The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-24
KEITH'S new THEATRE

Not even the numerous counter attrac-
tlons were sufficient to keep vaudeville
lovers away from Keith's yesterday af-
ternoon Ia was perhaps one of the larg-
est of Monday afternoons seen at that
popular theatre for many weeks. Perhaps
Il was the very fact that there were so
many other alluring attractions In the
store windows that made the manage
ment endeavor 10 arrange a bill Of even
more than ordinary strength. Certainly
their efforts were crowned with success,
for a better holiday bill couih hardly be
arranged.
There is not one but many drawing
cards this week, and the applause Is so
frequent and SO vigorous that II is hard
10 say Just who carried off the most nom
ors Undoubtedly the greatest sensation
al act ever seen I'm this country is mat
presented by the Seven Picchiani Sisters.
Ia Is utterly impossible to describe this
act but anyone who misses IL Will lose
one OF the seasons greatest features. Ihe
scene for this act is ball room, and the
seven sisters and one gentleman appear
in evening dress, making II very pretty
and effective scene, quite out Of the or
dinary I'm costume as IL is I'm quality ana
a great relief from the usual acrobatic
costume They do the most reckless and
daring work ever seen at this house. and
far surpass every team of male acrobats
seen In vaudeville, Besides being decided
" novelty. there ~ an alertness and
snap To their whole performance which
wins for them a tremendous burst OF APP
plause from the astonished spectators.
This act alone is we'll worth the price of
admission.
Colibrrs Midgets are a troupe OF little
folks who give whole entertainment IN
themselves. They are unquesuonably the
cleverest and most versatile Lilliputians
seen here this season, and that is saying
a great deal for there have been several
good ones Their act includes four differ
ent speeialties. They are first seen In
songs and choruses. with a miniature mil
itary drill Then two OF these little peo-
pie do an exceptionally fine tight wire
walking act. followed by some daring
work on the trapeze by another member
which shows strength and agility. They
are last seen In little singing comedy In
which the whole company participates
Altogether Il is splendid act. and was par
ticularly pleasing 20 the many children
A feature OF the act was the introduce
tion of what is claimed 10 be the smallest
horse in the country.
IL was some minutes before Sig. Sa-
iemme could begin selections so cordial
n reception did he receive. SIG. Salemme
was formerly violinist az this theatre
when he won many friends and genuine
admirers OF his musical abilities. AT the
end Of each OF his selections last evening
he was given a measure OF applause such
as Is seldom accorded any other artist in
vaudeville, evidencing pride and admira-
ton Of his audience. His act not only
includes solos on the violin, but selec-
tions on the mandolin and cello. on all
Of which he Is equally proficient lie is
destined 20 re one OF vaudevile's shining
lights, ~ his debut he any criterion.
Ii was a case Of laughter from start To
finsh i'm Ed Latelrs act Latell Is one OF
the best Of blackface musical comedians,
and he was warmly welcomed after a
long absence Resides being a musician
of great ability he has a manner OF say
ing the most serious thing I'm the most
convulsive manner that keeps the audi
ence I'm one continuous gale OF laughter.
which frequently interrupted him. Per-
haps the best part Of his act is his imi-
tations Of some admirals I'm the public
eve. and a burlesQuc on Ching Ling Foo.
Another act which has not been seen
here for q long time and which was one
OF Yesterdays big hits was Lewis A. Ryan.
They impersonate two stranded Thes-
pians. one a blackface comedian. and the
other an actor Of the old school. They
certainly are real comedians. and pro-
voked a great deal OF merrment and ap-
we'll known Irish comedy act which
proved one Of the laughing hits Of the bill.
as II always does. James Donovan is one
of the funniest OF Irish comedians. and he
| has a very clever partner. They are big
| favorites and were cordially received by
| everyone present
Another team who excite great deal
| OF merriment are Emerson and omega.
No matter how many times one might
see them. Il would he impossible for him
20 laugh less heartily at this screaming
! funny pair Of Dutch comedians. Frank A.
Don are among the hest OF clever talking
comedians In vaudeville today They ma
teriai Is all bright and their style ~ de-
livery Is distinctly their own. they fully
earned the applause given them
chalk Saunders gave novelty I'm tho
way OF chalk talks. Saunders q clever
| crayon artist and his work is out Of the
! ordinary. nothing like II having been seen
here before Those Interested I'm drawing
should not fail 10 sse this act Pierce and
| Roslyn have splendid voices which they
1 am plov "a exce1leut ADVANTAGE. Louis