The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-11
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given at the hotel. on Saturday evening.
was an unprecedented success. and Mr..
Smith, the genial and progressive man
ager of the hotel, has been receiving the
congratulations OF his guests for, having
been INSTRUMENTAL I'm bringing 10 the no
tel such artists In the cake walking pro-
fession as Mr.. and Mrs. Tod Peterson
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Kid Young and Mrs
Mckay. all Of New York.
Previous to the entrance OF the cake
walkers, which did not take place until
1870 o'clock an especially jolly season OF
dancing occurred In the dining hall when
had been decorated for the occasion witn
an attractive arrangement OF fir trees,
placed at the far corner of the same.
where was an improvised stage for the
use OF the judges. Here also stood a
table and upon It, a huge watermelon
and a big cane which were TO be later
awarded TO the successful contestants IN
the cake walk.
The entrance Of the cake walkers was
signalled by a hearty burst of applause
and soon Il was evident, 70 all. that they
were professionals In their line--tne
dancing being executed with all the sinu-
Gus grace and from provoking situations
characteristic of the typical cake-walker.
The applause which they received was
most hearty, especially in the buck and
wing" dance, which literally brought
down the house
The cake was awarded to Mr. and Mrs
Tod Peterson by Mr.. A. J. Miller. Mr.. T..
Il. Bowen presented the second prize, OF a
watermelon TO Kid Young, while Mr.. p. L..
Bemberger generously presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott with s. bill.
H.. -,
rag time melody was rendered by rod
Peterson, his companions Joining in the
chorus with all the zest and enthusiasm
of a colored revival meeting. Several en-
cores were responded TO after which TINS
part OF the evenings program came to a
close, Dancing was then resumed until
midnight, the order being as follows
Two-step. Yale; waltz, "L'Aiglon;"
lancers, "Yankee Doodle Dandy" waltz.
"Florodora;' two-step. Creole Belles;'
waltz, THE Jolly Friars;' two-step,
"Scorcher."
Guests were present during the even
ing, from Providence. Riverview. Bay
side. Buttonwoods, Warwick Neck, New
port and the Pier.
From Warwick came Miss May Night
ingale and Mr.. Harry Pearce, and from
Newport, Mr.. Islin and daughters Ex-
Consul and Mrs. George Lockharte Darte
were guests OF Gov. and Mrs. ID. Russell
Brown.
Another delightful concert by Miss
Mario and her assistants was given IN
the hotel rotunda last evening and read
ings by Miss Alice Oakes were much en-
joyed
The fame OF the hotel and the excep-
tionally fine cuisine is reaching far and
wide. attracting guests from all parts OF
the country. Indeed. the superior excel
lence OF Mr.. Smiths table is matter
OF general comment among all the guests
OF the hotel and will go far toward rais-
ing the tone OF the hotel to one OF the
first In the land.
Saturdays arrivals at the hotel are as
follows: r. Il. Bemberger. Phoenixvine
Pa; Thomas Perkins Baltimore, Md: w.
q. Bowen, Providence: Miss Janette Law
renee, Providence; H. r. Palmer, Proy,-
denco; l.. III. VALLEY. Providence; Geoi ge
A. Darling. rrovidence; Ex-Consul anu
Mrs. George Locaharte Dart
IL is interesting to note the increasing
popularity OF the Sunday evening con-
certs One Of the most enjoyable vet
given was that OF last night The pro-
grame was as follows Orchestra
"Idylle," hearts and flowers: solo for cor
net Polka de Concert" Bagiey, Miss
Lucy Downing: reading. selected. Miss
Ammo Oates; song, "Of Thee Am
Thinking" strelezhi; serenade. Nevin,
Mrs. Primley; solo for violin, "Le Carna-
val de Venise varia tions," Ernst, Miss
>aiita Mario; reading. selected. Miss Anna
FOates; selections from Faust" Gounod:
songs, Mr.. Perkins.
Miss Downings difficult cornet solo
was brilliantly rendered. and she re-
sponded to a hearty encore.
Miss Anna Oates proved herself at
once a fayorite with the audience and
her readings were much enjoyed.
Mrs. Prindle. a guest OF the house.
gave much pleasure by her singing. Her
voice Is a clear. high soprano.
Talented Rita Mario played the diff
fcult Ernst Variations on lie Carnavai
de venise." the same arrangement which
Nine. urso used so much In her concerts
and for encore played by request annie
Laurie" with musical taste and express
sion.
One OF the most enjoyable numbers
was the group OF songs sung by Mr..
Perkins OF Baltimore. He has ri.h
baritone voice. and his numbers were es-
peoially well chosen. Perhaps the "Ro-
sary." by Nevin. and Under tho Shade CT
the Palms" met with greatest favor.
Miss Lillian Poole at the plano scquit-
ted herself in her usual fine manner.
The violin recital OF Miss Rita Mario
Is announced for next Sunday evening.
when she VIII be assisted by several not
cd artists from New York.