The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-11
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE


keith's Theatre offers a fine bill for
the coming week. Novelty. diversity and
quality blend In making a bill that will
undoubtedly prove one of the most thor
oughly satisfying OF the entire season.
Foremost among the leaders is Miss
Johnstone Bennett, who Is a great favor
ite locally. and whose work In The Be-
male Drummer season or mere ago
Is so dellghtfuily remembered. Miss Ben
nett is one OF tho few farce comedy
stars who has won success in vaudeville,
and IN her lire Of work she undisputably
ranks first Ia this country. Her latest
success has beon most pronounced In a
protean sketch called "A Quiet Evening
at Home" in which Miss Bennett is as
sisted ably by Mr. Tony'wllilams
Incidental 10 this sketch Miss Bennett
portrays several entirely different char
acters. each Of a distinct type. II is one
of the most artistic sketches ever shown
In the yaudeyllles and is sure to score
hit.
The announcement that Jas Harrlgan,
the famous tramp juggler is TO appear
viii please everyone. for this popular fa-
vorite has nor been seen here for some
time and his appearance IL always eager
~ anticipated iiarrigap - now appear
ing in AN entirely new act which he pre-
sented IN New York last week for the
first time and which made "A trcmend-
Gus hit Aside from being decidedly novel,
IL is extremely funny
Haf Stephens. too. Is Offering a new
act which f. making an envlable reputa-
lion for this clever artist liis act con-
sists OF limitations OF Well known actors,
but the manner in which he handles his
material Is extremely unique and really
refreshing. A Young man has been TO the
theatre. Returning home very late at
night he falls asleep IN an armchair.
ana. while dreaming the different actors
appear before him. he then gives his inn
itations OF Johnny RAY, Willis T. Sweat
NAM the Russell Bros Henry Irving.
and Joseph Jefferson which are said 10
be most lfelike. Special scenery and
llghtning elects are used IN this act add
ing materially 10 II. and making n the
best act OF the Kind ia vaudeville today.
An act which viii no doubt set the
town talking Is the lecturette to be given
bN John 9. Bowksr, ON The Passion
Play az Oberamegau" This little trava-
logue. as DR. Rowker calls IT, Is by far
the most pretentious thing that has ever
been offered 20 vaudevilians and the
clergy ana critics in every city where he
has presented " have been loud i'm their
praises Of his treatment Of this sublime
subject In addition tn the fact that Mr.
Bowker Is a lecturer Of ability fully equal
10 that famous lecturer John l.. Stod-
dard. the illustra tons OF his act too are
worthy or mention. They are said 10 he
magnificent In coloring and execution
stuart Barnes, who will be remembered
as formerly OF the team Of Barnes & Sis
son, ~ now appearing in a monologue.
which is said 10 be constructed on new
and novel lines. and which has been pro-
nOunced by Boston critics before whom
he appeared at Keith's last week. the
best thing OF that line ever seen in that
city. Ills material is all new and origin
al and his style of delivery is out OF the
ordinary, making his success here assur-
ed. The little ones will be highly de-
lighted 10 learn that Harry Parker's
leaping and diving dogs have been Sc
cured for their advertisement
Raymond A Caverly are one OF the best
teams In vaudeville. presenting a Ger
man comedy act, which rivals that OF the
Rogers Brothers. Provost & Provost will
oner an entirely new act which Is said
TO be extremely funny. II is an acrobat tic
comedy act called Fun IN a Turkish
Bath" Emile f. Subers. the blackface
comedian and vocalist. will offer n new
act; Ostrado Will present feats OF
strength and dexterity on the rings; and
the Biograph will make it's usual week
ly change Of interesting motion pictures
Matthews & Harris. who are great IA
vorites with Keithites, will be seen I'm a
comedy sketch by WIN NJ Cressy called
Adam the Second" which is a laugh
from start to finish.