The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-30

that had been said of them were richly
deserved.
Their act Is distinctly high-c'asa ana
has the very rare distinction OF appealing
strongly 10 all parts or the anoleh"e'
Rosamond Johnson is one OF .he hhest
pianists heard on the stage for many
days. his playing being one OF the most
delightful features OF the act To many IN
the audience. Mr.. Johnson also mas
capital voice. and sings with evident shlll
and training.
There have been many singers or
coon songs at Keith's, but none that
can compare with Bob" Cole, the other
half Of this incompatible team MT
Cole lis an artist 10 his finger tips every
move being full OF meaning and express
sion and his Interpretation showing an
intelligence that rs unexcened. hIs
enunciation is particularly clear, and he
moves about the stage easily and grace
fully lie seemed TO have captivated last
evenings audiences for they were 10th TO
LEI him l,ave the stage. II is well that
these artists whe sing only their own
COMPOSITIONS have a large repertoire Tor
so prolonged was the applause that they
were compelled TO respond again ana
again Words cannot do justice TO the
artistic finish OF these artists work. ana
one must see IL 10 thoroughly appreciate
it,
Another topline act I'm which was mani
tested an intense interest was Her Last
| Rehearsal" which was presented by
| Lewis X. McCord. the former legitimate
| actor and his little company, which In
cluded besides this distinguished artist,
| Miss Elvia Bates. Mr.. John G. King. Miss
| Bertha St clair and Mr.. Henry Lehman.
| Her Last Rehearsal gives a true and
| amusing little insight into the hardships
| OF the life behind the footlights telling OF
the efforts of an erratic stage manager to
Goa oh an aspiring amateur I'm the role or
| Juiiet \ perfectly bare stage Is used.
| and stage hands move about noisily
| shouting and moving scenery, 10 the
| despair Of the stage manager The little
| comedy Is remarkably true of life, and
! will serve as strong lesson 10 those
| with similar aspirations. Intermngled
| with the serious vein, is strong element
of comedy that keeps the audience in an
uprosr from the moment the unique little
| play begins until It's closing line. Mr..
| McCord made lifelike manager and
caused shouts OF laughter by his clever
| acting, I'm which is employed only truly
artistic and legitimate comedy methods.
| MIR King acted with ease and natural
| ness, and made a neat, well-groomed ap-
| pearance. Indeed il was to he regretted
that he had not "A better opportunity
Miss Bates made "a charming amateur
her studied awkwardness being so CAPT
tally done as to seem real. Miss st
| Clair and Mr.. Lehman were adequate IN
their respective lines. Indeed Mr.. Nc
Cord is 10 he commended for having Sc
cured so excellent a supporting company
quite worthy of this sterling actor.
That fayorite singing trio. Cushman
| Holcomb and Curtis, wero warmly wei
| coined after a long absence. They pre-
| sented n new act. "A Winter Session,
| brimful of bright comedy and thei
pleasing vocal selections. These artist
; work ceverly together. their voice
blending admirably Miss Cushman's sol
work was one Of the best liked feature
OF the act. which I'm It's entirety was on
of the best on the program.
John Kernell, the cnly John. was heart
lily received by his legion of admirers