The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-11
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Every seat and every available bit OF
standing room was occupied at Keith's
last evening. Heading the bill was that
clever young star. Arnold DAILY. whose
week In vaudeville is said 10 cost the
management more than many complete
shows. OF many dramatic stars few de-
serve stardom as much as this young ac.
tor There is an intellectual quality about
his work, an artistic finish that is de-
lghtful; and I'm George Bernard Shaw's
one-act satire, How He Lied 10 Her Hus-
band" he made even the minutest points
tell 10 their fullest value.
The comedy has one OF the unconven-
tiora themes for which the Shaw plays
are noted-that OF young poet in love
with a married woman several years old
er than himself. Mr.. DAILY demonstrated
anew that he is one OF the cleverest actors
on the dramatic stage; and TO see him is
Ia enjoy treat that vaudeville theatrego-
ers are not often given. The bright, cpl
gramatic lines OF the play were received
with chuckles OF appreciation that devel-
oped into hearty laughs at frequent inter-
walls. Mr.. DAILY was given excellent sup
port by Isabelle Urquhart and Percival
Moore. Miss Urquhart is as stunning as
ever and was admirably fitted 10 the part.
Harry Gilfoil, a Providence favorite,
was given a rousing greeting In his IA
miliar character creation OF Baron
Sands" AS the elderly roue, who boasts
that he "is the jolliest old sport In New
York" Mr.. Gilfoil was delightfully."- anus
ing His rapid transit" method OF drink
Ing filled everyone with as much mirth
as wonderment, and his animal limitations
were heartily applauded. He was COM
PEELED 10 return TO the stage several times
ladder were most ludicrous.
Louis Simon, Grace Gardner and COM
pany appeared I'm THE New Coachman.'
The audience literally yelled with laugh
ter. so that at times the dialogue could
not be heard. Simon is very funny. and
his strenuous efforts 10 manipulate
typewriter were most ludicrous.
One OF the extraordinary features OF
the bill is that Of the Four Harveys. Eu-
ropean wire performers, who do some pos
itively life-risklng tricks I'm mid-air work
ing with a snap and abandon that Is al
Turing. The audience sat spell-bound and
az the finish broke into a round of APP
plause. The Mysterious Howards did n
the stage describing with correctness and
speed objects touched in the audience by
the other brother. who was so placed on
the stage as TO make communication with
his brother in the audience seem impossi-
BILE. The Doherty Sisters, vivacious
condolences, made decided hit in their
gingery act. which included some amusing
comedy and capital limitations. They are
both attractive with a big bump OF hui
NOR that proved contagious.
Mareena. Nevarro and Mareena In
comedy acrobatlc act scored a hit, their
feats OF strength being done so easily and
gracefully that In some instances the au-
dience fails 10 realize how wonderful they
are. Cogan and Bancroft have timely
novelty i'm a roller skating comedy act;
and Pearl Danforth. a dainty girl. who
dances exceedingly well. The Four Ma
sons in a rural comedy sketch, Carl Her
bert. magician. and the Keith motion
pictures conclude fine bill.