The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
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In answer 10 the insistent demand OF the
enthusiastic audience.
But Miss Bergere was by no means
the only good thing on the bill. In fact
almost any one OF seven other members
might easily he topliner I'm a bill less
strong. One OF the best liked features
of the bill was the bright little farcette
presented by Mr.. and Mrs Gardner
Crane, two recruits from the legitimate
stage, who appeared In clever sketch
called, Am Your Wife," from the
facile pen OF Edmund Day This sketch
Is based upon an original case of mis-
taken Identity In which two twin brothers
hgure, one a model husband, and the
other a Bohemian. devoted to single
blessedness. Mr.. Crane appeared in the
dual roles OF the two brothers which ad-
mirably emphasized his versatility, and
Mrs. Crane was the young bride OF the
good brother Seldom have two such
clever farceurs appeared at Keith's.
Their methods were distinctly legitimate.
ana they made the most OF every point.
scoring one OF the genuine hits OF the
program.
The Quartette Basque are four excep-
lonaily nne vocalists, three men and
woman: They all have splendid voices.
which harmonize excellently. and which
were evidently well trained They gave
among other high class selections part
THE Blue Danube" waltz and they were
recalled TO the stage several times be-
ing obliged 20 repeat the last part OF
their hnal selection n number OF times.
John Ford and Mayme Gehrue. the for
mer one OF Americas best dancers. and
the latter an ex-Weber a Field favorite,
were both cordially received They ap
peared in an amusing comedy singing and
Cousin in which Mr.. Ford showed hith-
erto undisplayed comedy ability. The
feature OF the act was. however.
might be expected by those familiar with
the ability OF Mr.. Ford and Miss Gehrue.
their unexcelled dancing They are both
extraordinarily graceful. and their tre-
mendous success last evening was well
or the work OF Clara Ballerini. the
graceful and seemingly fearless trapez-
ist IL Is impossible TO say too much i'm
lerini stands alone. She does the most
marvellous feats of equilibrism upon the
trapeze with an on-hand manner that Is
astonishing even 10 the most blase
theatregoer. Her daring is not assumed
for she is positively fearless. and the
unaffected manner with which she does
all or her feats would. were they less
dinicult and amazing, rob them OF half
or their effectiveness. AS IL is, IL merely
adds to n.
Two old favorites were Fields q Ward,
eccentric conversational comedians. who
Were given their usual hearty reception.
Fields is a remarkably funny comedian,
whose smallest absurdity arouses
cyclone OF laughter, and with a budget OF
almost entirely new material they scored
one OF the big laughing hits OF the entire
program. Their medley Of popular songs
is quite the cleverest thing OF that kind
yet introduced by vaudeville artist at
Keith's.
One OF the most genuinely pleasing acts
on the entire bill was that OF the Misses
Delmore, two pretty and versatile young
ladies'. who gave series OF vocal and
y anita SnIA
only well chosen but excellently rendered.
The act is one that appealed TO the dis
eliminating audience, and they were
Vigorously visS applauded for a prolonged pc
very pleasing voice and contagious vi
vacious personality, while the other is an
exceptionally finished violinist and man
uonnist. Harry Lester. little chap with
an ability 10 tell some original stories and
sing some good songs I'm A pleasing man
ner, scored one OF the big triumphs OF the
bin by as fine an imitation as was ever
given on local stage. This was one OF
George Cohen. which brought down the
house and earned him hearty recall.
Not only does Mr.. Lester look remark
him so remarkably we'll that Mr.. Cohen's
best friend would mistake him for Mr.
Cohen without the preliminary announce
ment of the imitation.
Ballerinfs Dogs, troupe OF tiny and
excellent trained CANNES, gave a pleasing
exhibition, In which they worked quickly
and without prompting from their ma ster,
the act pleasing old and young alike.
Hodgkins a. Leith offered a bright rural
character sketch. which brings back the
old Sol Smith Russell days. and others
who contributed to the fun were Smith
a. Powell colored comedians; Wilbur
Amos, juggler; John j. Desmond, bag
puncher. and the biograph, which showed
all new motion pictures. including one
exceptionally interesting entitled The
Great Train Robbery" which was
warmly applauded. From beginning to
end the program is the most attractive
OF the season.