The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-31

day Heading these are the Three BIOS
SONS, a team which has never before
been seen i'm Providence but who are now
firmly established as fsvorites
An act which offers 10 local theatre
coers something new and good is sure 10
score heavily. and that is just what this
team did. They are inodestly billed as
European ecceptts acrobsts, but they are
more than that. They give the best and
most original acrobatc act ever seen in
vaudeville. Not only are their feats more
difficult than any ever given by a similar
troupe. but they are performed with an
agility and snap together with an ele-
ment OF real comedy that is roaringly
funny, that bring forth a vocferous
amount OF applause. The finish OF their
act is some rapid work in and out Of a
trick greenhouse. appropriately styled "A
Hot Hothouse" They scored empha tical-
ly.
Malcolm Arthur, a strong local favorite
who was last season a member or that
popular organization, the Albee- Stock
company received heart warming re-
ception that fully equalled the ovation
given Cinuuevalli. Mr.. Arthur Is now
playing with the Smedley sketch club.
and In their little playlet The Little
Mother gave n splendid performance Of
the father. lie made prominent very
trying and difficult part, and richly de-
demonstrations o. approval with which
his efforts were met The Smedley chill
dren also won a large amount Of ap-
plause by their clever acting. and Effie
Pearl Smedley's delicate impersonation OF
the title role was very effective.
A real surprise. and thoroughly de-
lightful one was offered by Avery & Hart.
who made their first appearance in this
city They were scheduled 10 give an im-
tation OF Williams * Walker. but so life.
like was their impersonHtion, even to
every move and intonation. that IL almost
seemed as IL the originals themselves
were before the audience. IL is very clear
that the initiated team viii have 60 look
10 their laures Their act was a scream
from start To finish Two old favoriles
added to their popularity. This Is Rilly
Cliffords maiden attempt at single
turn and his success must surely war
rant his continuance I'm this path. His
parodies are all excellent. and sung in mis-
inimitablo style. while his chappy work
has never been equaled lie has "A very
magnetic personality, and his pleasing
appearance and air OF geniality go far to-
ward making him as popular as he is
with Keithites Jennie Yeamans. too. is an
other who has a way Of saying the sim
plest thing In manner that Is eXctuciat-
inely funny. and she never fails 10 pro-
woke gale OF merriment and add to her
popularity.
There has never been an animal act IN
this city which has aroused such genuine
admiration as Harry Howsrds Comedy
Ponies. Not only are they eN,r smcly
beautiful and noble animals but they
give an exhibition of marvellous animal
intelligence and training. This act was
announced by tho management as particu-
larly secure for the benefit q: the little
ones. but tho children were b. no means
the only ones delighted with this act. 10
~ promised that this act will he shown
after school hours every afternoon. II
was quite refreshing e. h~a- q talking act
that was out of the ordinary.
Such an act is the one presented by
Howard e. Burke. These clever Young men
made quite an impression last evening
and deservcdly 60. for their material " all
bright and new. and tnes have a distinct
style Of delivery all their own.
other excellent acts on the bill arc an
eqiulbristic and contortiun act bv Naomi
EtLGrdo. which was simply fine: n
screaminRlv funny Irish con,sdc sketch
by Conway A. Held. refined dancing act
which was eoteeousiy costumed by He'd
rix & Prescott, Burrows & Travg. I'm 4
COZ ledy sketch. Which introduces a quar-.
relsome couple. ANA some extremely inter-
estinE motion pictures by the Hiograph.
which seems 10 increase in popularity
Judging from the number ~ people who
remain sor ~. surely at who 60 to 1<eith's
this week. and that means every vaudo-
vile lover, must 80 carly IN order NOT 10
miss any good acts.