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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12
MINSTREL SHOW.
Ladies' Give a Delightful Enter
tainment In Music Hall.

The lady minstrel show given in Music
Hall last evening by ST. Cecilia b. A.
Society, No. s5l ]. G. r. l., was a great
success. The chorus OF 30 voices showed
q volume Of tone and excellent rhythm
that was heard to advantage I'm the rag
time melodies that made up goodly part
of the program.
In connection with the musical numbers
there were the regular minstrel jokes, for
the most part new. with some local color
ing The leaders Of the comical section
were Horace Payne. Tom Rehan, I'D
Burbage and Tommy Nagle They also
sang solos as did Miss Mary r. Stead
Denney, Miss Louise Donovan, Miss Julia
Hogan and Miss Catherine l.. Canning
Miss Mary l.. Whalen was the musical
director
Following is the program: Tambos.
Horace Payne and Ed Burbage; inter
locutor. James Cunning: bones. Tom Re
han and Tommy Naglc; overture. lady
minstrels soprano solo, Where the Tail
Palmettos Grow Mary r. Steadman
coon ditty. Phoebe" Annie Denney. par
ody, "Hallways." Ed Burbage; sentiment
al song, I'D Like TO Hear That Song
Again Helen Shirley; end song PHI
NY Tommy Nagle: Miss Ally ". Thomp-
son and shore pickaninnies in a late cdi-
tion cake walk; solo, "I'll re Your Sweet
heart" Louise Donovan, Cokl ditty.
"Cindy," Julia Hogan end song. Every
body Have "A Good Time" Horace Payne;
sentimental song, Way Down East.
Catherine l.. Canning; end song. whats
All This Noise About ON Rehan,
closing chorus. lady minstrels.
After the performance a hashlight pho
tograph was taken, showing the minstrels
in costume on the stage The hall was
then cleared for dancing and 10 the music
OF Fays Belmont orchestra they danced
until morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12
KElTH'S NEw THEATRE.

II the reception accorded IL by yester-
days big audiences be any criterion this
weeks Keith entertainment should prove
one Of the most enjoyable ana satisfying
OF the season especially to those who
delight IN hearty laughter and comedy
that possesses genuine humor.
Adam The second, as played by VIII
{. Matthews and Nellie Harris. with its
witty lines, originality OF theme and
treatment and its clever bits of bust
ness" Is a leading lnugh-breedor. The
idea of the invasion OF n sort OF Adamless
Eden by one OF the genus tramp, In
whose person the giri nrst sets eyes on
a man. g. utilized 70 the utmost Of it's
comedy possibilities; and the players yes
terday scored bis hit
Belle Davis q young wornn OF fine
presence and attractive pcrsoaality and
a most pleasing voice assisted by two
pickanlnnles. Was one oi the greatest
fayortcs of the blll. Her "coOn" songs
are new and iahns. her method IS
marked by indit i6aalltS and her hand
some gown viii delight her own sex One
% her cuts iit'lc "coorS" is the clever
est biz of an actor ol hts class yet seen
here. genuine little comedian: and the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

alone worth a visit 20 Keith's by those
who enjoy really good thing
N1lan J. Shaw has made marked im-
ia ycment since last seen here, and gives
"A wonderful exhibition Of digital deNterity
in the manipulation OF coins. lie has a
most pleasing personality. works briskly
and holds the closest attention of the
spectators and his work IL done with a
smoothness and Is marked by variety
that al least are not surpassed II
euuaned by any other similar performer.
Hal Merritt and Florence Murdock have
i'm "A Friend in Need. written by Geo
r. Farren of the Edward +. Albee stock
company. an excellent sketch by 10
means hackneyed in idea or treatment,
thoroughly interesting throughout, witty
in dialogue and delightfully."- entertaining;
and II Is played in "A manner worthy OF
the authors effort, and scored strong
hit yesterday. At it's conclusion Mr.
Merritt gives several of his best imita-
tions with excellent effect
Ella Chapman, in a DAINTY little mon
ologue. which perhaps will appeal espe=
cially TO her own sex. proves herself a
very clever woman. and with her banjo
PLAYING At the end contributes parucu-
larIv pleasing act Torcat, the French
grotesaue clown. affords much amusement
for the children. Walter Hydes Trick
violin playing adds to the variety of the
bill, Maud Townsend displays her clever
ness as a singer, dancer and whistler.
Nelson and Milege provoke shouts oi
laughter I'm an amusing sketch. and the
Asbeys show series OF reproductions OF
ancient and modern statuary that Is
artistic and pleasing.
OF the new Biograph pictures. that OF
King Edward VII. OF England is said to
show the best portrait of him yet Sc
cured for public purposes; and the pro-
gram as a whole is not only unusually
long, but so good at every point that
vaudeville lovers can hardly aHord To
lose any part Of 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

