Kinkaid Kilties

Singing and bagpipe playing.

"From the East, West, North and South," "Roamin' in the Gloamin," and "Salvation Lassie of Mine."

There are six girls and four men in this organization. Of the former there are five that work in the ensemble numbers, while the other member is a rather lean and lanky comedienne. The act might be termed a Scottish Revue from the work that is being presented. The opening is an ensemble number which is followed by three of the girls offering a Highland fling. One of the men then sings a number that was written by Harry Lauder entitled "From the East, West, North and South," then one of the girls offers "Roamin' in the* Gloamin'." A comedy number by one of the men follows, getting but small return. A sword dance by the trio of dancers is the next bit and then the comedienne makes her appearance. She has appearance and personality, but hasn't the proper material to impress. She should be able to. get any number of laughs with the right sort of talk. The band bit follows with two pipes, a couple of snare drums and a bass drum. The entire company is on for the close which follows the singing of "Salvation Lassie of Mine." The act needs whipping together. It is a little slow and draggy in spots at present. With speed it would be a corking flash offering for the small big time houses.

Variety, 54:8 (04/18/1919)