Maxim’s Models
These reproductions of famous paintings were accorded a hearty welcome, each and every picture winning liberal applause. Thoroughly satisfactory. 15 minutes, special in 4, picture drop in 1.
Irene Romaine
Pianologist, who makes a very nice appearance, puts her songs over in a winning manner, and who thoroughly established herself as a favorite. Finished strong. 12 minutes, olio in 1.
Ergotti & Lilliputians
This well known act made a fine opener, gaining attention at the very beginning, winning applause all the way through and finishing strong. 10 minutes, palace in 4.
Perry
“The Frog Man.” A most excellent contortionist who has provided himself with an elaborate set, making a scenic novelty of unusual interest. His work acquired and held the attention from beginning to end. Finished strong. 9 minutes, special in 4.
Howard & North
This act made the biggest kind of hit. They were given a good round of applause at the rise of the curtain and the laughs were almost without number as the various comedy points were brought out. Could hardly imagine an act doing better. Special in 1 1/2, 24 minutes.
Edwards’ Schoolboys and Girls
Good comedy act that won a lot of laughs and held the attention all the way through. Hadn’t the slightest trouble in holding the interest at all times and scored an unusually strong finish. 28 minutes. Plain chamber in 3.
Kathleen Clifford
Introducing songs and impersonation. Her various numbers were moderately well received, none of them scoring heavily. Her changes are made behind an illuminated screen, and of course this added to the interest of the act. All in all she fared but moderately well, finishing fairly strong.
Swat Milligan
In “A Base Ball Episode.” Comedy base ball sketch, three men, one woman. The act opens with a moving picture showing a ball game, then goes to exterior set representing outside of ball park. There is a lot of comedy and action between the various participants in the piece, some of which gained laughs and a good amount of which went by without creating any impression. All in all the act scored moderately well, achieving a moderately strong finish. It looks as though it would be the kind of offering that would not be greatly appreciated except by a “fan audience.” Special set in 5, 19 minutes.
Milton & De Long Sisters
In an extravagant comedy sketch, “20 Minutes Lay Over at Alfalfa Junction.” Milton is a rube station agent and a sort of Poo Bah representing the various characters introduced by a change of cap on which is marked his official position—agent, fireman, mail clerk, etc. The two girls are supposed to be vaudeville performers. There is a special set representing a railway station. There is a lot of comedy between the three people in the way of cross fire conversation. The act is a is a very good laughing number and scored heavily all the way through. It is without rhyme or reason, but light and entertaining, and it thoroughly made good. The interest is varied through the introduction of musical numbers on the melodian [sic] and a saxophone trio for a finish. Open special set in 3, close in 1; 21 minutes.
Carl Randall
“The American Lad.” Carl got along very nicely all the way through, giving his various numbers with success. He has improved greatly since here a year ago and must now be classed as a thorough professional. Finished strong. 10 minutes, street in 1.