Two men, 18 minutes in one. Too light for this spot as they have nothing to offer but very aged jokes, some burlesque, the “Steve” which was put on the market a year ago at least and a few moments of dancing. Their best joke “How does a goat smell?” we cut, while “What grows larger the more you take from it. Answer “A hole,” still remains in the act. The offering will go well with a burlesque show but not where women and children attend frequently as they do in this theatre. They open their act with an impersonation of drunken men and close burlesquing a Mother poem which combination is outside the boundaries of what people here believe good entertainment.
In “A Persian Garden.” 25 minutes. Special in 4. Surrounded by a complete company Miss Osterman presents a tabloid musical comedy with catchy song numbers, expensive costumes and a lot of good wit. It went over nicely at both shows and will prove an acceptable act on any bill.
Eccentric magician. 16 minutes in one. This boy doesn’t do much in the line of mystery, but he doubled up our audiences Monday and had some difficulty in breaking away. We moved him down to the seventh place on the bill, where he will make good. He works with two youngsters and during the time they are on the stage, the audience is hysterical. (Scranton)
In “Just Vaudeville.” Man and woman, 11 minutes in one. This team worked the matinee with a parlor set, but their act goes just as well if not better in one, where we put them in evening. Some talk, singing and burlesque imitations. Only a fair act with no exceptional points. It belongs in the position it occupies on our bill. (Indianapolis)
2 men. In 1. Time 14. They open “straight” here this week at our request. Their songs make a big hit and the audience apparently didn’t get enough of them. They finish with a broad costume burlesque as Caruso and Melba.
Assisted by one man. Time 42. Open in 2 woods, close F.S. Woods. “The Georgia Minstrels.” They were greeted by a big advance hand and kept the audience roared throughout this famous expert. Seldom have seen any attraction take so well.
Open in 2 special plush, close in 1. Time 14. Assisted by Wilbur Hill acting as director of orchestra she co-operates in singing and playing. Miss Whitaker has a charming personality and sings Southern songs effectively. She is also an expert harpist. One of the hits of the bill.
2 men, 1 woman. Time 19. Office interior. Comedy sketch called, “Broadway U.S.A.” Plot somewhat novel. Good situations spoiled by very “flat” lines at times. Got by but none too well.
2 men (colored). In 1. Time 25. They enter as a Chinaman and “society swell.” Finish as “fashion plates.” Their work is quiet and refined. Songs and talk, no dancing. However it seems a little too long.
2 men. F.S. Garden. Time 9. Comedy acrobats. Very modern. Close with a thrilling high of eight feet.
