he APP
peared in the bright and entertaining
comedietta he has written for the vau-
deville engagement of himself and Miss
Ellen Burg. Ii is entitled 'Palmistry,"
and deals with the temporary trlbula-
tions and embarrassments of a young
couple who at the very threshold OF
happiness are nearly cut off from the
promised land, and for "a time are
plunged into the depths of despair, by
the blunder OF fond parent more de-
voted To- the science of pamistry than
to the dictates of reason and common
sense. OF course. IL is all Strengthened
out and ends happily; but before that
is accomplished there are a good many
amusing situations helped along by
some bright and witty dialogue. pro-
yoking much laughter. Mr.. Blossoms
easy manner and artistic finish and
Mss Burgs pleasing personality and
grace render the playlet exceedingly
enjoyable; and they were given en-
phatic proof of their success in pleas
ing the popular taste.
Charles r. Sweet, the musical bur-
glar." is very evidently one of the best
liked performers who have ever been
seen at Keith's; and his act, unlike
many others, loses nothing by repeti-
ton. Indeed, yesterday, the favor ac-
corded to him seemed even greater
than ever before; and he scored the
most substantial kind of hit. His
unctuous manner. the highly effective
way in which he develops his jokes and
brings out their points like the crack
of a whip. the originality of his meth
DDS and the general cleverness of all
he does whether II be in monologue
or in so-called trek piano playing.
make his act stand out pre-eminent
among those of its class.
The Manhattan Comedy Four Is evil
IDENTIFY also favorite organization
here; and II abundantly made good"
for the very hearty reception given
when its members first appeared in
their musical comedy sketch. Not only
do the four voices blend admirably, but
long practice and manifest musical
taste enable the quartet ito utilize to
the best advantage and TO display with
the most pleasing effect not only the
gifts of the individual members but
the combined qualities of all. Their
comedy work Is unusually entertain
ing: and, whether IL be in musical
way or regarded solely as general en-
tertainers the -Four" is one of the
best organizations OF it's kind ever
heard at kelth's.
Flo Irwin and Walter Hawley. in
John McNally's conglomeration OF nom
sense and witty repartee, to the gem
eral briskness and highly entertaining
qualities OF which Miss Irwin contri-
butes much by her strong personality
and the righteousness OF her humor. re-
newed the very favorable impression
made several months ago. Miss Ir-
wins simuaat'on OF woman's over
indulgence I'm bottled inspiration--a
dangerous subject in the hands .of n
less;capable ecomedienne-Ss notpny free
from anything coarse or revolving. but
Is exceedingly funny: and the coon"
song with which the act closes leaves
a good impression behind
Elvira Frencelli and Tom Lewis. op-
cratic duettsts. who made n most pro-
nounced hit here last season. more
than repeated e yesterday. and climbed
another notch IN popular favor. Their
solos and duets were all new. and all
Of high class without being above the
popular taste: and they were rendered
with n dramatic force and an amount
Of genuine musical Intelligence and
finish that made their act one or the
artistic features Of the bill. and which
won for N enthusiastic demonstrations
OF pleasure and aDpreclation.
Newhouse and Ward offer a bicycle
act I'm which the word comedy is by
no means the msnomer q too often iS.
and which " thoroughly good n every
respect. A number Of their fests have