VIM. A. Bradys production Of THE
Sorrows of satan is on its second tour
al the New Empire Theatre tho present
week The company producing the rath-
er weird and illogical story is good
one and the performance is decidedly
smooth one.
Marie Coreln Is strange parsonage
and a stiu stranger story teller. still she
is I'm no sense duh The dramatizauon Of
the now famous work Is one that seems
TO please many theatre-goers.
There are some stirring climaxes, and
there is lot of conversation and denun-
citation. There is a philosophy about the
story that could not have been dreamed
Of save IN the weird fantastic brain Of a
Corcm
There ore some four acts and two OF the
acts have two scenes. he play - more
sbl, prr.cnted this time than when seen
here before and yet the sterling work
then done by members Of the company ~
stil recalled.
,harlss vent as Prince Lucio does much
excellent acting IN the various phases or
the character of the prince OF evil Sci
dom on the stage Of this theatre mas
there been work equal 10 thol none hE
him last evening. In fact he possesses
abilities that are worthier or much
more lucid and sane production. carr
Ekstrom makes "a much ds possible OUT
OF tho muliouairos part ono while me
charnrtor is NOT really str'ug one ln inc
first and last sceucs. Mr. hksirom does
good work Douglas Lloyd makes The
part Of tho Duke Of Lanuncestor as nmus-
ing as possible
Nellie vale has a difficult aud rather
thaukIess part o. Lady Syhl ELTON. Her
work gives evidence of much carn'siness
and ls on the whole very sntlsiactorAs
one OF thc very best hits in the whole
production il tho portrayal ot The patt oi
Mar,is Clare hy flora fairchild. tier
scene With The primo oT eNI u WI
worthy of more desirable play Mics
Fnirchild Was natural. earnest aud care
ful in the scene aud Alr kcuts work
worthy Of an praise.
isabelle Bowman ss Dina Chesney II
the ono really bright character in the
untowrrd but. 70 some minds possibly
fascinstinE story. At all times che was
FUN OF lie and freshness ana how sucf
a doiightful character was l"t 900 % th'
sfncc'as rarf 0f Tie Sorrpes oi satan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

but Il Is told in a natural manner. which
.smacks of the free and somewhat untu-
'tored manners OF life at the frontier
posts Still IL not by any means thecow-
boy and Indian melodrama, for the sever
al characters are free from exaggeration'
either i'm language or action,
AS already stated, IL IL play that de-
pends largely on it's action for success
and Of action there is plenty, The plot
IL well worked out. and IL some OF the
situations appear a little strained. al
lowance must be made for the require
ments necessary to produce dramatic
climax.
The cast OF "Arizona" Is q good one
and Is fully up TO the requirements or the
several parts. there being no excessive
demands made upon histrionic talent. j.
w. Cope. rs Henry Candy, "A wsrm-heart-
ed western rancher does some or the
pathy of the audience was with him all
through the play. Vincent Serrsno showed
evidences of very careful work In the role
Of Lieut.. Denton. and. as the hero. was,
OF course, "A central figure.
Edwin Holt as Col. Bonham, and Wal
ter Hale as Capt. Hodgmeu. added mater
ially to the interest OF the play by con-
scicntious work Miss Olive May. FUN of
grace-and brimming with lifc made a
charming heroine a. Bonita. and. in fact.
her work was particularly good. The
other female characters were In good
hands
one OF the features about ARIZONA Is
the elaborate manner In which the piece
g. staged while the costumes of the sew
utmost idelity from the originals "Artz-
ona" will be repeated for the remainder
of the week with matinees on Wednesday
and Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12
CHINESE BOYS.
They Tender Supper 10 THAR
Sunday School Teachers.

