The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-25

wide interest and been greeted daily with
such enthusiastic evidences OF apprecia-
tion. and those who saw IL here several
years ago will remember IL as undoubted-
ly the most amusing and entertaining an
imal act that has ever been offered local
ly.
The apparent appreciation OF tho humor
of the restaurant scene on the part OF the
elephants themselves plays no small part
I'm the delightful character of their per-
formance; and the genuinely funny man
ner In which they bring out the strong
comedy element of the scene never fails
To provoke shouts of laughter.
Mcintyre and Heath need no introduce
tion 10 local playgoers as the recognized
leaders OF black-face comedy, for their
impersonations OF the real Southern ne
gro character have been enjoyed here
many times I'm the past with no diminu-
on OF the favor with which they are al
ways received. Their Georgia Minstrels'
is a sketch the like OF which, although
IL has had many imitators, is not 20 be
seen I'm vaudeville: and the seriousness
with which the most uproariously funny
incidents are presented Is a feature of
their work that contributes not little 10
its enjoyment
1le Willis family is the latest European
importation for the Keith circuit and al
ready has been accorded place among
the best of them. This family Of instru-
mentalists rs said to offer an act in many
respects novel here. and one that appeals
most successfully 10 all lovers of music
while the manner of its presentation has
won marked favor i'm the other Keith
houses. and the act has scored an en-
phatic success.
frank Buoman and Rose Adele who
are newcomers here will he seen In MIR
Buoman's farcette, "The Door Key -
xsafr haa hao orta Doc, f,,
York and has taken it's place among the
most amusing and entertaining skits of
its kind.
Mark Sullivan will be remembered by
many as having achieved one OF the most
pronounced popular hits of last season
his character representations, which were
given without artificial aids OF any kind
and were notable for their finished and
artistic character; and he is looked upon
as one of the strongest features of the
present bill.
Ray l.. Royce. he OF the winning smile
and delightful personality, has always
been one OF the most popular monologue
entertainers with local audiences, his
witty stories. limitations and dialect reci-
tations receiving enthusiastic maniTesta-
tions OF appreciation; and his annual en-
gagement has come To be regarded as
fixture Of the vaudeville season here.
Dorothy Nevilleshas taken n somewhat
daring departure In entering the field OF
monologue entertainers I'm competition
with the sterner sex, which until lately
has been inclined To assume 10 itself SUI
perior claims; but the success which she
has attained i'm all the other houses OF
the Keith circuit is said TO have fully
justified her venture Her act Is described
by her as IN bit OF nonsense entitled "As
It Happens and Is credited with being
particularly bright and entertaining.
musical feature that seems certain TO
secure deserved recognition in musical
Providence is that OF Alexander Heindl.
the celebrated violoncello virtuoso OF the
Boston symphony orchestra. whose sue
cess I'm vaudeville has been no less mark
ed than on the concert stage. Cello solo
lists have always proved an exceptionally
popular feature when they have been in
cluded I'm local Keith programs; and Mr..
Heindrs reputation with music-lovers, to
say nothing OF his recognized superiority
as an artist, Is certain TO render his en-
gagement n notable one.
Ely and Harvey, old friends here. will
offer new act OF black-facc comedy and
dancing specialties. which Is said TO be
even more enjoyable than IT'S predecessors
Wilson and Leicester, whose well-hlend-
cd voices were heard here In operate
duets last season and made an excellent
impression. return for the coming week
and the Crawford sisters will present
singing and dancing spccialties of n some
what unusual character, while the store
opticon will show views pertinent 10 the
war In China and others of timely inter
est.
The new Biograph pictures cover
wide range of subjects and include one
that Will be particularly interesting al