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REPORT OF SHOW KEITH'S THEATRE, PROVIDENCE OCT. 27th, (CHAS. LOVENBERG)
Show as a whole is probably the most satisfactory we have had this season, with the exception of the two early acts, about everything on the bill made a hit. Contains a number of new novel acts which are most desirable in this house.
Stereopticon. As usual.
Johnson Burr and Connie Ford IN a rural sketch paterned after that of the Sidmons. The man has some ability but his material is very bad. I think he will be heard of some day, however he will be handicapped by the woman. 20 min. C. D. F. 3 shows.
Philips and Hamilton. In a country boy and girl, talking and singing teaming act, finishing with paper which is about all that saves the act and gives them a good round of applause at the finish. 17 min. in one. 3 shows.
Chester Blodgett. Bicyclist. Very good act specially from a three a day standpoint. 14 min. full stage.
Eddie Mack. IN a novelty dancing act. He has got some of the best and newest ideas in step dancing that I have seen in a good while, and the audience were quick to recognize it. 10 min. in one, 23 shows.
Edward Gray. Monologuist. This man has made a most wonderful improvement in the last year. He has an act now which would bear comparison with that of Frank Bush, which it much resembles in style. 18 min. in one, 3 shows.
Scott and Wilson. Acrobatic comedy act. I can't see just where this act comes in at the salary, and two shows a day, with the exception of the first two acts they are decidedly the weakest thing in the bill. Their comedy is most inane and their acrobatics, by no means startling.) 12 min, 2 shows, close in one.
Les Frasettis. Man and woman, in Harp and Violin and Xylophone duets, the work by the woman being the best decidedly and for that reason makes good although it is not a great act. They look pretty and clean however, and as our audience likes good music they went first rate. 12 min. open in two close in one, 2 shows.
Delmore Sisters. In the "Bridegroom's Reverie." If this act were to be analyzied it probably would be considered only ordinary as the specialties introduced were not strong, but considering the manner and novelty of its presentation, the pretty pictures, and all, it must be considered a very good act. As novelties are hard to get, they should be encouraged. The act was received very strongly in the audience this afternoon. 23 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Zimmer. Juggler. Good. 10 min. in one, 2 shows.
Johnson and Dean. As strong as ever. 10 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Bertie Fowler. Mimic. whose act is the best she ever gave us, and went very well. 17 min. in one, 2 shows.
Charles Ross and Mabel Fenton. IN their travesty on Cleopatra, which went remarkably strong, considering the latness of the hour when they went on. 18 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Yamamoto Bros. Wire and perch act. Very fine. 12 min. full stage. Can open or close in one. 2 shows.
Biograph. O. K.

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31 REPORT OF SHOW KEITH'S THEATRE, PROVIDENCE OCT. 27th, (CHAS. LOVENBERG) Show as a whole is probably the most satisfactory we have had this season, with the exception of the two early acts, about everything on the bill made a hit. Contains a number of new novel acts which are most desirable in this house. Stereopticon. As usual. Johnson Burr and Connie Ford IN a rural sketch paterned after that of the Sidmons. The man has some ability but his material is very bad. I think he will be heard of some day, however he will be handicapped by the woman. 20 min. C. D. F. 3 shows. Philips and Hamilton. In a country boy and girl, talking and singing teaming act, finishing with paper which is about all that saves the act and gives them a good round of applause at the finish. 17 min. in one. 3 shows. Chester Blodgett. Bicyclist. Very good act specially from a three a day standpoint. 14 min. full stage. Eddie Mack. IN a novelty dancing act. He has got some of the best and newest ideas in step dancing that I have seen in a good while, and the audience were quick to recognize it. 10 min. in one, 23 shows. Edward Gray. Monologuist. This man has made a most wonderful improvement in the last year. He has an act now which would bear comparison with that of Frank Bush, which it much resembles in style. 18 min. in one, 3 shows. Scott and Wilson. Acrobatic comedy act. I can't see just where this act comes in at the salary, and two shows a day, with the exception of the first two acts they are decidedly the weakest thing in the bill. Their comedy is most inane and their acrobatics, by no means startling.) 12 min, 2 shows, close in one. Les Frasettis. Man and woman, in Harp and Violin and Xylophone duets, the work by the woman being the best decidedly and for that reason makes good although it is not a great act. They look pretty and clean however, and as our audience likes good music they went first rate. 12 min. open in two close in one, 2 shows. Delmore Sisters. In the "Bridegroom's Reverie." If this act were to be analyzied it probably would be considered only ordinary as the specialties introduced were not strong, but considering the manner and novelty of its presentation, the pretty pictures, and all, it must be considered a very good act. As novelties are hard to get, they should be encouraged. The act was received very strongly in the audience this afternoon. 23 min. full stage, 2 shows. Zimmer. Juggler. Good. 10 min. in one, 2 shows. Johnson and Dean. As strong as ever. 10 min. full stage, 2 shows. Bertie Fowler. Mimic. whose act is the best she ever gave us, and went very well. 17 min. in one, 2 shows. Charles Ross and Mabel Fenton. IN their travesty on Cleopatra, which went remarkably strong, considering the latness of the hour when they went on. 18 min. full stage, 2 shows. Yamamoto Bros. Wire and perch act. Very fine. 12 min. full stage. Can open or close in one. 2 shows. Biograph. O. K.