That the Chinese L ys who attend the
Sunday school of the Benehcent Con-
gregational church are attached TO their
teachers has long been recognized fact,
therefore the fact that these pupils gave
supper In the ves,ry OF the church
last evening. 70 their teachers, was no
surprise.
1t was a most enjoyable affair and
the attendance was very large for with
the teachers and their friends about 200
persons were present The vesuy was
elaborately decorated for the occasion,
Chinese embroidery, tapestry and porco-
lain ware being freely used
There was also Chinese orchestra, bat
of this the least said the better. although
20 the Mongolan ear the sounds pro-
duced were no doubt fun of harmony
The supper was an excellent one and
everybody appeared 10 enjoy it, and
this seemed to anord the China boys
OF the Sunday school great delight
J. William Rice was really in charge
of tho affair. and # was easy TO see
how ne is beloved by his Chinese pupils
who speak of him az father When
supper was over. AIR Rice spoke briefly
but proudly. Of his boys and then intro
duced J.. r. Moon, who yaid.
Guests are welcome here tonight
When we come here TAR away country
this Sunly school welcome NJ. and when
We got into trouble IL help us. We very
grateful and glad of this op-por-tua-lity
to express our thanks for what you have
done for us
Walter II Eaney, president ot the
school committee. said.
1T T. pleasant for me 10 be here to-
night. for ~ let's me renew acquaintance
with men from China which was one
OF my privileges when n boy in a Ne
Vada mining town. No other race Is 80
industrious and gratefu; as The Chinese.
They have as much 10 teach Us as We
them
Alderman Walter II. Vincent, who rep
resented the city Of Providence. spoke
pontedly Of the advantages 10 be gained
by the Chinese through the education
they were receiving here.
Then Master Wecuey recitcd and his
sister Fannie sang sol". and together
they sang MANDY Lee Tom cue.
Wong Gong and chin Eock read some
verses from the Scriptures, and after
some more vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. the very pleasant affair was brought
TO close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

humorous while Mr warren's burlcsdue
OF I'm oid-time actor g. equally rich in
good qualities: and the curtain falls upon
= scene that convulses the audience With
mcrrimcnt
j. w Winton. the Australian ventrilo-
eulst. has much the bcst dummies of
any performer in DTS linc; and Old and
Young alike lind in "McG'nty' and
,Cmt siocum." who takes of his hat
wipes his face with his har1kcrclicf
lights his pipe and sInokes and does other
remarkable things. 4 source ~ enter
tainmcnt of the merriest kiut The act
may fairly D. termed one az che blk hlts
of thc bill
Milton Aborn woll-rcmemhercd for
mer comic opera fsvorifc. and Dorothy
D~cw are secn in su exceedingly good
sketch. entitled Tine Plumber u has
many WITTY lines and amusing situations,
affords both opportunities for pleasing
speeiaitiss aud creates no end of hiiarity.
The sceie in which tho plurnher Teaches
th. young iedy hos 10 rlsy poker ls
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12
OSTRICH FEATHERS.

Ostrich feathers are exported chiefly
from South Africa. and In very much
smaller quantity from the Barbary
states and Egypt. SAYS Chambers Jour
nal. They are packed I'm large cases,
which are covered with canvas ('gun-
nies'b and securely wired They are
scaled in such a manner as ~ suggest
cles OF merchandise. A. q matter 81 fuct
they are considered OF such value as SO
be treated iu certain respects Ike thc
yellow metal Freight Us charged ae on
sperip so much Ugr cent. on their value F.
in some Instances the rate ls very high.
The old catch w hfch D. heavier.-A pound
of gold or pound of feathers does not.
calculations are not made on The pnFls
~ the ayirdupois table.
Tho Spudaucsc evidently understand
their business. for their bundles Ir, tied
with a sup"rnuity of twiue. and. with
their instinct fur color. they add WhHf
appears 10 be perfectly unnoce- sary
wrapidug of gsudy paper. heavy with
Kilt The explanation or this h simple.
ior the string and the paper both add 10
Wzed to put the faulty feathers lu Tho
middle" the writer asked On reply. hc
Vas shown the centre Of q bundle whore.
rpatIv hidden from view were -tNprgl
yciznu feathers which uo ladN with proper
splf.resDrpt would care to -c, fra hcr fan.
So f appears ihe willy children of the
desert arp ilst aa wide awake ss The Ton
berifos on tho tup ~ the basket A. iu
efrawhcrffpq SO Boz Yea thcre The deception
docs NOT nay in tbe lung run Tor this
nrorensftv Of thc SOudaueae is 40 well
know that the market value Of their
goods suffers materially.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

other Is an excellent dancer. The COM
bination. as whole, would be hard 10
equal
Charles Wayne and Anna Caldwell I'm
"a Game of Bluff" provoke shouts of
laughter and have one OF the best offer
iugs i'm the program The former s. a
good comedian and a remarkably clever
eccentric dancer, and the latter gives n
fine bit of character work; and the
sketch itself Is Of a kind that makes the
fun of the fast and furious order i'm the
hands OF such capable players as they.
Roars of laughter greeted Al Shean and
Charles L. Warren In their highly ridi-
cuIous travesty on Quo Nadis,' which
they confess To have turned upside down.
Mr. Sheans bit of character acting as
the German station master is highly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12
A REMEDY Fur THE GRIPPE.

