The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-11
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE

Anyone who wishes 10 invest his mon
ey TO excellent advantage should see the
bill at Kelths Theatre this week, for
even the most exacting and incredulous
must grant that a better vaudeville bill
could hardly be arranged There are
seven numbers OF the fourteen on the hill
the performers of which are entirely new
TO local vaudeville patrons, while two
others are old favorites with entirely
new acts. From ! 30 10 1880 D. m, there
IL not n duh moment. and even the un-
demonstrative found themselves uncOn-
sciously vigorously applauding every
number OF the program. 1t is a bill that
arouses undisgused and richly deserved
enthusiasm.
Sandow. the modern Hercules. the fa-
nous strong man whose coming has been
heralded for the past few months and is
one OF the biggest drawing cards Keith's
has ever had. Judging from the crowded
houses yesterday afternoon and evening
held the foremost place on this eNcep-
tional bill. and deservodly so. There has
never been seen on local stage such a
wonder one look at this perfect type OF
physical man is alone worth the price of
admission.
lie has a perfect physique and a hand
some, intelligent face. which awoke un-
out single exception, his act Is the
most wonderful ever offered upon any
vaudeville stage. lie first gives an exhi-
hilton with special lighting effects. of his
marvellous Muscular development after
which he gives few feats that demon
strate his remarkable Hitting powers.
. one Of the most wonderful of his feats
IL the test of the strength OF his truly re-
markable fingers. lie takes pair Of
playing cards aud with his fingers. only,
he halves the hfty-two cards as neatly
and easily as can he Imagined He then
quarters each OF the hafs This he does
To two packs also TO three packs. As
final exhibition OF strength, Mr. Sandow
illustrates Hercules Tomb ln this, he
has placed upon his chest weights whose
total amount is 2200 lbs. while six grown
and some heavy men stand upon him. lt
Is truly marvellous, and must be seen 10
be appreciated.
A number which Is particularly pleas
ing Is dainty Lillian Burkhart who is un-
questionablv the cleverest comodienne IN
the vaudeville field today Miss Burkhart
IL extremely pleasing to look at. she r.
graceful has an exceptionally sweet
voice and a winsome sraciousucss mat
Immediately wins the highest favor with
everyone OF her auditors. from the tim
lest gallery hoy 20 the most discriminat-
ing of orchestra patrons Above all. she
is a true artistic. ana richly deserves the
warm place in the affection of theatre
goers which She has earned.
She presents an entirely new sketch
this year called "Jesslc's Jack and Jer-
rN." which rs very cievcrly constructed
aud abounds in witty speeches and inter-
esting. -thc-ordinsfE situations. "
gives this charming lttlc actress a splen-
did opportunity to portray several sides
Of a womau's character. which she dors
I'M a manner that rs indcGnably Miss
Rurkharts 10 r. one of Tho brightest
dalnticst. little plays seen at kcith's this
year Miss Burkhart is given moro than
ordlnafiiv good support by Mcssrs. Nor
fleet and Carey.
Even those with whom Trcd Niblo Is
very popular. and they arc legion. were
ger.~nely surprised by hls Offering lie
has an entirely nov budget or stories
that arc really funny. nud ~ delivered
In his cxcruclathlpiy funny way. are
provocative OF tears ~ laughter 10 g. not
what hc SAYS. but the way IN which he
saws II that is earning for him tore
most place among tho best of vaudeville
moholoeuisis It's act WAS one or TIE
brightest and most pleasing Of thc entire
program.
A. exceptionally pretty and artistic mu-
sicar act a. that of the Five Nusecs un4
usuafiv nne mdsltiahs heard for the nrst
time I'm Providence. Special scenery Of
Venetian typt. With beautiful and ap.