The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-04


Offering and n certainly IL worthy Of her,
for II ls one Of the dramatic gems OF
vaudeville. His japanese Wife pre-
sents Miss Bergere in a role similar 70
that OF Madame Butterfly in the exqui-
site play OF that name. in which she
starred several years ago with such men,
orable success. She appears as dainty
her American husband 10 his home in
little Japanese bride who is brought by
Washington. -. G.
There she tries TO learn American man
ners and customs but has some dini-
Guilty IN throwing on the japanese Gus
toms She learns that no we'd
ding II strictly respectable with
out wedding ring. and her hus-
band not realizing that sne would at
tach any special significance or value 10
H. has omitted that article. She fears
he will send her back 10 Japan. and be-
gins 10 make ready 10 go. until the hus-
band aided by his sister, plan 10 make
her Jealous. and she realizes how much
she really loves her husband and decides
10 remain with him. Miss Bergere Is
an artistic 10 her hnger tips. Her de-
linestion OF The japanese bride was fn-
ished even 20 the minutest details, md
gave evidence Of long and careful study
Of the character so difficult 70 portray.
She scored every point with the nicely
which characterizes all Of her work and
her bit Of emotional work AZ the finish ot
the little play was heartrending.
one point upon which Miss Bergere
is 10 be congratulated is the excellence
of her supporting company-which in
cluded Henry Keane and Maude Turner
Gordon. both excellent artists-which was
decidedly superior 10 the usual vaudeville
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which deserved hearty commentator was
The beautiful stage setting given the act.
with innumerable japanese accessories
which gave the correct atmosphere Tn
deniably Miss Bergere Is one OF the most
valuable acquisitions the vaudeville field
has ever had
But Miss Bergerc was by no maens'
the only good thing on the bill. for the
audience was either laughing or applaud
ing throughout the entire evening. a
feature which excited considerable in
terest Was the exhibition OF military tao
tics and manoeuvres that was given by
The Imperial japanese Guard, ls real
Japs, who showed an unequalled speed
and precision in their work and finished
With an exciting wall-scaling. which
brought wave OF enthusiasm from all
parts OF tho theatre. novel feature of
heir act was the singing, In Japanese,
~ one OF their songs Of battle. lacking I'm
melody. but interesting because Of It's
novelty.
Melville and stetson. foremost among
the feminine comedy entertainers in
vaudeville. were given a warm welcome,
having been absent from the local stage
for several seasons. They gave as< 5ley
of topical Songs and comedy interpols-
lions which kept the audience laughing
merrily every minute Their song
Crazy 10 Go on the stage" was irresist.
ihly funny and earned them several
hearty encores George H. Wood one
of the brightest monologue comedians In
vaudeville today. was one OF the big hits
Of the sill. Mr.. Wood is known az The
Somewhat Different Comedian" and the
term is not m.sa pplied. for every season
he appears with a brand new monologue
II original Wit and humor. and he has
brains cnoagh 10 get away from the
stereotyped. over-worked talk about
nothers-in-law and sweethearts He Is
certainly rarity and a very entertain
ing one.
Mark Murphy. one OF the funniest de-
linestors of Irish characters before the
public, never fails to score a big laugh
ing hit, and last evening. when he and
Mrs. Murphy appeared In their new
sketch. The Coal Strike" Vas no ex-
n.
for the first time here. is hrimfu of
laughable dialogue and situations and
is by far the best vehicle they have vet
had. MaZuz and Mazette offer what IS
by far the best comedy acrohstic act seen
at Keiths FOR several seasons In fact
II was so good that the audience was
reluctant 10 allow them to leave the
stage The man NJ the duo is a truly
funny comedian Of original methods
every little thing he does or saws pro-
voknz shout of hilarity from the au-
dience. He is also an excellent acrobat
as Is the woman OF the duo. who does
so1,e fcats that would he remarkab bic
for "a man. but for q woman are not,-
ing less than astounding The act is a.
truly enjoyable one and should not re
missed by anyone who goes 70 Keith's
this week.
Al Lawrence. the popular mimetic come
dian had a number of new stories and
which were received with much
enjoyment by the audience. and n Alma 5
MONKEYS and Dogs one or the best acts
Of trained animals in the vaudeville field
were as ENJOYABLE for the grown up peo-
pie az for the children. for whose anuse
ment they were especially offered by the
management The Ferrall Brothers. BIZ
cyclists Campbell & Caulheld. Irish talk
ing comedians: Blanche Sharp. singing
comedienne. the Haywards in a comedy
sketch. and tho Bosraph completed the
bill which was from start 10 finish a
capital one.