The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-23
KElTH'S NEW THEATRE.


Those who enjoy hearty laughter can
not fail 10 find the entertainment at
Keith's new theatre this week abun-
dantly satisfying, for. with the excep-
tion OF three or four acts that are more
than ordinarily interesting ln other
ways the provocations of hilarity are
almost incessant throughout the long
program. u Is a typical vaudeville en-
tcrtalnment OF the best class and Of
such even excellence that any verdict
OF preference that may be given must
depend largely upon the variations OF
individual taste.
VIII G. Matthews and Nellie Harris
are fortunate ina having secured from
VIII NJ. Cressy. of "Old Homestead
fame, one OF the most original and bess
written vaudeville sketches that
Providence audience has seen, con-
structed upon new lines. with plenty
of amusing situations and exceptionally
bright and witty dialogue. IL deals with
an unsophlsticatcd maiden I'm a castle
on the summit of a mountain i'm the
Andes and an American tramp, caught
by the anchor OF a runaway ballOOnand
suddenly LEI down upon the Top OF the
castle, where he rs mistaken for
strange bird by the young girl Out Of
this novel situation grows a great deal
of quiet FUN, which r. helped along by
the use OF a wonderful tree. from
which the tramp procures everything
needed for an elaborate reDast. inClud-
ing the cigarette which he smokes at
It's conclusion. The laughs come thick
and fast: and the act Is one that viii
remain IN the memory ana provoke
many inward smiles as its funny situa-
uons and speeches are recalled after
one has gone home.
George Wilson Is one OF the most
successful laugh makers I'm the pro-
gram. and the appearance Of the popu-
lar black-faced minstrel comedian vas
the signal for cordial greeting His
laughing SONG and his budget of odd
savings and jokes earned him "a hearty
recall, after which he gave character
istic dissertation upon politics and nu-
merous other subjects after the manner
OF the famous stump speeches" which
he used 10 offer in miustresy. and fairly
brought down the house"
James y Delon and Ida Lenharr pre-
sented Mr. ppan's very amusing
sketch "a High-toued Burglar" which
Is one OF the most original and most
inReniously worked out skits of the
kind that Keith audiences have enjoy
ed abounding in surprising arAi funny
situations and some particularly witty
lines. MIR Dolan mays the part OF the
high toned crook I'm a very spirited
and humorous way. and is most effec-
lively seconded by Miss Lenharr. whose
efforts contribute much 70 the success
with which many Of the brightest
points" are worked m: and nothing
in the program received more generous
evidences OF enjoyment than their thor
oughlv pleasing sketch.
Beatrice Moreland IS seen in Michael
Morton's comedietta Tanning a Hus-
band" the humor of which is none the
less effective because il g. generally
Of a quiet character and which affords
the attractive and vivacious actress
exec llent opportunities 90 display her
talents. and incidentally a very hands
some gown that greatly pleases the
feminine eye jealousy on the part Of
a husband IS the kevnote of the sketch:
but il Is utilized rather differently from
the usual custom IN vaudeville sketches
and Miss Morelsnd contrives to get out
Of the amusing situations and bright
lines everv particle of humor that is in
them. while Mr.. Charles Sllse assists
In the entertaining work with success.
hearty laughter and applause reward
n~ their ioiut efforts
Frank Bush renews his local popu-
larity with series Of dialect limitations
and funny stories. many Of which are
new here. and by his rare gifts or
mmicry ard facial expression accom-
plishes IN the way of variety and run
making what many others fail 10 10
even with the aid OF wigs and similar
acoessorias
w. V FITZGERALD certainly can law
claim 10 oefering one Of the greatest
novelties Of the sea son. IN his Zone
man oonredv" IN which be imnersAn=-
ates SIX diffe"ent characters and waltos
- charoes Of costume in obout % min
utcs Tho scene IS Iai9 in c0untrv
store and tho characters w tho Ett1o
romedv include Tho how attendant and
several of his customers There are