The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-08
KEITH'S THEATRE.

/ Laughter alternated with applause
throughout the entire evening at Kelths,
tast night. and Mt the close OF the per-
formance enthusiastic concentrations
were heard from everyone upon the ex-
cellence OF the program. provided lovers
OF good vaudeville at the home OF the
continuous" this week. Foremost among
the topline attractions was Miss Mary
Norman. society caricaturist who pre-
sented a novel act I'm decidedly praise
worthy manner. Miss Norman has made
a speciality OF American girl types, and
II Is very evident from the hnish OF her
impersonations that she has studied her
charac cters thoroughly.
Miss Norman's types include the In
tellectual Boston girl, the Philadelphia
girl the San Francisco girl, the New
York girl. and the Chicago girl. They
are all delightfully."- humorous. subtle and
slightly satirical and the consummate
skill OF fine distinction with which she
portrays each character won the Inn
mediate recognition OF everyone present.
and they united In attesting .neir ap-
probation by hearty round OF applause.
One OF the acts on this weeks bill
which is decidedly worth. seeing is that
given by Delmore and Lee two daring
young men, who risk life and limb I'm an
exhibition such as has never before been
seen on the loca stage This act con-
sists OF some startling feats upon re-
volving ladder making unquestionably
the most novel and reckless exhibition
seen here for many seasons. The young
men are clad in pure white, and with
their shining nlckle apparatus. they make
a striking and stirring picture as they
whirl through the air in fearless positions,
the black draperies used by them making
a most effective background Even those
not usually pleased with such acts as
this waxed enthusiastic last evening over
this act and the applause given them was
decidedly spontaneous and hearty.
Another very enjoyable act was the
rural comedy sketch, THE Halfway
House." which was presented by Mr..
and Mrs Perkins Fisher. Mr.. Fisher Is
one OF the clevsrest and most popular
rural comedians before the public. today
and in 1.-The Halfway House." which
Is from the pen OF Ezra Kendall. he has
a capital vehicle IL is full OF Kendall
isms. the dialogue being smart and
humorous. and never for a moment
diverging from the delightful rural at
mosphere II is needless TO expatiate
upon Mr.. Fishers Interpretation OF the |
role Mr.. Kendall has written for him; !
suffice II to say that it Is as artistic a |
Characterization as vaudevillians may |
ever hope 10 see. or patrons OF the |
legitimate, either. and II we'll deserved |
the hearty applause which II received
Mr.. Fisher was given excellent support
by his charming wife. and the little act
was given several curtain calls.
A couple Of newcomers who scored an
emphatic hit were McCue and Cahill. two
young men with exceptionally pleasing
voices who gave a high class vocal act.
Providence theatreFoers always accord
the heartiest Of appreciation 10 good vocal
acts. and McCue and Cabin were no ex-
oeption 20 the rule Both nave excellent
voices. rich. clear and evidently we'll
trained. and what is more their voices
blend capitally Their enunciation, also.
Is remarkably faultless. and their stage
presence neat and clean cut. They sang
/ variety OF songs. including a very pretty
irish song. an operatic selection and a bit
II rag time" II seemed rather a pity
hat their excellent voices should have
Deen wasted upon coon songs. Everyone
n vaudeville can sing, with more or less
success. coon songs. and when two artists
rave such fine voices IL Is TO be regretted
nat they are not heard In more Of the
higher GLASS OF music which they can so
plendidly render.
one OF the novelties OF the bill was the
lightning change act OF II. V. Fitzgerald |
This is the first time Mr. Fitzgerald has
'een here in several seasons, and he re-
ppears with entirely new act. Judg-
ng from the vociferous applause Of the
audience. who seemed unable TO get
nough OF II, the act was one OF the best !
iked on the entire bill. Mr. Fitzgerald /
; unquestionabiy one Of the best. il not I