The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29

cry time this sweet singer makes her an
nual visit TO Kcith's she gains stronger
hold upon the favor OF local theatregoers,
and the demonstrations of admiration and
approval bestowed upon her at every per-
formance are a fitting tribute 10 her ex-
ceptional abilities. One OF the reasons for
Miss Arnoldson's great success. In addi-
ton to her beautiful voice itself. Is that
she apparently feels every word she sings
and her simple. unaffected manner makes
a deep and very favorable impression.
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Another very charming artist at
Keith's this week Is WfIIette whitaker.
who Is one OF the most popular young
ladies in vaudeville today. Miss Whitaker
has a most magnetic personality. which
together with her evident enjoyment of
her own work. compel the heartiest ad-
miration. Her singing OF coon songs al
ways elicits storm OF applause. and
she is by far the best artistic in this line
before the public today. Miss Hill and
Miss Whitaker are one OF the best and
most popular teams that plays the local
Keith house.
The Moto-G the sensational novelty
which created such a furore in Boston
during the past month. is TO be the chief
novelty OF the bill at Keith's next week.
and. Judging by the large advance sale
is certain TO be as strong drawing card
as It has proved at Boston. where II at
tracted large crowds at every perform
ance which tested the capacity OF Mr..
Keith's beautiful theatre. Its local en-
gagement was twice deferred. until local
curiosity IS now thoroughly aroused. The
grea test mystery surrounds the act. and
the local Keith management will not say
whether the girl is a human being OF
flesh ami blood or mechanical figure.
At any rate. one thing is ascertained.
namely. that the girl does not do stunts
on the motor cycle. as might reasonably
be thought ri first. On the contrary. she
walks, talks and sings. but in such a
mechanical manner as TO completely
battle the curious. She even walks out I'm
the audience, and shakes hands with any
who wish TO do so. and even then the
doubt and mystery exists in the minds
OF everyone. until at the finish OF the act
a startling denouement IS made.
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Thirty pretty young women IN thirty
dormltory beds; thirty girls at work in n
cooking school and thirty summer girls
i'm n Florida summer resort. This Is
about the plot OF THE Liberty Bellies -
except that there are men enough TO fill
IN. host OF musical numbers. and spec
ialties. and many OF Harry B. Smiths
wittiest writings I'm lyrics and dialogues.
or these thirty girls perhaps one of the
most attractive Is Miss Jessie Richmond.
n novel reading school girl. known AS
Daisy Fields In the play. She is one OF the
brightest members OF the company and
makes n hit with her clever interpre-
tation OF the odd little school girl part
The piece will be given next week at the
lmperlal and the sale OF seats Is already
the biggest of the season.
In Haddon Chambers "A Modern Mag
dalen," at the Imperial which created
such a sensation last fall at the opera
house. Roselle Knott. Alice Braham
Laura Osborn. Marion Johnson. Rather
ine Fisher and Evelyn Haven display
some marvellous creations by Paquin and
Worth I'm the music hall scene I'm the
third act. IL is enough 10 add that all
the favorites who originally appeared in
the New York production are heard here
and Daniel Jarrett. George Sphinx. Victor
NJ dc Silke. Harry I.ilfOrd. Bernard G..
Mcclure Frederick Leet and that ster-
ling actor W. J. Ferguson. have promi-
nent roles The local friends OF Mr..
George Sphinx arc giving him most cor
dial greeting and his work in one OF the
leading roles Is certainly worthy OF all
the enthusiasm Il arouses.
s's
what an unusual play" exclaimed one
OF tho members ~ the audience leaving
the Empire theatre last night NJ the close
OF the performance OF Lottie Blair Par
ker's great play. "Under Southern Skies
There is almost no heroine and the In
tcrest centres I'm the young women. IL
r. so different from tho average play"
This is feature that has been generally
remarked. The play ls n different one.
and the Halloween party In the, second
act g. one o. tho most charming bits Of
stage comedy introduced In any play for
"a very considerable time Tho young
girls try the tricks sacred from time i'm
memorial for this night. 10 discover who
they are TO marry. and ~ all makes n deal
" bright. enjoyable fun
e.
40 mciodrama ever shown n the Park
theatre has ever been more popular than
Tracy. the outlaw" which is there this
week The pay is written around the
adventures OF one of the most celebrated
NJ well as most recent OF the bandits Of
tho northwest. and IL an uncommonly