The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-10

! playlet depicts = pair Of art students liv-
! ing in adjoining fats in the Latin Quar-
/ ter I'm Paris. and sharing each others
dishes aud food. They are lovers and
have ausrrellsd. and the story tells how
they make up through the Intervention of
Uncle Phineas." The plot is extremely
original the dialogue funny. the action
swift, and the construction and execu-
tion clever. Il is decidedly the most
mirth-provoking Offering OF the bill and
AT times the laughter was 50 uproarious
that the action was reduced 10 pauto-
mime.
Jessie Couthou IS an example Of the
stage favorite, whose most emphatic sue
cess is in the field OF refined comedy. To
hold the attention Of vaudeville audi
ence twenty minutes without the aid of
Hrotesque costume or makeup. requires
considerable magnetism and careful Sc
lection Of material. The grave ana the
gay. the piquant and the ludicrous, follow
each other in rapid succession with artis-
tic contrast. and there Is never a dull mo-
ment. Miss Couthoui has a charming per-
sonalty dresses beautifully. and has a
style or delivery that is as inimitable as
IL is refreshing
Joe Reichen's trained dogs are splendid.
There are only two of these dogs who dis
play an unusual amount OF intelligence.
They are balanced on his head his hands.
or stick with great sdroitness. and ap-
pear 10 enjoy their act thoroughly Mus
cular development and equilibrium seems
TO have been their trainers chief effort,
aud he has succeeded so we'll that their
featS OF balancing are way beyond any
previous efforts of the kind on the part
of the canine tribe. The care and patience
that Reichen must have expended was ac-
knowledged by the delighted audience.
who vouchsafed to him unstinted sp-
plsuse after his clever dogs had received
their full share
q Brien and Hsvel had not been seen
In this city for over two years, and they
were given a warm welcome. They ap-
peared in a new acrobatic comedy and
dancing sketch. q 'Brien II one OF the best
comedy acrobsts In the business. and his
imitation OF a man coming home at 3 a.
m. provoked screams OF msrriment. Miss
Havel does some very graceful dancing
which was literally applsuded by the ap-
preciative audience. ksduras Japanese
Troupe did 50 much that " il hardly pos
sible 20 recount 81. This organization Is
one of the best Vet brought 10 America,
aud their specialties include about every
thing ir tho way OF slsight of-hsnd. Jug
Rlng. tumhllng. wire walking posturins
for which they are famous. Their act is'
presented with snap nd vim that is de-
cidedly pleasing. and their agility and
versatility are amazing They made a
pronounced hit. and will no much talked
about. as their turn is entirely new here.
The whitney Brothers appeared I'm n
novel idea called "Edison's Cnderstudy"
In which they Introduce Instrumental mu-
sic ~ the highest order This act ELECTED
much applause and laughter. and added
10 their popularity. Auother above the
average vocal turn n The Fire Chief"
rendered hy y auintct headed b. Joseph
Maxwell. who has hitherto been identi-
ned with illustrated songs. They made an
excellent impression for cleverness and
their skit Is unusually good.
One ~ the rrettiest novelties Of the
program wss q tes- -da nssr. =, called 4, Ia