The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-18
KEITn'S THEATRE.

one would imagine, 10 near ldFl hlsh'
audience AT Keith's. that the words I'm
Keith's News last week by The Girl Be
hind the Pen had accomplished its mis-
sion Rarely has such continuous
evening OF enthusiasm been noted, and. as
The Girl Behind the Pen predicted, every
one seemed TO enjoy himself or herseh
the more he or she applauded. But there
was a good reason for such hearty enthu-
siasm. for the bill Is an all-round eN-
cellent one--full of laughted and, let n
be noted new features. A better bill for
the closing OF the season could not have
been arranged and the vaudeville season
at that theatre viii end with rush OF
laughter and ENJOYABLE features. Head
ing the hill was that prince OF funmakers,
Peter Daley. the bright particular star
OF Weber and Fields last season.
Mr.. Daley II usually spoken OF as New
York's favorite comedian but this doubt
less applies to- almost every city In which
the unctuous mirthprovokcr has ever ap-
peared. He has spontaneous. ghb
kind of wit that enables him TO say inn
promptu Some convulsing things. and he
does not wait for one joke 10 ne laughed
al before he has told another bailey
humor Is distinctly his own and ho has
no imitators lie appeared last evening
In a nonsensicRl skit. THE Police IN
spector" which can best bc descYihed ~
conglomera tion OF fooliehress. but
which kept last evenings wide-awake au-
dience laughing uproarousiy every
minute The sklt finished with some of
Mr. naileys graceful dancing and sing
ing specialties I'm which he was assisted
by a double quartet OF lively, clever
chorus girls I'm nattv Weber and Field
costumes The affair in lts entirety
much resem bled a dimlnutive Weber and
Field attraction and was thoroughly on
joyed ny, everyone
One OF the brightest one-act comedies
seen AT Keith's the entire season was
that given by Howard Truesdell and COM
psny. Mr. Truesdell and HIS supporting
company were formerly legitimate actors
and their methods are pleasingly legiti-
mate. Their little comedy. Aunt Louisas
Advice. hinged upon the jealousy or
young married woman but this time
worn theme has been treated In an origi-
nal and decidedly iaughabls manner.
Each new complication Is funnier than
its predecessor and the fun was fast and
furious, ending with a perfect cyclone OF
laughter Mr.. Truesdell made the most
OF every oppo.u'~ity. and Miss Anna
Mortland and Robert Gemp were both ex-
cellent I'm their respective roles.
Deserving OF particularly conspicuous
place even on such a strong bill Is Celina
Bobe. the gifted young violiniste and
xylophoniste. Miss Bobe IL absolute
mistress OF the two instruments she
plays Not only is her technique flaw
less but she plays with n sympathy AMI
expression that held the audience breath
less throughout her every selection. and
at the end OF her act they broke into a
torrent OF genuinely appreciative ap-
plsuse. The briliancy and snap OF Miss
Bobe's style was superb. Those who are
interested In musical acts will find Miss
Bobe one OF the treats OF the season.
The Empire Comedy Four in an up
roarious singing and comedy act scored
one OF the big laughing hits OF the bill.
In fact. the audience laughed so heartily
st their funny antics that much that thes
said was lost I'm the uproar. A pretty
singing act was "A Night In Venice"
a musical idyl OF the 18th century given
with such pretty scenic and electrical
effects that the audience gave the scenery
alone hearty round OF applause an oc-
currence rare indeed in vaudeville. The
two men and the woman Of the trio have
excellent voices. wen trained clear and
powerful. and their selections were OF the
better class of music but seemed 10
please everyone.
The Three Yoscarrys. European aero
bats and uncommonly clever ones did
some unusually difficult and nervy feats
and scored a big hit, and Ollie Young and
brother gave an interesting exhibition OF
the skill with which hoops may be spun
In any and all directions about the stage.
Lillian Shaw. a petite and pleasing little
woman. modestly billed as 'Comedienne."
made one of the genuine hits OF the en-
tire evening. and would probably he on
the stage yet had the audience had It's
way Miss Shaw has very pretty sing
Ing voice. but ~ Is as a dialect Coincidence
that she scores best. Her Yiddish and
irish characters were so cleverly done
that she was compelled TO repeat part OF
each, and she took several well-earned
doubt. Miss Shaw IL one OF the best fe-
mate entertainers who has appeared at
Keith's this season. Cook and clinton
gave their familiar sharpshooting act.
which is probably unequalled by any
other women before the public.
Heloise Jordensis, q Providence child.
made her professional debut az a vocalist
and showed herself TO bs the possessor
OF remarkably high and clear and we'll
trained voice for one so young Walter
Daniels scored with his impersonations ~
noted actors. and others on the bill were
The Pryors. instruments alists and singers:
Bennett and Rich. Dutch comedians, and
the biograph,
Next Monday evening the Edward F.
Alhee stock company will inaugrrate it's
ftth season. The opening play will he
Clyde Fitchs beautiful military romance
"Rarbara Trietchie"