4 rernrdv recommended Tor patients ar
nicted With the Grippe f. KEMPS BAIs-
SAM. which is especially adapted for the
throat and lungs Don't wait for the nTst
e,fnpfons of the disease, get = bottle To-
dav ard keep lt for Use the monent IL -
needed II neglected the stpps hes =
tendency - bfine OH one monis. kfMP n
pAT.gAM prevents Tits by kesping tie
cough loose and thr lungs free nptn ~.
nanin,ntton Al druggists soil tNi' :
DALsAN - 21g and Fp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

Is beyond the average guesser. Albert
Hosmer as the princes valet certainly did
furnish -aru1 =rrr1rrrt- the gallery.
There is "A bountiful supply OF light
ming and thunder and most Of the stage
settings are good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Arizona" while havipE enjoyed quite
Ions run I'm some OF the principal cities
Of the country, Is new TO Providence and
was seen for the first time In this city
ing.
IL is not a great play. In fact Is not up
10 the standard OF the work done In the
past by Augustus Thomas. but "a r. a
clean and stirring play OF the melodra-
matte order. and there is life and action
enough to suit the most fastidious.
There is one particularly commendabie
feature about Arizona" and that IL that
IL does not deal with social problems. and
IL I'm every detail devoid OF the claptrap.
sometimes bordering on nastiness, which
has been so prevalent on the American
stage OF late.
The story told is SIMPLE. ~ not novel,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

'Tubbs IS somewhat of q sncb. az
let" gn0be Say. hc "a de happy if DO
ronld cet run over los mllllpusire's aI-
t~r--hiIs chicago Es,ord.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

DO vou nave any trouble "a mGklus
,at-r pesasus sUff Never q Clt 1 a.
WAYS ase TIE spur II the moment De
troll Free Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-12

FEHRfe,--C 81 Tsees Lynesn -, q e
smith New York Q p Haeolyi Worces-
ter. " VI Mshonv Boston. J y SumtrS,
Boston. g. Il Tufts Ncw ilhNen ~
Y.fN. W. H.-l,uHseil f'ride port
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10
better Than Law.

II was in Mississippi during the carpet
bag days." said the Pittsburg story teller,
"and one night at a hotel l was robbed
of watch and money. l found out next
day that it was one OF the celored SER
wants. and I went to a justice and swore
out a warrant. The justice was also a
colored man. and he didn't seem anxious
to do the right thing. / think he was in
with the thief. though willing 70 give
me a show. When the prisoner took the
stand he declared that IL h had stolen
anything 1t was while he was walking
around in his sleep. Th. statement
caught his honor, and he said:
I" How yo' all gwine to hold a nusson
'sponsible fur what he does in his sleeps
Oar amt no law bout dat. II julius dun
took dat watch al money an didn't know
what he was doin' den he's got 10 be dis
charged from custody
II was pleading my own case con-
tinued the Iron City man. ''ana / replied
to the judge that the rule ought to work
both ways. II julius had taken nv
property in his sleep, he ougn. to return
1t while he was in the same condition.
l wasn't blaming him for being a SOM
nambulist and was willing he should go
free. but l should expect lima to enter
my room In his sleep hat very night and
leave my lost property on n chair. That
was a stumper on judge and prisoner,
and after scratching their heads and
weighing around. his honor replied:
Julius, dis yere case has dun got
mixed up. 'cordin to law yo' got AWAY
wild de stun an can't be held. but 'cordin
to de white mans dreambook yo's got TO
walk in yo'r sleep a'gin tonight and put
yo'r stealin's back in his room. Dat win
leave eberyt'ing jest as 1t was befo', an
II pears to me dat you'd better tackle
some odder man an do IL wild yo'r eyes
wide OPEN
julius didn't wait to walk in his sleep
again. but handed me my property before
we left the courtroom. Not only that.
but as near as / could make out the
judge had to take my watch from hls
own pocket"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10

train on runners, and the proper way
to start e train is to phi the bell
rope"
But there isn't any bell rope, and
there isn't any engine put in Andy,
who was afraid these two would be
having a pitched battle before long. re.
Well. that isn't my fault" retort-
ed the soldier with a cold stare.
Look here, you ninnies," bawled out
Jinks. whose hands were getting cold
holding the reins. IF you two stand
there jabbering like a couple of mag
pies, Well never reach the North Pole
tonight" g ad3 grif+7asa
Didn't l hear some one mention
pie?' inquired the giraffe, timidly.
go chase YOURSELF" muttered the
Captain. Now, lo~oka-here," he went
on, decidedly, this here affair is a
four-in-hand coach or sleigh, whichev-
er you like, and the proper way to
start it is to say Get up!,,'"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10

