The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-22
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Theatres

The welcome announcement is made
that sweet Annie Russell will make her
al lrearance on Monday next at the Prov
iccnce Opera House for three nights. In
he- latest successful comedy entitled
Jimmy, the Carrier" by Israel Zangwill
II Is said 10 be a quaint and wholesome
play, amusing and interesting from start
10 finish. the part played by Miss Russell
being admirably fitted 10 her require
ments. and this being the case a treat Is
certainly In store for our theatre patrons.
Seated In his dressing room at the EN-
pire theatre, last evening putting on the
finishing touches OF his make up" as
Ruben Plump. the Lost Boy" Comedian
Edward Blondell told the writer OF an
embarrassing incident I'm Boston last
week. while he vas playing an engage
ment at the Globe theatre
'I had not been I'm Boston nor played
there for q long time said the comedian,
and I was glad TO renew the many ac-
quaintances and friendships, formed on
previous visits, so the result was. that I
was kept rather busy.
"One invitation | accepted, from
friend living In tho suburbs within about
thrty-fve minutes ride OF the theatre.
and after n most enjoyable dinner, IL was
arranged for my friend and his family TO
would meet for supper
my performance over. and In great
hurry to get my makeup on, and JOIN
my friends. and consratulating myself on
getting dressed so rapidly. l finally reach
ed the street when much 10 my chagrin.
I found myself all properly dressed. ex-
cept my collar and scarf. which In my
usually absent-minded manner. had ut
terly forgotten. together with my watch.
money and other valuables.
Returning to the stage door OF the
theatre, and getting no response TO my re-
pc ested knocking, I frantically sought a
nearby haberdashery. to buy the neces-
sary collar, etc.
My Joy at finding store open at that
hour OF the night. resulted In my buying
two collars, one OF which l put on, and
the other / hastily placed In my hat-a
trick / suppose / acquired, playing one
night stands and thus equipped. hurried
over TO the hotel. where found my
friends awaiting me and elbowed my way
TO their table.
'It was when the collar dropped from
its hiding place I'm my hat. into the soup
OF a lady at the next table. that ! ex-
perienced the most awful embarrassment
OF my life!
III don't think I'll ever get over it!''
sss
This weeks bill at Keith's is OF the
kind that makes one stay until he has
seen every single number on the bill. for
there Is not a dull or uninteresting fea-
ture One OF the most interesting Is the
act OF the Lutz brothers. one OF whom Is
armless. The feats which he accom-
plishes with his toes. such as saving
wood, hammering nails and other things
OF this nature, are positively astounding
and move the audience 10 great en-
thuslasm He Is wonderful example.
which everyone should profit by. OF what
can be accomplished without arms The
demonstration would nave
been wonderful for a man with arms.
but when the rife was held steady by
flexible toes II was all the more astound-
ing and II Is not TO be wondered at that
the audience break into n storm OF ap-
plause At this incompatible demonstra-
ton OF skill
Techow's beautiful cats are attracting
a great many people this week and on
all sides are heard expressions Of amaze
ment that these animals. usually mere
pets. could have been trained to perform
such remaarkbly clever and amusing
feats For the children this act is de-
light. and even for the srown-up people
II is n big treat for everyone loves cats
nd many people are going 10 Keith's this
week especially TO see this act alone.
Louise Dresser. the charming singing
comedian who is appearing al Keith's this
week is winning unstinted admiration
and applause. Miss Dresser Is a mighty
attractive woman. with beauty. grace and
refinement. and she sings her songs
which by the bye. are remarkably we'll
chosen. In q delightful manner. with tho
exact shade Of expression that brings
out all that is I'm them. When she has
finished the number OF songs she plans
10 sing the audience invariably demand
nv their insistent applause. more verses
or a repetition Of those that have been
given. go reluctant are they 10 let her
leave the stage
Everyone II anticipate ting with interest
the demonstration OF Jiu Jitsu. the Jap
anese science OF lf-defence which has
become so much In vogue or late by
reason Of President Roosevelts endorse
ment of II and its adoption ~ West Point.
and Harvard. This demonstra
ton will be given for the hrst time In
Providence by four Japanese experts at
Keith's next week.