Comedians. On account of the illness of one member of the team, this act was cut out for the greater part of the week. However their sketch of “Up-to-date Burglars” is the same as ever and creates continuous laughter and applause. Full stage.
Singing and Dancing comedians. Sam Morton is probably the best Irish comedian on the vaudeville stage to-day and is ably assisted by his wife, son and daughter. Their act has not changed any since their last appearance at this house, but as it is, stands as one of the best sources of the wholesome entertainment we have ever presented. The rendition of the English Costermonger’s song by the quartette is a notable feature. Full stage; closing in one. Time 26 minutes.
Slack wire performers. Three men, one of whom makes up as a girl. By long odds the greatest exhibition of this sort we have every played. In clean cut work, elaborate dressing and graceful action, their entertainment is of a class difficult to match. Their wonderful agility, ease and accuracy of motion, and the numerous novelties they introduce combine to make their act one of the biggest hits of the season. Have two assistants. Use full stage. Time 13 min.
In “Capt. Huntington”. A breezy comedy sketch in which Mr. Sullivan is ably supported by Miss Atherton. Some of the comedy falls short, notably the business with the workbasket, which play too important a part; Sullivan’s long speech is very well done and shows the artist; as a whole, a good act; full stage: time 28.
Star Messo-Soprano. Has a voice of wonderful sweetness of expression, and her selections made a decided hit. Used grand piano accompaniment only with full stage. For concert work however, her rendition is extremely operatic, but as a whole, her engagement was a great success. Time 15 minutes.
In “Her Last Rehearsal.” An unusually funny skit, which makes a most decided hit here. The studied awkwardness of Miss Mackenzie is so carefully done, as to smack of genuineness. The Stage Manager of Mr. McCord shows the genius of an artist and is most true to life. The stage setting is natural in its barrenness and the bits of business are frequent and funny. The acting of Romeo is of a very poor order- which is the only weak spot in the act. Full stage; time 29 minutes.
