The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-05
KEITH'S THEATRE.

The large crowd that went TO Keith's
last evening quite forgot the extreme
cold outside In applauding and laughing
yided for their entertainment this week.
There are a number OF strong comedy
acts. and the bill is one that will doubt
less attract many people TO Keith's dur
ing the week. That sterling actor, ...r.
Frederick Bond. heads the bill. and last
evening added 10 his high favor here. IL
Is number OF years since Mr.. Bond was
seen I'm this city last and everyone will
want TO take advantage OF his presence
here to sec him again. He Is the same
finished. unctuous comedian as OF old.
and his rare talents admirably ht the
role or the gay Lothario, Adonis Ever
green in My Awful Dad" which Is the
name Of the little comedy presented by
Mr.. Bond and his company.
This is a condensed version OF the for
mer successful farce OF that name. and
it's every line and situation is Of the kind
that provokes hilarious laughter. Mr.
Bond does delightful humorous bit OF
acting as Adouis Evergreen. and II is
indeed rare that such a splendid piece
OF work is seen i'm vaudeville He has
the support Of three excellent artists
Ethel rassln. Georgia Benton and Arthur
buchanan. all OF whom greatly assist
him In winning the big success that Is
Justly his
The Panther Trio gave their amazing
act Of contortion. the equal OF which has
yet TO be seen I'm this country The two
young ladies Of the trio are very pretty
shapely and graceful girls. and the three
members gave an exhibition OF ligfrtness
and agility such as Is almost increditable
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work. IL is extremely pleasing to the eve
and the bit OF really funny comedy In
troduced adds materially to the success
OF the act as whole
one OF the big laughing hits OF the
bill was scored by the Crane Brothers
In their screamingly funny and original
speciality. The Midtown Mlnstrels." a
furiously funny burlesque on the oldtime
minstrel shows There is no need TO
give this act extended commendation. II
has been seen here before and vaudeville
patrons Will remember n as one or the
big hits OF last season IL was the same
last night Everything they said or did
was greeted with shout OF hilarity. and
when they were finally permitted 10 leave
the stage, the audience was weak from
laughter. II is an act which can he seen
several times and still thoroughly en-
Joyed. as was proved by the coh,plete
enjoyment Of last nights large audience.
James +. Kelly and Dorothy Kent. who
have long been very popular with Keith
patrons. made their temperance In an
up-to-date comedy sketch. replete with
laughable repartee. and some excellent
singing and dancing. Mr.. Kelly Is
very pleasing comedian. OF easy. quietly
effective methods. and his quiet humor
proved very contagious last evening
Miss Kent is n charming little woman.
who Is exceptionally clever and versatile
She did delightful bit of character
work as the pathetic. yet funny. littie
tough girl being entirely free from ex-
aggeration and having a makeup that
was artistic TO n rare degree They
scored pronounced laughing hit and
when they left the stage at the finish OF
their furiously funny tough dance. they
were recalled several times by the en-
thuiastic and insistent audience
The Quaker City Quartette offered their
pleasing vocal and instrumental comedy
sketch Fun In q Barber Shop." and
were vigorously applauded. The act Is
very entertaining one. and their local
hits were deeply appreciated by the au.
dience. one Of the members OF this
qusrtette is an exceptionally nne black
face comedian. and he had plenty Of ma
terial i'm which TO exploit his abilities In
that line. The Gleesons. John and
Bertha gave their always welcome
dancing speciality and made their usual
success. This act Is one OF the most
pleasing OF the kind I'm vaudeville. and
maintains It's high place In that field, The
artists dress neatly. and they probably
have no superiors as wooden shoe
dancers. Marion Lamont. n we'll known
Boston society girl, made her vaudeville
debut. and Judging from the applause
given her. there is n brilliant future be-
fore her Miss Lamont has a very
pleasing stage presence. and possesses
very clear. high soprano voice Her
voice has evidently been well trained.
and she uses II with intelligence and dis
erection in several we'll chosen classical
selections.
Dorothy kenton. n pretty and graceful
young lady. demonstrated her sklli upon
the banjo IN = number of popular song
hits and found immediate favor with the
aprrcciative audience hvders Monkeys
are some o. the most amusing and really