1T feels goo' to be at home once
more" he murmured. How 1 shall
enjoy a nice fat seal again, served up
with e~yt:-:a'. sauce,,"
The hungry giraffe was wandering
aiml2ssly about trying to find a lunch
counter. If / could ever lay my
hoofs on a sawdust sandwich he re-
marked, plaintively, to Andy, 81 could
get along for an hour or two"
Il understand a light luncheon will
be served aboard the ark after start
ing" put in Jinks. The giraffe bright
ened visibly at this good news.
II Andy heard a loud dispute and be-
held the royal lien and the tin soldier
talking very hard at each other, with
their faces almost touching.
You'd think from the looks of them
they were going to kiss each other
remarked Jinks, with a wink.
But from their language retortad
Andy, Il should say they were more
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10

With that the four puppies dogs,
with short barks and long jumps on
their stubby legs, started loft across the
ice with the ark in tow. The English
lion had to drop his dignity and run
to get aboard, leaving the tin soldier
shouting and making faces after the
departing company till he was lost to
sight behind an iceberg.
Because of the cold nearly every
body crowded inside of the ark Very
shortly after starting. Here they found
most of the cabin taken up with a
long counter with great high stools
before it. The giraffe stood behind the
counter. He seemed to be nearly froz-
Ell with the cold, and his teeth chat
tered so he could hardly speak. Il
know what I'll have" murmured the
lion, looking meaningly at Noah's son,
"Ill have a little cold Ham,
mo yer WON'T" remarked that fell
low sullenly. This amt no a la carte
bill of fare!"
No; l suppose it's a la ark re-
torted the lion. "A jokei" he addea
savagely, pounding the table. Every
body Immediately yelled and shouted
with merriment.
There were two bowls on the count
er. One was full of oyster shells and
the other contained nothing more ap-
petizing than bran.
The giraffe shifted at the latter. Ms
it perfectly fresh?" he inquired.
Its bran newt" said Ham.
Look here," yelled the lion, as a
few started to laugh. IF you get off
another pun like that I'll treat the
crowd to Ham sandwiches"
The poor fellow edged his way up
the counter as far from the lion as he
could.
What have you got to eat, any
way?" asked Andy.
Oats, peas, beans and barley" be-
gan Ham in a monotonous tone.
rs that the menu or is that a
song?" inquired a camel. with polite
sarcasm.
you may bring me two quarts Of
oats!" said the donkey.
And III have = little OF every
thins!" eagerly remarked the giraffe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10
Pig" growled the elephant.

The giraffe's mild eye filled with
tears. The doctor said that must
eat plenty of nourishing things he
murmured gently.
'Try a Ham omelet." suggested the
lion with a wink to Andy.
"Aw' give us a rest on that joke."
cried the unicorn. Your jokes are
the slapidest things 1 ever heard any
way."
Il an an Englishman!" replied the
lion proudly, as though that settled the
question.
Have you any pie or pudding" ask
ed Andy, who, like all the boys, was
very fond of sweets.
.Naw!" growled Ham, who had
grown very i'll tempered. 1--WE don't
serve no dessert nohow!"
What ridiculosity." exclaimed a
camel. Where l come from we have
very little else but desert"
All the animals screamed at this
joke, and a heavyweight pig became
so hysterical that the lion and the uni
corn had to carry him out in the fresh
air and fan him. He continued to
squeal for a long time after.
However, as the lion amused himself
by making sailor knots in piggie's
tail, 1t was no wonder.
When the lion returned the animals
were still laughing at the camel's joke,
which seemed to make the hon very
jealous.
stop laughing, everybody" he
roared, and when there was dead 81
lence he turned to the camel with an
angry scowl. IF you do that again."
ne muttered, "In put another hump on
back"
Suddenly the ark, which had been
running along smoothly and swiftly,
came to an abrupt stop. and every
body rushed for the door-everybody
except the giraffe, who had just com
menced on the bowl of oyster shells.
Three cheers!' yelled Andy, for
there just ahead of them was the