The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-20
= The Theatres -

novel European act to be seen at Kefth's
for the first time next week. claim 10
give the most perfect Imitation OF the
human voice ever attained on musical
instruments. which they call Songs
Without Singers" As great doubt mas
always been expressed wherever this act
has been presented as 10 the genuinen-ss
OF their performance. the members Of the
quintette offer to give $3.50 TO anyone
proving that the extraordinary human
voice effect is produced by any otn-r
means than the voice alone. In Berlin
recently, where this act created a perfect
furore, the management OF Ronachers
theatre offered 1909 marks to anyone wnU
might discover any trick. hidden chorus.
or art of ventriloquism in connection with
this performance. anyone wishing being
allowed TO go behind the stage to satisfy
themselves that the human voice effect
is produced solely by the instruments.
Aside from the novelty of this act, II is
said to appeal strongly to al lovers OF
good music.
Current reports Indicate that "Ari-
zona" has been decidedly strengthened
by the recent additions to It's effects. and
the popular drama Is said TO be drawing
even bigger houses than ever
w. A. Brady is said to have made this
seasons production Of Lovers Lane
one of the most pretentious he has sent
suit that the IS. X. o." sign is nightly
brought into use.
Klaw and Erlanger have mounted Lib
erty Bellies" for the present season In
style surprising its former presentation.
and with very strong company are
reaping a big reward for their liberality,
as the piece is said to be duplicating its
original big success.
THE Price of Honor is said to have
NW.sr.
ord breakers this season, its powerful
situations and stirring climaxes appealing
quite as effectively TO the orchestra as to
the gallery.
Winchester" is another Of last seasons
notable successes that Is credited with
marked increase in popularity, with a
scenic effects.
A handsome new drapery has been
placed along the front of the stage In the
orchestra pit at the Imperial, and adds
materially TO the artistic effect Col.
sppsers not to be salts lis
beautiful new playhouse. but IL constant
ly studying how he may add TO its beau
venience and enjoyment OF his patrons
sss
Supported by a strong company. Miss
Rose Coghlan will play The Second Mrs.
Tanqueray,' that exceptionally strong
study OF the social question, by Arthur
Wing Pinero. the greatest OF living Eng
lish dramatists. at the Empire theatre for
the first half of this week and at the
Tuesday and Thursday matinees. For
the remainder of the week the bill will
be Miss Coshlan's old success. Forget
Me-Not," written by Herman Merivale.
and one OF the greatest successes OF the
stage of a decade ago: Her playing, OF
Stephanie. Marquise de Mohrivert, has
never been equaled in this play IL is
claimed. The usual popular Empire
prices will prevail.
THE King OF Detectives" the thrilling
melodrama which Sullivan. Harris and
Woods will present at the Park theatre
tonight is reported TO be the biggest
scenic production ever made for the pop
ular price theatres. one OF the most
sensational features is an airship, an ex-
act copy of the one brought 10 this coun-
try by Santos Dumont, the daring Bra
lillian aeronaut Between the occupants
OF the airship and those OF an old-fash-
Toned balloon, there occurs fight for life
n the clouds that is said TO be hair-rals-
ing I'm It's intensity and dramatic climax