After writing me that he would open in one, Gould came in this morning, and said that Miss Suratt would not allow him to do so. Consequently, we had a five minute wait in this spot. Some of their jokes were a little bit raw for a Cleveland audience. The act went quite well. We have an opposition of the entire bunch of Gibson girls at the Opera House. C.D.F. in three Close in one. 23 minutes.
This young lady gave several imitations, and closed much stronger than she opened. One of her imitations was of Alice Lloyd who played at the Opera House last week. The singing at the close really carried the act. Drop in one, 16 Minutes.
“Stop, Look & Listen”. While I don’t think this little play amounts to a great deal, it serves the purpose for Miss Tully very well. The story is of a stranded actress who runs across a little country girl who is anxious to go on the stage, and in fact has saved up enough money to run away from home and go to New York. After finding out that Miss Tully is an actress, she asks her to give imitations of people whom she has read about, which she did very well. She closes her act with an imitation of a young girl who left home after living with a man for two years, he becomes tired of her and tells her he is going to leave her. This little scene naturally serves to turn the country girls’ mind from going on the stage, and was so well done by Miss Tully that she received three curtain calls at close. A very good act. Open in one, then to full stage. 27 minutes
Europe’s Greatest Queen of Equipoise. This was a very pretty little opening act, and should make good anywhere. Her finish hanging on a strap by her teeth, which revolves is certainly thrilling. A very good little act. Palace 10 minutes.
3 men. Comedy acrobats. This act without a doubt is one of the best acts of its kind we have had in some time. They do some very clever tumbling, and Mr Welch’s comedy talk certainly had them laughing all the time. They close their act with a burlesque base ball game which is about the best I have seen, and audience seemed to have the same opinion. 19 minutes in one.
IN a series of sprightly songs and dances. This is one of the daintiest little singing and dancing acts we have had, and held the audience until close of show, although we were running fully twelve minutes late. The act is in four scenes with very dainty scenery and costumes and had a corking good finish. 22 minutes. Open in one, then to four then two close full stage. A very good act. 22 minutes.
Phenomenal boy pianist. For a straight piano act in one, this boy certainly makes good. I think he has the right idea in playing both popular and classical stuff, thereby pleasing lovers of both kinds of music. Played four numbers to hearty applause and had to play an encore. 17 minutes in one.
Act is too well known for comment. These men thought they were on a roof garden, and yelled so loud that they could be heard four blocks. No use in trying to argue with them about it, for they know it all. Drop in one. 14 minutes.
The Tramp Juggler. He sings some parodies and tells some jokes, all of which were bordering on the suggestive. This is no surprise, as he generally follows as close to the dead line as he dare. During his juggling he continually roasted the audience, because it was stingy with applause. Drop in two Close in one. 19 minutes
3 men. Unique Black Art Offering, entitled, “The Mysterious Hotel”. This is one of the best acts of its kind we have ever played here, and I don’t think any one can make a mistake in booking same. It is full of comedy from start to finish, and they are working hard every minute they are on. 11 minutes. Special set in black.
