The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

cards the soft slippers he has been wear
ing, and dons pair OF riding boots with
spurs. The danger is, OF course, multiplied
by the possibility OF the spurs being
caught I'm the wire, but this does not
seem TO hinder Caicedo. He does even
more difficult feats with the riding boots
, on than before. Perhaps the most diff
cult trick he performs is a series OF back
summersaults done with a nOnchalance
that is startling.
Another feature that took exceedingly
we'll was Mayme Remington and her six
funny little pickaninnies. Miss Reming-
ton has very pretty voice, and her
picks have an unusually keen sense of
humor. They dance we'll as they sing
and there is freshness about their
voices that was pleasing and enjoyable
Genaro and Bailey were by many .con-
sdered the principal feature on the en-
tire program. They appeared in a COM
edy sketch called "A Victim OF Circum-
stances" which gave opportunities to
introduce their unequalled dancing and
incidentally some really stunning clothes.
liz would be hard to say which part of
their act was the more enjoyable,-Miss
Baheys splendid coon song, the comedy
OF the act. the dancing OF bothx or the
gorgeous gowns OF Miss Bailey and the
finely hitting clothes of Mr.. Genaro.
However. il certainly Is a fine act, and
one worth seeing several times Judging
from the tremendous reception yesterday
given them, Fields and Ward have no
rivals in the favor of local vaudeville
patrons. They are unquestionably the
funniest fellows i'm their line ever seen
here. and their great popularity is well
deserved. They have an inimitably fun
ny style and are extremely unctuous
Their material. too. is all good. and de-
livered In such a way as 10 bring tears
OF laughter to every eye Their song
rip Van Wrinkle Was A Lucky Man."
is new and made "A deservedly big hit.
Thomas Mast gave a bright and inter
esting act of crayon sketchng. which
is without doubt the finest act of that
kind seen here for long time Not only
does this clever artist draw very deftly
with his right hand. but handles the
crayon equally we'll with his left and
draws a picture with each hand az the
same time. His act is highly instructive
to those interested i'm drawing. and his
quiet and effective comedy methods were
highly appreciated by the discriminating,
He has a pleasing stage presence and
an ease of manner that is delightful.
The music lovers were given a surprise
and treat by Claudius and Corbin. two
really phenomenal banjoists. They evi-
dence a complete mastery over this in
strument and their efforts yesterday
awoke great enthusiasm. Their rend-
tion OF Suppe's Poet and Peasant can
not he done Justice by words. The audi
ence1 could not restrain their enthusiasm
until the finish OF the selection. but a
slight pause broke into n tremendous
burst of appreciation which was quickly
subdued as the artists resumed their
selection. They must be heard TO be
appreciated The Deonza Brothers did
neat and really difficult barrel jumping
speciality. i'm which they jumped from
one barrel 10 another, placed i'm various
difficult and perilous positions. with their
feet tied together. or with their eyes
blindfolded. with a recklessness that was
amazing. Daley and Voles offered an
eccentric comedy sketch Morrissey and
Rich were seen I'm little comedy. Rem
zetta and BeIair appeared in acrobatic
feats: and the blograph offered one OF
the most interesting sets Of motion pic
lures seen at Keith's this season. includ-
ing one Of Charley Grapewin as Chin
me Hichs' at the races which was
loudly applauded Fhe bilsis one OF the
best of the season.