The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-08

dence and Pawtucket but all over this
country and England The pictures In
clude Clarkes Providence band. the First
Light Infantry, the Massachusetts, An
cient Artillery. and the Honorable and
Ancient Artillery ot London. over 800
feet Of film was used. l6 pictures a min
ute being taken.
Press Eldridge. the favorite blackface
monologuist. who has a tremendous popu-
larity In this city, was to have appeared
at Keith's theatre, Boston. this week,
but was obliged 10 cancel on Monday af
ternoon because OF severe cold Mr..
Eldrige is evidently as popular In Boston
as he is in Providence. for his many ad-
mirers present Monday afternoon. real
izins the great difficulty under which he
labored could not be silenced at the con-
clusion OF his act. and he was Obliged
10 bow his acknowledgements several
times In spite OF the fact OF his great
success at the Monday afternoon per-
formance. Mr.. Eldridge cancelled the re-
mainder of the week, fearing TO force his
voice and wishing TO save II in order to
be able 10 appear I'm Providence next
week. He is now under the special at
tention OF a prominent Boston throat
specialist. who predicts that he will be
able to resume his vaudeville engage
ments at Providence next week.
one Of the most delightful treats that
is In store for Providence theatregoers Is
the appearance OF the celebrated legiti-
mate artist. Edwin Stevens. who is too
well known TO the American theatrego-
Ing public TO need discussion. For many
years Mr. Stevens has been prominent in
the leading legitimate productions OF the
American stage. having been identified
with Charles Frohman and Augustin
DAILY i'm the capacity OF leading man with
many noted stars for several years. His
great success in De Wolf Hopper's role
I'm Wang is we'll remembered, as are
his countless other triumps I'm both dra-
matte and musical comedy organiza tons.
He ls unquestonaby one OF the most fin
ished artists before the public today. and
his appearance in vaudeville Is one OF the
biggest cards OF the season and n decided
Victory for the interchangeable booking
agent OF the Keith circuit. Mr.. Stevens
vaudeville engagements will he limited 10
three weeks onIy. wnen he will appear
only upon the Keith circuit and receive
one Of the largest salaries ever paid 10 n
legitimate artist. He will very soon be-
gain rehearsals for the leading role I'm a
big Broadway production. and meanwhile
Will give HIS 30-minute monologue. "A
Night on. appearing at Keith's Provi-
dence theatre next week AZ the head OF n
strong bill
e.
Under Two Flags" r. drawing big
audiences at the Imperial. Jane Ken
mark is seen as Cigarette. and her acting
81 the role OF the little vivandiere IL n
revelation. The character OF the pas
slonate. wayward daughter OF the regi-
ment affords Miss Remark unusual
scope for the display Of her ability. and
she succeeds In giving portrayal that
reveals every phase OF the extraordinary
personality OF Ouidas heroine. MISS
Remark is spiendidly supported by n
pcast OF unusual strength.
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New musical numbers. new costumes.
new scenery. new spccialties and a new
chorus OF 20 pretty show girls are
promised In "A Hot old Time ~ the
fmpe rial next week mere never was n
funnier farce musical comedy than this
production of the Rays. and IL has hund-
red. of friends among local theatreeoers
who will ne eager 20 enjoy Ste sidesplit-
ting FUN end bright music again amid
new surroundings and IN new dr~~s
80
One % IRE r1o.t successful mediums
' who ever humbuRred believers IN spirit.