Time 17. Using a few stercopticon [sic] slides and charts, Henson briefly outlines the trip to and from the North Pole. Henson is not a god speaker and he was apparently frightened most of the times he was working this afternoon. His habit of hesitation and uncertainty became unpleasant. It seems, too, that he might easily have selected more interesting topics to speak of. His work consists of the briefest outline of the trip and does not contain a single incident of experiences. In spite of these faults, he held the attention of his audience well, and was rewarded with generous applause. In my opinion, the man and what he might offer have great drawing possibilities. The act should be thoroughly overhauled and gingered up.
F.S. Interior. Time 19. 3 women, 1 man. Presenting “The Duchess”, a slang sketch by Porter Emerson Browne. The situations are comparatively novel and the lines mostly original. Acting well done.
Special F.S. Interior. Time 19. An expert violinist who gives impressions of Ole Hull, Eubelik, Sarasate and other notes violinists, both in costume makeup and in style of playing. Highly entertaining.
C.D.F. Time 18. He is still doing the same act even to the pictures drawn. However his work proved as interesting as ever to the audience. If he would draw more pictures and spend less time writing notes to the audience, his act would seem better.
F.S. Rural exterior special, close in 1. 2 men, 1 woman. Time 21. “At Hensfoot Corners.” Scored their customary hit here.
In 1. Time 13. Cotter does some very acceptable work in odd dances such as that of a wooden legged man, an inebriate and an Irish jigger. Miss Bouldin plays the banjo well and sings to her own accompaniment a clever child song and other bits. Generally good.
F.S. Interior. Time 10. 2 young athletes assisted by an announcer. They give a series of interesting exhibitions of wrestling holds, neatly, plainly and quickly executed. They close with a short but exciting wrestling bout done well. Novel. Generous applause throughout.
Time 14. F.S. Elephant, horse, pony. 1 man, 1 woman, while Gruber follows out a more or less conventional line of work there is a rapidity and polish to the act that elevates it out of the ordinary. The act made a very pleasing impression here at the opening matinee.
In 1. Time 13. Little Billy does two songs, an inebriate “swell” and a Scotch kiltie. He gets by in good shape with these. The big part of his success, however, is due to his very clever dancing with which he finished in two numbers. I believe he will bring the business in before the week is over in good shape.
C.D.F. Time 22. “Love a la Mode.” 2 women, 1 man. The sketch got by in fair shape although there is not material enough for the time taken. As an interpolation the two women sing at the piano very well. The comedy is very boad [sic] consisting of monkey antics, pillow throwing and similar stunts. While the act won applause at times, there is abundant room for much improvement.
