The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

every opportunity Is putting II mildly.
Miss Duryea's bit OF acting after she mao
taken the champagne was excellent. en-
tirely free from the slightest hint or ex-
aggeration, and strongly marked by nat
uralness and refinement. Such really
clever acting In rarely seen In vaudeville.
Mr.. Kearney's impersonation OF the over
jealous lover upon whom the tables are
turned In such iaughable manner FUZZY
sustained his fine reputation az one OF the
leading comedians OF the age.
One OF the biggest triumphs OF the Dill
was scored by dainty Louise Dresser
who was given a most hearty welcome
and who made such a favorable impress
sion that she was recalled again ana
again by the genuinely delighted audi
ence. Miss Dresser is one OF the most
beautiful. as well as most popular. young
ladies In vaudeville. She not only has q
charming stage presence and a beautiful
voice. but she sings with an unusual
amount of intelligence and expression
The laughing hit OF her act. and indeed
one OF the funniest things on the bill. was
her burlesaue on the illustrated songs as
heard In the varietieo, the very announce
ment OF which brought forth a round OF
applause from those present who remem-
bered the big hit made by this last sea
season. IL was with sincere reluctance
that Miss Dresser was finally released.
Cooke and Sonora also repeated their
last seasons hit I'm their absurdly funny
grotesque comedy act. over which the au-
dience laughed as heartily as before.
Cooke Is undeniably one OF yaudeviiles
truly funny men. Jack Norworth II an
other favorite who has gained strong
local popularity. Mr.. Norworth is one OF
the best blackface comedians seen at
Keith's for many weeks. There is new
ness and originality about all OF MS ma
terial that deserves the evident apprecia-
tion Of II and reflects great credit upon
the originative powers of this clever
comedian. His parody on ION a Sunday
Afternoon simply took the house, and
was vociferously appiauded. Mr.. Nor
worth may be credited with one OF the
biggest laughing hits OF the program.
Leona Thurber. THE Girl With the
Bogie Boys" made her first Providence
appearance. and was cordially received.
Miss Thurber sings number OF iuneful
songs in a pleasing manner, aided by her
two comedy coons. perhaps the best OF
her numbers being Cole and Johnson's
Under the Bamboo Tree. Belle Hatha-
ways Monkeys and Dogs, which was
special added featuree for the holiday
bill secured for the benefit OF the children
gave an exceptionally interesting and
amusing exhibition that pleased old and
young equally. Tom Almond the Austria
liam dancer gave a novel act introducing
long shoe icf-skates dancing. The other
members on the bill also deserve special
mention did space permit. but a mere
mention Of their names must suffice: In
man and Stats. comedians Delmore and
oneida, In a graceful perch act Brooks
Brothers. eccentric conversationalists;
Orth and Fern. pianists and parodists;
Rosseau Brothers. acrobats, and the Bio
graph. One must go very early and stay
until the final number IN order 10 see all
that Is worth seeirs.
For next week is announced the positive
appearance of Cole and Johnson. for one
week only.