The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
KEITh'S THEATRE.

Those who wished 10 get seats at
Keith's last evening had to 20 early. for
In spite OF the inclement weather there
was an audience which tested the ca
pacity OF Mr.. Albees popular theatre.
This was due no doubt TO the fact that
the list Of talent advertised gave promise
OF one of the strongest vaudeville bills
seen at that theatre for some time. That
this promise was fulfilled was amply
evidenced by the almost continuous ap-
! plause throughout the evening. The
Moto-Girl, which had been so much
talked OF during the past month was
probably the center OF interest for vau-
deville patrons are always ready 10 recog
nize novelty.
That the Moto-Girl is the novelty OF
the season was proved conclusively last
evening An expectant stir was made
when the card announcing her appear
ance was shown. and then the audience
settled down TO watch closely this won
derful Girl" 10 decide whether she was
a mechanical figure or real live girl
From all appearances. one would say
with confidence that she was a mechani-
cal figure She walks up the aisles Of
the theatre, shaking hands with anyone
who wishes 10 do So and altogether con-
duets herself like live girl. and yet at
times she created much amusement by
falling helplessly In all sorts Of unexpect-
cd positions and giving her guardian
much trouble and anxiety.
The denouement solves the mystery.
which we refrain from mentioning rather
than spoil the anticipation of those who
have not yet seen her. The Girl is
certainly very much worth seeing, and
will doubtlessly draw thousands 20
Kelth's during the week.
But the Moto-Girl was not the only
good thing on the bill. The -Four
Lukens. aerial casting acrobats, repeated
their former success and elected gasps
OF wonder and astonishment at the reck-
less daring and graceful ease with which
they performed their truly marvellous
feats This act IL unequalled, and posi-
lively beggars description. The applause
begins from the moment they make their
appearance and continues throughout the
entire act. They thoroughly deserve the
deafening applause given them. for their
work is nothing short OF wonderful
Woodward's trained Seals and Sea
Lions marine animals OF almost human
sagacity. offered several new acts In ad-
dltion 10 their exceedingly clever old ones.
and made as usual one OF the big hits
OF the bill. with both old and young The
seal which juggles balls with such truly
wonderful skill might seriously rival
many human performers An interest
ing feature OF this act was the exhibition
Of tiny baby seal the only seal ever
born in captivity, whose appearance the
juvenile part of the audience hailed with
evident delight.
Sager Midgely and Gerte Carlisle. two
big favorites With the Keith clientele.
were given a hearty reception. and scored
a distinct success. They offered the
latest OF the Sammy and Sarah"
sketches called Taking a Tonic" written
by Mr.. Midgely. The sketch Is n bright
little trlRe. but II is Mr.. Midgely's un-
euualle6 delneation of Juvenile charac-
ters and Miss Carlisle's charming person
ality which score the biggest success with
their many admirers. Miss Carlisle is
certainly one OF the daintiest little ladies
in vaudeville. and Mr.. Midgelys equal as
a laugh provoker has yet to be dis
covered.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy made their
Temperance after a long absence dur
ing which time they have added more
finish 10 their capital characterizations.
They offered a new vehicle. why Doo-
gan Swore OF" by the author of Foxy
Grandpa" which contains more laughs
than any sketch Of the same length seen
az Keiths this season. II has clever
little plot. and the dialogue is full OF
laugh provoking qualities. Mr. Murphy
is certainly at the front rank of Irish
comedians, and the screams OF laughter
which greeted his every word testified TO
his big success.
That prince Of furmakers, Lew Haw-
kins. known as The Chesterfield Of Min
strelsy." offered a number OF refreshingly
new stories with some new parodies that
won him hearty applause, and his sue
cess was a decided one Mr. Hawkins
has an JUNCTION that always makes itself
felt and he is one OF the best liked OF
blackface comedians James Thornton.
called THE Sophist and Satirist," has a
sanctimonious manner that is hilariously