Assisted by Mabel Russell. 21 minutes in 1, which time includes Mr. Leonard stabling. He gave the audience at both performances to understand that he would sing one of his old songs, then spent the time taking bows and making curtain speeches, and they were left to believe that the act had been cut on them. He makes a graceful bow, and works well in one, but the audience expects more of him here, and without a doubt he disappointed them Monday. (Chicago)
Japanese Prima Donna, assisted by B.S. Takaori. 9 minutes in 4 with special drop, closing in one. One Japanese woman who can’t sing, and one Japanese man who can’t direct an orchestra. This act could work just as well in one if it were not for a big drop which is used in two songs. As a much advertised novelty this act is in the same class with “The Talking Dogs.” The power of suggestion has to be used on the audience through most elaborate program matter, and then out of sympathy they give the act a hand for the woman who don’t know the first things about vocal work. (Cincinnati)
Double foot experts. 8 minutes in 3. Special props. This act is a mighty good opener. It is away from the usual line of opening acts, and was received at both performances by unusual liberal applause. The audience seemed to appreciate that this team had spent years in perfecting the act and properly recognize it. (Open)
Models of physical culture. Three men with a cylorama [sic] drop of red velvet and a velvet covered platform, reproducing bronze works of famous masters, and doing strong stunts. This act is A1 in every detail and will make a hit on any bill. It is really an unusual act of its kind.
14 minutes in one. Loney Haskell is the act, although Don does make a few noises that sound like words. The audience here took the act good naturedly and seemed satisfied with the canine’s vocabulary. The dog’s mistress adds finish to the offering by several bows after the interpretation of the pet’s conversation. As in all animal acts meat is the inducement. If this act is not put before the public too seriously, and the audience is not led to believe that they are going to hear oratory from “Don” it will go well. (Cincinnati)
Pantomime sketch, 10 people. Special set, full stage, 16 to 18 minutes. Good act, with every opportunity for Mlle. Amato to show that she is the star. Bare backs, be-ribboned corset covers and milk hosiery are displayed in great abundance. The act carries a musical director. (Cincinnati)
Three boys, 17 minutes, opening in one, going to palace in 2 and closing in one. Using in the second position a grand piano. These boys sing character songs very well, have the act dressed nicely and introduce some novelties. They were well received at both performances Monday. (Indianapolis)
This act advises 25 people. So far we have found 16-10 men and six women. Act opens special set in 4, works into 2, with lowering of curtain, and back again into 4 with special equipment. 41 minutes, with two short waits. The Hippodrome audiences are still wondering what it is all about, appreciating at the same time that the act was a novelty. Two people work from the audience, and there are several good characterizations, but the act will never be recorded in theatrical history because of its greatness. The scenic effects are good and rather out of the ordinary. (Cincinnati.)
Male instrumental and vocal quartette, which includes a comedian who is anything but funny. There are a score of quartettes better than this one. The men lack personality, have bad selections in music, and the act is minus the punch of other quartettes we have had. (Columbus)
Man and two women, working 18 minutes C.D.F. in sketch “For Sale Wiggin’s Farm.” Opens weak and closes strong with dance. It would be only a fair act in fast company, as it lacks realism and all other essentials for rural characterization.
