The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-21

comedy sketches of the Sammy and Sa-
rah series. the Two Tobins; the Three
Richards, Mark Sullivan. Coakley and
Mcbride. Edwin Baker and Co, Doher-
ty'S Poodles. Belle Veola, John Healey.
Chalk Saunders. Edward L. Boyle. Coop
en- and Bailey, and others.
Unouestionably the most startling and
novel bicycle act ever presented on any
stage Is that which was put on Mt Keith's
New York theatre two weeks ago by
Walthour and Kramer. This was a
break-neck race between a thoroughbred
horse Dolly Warden. ridden by Jocky
Kramer, and n bicycle ridden by Wal
thour Both are ridden at the utmost
speed, the horse travelling on tread
mill same as IL used I'm the famous char
lot race In ben HUI" an dthe bicycle
being placed upon home trainers. Both
horse and bicycle seem to be travelling
rapidly and directly at the audience. and
yet the daring fascination OF the daring
race holds the attention of everyone
from beginning TO end. The act was at
first thought impossible. but II was prov
en- successful two weeks ago and is cred
lted with being the sensation or the
vaudeville season.
Sager Midgely and Gertie Calisle, two
OF the most popular artists In vaude-
Vile will be one OF the attractions at
Keith's. Sept. 18th. offering one OF their
clever Sammy and Sarah sketches. Sager
Midgely. is one OF the truly funny fell
lows on the stage. having an unctuous
manner that is peculiarly his own, while
Miss Carlisle is an exceptionally talent
ed and graceful comedenne. They are
beth big favorites with Keithites. and
will be sure to have hearty welcome.
Holdin's Manikins are booked for an
early date for Keiths. an announcement
which will please hundreds of little folks
as well as the adult theatregoers. These
manikins are to a degree never before
thought possible. They give an entire
vaudeville entertainment. including an
amusing little one-act play In panto-
mime and their movements are said TO
be almost ife-like in their naturalness.
The act has been the big drawing card
OF the Keith bill during the past three
weeks in New York, and will doubtless
be an attractive allurement to every child
In Providence when 1t comes here soon.
For Her Children's Sake" opened
weeks engagement at the Imperial this
afternoon, which as usual on Monday af-
ternoons was marked by the presentation
OF souvenirs OF the ladies. The play is
one OF intense heart interest" appeal
ing very strongly to the ladies and chill
dren and the strong east includes two
OF the brightest children now on the
stake. The drama which proved an i'm
mense hit at the Imperial last season.
is a companion piece to the same authors
Fatal Wedding" which was so enthus-
lastically received at the Imperial fort
night since. and in many respects is con-
sidered superior to that earlier effort of
the dramatist.
James A. Herne's first great success
Hearts OF Oak" the Enoch Arden story
I'm which he was so successful for many
seasons. Since his death the play has
been given under the direction OF his
widow. IT was counted one OF the great
est plays of the age in the days when
IL was first given and II has lost none Of
It's popularity II will be given at the
Empire theatre. with a well selected
east. following only Shop Girl"
''The King OF Detectives" with its
thrilling story, It's chase OF the thief by
the detective through the air and its
battle among the clouds. follows THE
Heart OF Chicago" at the Park theatre.
The play is by Theodore Kramer, author
OF Fatal Wedding" and the Park was
too small last season. 10 hold the crowds
u attracted.