The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-28
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Mr.. William II Thompson. the star OF
James X. Hackett's production of The
Secret Of Polichinelle.' which is to be
given at the Providence Opera house this
evening, has played many great parts
with very great success. but the one he
is enacting at present is the greatest
as well as the most successful OF all he
has ever undertaken.
NJ Jouvenal Is an old Frenchman, Of
a type common in France. but one which
Americans might think unique. for to
an American business man IL seems In
conceivable that an individual could be
so simple. so easily amused and content
with such humdrum surroundings. Yet
the way audiences applaud nightly shows
that even the commercial American can
appreciate sentiment wnen IL Is cleverly
portrayed THE Secret of Poichinele"
Is the seasons comedy success beyond a
doubt. and was the most talked OF play
I'm New York last winter.
The same excellent company supports
Mr. Thompson which received such high
praise from the New York critics. w.
J. Ferguson. Drina de Wolfe and Ida
Darling are OF the cast.
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The bill at Keiths this week is sure
TO be a pleasing one. Considerable inter-
est is felt In the appearance in vaude-
VILE of the distinguished young actress.
Miss Chrystal Hegne, who will appear IN
an intense dramatic play, Between the
Acts" written by her sitter. Miss Julia
A. Herne. Miss Herne Is reckoned one
OF the brightest and most magnetic of the
younger artistes OF the stage and her
emotional powers are said TO have full
sway In her little vaudeville act She
is the daughter OF the late James A.
Herne. from whom she inherits much OF
her histrionic power.
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The attendance at Keith's last week
broke all records OF the house. Up to
last week. the record of that theatre was
held by a week four years ago when
Houdini was the star attraction. but
last week exceeded that record by over
$500. Thanksgiving day the attendance
was the largest for any single day In the
history OF the theatre. and almost every
afternoon and evening throughout the
week even standing room was not to be
had. except at a very eaSly hour.
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The BarrowsJancsster company have
the reputation for having one OF the most
extensive repertoires OF any team Of
sketch artists In vaudeville. when
Georgiana Was Eighteen" which they
will present at Keith's this week is
voted the merriest play they have yet
had. II is delightfully."- wholesome little
comedietta, In which Mr.. Barrows plays
a bluff. warm-hearted justice OF the peace
and Mr.. Lancaster II a boyish, impetuous
expectant bridegroom. These artists are
big favorites with Keith patrons and al
ways are received with hearty welcomes.
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In the big spectacular production OF
"Humpty Dumpty." with which Klaw and
Erlanger are startling New York. there
are ~ songs by Cole and Johnson. the
colored entertainers and song writer's.
These men have written more successful
song hits than any other living COM
posers nor are their efforts confined to
the coon songs. for many Of their best
compositions nre pretty ballads. In "A
Little Bit OF Everything" In which Fay
Templeton and Peter Daley have been
appearing. are ~ OF their songs. and over
~ OF their latest compositions have scored
decided hits.