Hilda Thomas and Lou Hall
Presenting a skit called “The Substitute” Parlor scene, C D F close in one. This team is an unusually clever one and got a big hand this afternoon. They depend entirely upon comedy both in conversation and songs. 22 min.
Nevins & Erwood
The coal man and maid. 15 min. in one. A man and woman who dance unusually well and receive plenty of applause for same. Their comedy however, does not get over, and the first eight min. of their act went by without a hand.
The Vanderkoors
Grotesque Illusionists. This act ran 12 min., full stage, special set, closes in one. Two men doing illusions with comedy. They feature “Felix” Mind Reading Duck which is a member of the team in animal costume. Not particularly funny and received a light hand this afternoon.
Kimberly & Hodgkins
12 Min. in 1—Fair singers of poor songs—attempts at comedy bad. Hardly got by.
Kitamura Japanese
Act is too well known for comment. Always goes well in most any part of the show. Clevelanders like them. A beautiful setting, and plenty of applause. F S—12 min.
Gerald Griffon & Co
“Other People’s Money”—Three women and one man. Griffon’s name is a good drawing card most anywhere here in the past. He always has good material, and out people always seem to enjoy his offerings. Act went better today than when here last. C D F in 3—20 min.
Five Melody Maids and Jimmy O’Brien
A miniature Pianophiend act. Four girls play on four pianos, and the other sings with Mr. O’Brien. It’s a good act, and won deserved applause. Some one interested in the act should cut the announcement made by Nellie Wood, with a “Thank you” on the end. She can surely play a piano—but not speaking parts. C D F in 3—14 min. Close in one 2 min (Short wait before next act)
Gordon Bros and Kangaroo
Two men in a bag punching exhibition, assisted by kangaroo for comedy finish. A very good act and could hold a better position. Gar. In 2—9 min.
Bud and Nellie Heim
America’s Foremost Juveniles. First time in Cleveland for these bright kids. The boy does most of the work. The audience was greatly pleased with the act and I stopped counting curtain calls after eight. Drop in one—17 min.
Claude and Fanny Usher
Playing “Fagan’s Decision.” Of course every one in the audience loves Spareribs. The act has always goes well in Cleveland, and the people here consider it a bit of slang classic. Jean Redini went out scouting and stole the hungriest looking dog I have ever seen—also the dirtiest. He has fed the dog a ton of meat and has a rope round his neck, has named him Spareribs, and rehearsed him all morning he would get acquainted with the footlights. The Ushers did 20 min. C.D.F. Received five curtain calls.