The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-25
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AT THE EMPIRE.

the trip OF his nose, with an artistic nn-
ish which reminds one strongly OF the
Great Clhquevalli. who was at Keiths a
few weeks ago
This same cleven animal balanced
number of cigar boxes. on top Of which
was perfectly round ball. with the
same degree of finish he also balanced a
revolving ball on the end OF his nose. The
act concludes with an exhibition i'm which
the whole troupe juggles torches which
are burning at both ends Altogether IL Is
an act that must be seen to be appre-
ciated. and even then is almost incredible
The engagement OF this act is said to be
positively one week only, which probably
accounts for the large crowd at both per-
formances yesterday. There were a great
many little ones present. TO whom the
act appealed very strongly. as Il did 10
the Older. and more blase, theatregoers.
IL seems as though every sketch seen at
Keiths this season is superior IL its pred
ecessor. There have been many bright
and extremely clever playlets offered
there this season Ss well a-d favorably
known artists, but none have quite APP
preached the little farce presented by
Charles Grapewin and Anna Chance yes
terday. The Awakening OF Pipp," IL is
called, and IL is unquestionably the best
thing this clever pair Of farceurs have
yet done. Ii is an old subject. but treated
in a surprisingly original manner and
ton and execution by the two players
The lines are exceptionally bright and
witty, and the situations are such as 10
keep the house in one continuous roar
from the very rise of the curtain TO all
most the last line. The story has TO do
with one. Absalom Pipp. "a gentleman OF
quantity and capacity" who has been
out all night playing ping-pong," show |
ing the morning after effects. His half |
inebriated condition moves his wife 10 /
tears. and he is finally aroused TO shame /
and remorse. and instead OF indulging TO |
a greater extent he goes 10 bed TO "sleep /
off" what he already has.
A very pretty and extremely natural
finishing touch is the womsnly action OF
the aggrieved wife, who. as the curtain |
falls is seen covering the sleeping hus-
band and placing pitcher OF ice water
within his reach. The applause given this
act yesterday was hearty and sustained, !
necessitating several genuine curtain |
calls. III Charles Grapewin and his charm
ng partner had never done anything else 4
10 win place in local favor. this sketch
would surely gain them a place.
There have been bicycle acts galore at |
keith's and some really fine ones, too |
Dut the one given by the Kaufman |
Troupe far exceeds in every way all 9TH
'rs. There are six members OF this troupe !
I'll OF whom do some daring work, which |
ogether with the neatness Of their dress. |
4
lct They first do some ensemble work |
consisting of kind OF quadrile, intro |
iucing some intricate and beautiful |
which they execute with
precision rarely seen among soldiers not
upon wheels.
Then two of the younger members OF
he troupe do some individual work that |
las never been equalled at this house. |
they do some startling things, such rs
ide wheel several times around the |
tage standing with head upon the sad |
le or holding the front wheel i'm the air. |
nd turning about ten proettes on the |
Jack wheel. No one should miss this act |
I alone is worth the price of admission
Carroll Johnson gave even his ardent |
dmirers n great surprise Hitherto the |
rincfpal feature OF this Beau Brum- |
nell of Minstresy" has been HIS frequent
hange OF costume, and the number OF
eautiful coats he would display I'm the
curse OF his act. lie has retained this
eature, disporting merrly I'm several
Turning coats and white flannel trousers
'hich fit beautifully, but has made this
imply an incidental. He sings several |
ongs I'm his graceful and inimitable
tyle. and tells a few funny stories that |
re new and really good. The strongest
eature Of the entire act. however Is
eautiful little recitation, which IL ne
id nothing else. makes the hearty ap- !
lause given him deserved This is a pugil-
IT'S encounter I'm the ring with an old Z
oyhood friend. depicting the struggle of !
ach between unwillingness 10 hurt one
mother and honor which urges them TO v
ght honestly This Is a little dramatic Z
EN-. and Is rendered by Mr.. Johnson I'm ! n
manner that elicits the greatest admir- }
tion and almost deafening applause. IL I
as one Of the finest things on the entire e
rogram.
Karsys Myriophon was musical now
ty that made an emphatic hit with ev-
ryone. This instrument consists OF
umber OF wheels across which are
rung wires. two thousand I'm n<nber, OF /,
lfferent intonation. II is. I'm tone. not
mike an organ, and yet Il is distinct G
ovelty and earned strong commondation z
esterday. MIR and Mrs. Karsy. the I'm y
entors and players OF this instrument.
so play the sleigh bells I'm a manner
nat has never been cqualed on any p
audeville stage. ~and which Is well
orth hearing. n
Harry Ladell and Ada Abbott were b
ZEN In a bright act Of eccentric dancing | q
nd vocal comedy. the features OF which q
a 4 ID