Gracie Emmett & Co.
Time 22. C.D.F. “Mrs Murphy’s Second Husband.” Many good lines at first, then the whole thing lags. The sketch itself is poor, although Emmett’s Irish characterization is fine. In all 2 men, 2 women.
Howard Brothers
2 men. Open F.S. palace. Close in 1. Time 19. They appear with 20 banjos decorating the stage. They begin with novelty trick playing while juggling their instruments finally working up to six banjos in action. They close with legitimate playing—very fine. Generous applause throughout.
The Daleys
Man and woman. Open F.S. spec plush b.d. Close in 1. The man does some original and highly difficult trick roller skating. The girl gives one great song a la Eddie Leanard and gets a big hand. Finally she joins man in roller skating and they close with a rattling jig on their skates. Time 15. Quiet and effective.
Eva Mudge
First appearance here and the hit of the show, notwithstanding the fact that she has not much of a voice and still sings “Bill Bailey”. Her changes however, are quickly and deftly accomplished and altogether is a very neat offering. 15 minutes, full stage, closing in one.
Hugh Lloyd
F.S. Garden. Woman assistant. Time 10. Little short of miraculous. His straight work on the bounding rope is exceptional in that he uses no balancing pole. When he begins turning somersaults on the rope while playing a violin, he is a knockout. A truly great act.
Jack Wilson
Assisted by Ada Lane and Franklin Batie. In 1. Time 28. Wilson is far advanced over last year as a comedian. The audience screamed throughout.
Berg’s Merry Girls (Lustige Weiber)
F.S. Palace. Time 9. 6 attractive girls. They appear in three conceptions. Acrobatic and novelty dancing. The act is bright and fast and deserved more applause than it received. They sing entirely in German.
Great Lester
Time 5. Ventriloquist. In 1. Comes down to audience at finish. The best ever seen here. A huge hit. He works away from Reynard in every point. His comedy is high class.
Rayno’s Bull Dogs
F.S. Garden. Time 19. An act built up on the characteristics of bull dogs. Very funny and original throughout. The “football” finish is a scream and won tremendous applause.
Exposition Four
Open C.D.F. Close in 1. Time 17. High class instrumentalists. They play xylophones, cornet, trombones and organ chimes. Very stylish and effective minstrel finish with fancy dance. Some instrumental imitations, good.