In “An Upheaval in Darktown”. The biggest laughing hit we have had on the bill this season. Wilson proved a never-ending source of delight to the audience, which laughed itself hoarse. Ada Lane and Frank Batie proved to be decidedly delightful entertainers and the trio, individually and collectively, gave us 31 minutes of “nothing but hit”. 31 minutes, street in 1.
And a Young Man in a small part presented in a very pretty legitimate Irish comedy, “An Idyll of Erin”. The atmosphere and general tenor of this act is strictly legitimate. The piece secured the attention of the audience though, and notwithstanding the offering being quiet in style I believe it proved of thorough interest to the entire audience. The work of Miss Richard, Mr Lonergan and the young man refereed to heretofore, was very good and I could see nothing lacking in any way. The act finished very good and was apparently well liked. It is away from the conventional sketch, being provided with a very pretty special exterior set, and impressed me as a work upon which time and intelligence have been bestowed. I believe this act well worth while on any bill. Special set in 3, 20 minutes.
Phenomenal Parisian vocalist. Miss Ober was accorded a small reception upon her entrance and her first song went but fairly well. Her second number, “Tyrolean Fantasia” caught on in good shape and she was given a rousing round of applause at its finish. Her third number “Intermezzo from Rusticana”, went big. Her fourth song, sentimental American number, repeating chorus one octave higher, was an unqualified success. She finished very strong and was compelled to take several bows. 15 minutes, fancy in 2 and olio in 1.
In “The Maid of Tarrytown”. These well known artists were well received all the way through and were accorded many solid laughs for their excellent work. They didn’t seem to lag a minute but for some unaccountable reason their finish was only moderately strong. However, they were eminently satisfactory and I cannot possibly call attention to a single defect in their work. 19 minutes, street in 1.
By all odds the best violin specialty we have ever had in the house. He gained the individual attention of the audience from the minute he appeared on the stage and gave us 22 minutes of about as good entertainment as anybody could desire. Was compelled to respond with an encore at the finish. ‘Twould be hard to imagine a better offering than this. 22 minutes, palace in 2.
Two men in a straight and comedy cycle act. They gained the attention from the first but didn’t arouse any demonstration until the comedian of the team appeared, after which they got along very nicely all the way through, and made a fairly strong finish. Satisfactory for an opener. 10 minutes, garden in 5.
This well known team of German comedians created a lot of laughs and finished strong. 19 minutes, street in 1.
A very nice looking girl who whistles well. Not a great big hit but a moderately good act. Just about got by. 9 minutes, olio in 1.
In “A Mischievous Brother”. Two men and a woman in a hodge-podge of stuff without rhyme or reason, some which went quite well and some of which did not. The finish was moderately strong. 18 minutes, C.D.F. in 3.
Monologist. Very quiet and genteel in his method. Gained several good laughs and got by fairly well all the way through. Very little demonstration at the finish.
