The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07

people simply nocked from far and near
60 witness It, breaking the record or the
house. Then It seemed that that bill could
not be cquaued and Yet those who saw
the bill at keith's yesterday cannot but
acknowledge that this weeks bill Is equal
ly pleasing. Another week OF crowded
houses is assured. Even the Keith stand
ard is being raised, and judging from the
crowds that daily patronize this beautiful
theatre. the thea trcRoing public realize
and appreciate that this is being done
weekly.
From point Of beauty and novelty the
palm must he awarded to the Gainsbor-
ough Octotte. which IS one or the most
talked-of acts i'm vaudeville today. In
conception 1t is decidedly unique. and IL
is executed in n charmiugly graceful man.
ner that wins the sincerest and heartiest
OF demonstrative approval, and the whole
act Is credit 90 the originator. The
story Is based upon the theft Of -Irr-fH=-
nous Gainesborough picture. which IL
shown I'm pantomme. Afterwards the
pictures step down from their frame and
do q singing speciality which closely re-
scmblcs the Pretty Maiden" chorus
from "Florodora." The four young ladies
and four gentlemen are costumed I'm the
fashion Of a century and a quarter ago.
They all have good voices and their
songs were All we'll received particularly
Mary Green which Is n catchy Htne
thing. and will doubtlessly be whistled
and sung around tho streets before the
week Is out. They were recalled again and
again the audience being reluctant To re-
lease them.
Another act. which made an emphstic
hit, and TO whom a great deal Of tho
laughing honors must unquestionahlv be
given. was that or Thorne and Carleton.
lhis team is one ~ the biggest pair of
favortes with thestregoers Of this CITY
that vaudeville has. and they added 10
their favor by their screaminRv funny
sketch Yesterday Several times during tho
act they were interrupted by laughter
and Vociferous applause. and their act
was continual scream from start TO fu-
ish. Not only II their act one of tho
brightest and funniest seen here for
long trie. every line sparkling. but
Thorne is q real comedian. n rarity now.
adays. and he makes even The most COM
monplace words roarouslv funny
tHne sensation NJ the bill lis provided bv
the Three Meers. who offer an exception-
ally clever comedy wire walking act Not
only are their feat- daring and sensation
al. but the comedy ls go mixed In with
the daring that ono simply cannot heln
CRYING tears of laughter Tho finish of
their act In which they Introduce bicycle
riding on an endless wire. IL as funny as
II ~ daring and original, and 10 really
haif-faiSine
lester and Jcrrnon made ono Or The hits
of the bill These really funny comedians
are favorites here. and ~ is surprising
how thcy manage 20 set together 80 much
material that is both now and good This
they always do. hence their popularity
~ can fruthfully be said that their Offer
iur ,hisi season is the hest conglomera-
zion of nonsense they have ever offered
and they fully deserved the hearty ap-
plslse which rewarded their efforts
Linton md Mclntvre are smother team
who appreciate the value or new rnsteri-
M and they. too oner new vehicle which
i- By far better than any they have pre-
viouslv used 20 exploit their talents There
is not a dull Ire m Slick Dick" their
new sketch. and these clever people clear
u demonstrate their undoubted ability MISS