The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-15

was one OF the most successful ever
made by dramatic star; and she Will
offer the same protean comedietta in
which she was seen at that time I'm Bos-
ton and which had a run or several
weeks 10 crowded houses. lt If entitled
"A Quiet Evening at Home and intro
duces the star I'm five roles of widely diff
ferent types, enabling her thus TO display
her versatility and her peculiar gifts as
comsdienne.
The lines are said to he very bright. and
Miss Bennett is said TO keep her audi
tors In almost constant laughter. while
Tony Williams, "A wel-known comedian.
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course, the star Will show some or those
very swagger costumes Tor which she
il famous and which will interest the
lords OF creation quite as much as her
own sex
Pat and the Genie" Is the title OF the
new comedy sketch I'm which Tom Nawn
will be seen, assisted by Hattie and
Katherine Nawn. IL is said 10 be one or
the most hilariously funny things In vnu-
deyille, as absurdly improbable as the
tales OF the Arabian Nights, which IL
suggests and wholly unlike anything else
vaudeville mas 10 Offer. Mr.. Nawn has a
part In which his rare abilities AS an
lrishman OF the Tad type are given
full sway, and the constant succession OF
funny situa tions and the witness of the
dialogue are expected 10 score as strong
~ here as they have I'm the other Keith
houses.
opera singer and comedian. Herbert Hol-
comb, the operate baritone. and Sam j.
Curtis, the well-known tenor and min
strel comedian, Will present The New
Teacher the entertaining musical come
dy skt i'm which they scored one OF the
biggest hits of last season at this house.
The scene is laid i'm country school
house, and the merry Jests and amusing
business" introduced by Miss Cushman
and Mr.. Curtis as the pupils, together
with tho pleasing musical numbers solos.
duets and trios, afford most delightful
combination.
cal Dales instrumental act cannot have
been forgotten by music lovers, who so
greatly enjoyed his performance here
year ago. His versatility and skill In
playing on a great variety OF instru-
mcnts, and especially on bells OF various
kinds, together with the delicacy OF his
work, are equaled by no other performer
Ia his line, and his act is a genuine treat.
Martinetti and Sutherland. perhaps the
best and liveliest team" ever seen here
In an acrobatic comedy and dancing
sketch, and who scored the hit of the
show last season, need no Introduction
and are certain OF the welcome always ex-
tended 10 old friends who have left such
delightful memories behind them. Pete
Baker who az the star OF Chris and Le-
ma" was long such a popular favorite. IL
now I'm vaudeville with a German dialect
song and story monologues, which In Bos-
ton during the past week has been re-
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given very irnRerfHht position IN the to-
cal bill.
Bessie Munroe Is an English dancer and
singer who Is said TO have very pleas
irg style and to have achieved I'm New
York success worthy OF her reputation
nt home. Nine. Marie Duma, the Euro
pean soprano. has been "a strong favorite
in New York during the past week. her
sweet and resonant voice winning cordial
appreciation.
comedy skit that is said 60 be up-
roariously funny will he offered by the
Horse Shoe Three. in which talking
parrot has an important part IN the fun
making. and the Woman IN White Is
somewhat mysterious feature which Is
left TO be revealed pleaSingly To those
who see her without advance eXplana-
tion.
Leonard and Fulton I'm Irish comedy
and the Armstrong brothers I'm eccentric
dancing complete the long and varied
bill, with the exception uf the Biograph.
which is always one Of the most popu,ar
features OF every Keith bil. and which
seems to grow, rather than decrease IN
the favor of local theatre-goers.