The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-25

A prettier set of girls has not been
seen on a local stage than those VINO
comprise the Florodora company az
keith's this week, and judging tfom the
vociferous applause given them at every
performance, both feminine and mascu-
line theatregoers seem to appreciate their
are blondes OF the most fascinating type,
while the sixth is a striking brunette.
who stands out with prominence against
the blonde background. There is a style
and smartness about these alluring maid
ems that would easily give them all the
prizes OF any beauty show and Provi-
dence youths are not slow TO realize this.
Never did the popular double seXtette en-
Joy greater favor, than this week, ana
the tuneful Tell Me, Pretty Maiden, is
heard hummed and whistled everywhere.
After three years OF close application
and study, var ed by numerous expert
ments. Charles r. culver. the we'll known
trainer and former manager of the Wor-
cester Coliseum, has completed his des-
tined-to-be world-famous Loop-the- Loop
sensation. The act was shown at Kelth
theatre, Boston last week, and attracted
the attention OF the entire pubic, spofuhs
men and reporters by the score coming
from all the large cities to witness thls
thrilling spectacle. All returned con-
vinced that they had seen the most oar
ing and sensational invention OF the age.
and devoting columns OF their paper 10
the exploitation of this remarkable inNen-
ton. The Keith theatre of Boston, spa
cious as IL is, was not half large enough
to accommodate with even standing room
the immense throng which focked there
every afternoon and evening throughout
the entire week. and the act has been
held over for second week, after Wiicn
IL comes TO the local Keith theatre for
single week. IL was pronounced ~ man
agement and public 10 be the greatest nov
city before the public today, ana was
everywhere the chief topic OF cOuVerso-
ton. The audience. throughout the spec
tacle. sit with tensed muslcs, GREATNESS
and tightly holding to the chairs. Al the
end OF the act men and women unite ln
giving the reckless riders a we'll earned
ovation. and frequently throughout the
week spontaneous cheers were heard from
tho audience stirred TO forgetting them
selves. one does not wonder at uy
walking on a ceiling, but To think Of two
men riding "a breakneck race on blcNCIeS
! uTsftfF= T1sKt-s even the most olase
shudder Prof HllmSn, parachute jump
pr. made an attempt to ride the culver
loop before II was put on public exhibit
ton. Even with his more than ordinary
.oolness he lost control Of his muscles and
was thrown TO the ground. Had the
wheel been revolving as fast as II does does
Hilman would have suffered instant de-
capitation. As IL was. he was severely
bruised. and now has severely strained
wrist From that moment Mr.. Culver
has been Obliged To lock the Cycle loop
az the finish Of each act. In order 10 pre-
vent more hazardous experiments. which
would undoubtedly result seriously. This
act comes TO Keith's Providence theatre
next week. after which Il will play an
extensive engagement on the Keith cir
cult. and will then be taken 10 Europe.
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Never before IN the history Of local
thcatricals have theatregoers evidenced
so little pcnitencc. and the business done
by Keiths theatre Is truly phenomenal.
This is. OF course. largely due 20 the
fact that the bills shown at the favoritc
playhouse have been especially strong.
and Judging from the following list Of
entertainers underscored for early ap-
pearance. the big business Is hRey 60
continue. The Fadettcs Womans orches-
ira Mrs Wynue-W Wnslow. Favor d Sin
clair. Conn a Conrad and several others.
Nr william r owen. ~ the Frohman
forces. was loaned last week 20 Lord
Rosslyn to create the role Of Michael in
The Young Miss pcttifer' which was
given - premiere performance In Pecks-
kill. New York. being Lord Rosslyns
hryt venture in the actor-manager's field.
The critics who witnessed the 0rst per-
formancc gave the honors of the perfor-
nance equally 90 Miss Beatrice Irwin
end Mr. owen. Mr. owen will not re-
main with the company. owing 90 the
fact that he Joins The Albee company In
Providence very soon