The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-22

bottle nose. the rotund, well-dressed type
OF Jovial American, is apparent at a
glance. Joseph Hart, in his conception
OF Foxy Grandpa" is a pleasure TO see
and rememeer. The idea that permeates
the old gentleman is so delectable that
its frothiness appeals to everybody. The
story is we'll built and the music most
tuneful and catchy.
Wright Huntington, the popular actor.
seems TO be adding TO his local popularity
this week at Keith's theatre, where his
little sketch, "A Stolen Kiss" Is winning
deserved success Mr. Huntington's warm
receptions at every performance are am
pie proof OF the place he holds in the es
TEEN of local plsysoers and the exceed
ingly large houses every afternoon and
evening at that favorite playhouse is no
doubt due largely 10 Mr. Huntingtons
drawing power. Tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. Huntington and his company Will
present for the first time on any stage a
charming little act play called "A Stand
or" by Charles ]. Bell, member of Mr..
Huntington's company. This little play
let is fun OF bright lines and situations.
with a dash OF seriousness that lends ad-
dtional interest when interpreted by an
artist Of Mr.. Huntington's calibre.
Sc
II IS interesting to note the peculiar
mannerisms OF monologuists. Every pro-
fessional man or woman has mannerisms.
more or less noticeable. but In no line or
work are mannerisms more marked than
In monologulst. Charlie Case, whom
everyone agrees is the most popular
monologust In vaudeville today has n
habit Of playing with n tiny piece OF
ali oh hA
frequently. during his entire act. Speak
ms OF Charlie Case, who Is one OF the
70 atures OF an unusually attra ctive bill
at Keiths this week, Mr.. Case was given
n welcome on Monday eveing that has
ravely been duplicated at that theatre
He had not been seen in Providence for
couple of seasons, which seemed many
more. and had just recovered from n Sc
we're illness. and when he made his ap-
pesrarcs upon the stage. the audience
broke into one genuine outburst OF ap-
plause, which necessitated a pause before
he could begin his act. Merit has won
for him a place that can hardly be Mt
tanned by many vaudeville performers.
In spite 81 the numerous excellent num-
bers on the bill ct Keith's this week. II IL
impossible TO refrain from giving few
words or well-merted comm endation 10
Bert Howard. another Keith favorite,
whose big hit OF four years ago is still
we'll remembered by local theatregoers.
Many theartgoers who do not usually
remember the names or theatrical artists
remember Mr.. Howard as the original
"Rube" pianist. and countless inquiries az
TO when he was coming 10 Kelths again
were made OF the management at Keiths
But Mr.. Howard. and his chic little part
ner, Miss Bland. are favorites in other
cities besides Providence. and solid book
ings have kept them I'm other parts OF
the country. Their entire act, "A Strange
Boy" IL full OF capital comedy but the
feature Of II Is Mr. Howard's wonderful
piano playing. This alone is worth the
price OF admission.
Even those who see Denman Thomp-
son and Geo. w Ryer's "Our New Minis
ter" AZ the Imperial hardly realize how
much Of real nature there is In the char
acters. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Ryer are
past masters In tho art OF writing plays
founded on nature. The great mass OF the
people weary OF Witnessing problem
PLAYS and OF sensational theatrical ef-
fects They want something natural
something restful. The highest idea Of
art II 10 have things happen on the
stage that the audience realise might
really happen In their own homes and In
tnelr own nNes.Inls Ieellng IL embodtedin
such plays as our New Minister" No
more distinctive, and no more natural
types can be imagintd than are here af-
forded. They are people whom we all
know our own New England country
cousins.
Amelia Binghams Special company
presenting Haddon Chambers "A Mod
ern Magdslen' will be the attraction at
the Imperial next week.
10 II one OF the most remarkably sue
cessful dramas OF the contemporaneous
stage. and since It's recent presentation
here at the Opera House its coming has
been eagerly awaited. The strong vein of
sympathy which runs through the play,
the bright sparkle ~ its comedy. and the
vivid CLEANS Of passion. never fails 20
arouse enthusiasm. II possesses charms
for the young and old. Its tender love
story avakens q responsive chord In ev-