The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

comedy and pathos in a manner that keep
the spectator alternately laughing and
crying, and gives Miss Williams an op-
portunity. whlch she fully seizes. to DO
some OF the finest acting ever gwen on
the Keith stage. Her artistic portrayal
OF the pathetic little street waif Mary
Ellen Poet, who was first introduced to
the theatregoing public in "sknny's
Finish" stamps her as an artistic of great
calibre and her equal has yet 10 be found
In the vaudeville market; indeed. many
OF the foremost legitimate actresses
might well feel proud OF such a superb DIT
of acting.
Mr.. Tucker. az the kind hearted station
agent. won the hearty favor OF the audi
ence. and shared the honors with Miss
Williams. His original Mother Goose
Rhymes. and the accompanying illustra-
tive pictures, awoke the amusement or
the audience, whose hearty laughs almost
covered Mary Ellen's liitle chuckles. ANY
one who falls to see this act this week
will miss one OF the seasons biggest
treats, for vaudeville possesses no more
artistic little play or two cleverer artists
Glllette's dogs furnished pleas
Ing entertainment 10 both old and
young. These are very beautiful CANNES
and their work reflected great credit upon
their trainer. The mock boxing bout ue-
tween two Of the dogs was very amusing
and evoked no little laughter. The fea-
ture OF their act which awoke the great
est enthusiasm, however, was the musical
work, OF which Mr. Gillette is the ORR
ginator. and which IS really remarkabIe.
showing an almost human intelligence.
Lew Sully. the popular monologue come
dian. who is very appropriately billed.
The President of the Laugh Trust" was
responsible for large portion OF the
laughter evoked during the evening Mr..
Sully Ia one OF the funniest IL not the
funniest. monologuists ever heard at
Keith's, and the fact that he was called
out again and again demonstrated the
keen appreciation OF the delighted audi
ence. His talk has brightness and new
ness that is capital. and his parodies are
all worthy OF the applause bestowed upon
them.
Too much cannot be sad in praise Of
the musical comedy act OF The Harmony
Four. They are all fine musicians. they
sing well together one OF the quartette
having a particularly fine tenor voice, ana
at least three OF them arc truly funny
comedians Never before has an act OF
this kind ever won such voclferous and
continued applause as was given this act
causing a delay OF few minutes before
the curtain could be raised on the follow
ing act To say this act won the enthu-
siasm of the audience would be putting
IL mildly.
John Ford, known for many years a.
"The Terpsichorean King" demonstrated
his right TO that title. Offering one OF The
most original and best high-class dancing
acts ever given on the Keith stage. From
the moment he appeared upon the age
until he left Il amid thundrous applause
ne never stopped dancing. never repeat
ing "a step" all of which were original
His grace and novelty OF execution are
truly marvellous.
The Lavines offered capital act. Con
sisting mostly Of some wonderful contor-
tion work by the lady and some equaIy
fine acrobaic work by the man OF the
duo. German and Lawson appeared in a
melange OF song. dance and COMEDY
Characterization which won unstnted
applause. and Claudius and Corldn I'm
banjo duets OF n high order made their
usual big sized hit
The Chamber;ains gave a most interest
ing act. consisting OF novelty rope Jug
Cling and trick lassoo.ng as done IN lii,
West Mr. Chamberln explained each
trick as he performed II and thus made
che act intensely interesting 90 everyone
present Another act OF exceptional IN
terest WAS that given by Wenona and
Frank. the expert rifle shots. who literal
ly brought the house down by their un-
surpassed exhibition Sophie Burnham =
sweet soprano was heard ina nuisber Of
well chosen songs, and she was heartily
encored several times Others on The bill
were Jake and Jane Bernard. German
comedians; keely brothers, bag punrn-
ers; Bernard Williams. comedy card mnu-
lpulator; and the ever popular biograph.