The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-09

does very clever bit Of work. they met
with greater favor than ever before.
Charley Grapewin, whose character de-
lineations nave won him the title OF
the Mansfield OF vaudeville" was given
very cordial greeting in which pretty
Anna Chance shared. above the Limit
is perhaps equaled by no other vaude-
Vile farce I'm the opportunities IL affords
for funmaking i'm character work OF the
uproariously laughable kind or in the
quantity OF original and intensely ludi-
crous business" crowded into ~; and
yesterday it's reception Was simply one
continuous laugh of the heartiest sort. Mr..
Grapewins Bowery boy is wonderfully
clever character creation. effectively set
off by the quiet method and pleasing per
sOnality OF Miss Chance. whose song was
rendered with dainty grace and admirable
taste.
Jessie Couthouis new monologue bris-
ties with keen satire and pungent wit;
and that which was directed at her own
sex found especially ready appreciation
with the ladies'. Her act is unlike any
other. and, with her magnetic manner, her
oleverness in developing all it's points"
10 the utmost and the spontaneity OF her
humor, takes rank with that of any OF the
monolOgue stars Of the other sex. Her
success was OF the most pronounced kind,
and she easily held her place among the
greatest favorites OF the local Keith
stage.
Charles II. Sweets unctuous humor
combined with his excellent piano play
ing. enabled him TO repeat his previous
successes here a laugh winner. His
musical burglar is a comedy and musical
act OF superior merit; and the introduc-
tion Of such new material as he Is capable
OF would render IL even more than now
one OF the most entertaining OF its kind
- -.
Adele Archer and Ncru fttut, ttTrpu 9rtTaC=
tive comic opera stars of charming per-
sonality and excellent musical attain
ments, whose program title was derived
from another act-present The Queens
Fan" a dainty and melodious operetta
most artistically and score distinct hft
The beautiful costuming and stage setting
and the admirable rendering Of the solos,
duets and trios combine 10 make this
one OF the best, as IL is also the most
unique, high-class musical acts heard
here
Winsome winona Winter. fascinatlngly
gowned and even more charming person
ally than ever, assisted by sweet-voiced
Banks Winter, won a big personal tri-
umph I'm her songs and limitations Of 9TH
er actresses. Few of older years possess
her grace and ease, and none greater
charm of manner; and her success was
Frank and Don's talking act Is given
with much JUNCTION, and amuses greatly
while the burlesque boxing bout at The
finish sets the audience screaming with
laughter. The Sankey Brothers give an
exhibition OF athletic and gymnastic
work more than ordinarily novel and in
teresting: and John LeClairs juggling
for nicely, precision and neatness, has not
been surpassed here The children are
sure TO be especially delighted with the
mysterious "black-face" act OF the DeCol-
veaus. i'm which all sorts ol mystifying
things are done i'm the most unexpected
and amusing way The Biogra,h pictures
are all OF marked interest, ana that show
ing a panoramic view I'm Galveston after
the food affords an idea Of It's devas;a-
tion which columns of newspaper reports
have not conveyed. Arvelo's performance
OF the flying rings and trapczc Shows
great muscular development ana control .
and Herbert and Willing contribute a
black-face singing and dancing sketch
that is well received.