The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-27

died In q marvelously skilful manner
the interest or the story never tagging
for a moment and the dramatic climaxes
being especially strong. Not only II the
play the best In vaudeville today, but II is
equally we'll acted Miss Millward had
excellent opportunity for the display OF a
variety OF emotions and she went from
grave to gay with a subtlety and finesse
which was admirable. She was given ex-
cellent support by Francis Carlyle, who
played the young English officer with an
earnest and dignihed manner that won
him emphatic approval. Miss Millward's
act Is the kind which can be seen several
times and enjoyed each time and she II
certain TO attract large ana fashionaple
crowds during the week.
One of the star features OF the bill was
Henry Lee. the famous impersonator'
who was a special added number or the
bill. Mr.. Lees act is undeniably the
very best OF its kind ever attempted.
II cannot but interest everyone ana IL ~
small wonder that the audience are loth
IN release Mr. Lee His impersona tons
are OF men who have figured and are fig-
urina prominently I'm the anairs OF ma
iions. including the Mikado or Japan
czar Nicholas President Roosevelt. hon
Alton b. Parker, Lieutenant Seheihl -
s. Grant. Mark Twain ana others IN
makeup. mannerisms, voice, ana IN al
the minute details his representations
were amazingly lifelike anq the Nocner-
Gus applause given him atter each one
showed the AUDIENCES appreciation
A. O Duncan. the well-known ventriio-
oiiei comedian, scored one OF the big hlts
OF the bill His ventriloquial abihty was
deseryedly recognized and MS brlspt, up
to-date material, containing many exceed
ingiy good local hits, brought MIN VI.
spontaneous applause OF everyone pres
Css. Il -
phenomenal head and hand balah ing
which has never before been attempted
here by female performers and never
eaualled by male.
The Howard Brothers gave hoNtl
banjo act which not only Included some
rema rkably fine banjo playing, but some
Juggling as well It is no easy task 10
plav on three bentos while they are pelhs
tossed I'm mie-air but the Howard
BROTHERS did Il in such a capital manner
as 20 bring them a storu1|of well meIi,eI
snnleuse At times the cir seemed hlled
with banios. Katherine Bloocgood the
well-known vocalist. was wermly W.
coined after her brief absence. MISS
Bloodgood has n delightfully."- mellow CON
tralto voice which she knows how 70
use with intelligence and discretion ana
her chamlng stage presence is py no
means the least OF her charms.
Coakley and Mcbride. although hardy
recopniyable 10 their many friends, be
cause OF n Disgusting coat or blaoh
scored their usual big hit. Coakley is cn'
OF the most graceful dancers In Vauo.
Vile. and the good-naturSd patter or ms
partners provoked many a laugh. one oil
the biggest laughing hits OF the bill was
that made by Wood and Ray IN an &C.
centric comedy sketch. The man or TINS
duo Is an uncommonly unctuous eccen-
trio comedian. and his partner Is also
very clever They have budget oil
bright repartee OF mirth-proVoklhs
kind. but the hit OF their act, and one OF
the hits OF the BILL is the little burlesque
which fnlshes it, which sets the audience
roaring with laughter.
Matthews and Harris appeared IN new
| comedy sketch. The Pirate King by
! VIII NJ. Cressy. which proved popular
comedy Offering. and Leipsic. an unusual
| ly clever coin manipulation, did some un-
! commonly deft coin and card work Tht
| Jolly vellas, European pantomimists ano
| dancers ala n very attractive act, Walter
| Daniels offered some good limitations oI
| noted actors Mr.. and Mrs. Hayman ap
| peared in THE Stenographer,' and th'
| Biograph showed some new motion pict
ures OF interest
For next week is announced capita
| bill headed by The Fadettes Woman!
| orchestra Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Crane
The Three Keatons. with Buster tn
midget comedian, and a dozen othel
| strong features