The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15

into thunderous applause at the con-
c.usion Of the act last evening. and
brought the remarkable acrobats back
TO the stage several times.
Eddie Girard and Jessie Gardner scored
their usual big laughing hit In "Dooley
and the Diamond which Is their newest
sketch and decidedly their best Mr..
Girard Is as unctuous comedian as
there is before the public. and Miss
Gardner is an attractive little artistic.
who sings exceedingly well. One Of the
emphatic hits OF the evening was made
by that talented and charming young
woman. Nora Bayes. Miss Bayes has
very pleasing stage presence. being pret-
tv and graceful and a merry style OF
singing the popular songs that appeals
forcibly 10 everyone. Last evenings au-
dience appla uded so heartily and for such
prolonged period that Miss Bayes was
Obliged 10 fairly beg of before she was
allowed 10 leave the stage. One has
never heard Teasing" unless he has
heard Miss Bayes sing II.
"A ventTiloouist who has gotten out
OF the rut" said one OF the regular Mon
day nighters about I'd Reynard and no
truer words could be said Mr. Rewards
act is original To a great degree srarkles
with the keenest wit. and overiows with
the most amusing technical surprises
Imaginable. 1t was not alone the chill
dren who appreciated this act. for from
top To bottom there was not man,
woman or child who did not applaud Mr.,
Rewards ENJOYABLE act 60 the echo. II
Is one of the best features OF the ex-
celent bill. Lotta Gladstone the girl
with the laugh. added 10 the excellent
reputation she has already won here by
new version OF her artistic character
study. "'Thc Country Girl Miss Glad
stone is a remarkably clever comedienne.
whose work is marked by a legitimate.
intelligent conception Of a distinct char
acter type and her hearty humor and
LAUGHTER is decidedly infectious.
Charley Case, too well known TO need
introduction to local vaudeville patrons.
was received with a storm Of applause
that amounted 20 an ovation. MIR Case
Is one OF vaudeville's very best blackface
comedians. He has distinct individuality
and an Irresistible drollery that tickles
the risbilities in spite OF ones effort to
maintain a composed demeanor. No one
who hears him can restrain his mirth,
and what begins as chucklc develops
into a perfect gale OF laughter ere he has
told one or two of the escapedes of
Father and 7rother Hank" Mr.. Case is
a particular Providence favorite, and this
visit will serve 10 double his popularity.
The Sa Vars appeared IN lhair pleas
co-~edy ac-obatic act. "Acrobatic Mis-
haps." which aroused no little laughter.
for the man OF the duo Is an uncommonlv
fine cor~edan as well As an acrobat and
his partner shares the honors equally with
him by reason OF the snap and vim she
throws into her work. frankie St John.
who has a large following in this city
and her partner lie Fevre. contributed a
plea sing act OF singing. dancing and
ir'i'ations TO the program. Miss st.
John js an exceedingly clever Young
woman her limitations all being ex-
ceptionally artistic and her dancing was
capital Mr.. Te Fevre gave the money
sneech from THE Gilded Fool" capably
The Naldings gave "A trapeze act which
, won deserved approba tion. The muscular
display OF one OF these men was really
aurH7tng and ELECTED much admiration
Scott and Johrson, colored comedians and
dancers; Al III. Burton. converse tionaI
and singing comedian: Powers and Freed.
musical entertainers. and the biograph,
with an amusing variety OF motion pic
lures. completed the program.
For next week Thanksgiving week at
Retth's, Is announced an aI-star bill in
cludlng VIII II. Murphv and company In
From ZaZa' to Uncle Tom" Edwin
Nirander. the Albee Stock cornany fav-
critic; Singers Monkey Comedians
sydney Dean and comrany I'm Christmas
on the Islsnd Fuigora. Gardner and
Vincent. The Wilton Brothers Ada
Arnoldson and others.