The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-17
KElTR'S THEATRE.

The bill AT keith's this week is unaues-
tionably one Of the best offered at that
theatre this season, and the large audi
ence which completely Glled that play
house last evening. in spite Of the rather
unpleasant weather. heartily enjoyed ev-
cry number ON the bill The bin IL COM
posed of almost entirely toplIne acts and
40 capitally diversified as 20 keep every
one interested from beginning 10 end.
There is an abundance of excellen. COM
edy sufficient TO chase away the worst
case OF blues. and music lovers are al
so given some rare treats. Of both vocal
and Instrumental music.
Foremost among the latter is Poettin-
gers Swedish Ladies Quintette, one OF
the incest vocal acts seen here for a long
time. These ladies all have pretty voices
that blend nicely. and they are pretty and
pleasing TO look at as well. Their one
song rendered In English was pretty and
piqusnt and aroused the hearty and
genuine enthusiasm OF the audience
Musical Dale was another musical artist
who won great favor. as indeed he always
does This man is an artist to his finger
tips. and he certainly has no equal I'm his
line OF work His every selection was en-
cored vigorously and he scored one OF the
emphatic hits OF the bill n IL hard 10
say who among the laugh -provokers won
the grea test amount OF laughter and APP
plsuse. for everyone scored so emphat-
cally
Eddie Girard. that inmitable comedian
OF Natural Gas" fame. and his pretty
and talented partner, Jessie Gardner.
awoke peal after peal OF merriment, and
Mr.. Girards funny antics were funnier
than ever. He is unauestonahly one OF the
funniest men before the public today,
and he Is also capital eccentric dancer.
Miss Gardner is very graceful dancer
and wore some stunning gowns equally
sharing the honors OF the act with Mr.. Gil
rard
That sterling actor, Milton Mobiles. and
his charming wife Dolly Mobiles, added TO
the favor IN which they are held by
keith's patrons and added another To
their long list OF successes appearing in
a revival OF that amusing comedietta. "A
Blue Grass Widow" which Is one OF the
brightest comedy sketches i'm vaudeville
Mr.. Mobiles is an actor OF great finish and
Intelligence, and Mrs. Mobiles is very
dainty. clever actress. They were ably as
sisted by Miss Eva Westcott who did a
capital piece OF acting as the young wife.
Charlie Case was n big favorite, and the
audience insisted upon his re-appearing
several times. Mr. Case is tremendous
Providence favorite and deservedy so.
for he Is one of the funniest blackface
comedians In vaudeville. He has a style
peculiarly his own. and his stories about
Father" and Brother Hanks" simply
convulsed the audience.
Collins and Hart added to the hilarity
by one OF the funniest absurdities ever
seen here. This was a pantomime aero
battle and comedy act which is too funny
to be described These men are really fun
ny, aud their burlesque feats OF strength
called forth screams OF laughter Joe
Flynn gave budget Of original songs and
stories that were very funny and met
with such pronounced success that IL was
several minutes after he left the stage
before the applause ceased
Al. Lawrence also was popular enter
tsiner his capital dialect work his facial
contortions. his limitations and his ven
triloduial work all winning hearty favor
Gallettfs monkeys and dogs gave
splendid act OF canine Intelligence. and
helped to add To tho excellent abundance
OF comedy. their little act being out of
tho ordinary and decidedly pleasing It il
AN act that will undoubtedly delight every
child that sees IL, and cannot but amuse
older people as well. For the benefit or
the little people. for whom this act was
especially secured. the act will be shown
after school hours I'm the afternoons and
very early in the evening
Eldora. iuggler. who did many really
clever and hazardous fests: Jennings and
Renfrew. singers aud dancers the la
Tells, gymnasts. and tho Biograph com
pleted this phenomenally strong bill To
see All the good things ON the bill at that
theatre this week. one should 70 very
early and stay until after the Riogrsph.
FOR the program from start 20 finish g. Of
the kind that arouses spontaneous ap-
plause.