The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-12
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KEITH'S THEATRE.

The bill at Keith's this week Is even
better than that offered at that theatre
last week, which pleased everyone. There
are a great many new faces and several
features which are bound 70 be much
talked about before the week is out and
likely 10 prove big drawing cards. The
Fadettes orchestra are too well known
here 10 need extended criticism. Suffice
II Is TO say that they deservedly hold
the position OF the greatest woman's or
chestra In the world. Not only are they
all accomplished musicians, but they
make an especially attractive picture,
pleasing the eye as we'll az the ear. Their
program must have been one that found
hearty favor with everyone yesterday, tor
every selection was given n big round OF
applause which demanded an encore. Per-
haps the selection which most proved their
abilities as musicians was the descriptive
military fantastic. THE Warriors Dream. q"
which they rendered with delightful ex-
preston. The Fadettes are a musical
treat OF the highest class and win favor
from others besides the strictly musical
people.
The audience fairly screamed with
laughter at Berzac's Pony and Donkey
circus. This act IL far ana away ahead
OF all other animal acts the vaudeville
stage has ever had. and II IS not 10 be
wondered at hat Mr.. Keith's representa-
tive saw A. 10 send this act from Europe.
Fou OF the prettiest and cleverest little
ponies that have ever been exhibited.
either I'm circus or vaudeville, and a
donkey comprise the act. They do various
feats OF a difficult and mirth-provoking
nature. including a boxing bout, and they
also do some marvellous galloping upon
a swiftly revolving table. a feat which
IL was impossible for several young men
10 do. Mr.. Berzac invites anyone I'm the
audience 10 go upon the stage 10 try TO
ride the donkey. There were several
people who tried yesterday, and their
f~ruitless efforts met with an uproar or
fun. This act is as interesting and anus
ing TO older people as IL is 10 children.
something which nno be said for every
animal act.
May Duryea and W. A. Mortimer also
proved a popular ~fun-making duo. In their
bright little comedy sketch, The I'm
poster" by Edmund Day. The little
play has plenty OF map and ginger and
gave Mr.. Mortimer and Miss Duryea ex-
cellent acting opportunities. OF which they
took such advantage "a 10 win several
deservedly hearty rounds OF applause.
The Italian Trio OF operate vocalists
wero well liked and made one OF the big
hits OF the bill. Each OF this trio OF
men has an excellent voice and the three
blend tremendously. Their selections
were excellent and each was hearuly en-
cored.
sallie stembler. the vivacious singing
comedienne. was a big ~favorite with
everyone. Miss Stembler has a very
etching personality and a capital voice.
and she sings her different songs with
n finish and chic that IL very pleasing,
and makes her one OF the features Of the
Entertainment Spissel brothers and Mack
kept the ball OF fun rolling at n high
speed. They are particularly fine aero
| bats and their comedy Is Of the delicious.
enforced kind that IL as fine as II is
rare. They gave n decided touch or
novelty 20 everything they did and was
one OF the best liked features on the bill.
Happy Jack Gardner. with his parodies
and music. won so much applause ana
laughter that the audience were reluctant
20 let him leave the stage. He has by
far the best set OF parodies heard here
for a long time. and they are decidedly
worth hearing. Mooney n Holbein
scored heavily with their medley OF
comedy. singing and acrobatic stunts. and
the enthusiasm OF the audience was not
allowed to drop for a minute. Marie
Laurent delivered several pleasing ballads
in a capital voice, and LeClair and
Hardy's amusing burlesque skit. The
Strong Man Of Today was well liked
by everybody. The Keith motion pictures
showed a picture that was especially well
liked called stolen by Gipsies." German
and West. in " A special Meeting" and
Ed Estus. equilibrist. scored. and the en-
tire program was one which gave genuine
satisfaction.