The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-03


comedians classcd by the vaudeville
managers as legitimate 'headliners.'
They are we'll known here, although
this viii be their nrst engagement at
thls house under the present policy;
and they enjoy the creduaDle reputa-
zion of keeping their amusing act al
Ways strictly fresh ana up 10 date, not
only in their comedy work, but musi-
caliy, while their act Itself is alto
gether different from any others With
which II might be classed in a general
way
one OF the most popular features of
the opening week OF the present sea-
son was the Bachelors Club. Of which
MIR. Robert ballard, the Providence
baritone and comedian, Vel known IN
connection with the Falstan club ana
other local organizations is the leading
star. Their act viii be remembered AK
decidedly novel. combining with It's eN-
cellcnt musical features refined comedy
Of the best class. The vocal selections
BY the quartet, consisting OF Robert
Pollard, George Brengle John Con-
molly and Bersh Morrison were re-
ceived with exceptional applause; and
a ripple Of laughter followed almost ev-
cry line of the bright dialogue
Among Irish comedians OF the talk
ing order" Fisher and Carroli are per-
haps better known here than any other
similar team. lnty NaN' hN'Ai AZ
with some ~ the best farce comedy
organizations. and always proved
strong favOrtcs. and their recognized
local poDuIarity Is said to nave had
much 10 do with their present engage
ment, during which they VIII present
an entirely new budget OF irish Will
cisms ana song.
The bright and snowy work or the
Nilona sisters as instrumentaiists was
twice last season warmly recognized
al this house where they are regarded
as special favorttes; ana they VIII De
heard during the coming week Ia new
rcpertory OF violin and piano duets OF
both classical and popular character.
Tn. o. Brien Trio OF acrobdts consists
az t,yo women and "A man, who perform
a variety of fcats or rather uhusuaI
character. including a somersault from
a high pedestal TO the shoulders ara
n series OF - somcrsaults ON a tame
three fee, s., .uare, as wcll as GROUND
and lolty tumDling and what are known
as "walk-ovcr somersaults,' sau 10 oe
most interesting novelty IN acrobat
ice.
An acrobatic eccentric come ly act SAID
TO be decidedly novel and somewhat
sensational is that OF Mr.. and Mrs. joe
Kenton. the fOrmer a well-knoWn lrisa
comedian of the Tad" order ana the
pauter a woll-known soubrette.
The admIrcrs Of Maggie cline. whose
name is legion n all parts OF the couh-
try. will be afforded an opportunity 10
hear her only prototype. Nellie wa
ters who. although a stranger here. IS
known far and wide as the othef
Maggie Cline" She sings some or the
same songs as the Irish Queen as
well as others OF the same general
character: and n Is said that she pos
sesses all that's vigorous method ehu
A.. Iatg ~.
which have made the original Magsle
so popular FOR many years.
Acrobatic comedy has Its place lo
the bill this time the black face, and
Pts exponents are Flatow and Dunn
two OF the hest known performers IN
that lire OF work. whose standing must
be well known TO local theatre-goers
who are familiar with theatrical af-
fairs.
The attractive and clever Lovenberg
sisters whose graceful dances ana
pleasing songs were received WIN
much favor in this house last season.
will return with new act of similar
character. in which their costume
changes and waved STYLES Of dancing
are sure 10 find appreciation. The
nAnologti.n. OF she program Is Tom
Railantine the well known club en-
tcrtainer of New York whose reputa :
| tion az q ulcoateur and all-r0und vii
extends beNond the lllnltS ol lHf 4"H4i'
fouahle clubs where SO long he has
| been regular entertainer: and be VIII
| tell Providence audiences some OF his
.fnnnies, stories. 4 musical feature
which Possesses the essential quality
OF novpNy Is TINT % Charles Diamond
and Nile. Rfutf.ce. Mr Diamond has
long been known as the original stage
Muanese minstrel and harp soloist his
dances 90 tho music of his own harp
hcing striking feature Of his act; and
! Mile Reatrice has won distinction as
one OF the few women who have at
taired any measure - success ne solo
| lists upon hat difficult buk pleasing in
strumert the saXoph1nel
The Piogranh pictures TO be shown
are rather fferent In character from
the average list and include one show
| ting the fE0-yard hurdle race between
Cambridge DNrovd ami Harvard in
| london. won by Fox OF Harvard an
other showing the great military stee-
plecha-e at Seneown Park England; .
third presenting a pretty pastora
scene near Berlin. Germany. n Trick
! picture reproducing an amusing met
| dent fn flrr' ~ ~ tobacco store, an
/ other I'm which burglar has o necu--
! Her experieuce and one suggestive or
/ the ancpstro1 castle han in the Chimes