The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-17

usually said 20 be. When an article OF
merit IS offered. repetition Is not only
permissa bic but very desirable and one
cannot see this dainty little playlet too
often.
James O. Barows is undspuIably the
cleverest character artist I'm vaudeville,
and his impersona tion OF the southern coli
onel Is decidedly artistic crca tion. Mr..
Lancaster. too, is one OF America lead
ing juvenile comedians. and the frankncss
and boyishness Of his manner make his
impersonation of the young cadet delight
fully refreshing Mr.. Webber does some
clever acting as the northern veteran,
and Miss Carlton Is a charming Mildred.
Everyone from the Atlantic to the Pa
cihc knows Janet Melville and EVle Stet-
son. They are the brightest monologue
and singing condolences i'm the business
and unquestionably the best dressed won-
en- on the stage. one Is a charming singer
and the other a burlesquer OF the May
Irwin-Marie Dressler type. who illus
trates how fine a comedian a -MnnlAn- can
be. In addition 10 putting up an ire
proa chable brand OF humor and singing
some amusing topical songs. they dis
PLAYED some gowns that must have made
the ladies in the audience envious. one Of
their biggest hits was song entitled
Don't Tell Your Troubles 10 Me-" They
are absolutely without competitors I'm
their lire OF work.
An act which re-appeared after a long
absence abroad was that presented by
those popular artists. Fake and Scmon,
who were warmly greeted upon their ap-
pearance. Their talents are given full
scope in n clever musical comedy sketch.
in which the musical element is very
strong as is also the comedy. This act pro-
voked a great deal Of merrmcnt and
the "get-up" OF one OF the members OF
the team came I'm for a good-sized hand
for itself Another act which made tre-
4 mendous hit was the bicycle act Of the
Jackson family who have won fame in
all parts OF the world by their unrivalled
| fcsts. Undoubtedly IL Is one OF the best
\ bicycle acts ever seen IN vaudeville. and
was ono OF the features Of last evening :
/ bill
Their act is neat and we'll costumcd. and
| their feats are daring and novel executed
| with n skill aud precision that Is rare I'm
an act or this kind. a good bit or comedy
is introduced hy n sixth member which
adds materially 10 the enjoyment Of the
| act as whole and the work oi
tiny boy the seventh member OF the
family. was highly appreciated. spenser
Kelly has tho finest baritone voice ever
| heard on the Keith stage, which Is say
| ine a great deal " has wonderful
purity. strength aud hcxiblity. and what
! il more. Mr. Kelly knows how to use II
| NFuStlchlN. y NJ house EHNe MN nearly
| reception last evening, showing q keen adj
n1lration for n singer 80 splendidly IN.
lowered with vocal gifts lie had 10 m ret
the pleasant obligation of numerous en-
cores
Martinett & Sutherland give a brieh.
| and snappv eccentric acrobatic and dane
ing act which found immediate favor
Miss Sutherland ~ an eNceptionally
| graceful and dainty dancer and MIR Mar.
tinctt's acroba nc work is done with grea,
| agility Arnim aud Wagner made their IA.
| iUal appearance here and az once jumped
| into favor. Both members Of this team
| possess good voices ana their huriesqus
bits Of well known operas IL highly anus