The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
KElTH'S THEATRE.

Buster Gabriel and his company at
Keiths this week undeniably constitutes
the biggest drawing card Keiths has had
for many a day; and seats were at a
premium at an early hour yesterday af-
ternoon. Gabriel appeared as Buster. the
character he originated in its dramatic
form, and with him appeared popular Al
Lamar, George Ali, the famous animal
impersonator. and four other capable
players. i'm a comedy sketch, "Auntie's
VISIT by AL Lamar, in which Buster and
his dog so torment auntie that she cuts
short an undesired visit. Every move
ment or speech OF Buster or the dog sets
the audience shouting; and it is not the
children who laugh, but every man, wo-
man and child in the audience laughs
until his or her sides are tired. II there
were nothing else on the bill this
act alone would attract record-breaking
crowds; but there are many more good
things
Little Toby Claude. one OF the cleverest
and most finished condolences the Ameri-
can stage has ever exploited, was given
rousing welcome, for her big hits in
"The Chinese Honeymoon" and Fan
number Of clever character songs. includ-
ing THE Sling Slang Girl" Lets Get
Acquainted" Holding Hands" and her
big "Fantana" hit MY Word" in the
breezy manner in which she captivated
our American fancy when she first came
from across the water. manner brimful
of individuality and infectiousness. The
audience yesterday liked her so heartily
that she was recalled again and again.
Mr. and Mrs, Gene Hughes offered one of
the very best comedy sketches at which
vaudeville audiences in Providence have
been invited to laugh at in many a
day. II is called "Suppressing the Press"
and yesterdays audience was in a con-
stant state of merriment from beginning
to end. IL is said that Mr.. and Mrs.
Hughes paid $1,000 for this. sketch. in a
sketch contest. This seems a lot OF
money, but IL is we'll worth II, for a
better and more novel offering cannot
be found i'm voudeville today. II deals
with a man and a woman who each sup
pose they have killed a man, accidentally.
and each tries 10 keep from the other
the news. IL was delightfully."- played by
both Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes, two estimable
actors.
Bailey & Austin offered rousing &C.
centric comedy sketch that kept the audi
ence shrieking every minute. although Il
Is nothing but utter nonsense. World q
Kingston who have not been seen I'm
Providence for a long time, during which
time they have circled the globe, reap
peared, getting a hearty welcome In
their hodge-podge OF singing, comedy and
dancing they made such an emphatic hit
that the audience would not let them
leave tho stage until they had done sew
eral more bits than Is usually included
In their act. Mr.. World is an exceedingly
funny fellow and q clever eccentric dan
GER and Miss Kingston Is an attractive
young woman with a beautiful voice.
Yesterday she wore one OF the oldest
costumes imaginable. made entirely OF
ostrich feathers In their natural condition
Dave Lewis, the well known comic opera
star. who has not been seen in Providence
since before his big hit I'm THE Royal
Chef" was warmly welcomed and HIS
monologue OF songs and stories. told I'm
his inimitably unctuous manner. elicted
unstinted laughter and applause Fred
g. Paulay scored In their excellent gym
nastic act. and Mile. Veola. n very fetch
ing and chic young woman. did some
acrobatic dancing clcXcrly- The -Pramf4H
trio. colored musicians. were well liked. as
we're Stella g. Bernier, local favorites, i'm
a lively singing and dancing act; the
Mozarts, In a novel dancing act and Ed
Fosters uncommonly clever canine, Wise
Mike, who won some OF the heartiest and
most spontaneous applause OF the entire
performance
After the motion pictures. Master
Gabriel gave a reception TO which all the
little folks present were invited All the