The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-05
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Frocks for street, frocks for the house I:
gowns that are visiobs for parties. and
costumes altogether the thing for after
noon; gowns OF all sorts. kinds and des-
criptions, II would seem. except that all
are alike I'm being altogether up 20 date,
are those worn in Clyde Fftch's new play,
The Stubbornness of Geraldine"
Miss Mannering's own are models for
any young woman 10 observe with care,
and incidentally inkllngs OF coming fash
ions are given In this modfsh piece. For
instance. none OF the jackets worn by the
womn are entirely short Some are so
In front, but In that case they have what
might be called exaggerated positions
backs so much have there two little tail
pieces grown. A distinct adaptation Of
an English fashion II the coronet~of now
ers Miss Mannering wears on her head
in the last act. IL Is so becoming that
one wonders American young women
have not used IL before.
I'm the first act, where Miss Manner
Ing proves herself such an excellent sail
or, she wears "A severely PLAIN tailor gown
OF heavy mixed goods, made with sweep
ing skirt. The jacket is double breast
ed. tight fitting. with narrow rolling coll
lar and revers. It has skirts that fall
frock Is charming. OF bright red crepe
dc chine. the skirt is very long. with
tucks AT intervals stitched to the knees.
from which the fullness flares.
Three wide tucks finish the bottom.
Grapes form the decoration OF The bodice.
which Is so fashioned as to be finished
with cape. The same material Is full
led slightly around the neck TO fall below
the shoulders. Hemstitching forms its
finish. over that every few inches are
suspended punches of red grapes done I'm
heavy embroderery On the front OF the
bodice the cape ends are brought TO the
bust, where they fall open I'm points 10
show a simple full front. Two punches
OF grapes make position back.
The sleeves are OF model favored by
Miss Mannering. The tops are long capes
that are shirred until a couple of inches
OF the elbow. Then the stuff falls loose
10 great depth, with three tucks near
the bottom. and at that place the mater
ial Is taken into the tight wrist. The
hat worn with this frock is quite fiat,
trimmed only with wings of the same
color.
Little Harry SmIrl, the agile young
acrobat at Keiths this week with Miss
Kessner. Is being given hearty receptions
at every performance. This clever young
man Is Providence boy. having lived
here for many years, his family residing
In the city even yet When a small boy
Mr.. Smirl showed theatrical tnclinations.
and at the time of the Worlds Fair he
Joined Charles and Minnie Sa-Van. the
well known pantomimists and acrobats
who were seen at Keiths about a month
ago. The team was then known as the
Three Sa-vans, but Harry Smirl. whose
right name is James Smirl. was better
known az little Harry Dewey, the name
Harry clinging TO him yet. He is very
popular little fellow. and his legion of
local friends have every reason 10 be
proud OF his success. which is we'll
merited. His feats are all OF the most
difficult nature, and distinctly original
and novel II is a long time since vaude-
Vile in this country has turned out so
good an acrobat.
On the program at Keith's this week Is
a dainty little woman whose name ap-
pears on the program as La Petite Ade-
laide. Owing. / suppose to the number OF
strong headline features, she goes on
very early I'm the evening. something
like 1870, and thus many people miss what
is easily one of the best acts on the entire
bill. Mile. Adelaide's terpsichorean abili-
ties have never been equalled I'm this city.
Her work consists mostly of toe dancing.
all of~her steps being novel. 1t is
exceptionally graceful, and shows vi
vacity OF style and an artistic finish that
compels the heartiest admiration. The
act is certainly worth going very early
TO see. and those who have already been
to Keith's this week. but have failed TO
see this little artistic should go again
and make IL a point to see her
Nine Eugene Mantelli II announced as
the strong card OF next weeks program
at Keiths theatre, and another week of
record breaking business is a foregone
conclusion Although usually considered
cold and critical. Providence audiences
are thoroughly appreciative, even IL they
are undemonstrative, OF acts which con-
tain real merit and are noted for being
especially attracted by high class music.
The number OF real lovers OF good music
I'm q city OF this size is remarkable, and
that there are a great many of this class
Is proven by the immense audiences
which pack keith's theatre whenever
good musical treat is offered No more
important musical announcement could
possibly be made than that n Grau
Metropolitan Grand Opera Prima Donna
had deserted that field and will be heard
in vaudeville, and Providence theatre
goers are expected to respond in great
numbers.
4 season or two ago n focai vHudeviite
patrons were treated 10 a bill containing
two or three headline features. IL was the
talk of the town and tremendous business
resulted for the theatre. Now, however,
the Keith management seem 10 be trying