The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE.

II Is doubtful IL ever an entertainment
has been presented at Keith's new thea
tire that IN its entirety struck the popular
fancy more strongly than that which
yesterday was greeted with shouts of
laughter and vigorous applause that were
almost incessant during at least two
hours and a half of the performance. At
least six acts scored "hits',rof proportions
such are commonly achieved by not more
than one or two even I'm a strong bill
and of these 1t is not easy to say which
had the best of it,
Edwin Milton Royle and Selena Fetter
Royle. in '"rhe HighbaIl Family" one o
the author-actors brightest farces, won
many laughs by the entertaining pre-
sentation OF it's amusing situations and
witty lines Mrs Royle especially was
seen at her best, playing the difficult role
Of woman feigning intoxication with
rare taste and restraint and contributing
much to the ludicrousncss of the pie e.
Miss Beatrice Foster. a Providence girl,
also deserves a word of praise for her
clever work and the marked advance she
has made since last seen here.
When the cards showed the name 81
Clarice Vance there was an outbust of ap-
plause, which was augmented when tut
tall, graceful girl. of singularly winning
manners and pleasing personality, stepped
forth. ''The Southern singer" evidently
was well remembered; and IL need only
be said that she made an even more IA
vorabe impression than last season. Her
soft, rich dialect, wonderfully expressive
eyes and fascinating smile. the genuine
artlessness OF her art, 40 to speak. make
10 Il, for. 10,
as no other singer has sung them, and
to develop possibilities In them of which
those familiar only. with the other type
OF singers cannot have dreamed. She was
constantly interrupted with hearty APP
plausc. and left the stage amid a genuine
ovation.
Pierce and Egbert. singers OF illustrated
songs. scored another immense hit. Their
pictures are remarkably artistic and
beautiful; and the singers sympathetic,
strong, sweet voice is admirably adapt
ed TO this work IL ~ doubtful u their
equals In this line have been heard In
Providence: and enthusiastic applause
and insistent demands for encores told
the story OF popular approval.
Almont and Dumont, newcomers here,
proved themselves much the most artistic
and finished instrumentalists yet heard
AZ Kelths; and thoir act Is real treat
10 muSic-loNefS. Ihclr selections are or
high class and particularly well chosen
and their proficiency and versatility I'm
the playing OF trumpets. cornet. concer-
tina, ACCORDION trombone. saxophones.
bass clarinet and euphonium carried the
house by storm.
Kitty Mitchell, also heard here for the
first time. IL one OF the most artistic and
refined. AZ well as PROBABLY the dainticst
singing comcdienne heard on the Keith
stage; and she proved the fact tha, a
winsome girl I'm an act OF wholesome
sweet atmosphere can win quite as great
a triumph as ever was accredited 40 any
French singer OF equal chic and less
delicacy Her Milne. Ai Nine song
spoken rather than sung IL gem ol
pnihos and sentiment: and her RE,
Riding Hood" song. In a strongly con
trasting vein. won her recall after recall
Local theatre-goers Will not be salts
lied with one sight ana hearing OF thi
clever girl.
The Gilmore sisters. IN their ecceutri,
comedy sketch, with bit of singing an,
dancing for variety. fairly convulscd thci
auditors and kept them IN an uproar o
laughter The ludicrous makeup ant