15 min in one. Loney Haskell is nine-tenths of this act. He apologises and prepares advance alibis for the dog. Mrs. Haberland then induces the dog to “speak” several words in German, which are translated by Mr. Haskell. The dog’s efforts to “speak” evoke some applause, and there were people in the audience who declared that “Don” really did articulate, but the big majority of the Sunday crowds were prepared to treat the matter as a joke. At any rate there is lots of fun in the set, and it is a novelty.
A dozen of more cats that do remarkable stunts, holding the audience to the finish, and producing screams of laughter and applause. Best animal act ever seen in this house. We are featuring it. (Louisville)
“The Dippy, and Magician.” 14 min. in one. Van Hoven does no tricks, had all crazy stuff, and concludes with the assistance of two boys who travel with him, but apparently are dragged out of the alley. A tremendous laugh from beginning to end. (Cleveland)
Three scenes; 42 min., own set. First and third scenes full stage, second scene in one. A big act which, while carrying no particular plot or story with it, is full of action, everybody in the big company being exceedingly clever performers, and a novel and enjoyable act throughout, holding the audience closely from beginning to end. Went big. INDIANAPOLIS
Comedy acrobats. 10 minutes, opening full stage and closing 4 min. in one. A great act, with some new tricks. Much too strong for either and opening or closing act, but there was not other place to put it on this good bill. Went big. Open next week. Address this theatre.
Entitled “Good Glue.” Another picture entitled “Hunting the Panther” was cut out owing to the extreme cruelty to the panther by the natives. This picture was ordered eliminated before it was publicly presented.
15 minutes, full stage, own set. A very amusing monkey act. The scene shows a miniature stage with an orchestra and a pit. Monkey card boys put out the numbers. Five miniature vaudeville numbers are presented by monkeys during which a monkey orchestra plays selections. No person appears on the stage with them. The act has been seen here before but makes just as big a hit as ever.
In character songs, assisted by Jay Roberts at the piano. Everything in one, olio. The act was rather draggy at first and only went moderately well. Mr. Lloyd closes with the song “Rosy Marie” which made a hit and probably saved the act from being only moderately successful.
25 minutes. Open 5 minutes in one. Own drop, then to full stage, interior living room. Is a splendid rural sketch, is full of fun and holds the audience throughout with laughter and applause.
Man and woman. 18 minutes in one. Own drop. They have some excellent songs and a great deal of amusing chat. The set is as clever of its kind that has been seen here for a long time. Went well with the audience and accorded a very hearty encore.
