The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-25
At The THEATRES.
Continued from page Four.


This act consists Of a number of wooden
figures. or marionettes. such as were pop
ular several years ago. but which have
been perfected by Holdin to degree hith-
erto thought impossible They give a
complete vaudeville entertainment in pan
tomime, and so natural are their move
ments that they seem almost human The
act ~ one which delights every child who
sees sees IT. and appeals equally to the Older
chanical device and vastly amusing one.
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Jessie Couthoul. the cleverest Of female
monologuists. Will appear at the local
Keith theatre Oct s. after an ab,ence OF
two years from the local stage I'm a new
act, more In the nature of a soliloquy
from this versatile artlste. who so skill,
fully combines humor and pathos. has
met with the decided approval OF New
York critics. and will doubtless be com
mended when she presents IL here 10
Providence theatregoers.
Charles Mlldsire. the celebrated whist
Ter and bird imtator arrived In New
York from London last Monday. making
his first American visit Mr.. Mildaire's
chief reason for this visit to America
is TO study the birds Of this country, imi-
tations OF which he intends TO add 10
those which he gives ~ English and Aus
tralian birds Incidentally. he has been
induced by Booking Agent Hodgdon OF
~
enga gments at the different Keith
| theatres and he will probably he heard
az the local Keith house in the early fu-
ture.
But three more opportunities remain I'm
which 10 see For Her Chldren's Sake
NJ the Imperial. In many respects II is n
stronger drama and OF more thrilling
heart interest than his celebrated Fatal
wedding" and the enthusiastic manner
H.. a. IA lofn 20
the wisdom OF securing Il as one of the
most notable Of the seasons offerings az
the Imperial.
Happy Hooligan." one Of the most In
tensely funny OF all the musical comedies
built around newspaper cartoon charac-
ter. IN certain 10 prove as popular next
week AT the Imperial as IL did last sea
son. large and efficient chorus. a
number Of well-known speciality people.
beautiful scenery and costumes new
songs and dances and many other new
features have been added and those who
would enjoy hearty laugh will do we'll
TO secure their seats without delay. Mat
inees will be given every afternoon. with
souvenirs for the lsdies on Monday
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There are some most pleasing musical
numbers IN the comedy drama. only
shop Girl" given this week at the EN-
pire theatre BY a strong company. headed
bv Miss Lottie williams. The dance and
song of Miss williams IN the third act.
showing the interior Of the store Of Coop
or. Macy a Co. New York ciiV. II given
with chorus accompaniment and is we'll
done. Tho play is one of the successes OF
the season. as IL was one or the hits OF
last year.
There Is an engine scene In '"rhe
Heart OF Chicago" at the Park theatre
this week that proves one OF the most
remarkable pieces OF stnge mechanism. as
well as one - the most unusual stage ~
lusi"ns shown. The big engine seems Co
rush down on the spectators from the
rear of the stage " a fashion that seems
about 10 sweep through the audience
when u suddenly stops. pulling smoke
and steam. az the very edge of the foot
I lights