Ward & Curran
In “The Terrible Judge.” Fared well all the way through, winning a number of laughs and holding the attention. Proved satisfactory. 23 minutes, C.D.F., finished in 1.
Carbrey Bros.
These boys fared well, opening with a song and getting into a routine of dancing of different styles that was well received. They finished their initial number strong and returned with an eccentric sailor dance which just about got by. They would have been better off without it. Olio, 9 minutes in 1.
De Renzo & La Due
This pair are very good performers on trapeze, working very fast and winning applause at various points. Their several tricks were appreciated and they finished strong. The act was characterized more by work than grace, some of their movements not being particularly pleasing to the eye and rather awkward looking. Made quite a good opener. 6 minutes, spec. eye. in 5.
The Ernest Pantzer Troupe
A neat meritorious act employing a man and midget who with two assistants present a wonderful line of hand-balancing and acrobatic work. The act scored heavily from beginning to end and finished strong. 10 minutes. Palace in 5.
“Old Soldier Fiddlers”
The biggest popular hit we have seen here for many a long day. The scene represents a camp ground at Gettysburg 20 years after the year. There were five instead of four of the old soldiers, it being the rule of Capt. Pattee to carry an extra man in case of sickness of any of the old fellows and to use to fill up when occasion demands. The act consists of fiddling by four and rattle-bone playing by one. There are ensemble numbers, soles, duos, trios, dancing, war stories, and a singing finale that brought every one in the house to their feet and caused almost the entire audience to join in the song. Unusual enthusiasm prevailed. The act in its entirety is of a novelty. There were many evidence of tears on the part of many of our patrons and there was also a lot of good solid, genuine laughs. This act ought to be a riot on any bill and it certainly proved a tremendous success here to-day. Capt. Pattee, who manages the act, is not only an old soldier but a fine gentleman and a good showman. He is enthusiastic about the work of himself and company and will do anything in the way of outside work to attract attention and work up business. To-day we are going to send the old fellows automobiling to call at a number of our institutions here and also to meet Gov. Harmon. We expect the Governor to attend a box party with some of his friends during the early part of the week. 27 minutes, special in 2, olio in 1.
Mme. Besson
The Anglo-Parisienne artist, assisted by Mr. Chas. Dodsworth. Miss Myra Batcheller and Miss Clara Eddy, in a dramatic playlet, “The Woman Who Knew.” Here is one of the very best legitimate pieces that we have seen here for a long time. The story is dramatic to an unusual degree with here and there a dash of humor. It concerns a woman with a past who has ingratiated herself into the life a married man and she is exercising all her power to hold him. A lawyer friend of the wife of the story is determined to break up the affair. The scene is the interior of the lawyer’s office. In a very dramatic manner the attorney works upon the feeling of the “woman” with the result that she finally agrees to relinquish her half. A most excellent surprise finish is brought about through the novel introduction of a baby supposedly the wife’s but in reality hired. Mme. Bessen established herself as an exceptionally clever and thoroughly accomplished artist, presenting her portion of the story with unqualified success. Mr. Chas. Dodsworth, the lawyer demonstrated himself to be a character actor of unusual ability, his impersonation of the lawyer being a really fine piece of acting. The remaining characters were very acceptably presented and the act finished very strong. I believe this act could be strongly featured and headlined on most any bill. 21 minutes, dark, fancy in 3.
Wilbur & Nella Walker
This pair with their quiet line of singing, dancing and talking get along in great shape, winning applause at various points and scoring a good finish. This is a decidedly classy little offering and it found unqualified favor with our patrons. 15 minutes, special drop in One.
J.C. Nugent & Miss Jule York
In a one act comedy sketch, “The Squarer.” Mr. Nugent scored the biggest kind of a personal success and the support given him by Miss York was thoroughly satisfactory. There was an unlisted number of very clever lines and plenty of excellent business both of which are effectively put over by Nugent. The story is well worked out, being a case of one man trying to square the “drunk” of another hit (the others) wife. The act went big throughout and finished very strong. One of the best things we have has here for a long time. 27 minutes; open street in On, close C.D.F.
J. Warren Keane
This well known sleight-of-hand artist is presenting the best act he had ever shown here. He is assisted very capably by a very pretty young woman who interpolates musical numbers on grand piano very effectively. His plush backing is in good taste and gives the act in general a very classy appearance. The various tricks executed by Keane are decidedly well performed, each of them winning applause. The act scored throughout and finished strong. Special set in 2, 14 minutes.
Sandberg & Lee
Two young men in a singing and talking act that is a from fair to good offering. Both of the young fellows make a good appearance thus adding considerable to the attractiveness of the act. Their line of talk is quick and put over without loss of time. They won a lot of laughs, and while the finish was not strong it was fairly so, making the act thoroughly O.K. for this spot. 13 minutes, street in One.