The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23

Then too the clean cut style or
their work the quickness, and sureness
OF everything done, win the admiration
OF everyone in the entire audience.
Though some Of the feats attempted
are very dangerous, and make the spec
tator gasp, there Is fascination ana a
realization OF the sureness Of the per-
formers that hold the eye and attention
OF everyone until the very last trick ~
attempted. One OF the best tricks OF the
act is that in which one OF the artists
climbs a pair OF narrow stairs on one
wheel. then jumping TO the ground. The
comedian Of the troupe, besides being
exceptionally funny, also does some
clever bicycle riding Altogether the act
is the finest OF the kind ever seen IN
Providence Dave Genaro and Ray
Bailey. two big favorites, were warmly
greeted and won laughter and applause
galore.
They repeated their cleverly construct
ed comedy skit. "A Victim of Circum-
stances" i'm which was sklfully intro
duced their unequalled singing and dane
ing This couple have no equals in vau-
devile their cake-walking especially be-
ing deserving OF the tremendous APP
plause bestowed upon g. Mr.. Genaro did
some splendid acrobatic dancing. and
Miss Bailey's singing of Its All Right,
Name" made one Of the big hits OF the
entire bill. One of the most beautiful
gowns worn on the Keith stage in many
a day, which is admitting a great deal, is
the one worn by Miss Bailey. OF which
Worth might well be proud. IL won
gasp OF admiration from both sexes.
Senator" Frank Bell. the "Rube Whip
pie" the town constable of Way Down
East" fame, made his first vaudeville APP
pearance here, his tremendous reception
showing that he is not known 70 devotees
OF the legitimate alone. Mr.. Bell has
taa1. -
built upon lines widely differing from
most vaudeville monologusts. He ap-
peared in his "Rube Whipple' makeup,
and as the country sheriff, takes the au-
dieuce as "A jury before whom he pleads
for a client who has committed murder.
His plea is brimful of wit, and makes the
audience scream with laughter. Mr.. Bell
is about sixty years OF age, but as agile
as an athlete and an evident keen sense
of the humorous IL was aPplauded again
and again, finally being compelled TO
sing the song he made famous so many
Wooden String" He can safely be said 10
have made one OF the hits of the per-
Torrance.
one of the most delightful features of
the program was the splendid musical
act Of Smith. Doty and Coe, three re-
markably clever musicians. Mr.. b. H.
Smith, who is well-remembered as for
merIy tronbonist of Sousa's Band, gave
some OF his superb trombone playing, and
awoke deafening applause 10 which he
was Obliged 10 respond again and again
His execution has never been surpassed
by any trombonist ever heard In this city,
and has never been equalled unless IL be
by Arthur Pryor. also OF Sousas band.
Mr. Smiths tones are remarkably
smooth and clear, and his playing in it's
entirety is q rare treat such as VaudeVil-
Hans are seldom given the opportunity to
enjoy Mr.. Doty and Mr.. Coe are also
musicians OF the highest order. the latter
also being a truly funny comedian. Sew
eral of Mr.. Doty's original selections
were played by the trio, winning deserved
commendation, when the Boys Go
Marching BY" winning especial favor.
AS neat an acrobatic act as there is In