The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-20
KElTR'S THEATRE.

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the most fastidious is what Proprietor
Albee offers Keith patrons this week, and
the frequency and volume OF the ap-
| plause given each act tells the success
| which the bill in it's entirety made with
last evenings exceptionally large audi
ence There were several newcomers who
soon established themselves and n few
familiar faces Of popular favorites who
had not been in 80 long as 70 make their
welcome particularly hearty Among the
latter class was Wright Huntington.
the former legitimate actor who is too
well-known In Providence TO need dts
cussion
Mr. Huntington has a legion OF friends
and admirers I'm this city and he was
given royal receptions at both perform
ances Yesterday. He appeared I'm a revi
val Of Brandon Hursts dainty little
comedietta. A Stolen Kiss, one OF the
prettiest little one act plays ever given
In vaudeville. Mr. Huntngton's portray
al Of Lieut. Poynton was admirable. be-
ing finished and artistic In rare degree.
and the sterling actor may be said TO
have achieved an unqualified success.
Miss Florida Kingsley made a charming
countess who inspired the young artist,
An act which held the interest OF the
audience from beginning 10 end and was
one or the DlgRfSt lduknlnk MUS pl tHe
bill was "A Strange Boy" q clever far
cette presented by those two old favor
ties Bert Howard and Leona Bland, wha
had not been seen AT Keiths In four
years. The act is based upon the trou-
bles which follow the attempt of Prof.
Jones. a music teacher, 10 go In swim
ming While in the water, Little Johnny
Featherstone steals the professors
clothes and leaves his own on the bank.
In the latter, the professor runs 10
Johnny's home In search OF the bad little
Katzenja ia MINER kidlets, and incidentally
his own clothes. Mrs. Featherstone mis-
takes him for friends child whom she
is expecting to make her visit The
complica tions that follow are funny be-
yond description. and give Mr.. Howard
an excellent opportunity to display his
abilities as a comedian OF the nrst rank.
The playlet sparkles with bright lines,
and incidentally are introduced some OF
Mr Howard's unsurpassed piano playing.
He has unquestionably the most marvel
Gus execution OF any pianist In vaude-
Vile and his burlesque on Paderewski II
uproarouely funny. The act Is one OF the
best seen on the local stage for many
day. Charlie Case, popular with every
man. woman and child in this city. was
given an ovation when he made his re-
appearance after a long absence, during
which time he has gathered together
some more convulsing stories about
father" and Brother Hank" and with
his old time JUNCTION he succeeded In re-
ducing the audience 10 a state Of ex
haustion from laughter, which continued
throughout the entire act.
There can be no question that Case is
the prince OF monologuists. The Broth
ers Freydo. OF whom much has been
heard during the past two months, gave
the most wonderful act Of hand balanc-
ing ever seen IN this city. Not only was
their work OF truly marvellous order
but II was done with a seeming ease and
finish that compelled the genuine admir-
alton OF even those not usually enthu-
siastic about such acts. They fully Justi-
fed all that has been said OF them and
more and 10 thoroughly appreciate the
act one must see II himself.
From the moment q. X. Sato the Jug
Cling comedian, appeared upon the stage
until he left IL that audience alternately
laughed and applauded, although the ex-
cellence Of his work was somewhat COW
cred by the exceedingly laughable man
ner I'm which ne did IL. no one would i'm
agine that SO many screams OF laughter
could he evoked by juggler OF cigar
boxes. The act Is one that no one
should miss seeing. for Il will no doubt be
long time before as funny an act Is
seen in this city. The Brothers French
gave a capital novelty act on unicycles.
their work being done with a snap and
vim that was particularly pleasing
George w. stewart did some eNcellent
mimcry. and the worlds Trio I'm their
novelty changes OF costumes made big
hit A feature OF the latter act was the
little bit OF Bowery work done by the
two ladies which awoke a great deal Of
laughter.
The Golden Gate Quintet deserved the
prolonged and sincere applause given
their act. az did Rice and Walters. who
gave an cxcruciatingly funny acrobatic
comedy act ''Rumpity- Bump" Baker
and Lynn IN THE Electric Boy" by
Charlie Horvitz. were other fun makers.
Others on the bill were Nellie v. Par
kor. character vocalist; Trask and |
GLADDEN.. extremely fine dancers Skaten-
ELI. and tho Bograph. which showed
one OF the best set OF motion pictures |
seen AZ kciths this season.
ON Friday afternoon. Mr.. Wright Hun |
tiugton will offer for the first time on |
any stage a pretty little oue-act sketch |
by Chas J. Bell Of Mr. Huntingtons |
company called "A stand on"