The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06

iy rare. He appeared In a one-act ver-
sion OF David Garrick." introducing the
lesson In acting. which gave the finished
actor admirable opportunity TO demon
strate his versatility. He perhaps better
than any other comedian on the Ameri-
can stage. scores every delicate point
with a nicety and finesse that is positively
delightful, and his uncommonly graceful
bearing made his every moment a pleas
ure. Those who fail TO see Mr.. Dixey
this week will lose one OF the seasons
choicest treats.
George Evans. the original Honey
Boy" was also warmly welcomed He
became an Immediate favorite and the su-
dience was very unwilling to release him.
George Evans II perhaps the funniest
blackface comedian before the public. He
has a most contagious humor, and his
material was all good and full OF laugh
ter-provoking comedy. He also has
capital singing voice, as was evidenced
when he sang his latest song hit. Come,
Take Trip In Ny Airshp with Me-"
which was encored a great many times
and seems destined 20 be whlstled and
sung about the streets great deal dur
ing Mr.. Evans local engagement. One OF
the biggest laughing hits OF the entire
bill was that scored by Rice and Provost
is a pity that these two clever perform
ers are soon 10 leave vaudeville TO be
fRdtuIcQ IN hihW anu bAt FNTS-
tacular production OF the Drury lane pam
tomime, "Humpty Dumpty." Good aero
bats who are comedians are rare indeed,
and Rice and Provost unquestonably take
the lead IN this line. Their acrobatic
work is exceptionally fine. but II Is their
comedy which excites the greatest uproar.
one OF the members OF this team performs
a number OF the most ludicrously funny
falls-in fact he does little else than fall
I'm the most astonishing lfe-like manner
that the audience simply shout with slee.
This funny fellow kept the audience in
the throes OF laughter so continually from
the very beginning Of the oct 10 the funny
hnsh that the audience must have been
tired from excess OF laughter when the
act was finished. They undisputably
scored one OF the biggest hits OF the pro-
gram.
Victor Moore and Emma Lttleneld. who
wore remembered for their big comedy
hit at Keith's last season. were warmly
welcomed They appeared In their novel
and amusing sketch. Change Your Act
or Back 70 the Woods which i8 one OF
the most entertaining acts In vaudeville.
II tells OF the troubles OF two western
vaudeville actors who are giving a trial
performance after the matinee and pic
lures IN a most laughabe manner the
trials and troubles which fall on them.
The act is punctuated with bright
dialogue. and both OF the clever players
make the most OF every point. Clin Cor
don a German comedian known as THE
German Politician" gave a capital mono
logue II teemed with up-to-date. laugh
ter provoking material. and the audience,
Judging from the laughter and applause,
appreciated every BIT Of IT,
The Italian trio. three vocalists OF eX-
cepuonal ability. gave a numser Of oper-
attic selections IN n pleasing manner and
won hearty applause. Each member OF
the trio has a splendid voice and they
harmonize cxcellently. They were re-
called again and again 20 the stage. tho
a~ appealing 10 everyone as well as 10
the lovers OF good vocal music. Gree~
and Werner gave a novel dancing spec
ialty which was heartily encored and
proved most entertaining Offering. and
Yankee and Dixie two msrvelously clever
little dogs. secured especially for the en-
tertainment OF the children but equally
entertaining 10 the Older people. had their
efforts rewarded by vigorous and de.
servedly hearty applause. one OF the nice
features OF this act. which is about the
very best animal ect seen al Keith's for
several seasons. is the fact that the AMI
mails seem 10 enjoy their work and show
cd that their training had been accom-
plished by kindness rather than severity.
! The little people who were present in
| large numbers. possibly because OF the
! fact that this Is the last week Of vacation,
! laughed heartily at the display OF clever
ness hown by these little dogs and the
tho older people Joined in the applause
! The Olson Brothers, two exceptionally
fine banjoists, were decidedly well-liked
their rendition Of the Tampa" overture
being about the best OF the many heard IN
vaudeville. Ed and Nettie Masse gave a
neat little juggling speciality. which
showed a combination of skill and funny
comedy Waller and Magill gave a COM
edy Juvenile sketch well. and Campbell
and Cauneld appeared in an amusing
comedy conversational act The Bio
graph was by no means the least enter
tanning feature Of this capital bill. AS a
special feature II presented The Great
! Train Robbery" one OF the most inter
esting pictures ever shown by the Bio
graph. Another picture which caught the
! favor OF the audience was that which
showed the Passenger at Sea during n
| storm, which was so realistic as 10 al
most give the on-looker NAL dc mer
| There is not question but that the week