Snyder and Buckley
23 minutes. Full stage, closing in I. This is going better with us than any comedy musical act we have ever played. One of the men is a fairly good German comedian and the straight man is an imposing looking fellow.
Andreassen Brothers
7 minutes. Full stage. Acrobats and hand to hand balancers who bill themselves and appear as Danish Midshipman. This act was an agreeable surprise to use here. They follow along about the same lines as the Bright Bros., and work so smartly they make big hit with the audience. Possibly not worth $175. But think are worth more than some getting $200. Good act at $150. And could be used as a headliner.
Al Lawrence
15 minutes. All in one. Not doing so many imitations or singing so much and works the story and of his act more than ever. I believe the change is for the better, as he is giving a very strong act here, and delivers more goods for the money than any act we have played this season. Lawrence has always been handicapped a little bit by his appearance, and, though it may be owing to the impression he makes, he looks better than heretofore.
Melville and Stetson
14 minutes. All in one. This act is a positive imposition, as outside of a music hall it should not be allowed to go on the stage. I don’t believe they please even the people who laugh at them. Being women, I don’t care to express my opinion as to what they look like. I don’t believe they should be considered at any price.
Wilfrid Clarke and Co.
19 minutes. Full stage. Four people presenting “in the Biograph”. Second time here, and while the act has been brightened up considerable, the cast is not as good as before. However, the entire act goes better, but don’t think it draws any many.
Moung Toon and Moung Chet
12 minutes. Full stage. Two Burmese jugglers who perform wonderful feats of ball passing and throwing without the aid of the hands. Hollow wiker balls and glass balls about six inches in diameter are used. Splendid novelty and goes well with our audience.
Wood and Ray
17 minutes, full stage, closing in one. Man and woman. This is their second appearance here, and it is really surprising how much the act had developed in the past year. After opening the show Monday, we changed them to fourth on the bill. The man has developed into a fairly good comedian. Act is called “A Bunch of Nonsense” and that about expresses it, as there is a little singing, a little crazy cross-fire talk, some travesty and a recitation by the man entirely made up of play titles.
Eva Mudge
Minutes 16, full stage. Pretty young girl, who sings fairly well, but gets a great deal out of the song. However, her complete changes, six in number are made more quickly and better than anyone we have played. Special scenery is carried. Miss Mudge has been forced to make a speech at the end of her act at every performance so far this week. Possibly the best act for the money we have ever played.
Wormwood’s Dogs and Monks
28 minutes, full stage, close in one. Big, impressive looking act, but handicapped by slovenliness in performing some of the tricks, and bad feeling between animals and trainer. This man should be warned in each house before opening not to thrash or abuse his animals, as is his habit. The work of a New Foundland that apparently works arithmetical problems and picks out national flags, with the cues so cleverly concealed that they are not apparent to the audience, pleased them. Reckless comedy of the monks also helped the act go well. Must be called a good offering.
Lottie Brandon
Loop the Loop, 11 minutes, full stage. Lottie Brandon, managed by Tom Eck. The open…Brandon riding a fast half mile on a home trainer… she goes onto the loop, which is a spectacular … and the contrivance is well enough worked to be fairly… there being just enough doubting Thomases to cause talk and controversy, hence increases business. Possible is as good a drawing card as we have ever played.