The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-01

ceptionally strong bill headed by the well
known legitimate comedian. Mr. Fred
erick Bond. who will appear IN a con-
densed version OF that funny farce, MY
Awflil Dad" in which Mr. Bond was for
merly seen. He will be supported By
such capable artists as Ethel Tassin.
Georgia Benton and Arthur Buchanan.
and Is certain to be a cordial welcome.
Mr.. Bond In one OF the very best come
diane who have deserted the legitimate
field for vaudeville. and he will doubt
less be hailed with hearty demonstra-
lions OF enthusiasm by his many ad-
mirers here, who have not forgotten his
delightfully."- humorous portrayal OF
Leopold Brand in AT the White Horse
Tavern" in which he last appeared In
Providence.
IL 10 expected that one OF the chief
laughing hits OF the bill at Keith's next
week Will be the Three Crane Brothers
act. The Midtown Minstrels." which is
conceded 10 be one OF the most up
roarously funny acts ever presented on
the vaudeville stage. This act 10 an ex-
oeedingly clever satire OF the old min
strel shows. and these funny comedians
have added much new material TO the act
20 make II almost entirely new.
SO
Marion Lamont, the distinguished
oratorio and concert singer. will come
10 Keith's local theatre next week. and
is certain 20 be a strong magnet 10 iovers
OF high class vocal music. Miss Lamont
Is a very prominent Boston society
woman. and her professional debut at
Keiths Boston theatre last week was at
tended with remarkable success. She
has a phenomenally high and clear so
prano voice. and has trained under the
best masters In this country and Europe.
s.s
In "Arrah ma Pogue," ]. X. Murray. at
the Imperial this week, has a play that
displays his talents as an Irish comedian
TO great advantage. and also admits or
introducing some beautiful new songs.
Such picturesque scenes as the ruins OF
At Kevin's Abbey. Ballybetagh Castle,
the ancient prison and It's lofty battle
ments. admits OF splendid display Of
scenic art and mechanical and electrical
effects The play is rich I'm romantic In
terest, dainty love scenes. exciting events.
rich comedy and subtle Irish wit all
blended in plausible dramatic sequence.
At the Imperial next week Will be seen
"A Working Girls Wrongs" from the
virile and prolific pen Of that past mas
ter OF melodramatic writing. Hal Reid.
The production has wealth of scenic
equipment with a competent and well
balanced company The play Is strong
and sensational. and tells story which
is full OF human interest. The charao
ters are the men and women OF today,
and are cleverly made TO tell a story
I'm which pathos and humor are delicately
blended.
Dens Of lions are becoming popular as
adjuncts to theatrical performances. The
latest play in which lions are used Is
"Her First False Step" which is TO fol-
low The Funny Mr.. Dooley" at the Fm-
pire theatre In this play two large
African lions are shown In cage In a
circus tent and from the centre OF a
thrilling scene when n villain. enraged
at the mother of child. seizes the little
one and opening the door OF the cage
throws the child In among the lions. The
mother rescues her child form a danger
that Is much more real than many OF
the spectators have any idea OF.
Miss Bates OF the new stock company
at the Park theatre has a wide range of
but added another In THE
Ticket OF Leave Man" when she ap-
peared as a boy. Her petite figure and
her ability enabled her to make Of the
one Of the successes OF
the season at the Park.