The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
ROSE COGHLAN.
She VIII Be Ono Of The Head
liners al koith's Theatre
Next Week.

Rose Coghlan. whose success ir vaude-
Vile. is conspicuous in the history OF
famous dramatic stars who have essayed
effort In that field, and whose previous
engagement here was one Of the most
notable popular successes of last season.
will head the Keith bill for the coming
week
Her engagement Is special one for
Providence, as she does not appear at
this time in any other of the Keith
houses; and I'm Difference to a general de-
sire she will present the same charming
romantic dramatic sketch ia which she
was seen last spring. Between Matinee
and Night" from her own pen. Its story
Is one strong i'm emotional interest ana
lightened with delicate comedy touches
and admirably adapted TO the display of
the stars pre-eminent abilities.
IL deals with an actress divorced from
her husband some years before, and
whose daughter. knowing nothing OF the
identity OF the actress, becomes fas-
cinated with her and obtains private
interview in her dressing room. The
mother discovers her child: hat before
she has disclosed her own identity. the
father arrives. While the daughter is
temporarily out Of the room. he convinceS
the mother that the best Interests OF the
child viii best bc conserved by permitting
her 10 remain in ignorance OF her moth
er's identity; and the latter consents TO
this course, the scene affordng oppor-
tunity for very strong emotional acting.
Miss Coghlan will be supported by Mr.
Louis Massen. well known Legitimate"
actor. and a capable company
Never in her previous engagements here
has glorious Papinta achieved so en-
phatic a popular success as during the
past week; and her stay has been ex-
tended for six days more. These, how
ever, will be the last opportunities TO see
the most beautiful spectacular dances
ever shown. for at the close OF the pres
ent season Paplnta intends TO retire from
the stage. The gorgeousness and bril-
liancy OF her color and lighting effects
the grace and beauty of the dancer her
self. the novelty OF her act and the won
derful fascination or it's kaleidoscopic
combinations are something not TO be de-
scribed; and those VINO have seen them
will be glad of the cnance 10 repeat
the experience, while those who have not
will gladly avail themselves of these last
opportunities.
Ralph Johnstone enough newcomer
here. in acknowledged TO be the greatest
trick cyclist in the world, and is the
only performer of his class ever given a
"hesdliner's" position on the Keith cir
cult His performance Is said 10 be ex-
traordinary i'm every respect-both as re-
CARDS the wonderful nature of his feats
and the manner of their performance.
They Include stair-climbing and jumping
from his elevations on his wheel, and
many other things never attempted by
other cyclists; and he is expected "a
arouse the same enthusiasm here as has
greeted him whereyer he has apDeared
George c. Davis, "ths man behind the
gun OF comedy and mimicry." is always
a strong local favorite, with his funny
stories and impersonations: and another
who last season scored a very empha tic
hit at this house In Tom Browne. the
colored comedian. dancer and vocalist,
whose unique monologue contains many
new features.
The Biograph will show an entire
change OF views. including several of
special interest and realistic character:
and lovers OF good music are sure 10
find in the dainty operate sketch of j.
Knox Gavin and Jennie Platt most de-
lightful feature. An acrobatic comedy
sketch by Castellat and Hail. in which
Miss Halls work Is especially commend
ed, will afford diversion: and the Two
Lannon'S are said TO be gymnasts whose
act contains many new and remarkable
feats.
Bessie Lamb is known far and wide as
perhaps the greatest of all singers of
coon" songs: and she will be heard here
for the first time. The Ford Brothers. In
their black-face singing and dancing spe-
cialties, scored very strongly here year
ago: and Satsuma, the Japanese juggler
and equilibrist, has previously demon
strated his exceptional cleverness and en-
tertaining powers.