Two men and one woman in a skit called “Monday” credited to Cressy. It might as well be dubbed Chicago so far as rhyme or reason is concerned. Time consumed with talk that leads to nothing. The introduction of time honored “business” got by in good shape for comedy, but generally speaking, the act does not “belong” so far as our general line of shows is concerned. Special in four, close in one. 26 minutes.
Pianologuist. Does a burlesque on the conventional Comic opera, impersonating the usual characters of this form of amusement. Went very well and scored strong finish. Olio in one, 16 minutes.
Three men in hoop rolling and juggling act. The work is well done and the offering proved O.K. for opener, tho [sic] not remarkable. Garden in five, 8 minutes.
Three men and one woman in a George Ade sketch, “Speaking to Father.” A capital comedy playlet, very capably presented. Went big throughout and finished strong. Dark Fancy in 3. 20 minutes. (Springfield, Mass)
Man and woman. Songs and dance and talk, in straight and character work. Some pretty fair spots, but all in all did not make much of an impression. No finish worth talking about. Special in 2, olio in 1. 21 min. (Open)
The later consisting of Signor Bonfiglio, eight dancing girls and a director. Five dances are given, as follows: Les Enfants Amusement, Les Roses et Noires, Divertisment Classique Agagio et Variatio and Finale, d’Ensemble. This is a decidedly artistical, classy offering in which each and every participant shows to excellent advantage. Decided personal success for Mlle Dazie and Bonfiglio. Thorough attention throughout, punctuated with applause and a strong finish. Special plush drop in one and Cyc same in four. 17 minutes.
In “The Tamer,” a one act comedy another “Taming the Shrew” idea. The woman was not half bad, but the man delivers his lines as though he were doing “Julius Caesar,” overacting badly and thus spoiling what might be a fairly good part with proper interpretations. The act did fairly well, notwithstanding, gaining quite a bit of laughter and a fairly strong finish. (Syracuse)
Two men, 1 woman in “Sensational Novelty.” This is a cycle offering in which practically all the work is done by one man. If he would out in a few more good tricks to consume the time he uses examing [sic] the apparatus, get rid of the comedian and run the woman away, he would have a pretty fair act. As it is, he just about got by and the finish did not indicate anything that could be appropriately termed a sensation. Garden in 5, 11 min. (Pittsburg)
Four men and two women in “Who is Brown?” Apparently a condensed version of “Temple’s Telegram.” A corking good legitimate comedy playlet presented capably by people of ability who are well adapted to the various roles. The act found great favor and was a genuine laughing hit. Finished strong. C.D.F. in 4, 30 min. (Syracuse)
Man and woman in classy roller skating offering. Went very well, and introduced a very entertaining routine of work. Plenty of style. Good strong finish. Special oyo in 4, 9 min. (Milwaukee)
