Gaylord and Herron
Gaylord and Herron, a couple of girls in blackface, handed out good comedy for laughs in olio, going to full stage for a dressing-room bit, removing the black in view of the audience and finishing a hit.
The Wintergarden Four
The Wintergarden Four also won a hit with excellent harmony singing in familiar quartet selection.
Armstrong and Joyce
Armstrong and Joyce, a pair of boys, one at the piano the other standing by. The fellow at the piano has the edge but the other puts over a ballad in good style, although he “booted” the song at the finish by attempting to hit a high note which he missed. These boys could improve by aiming for naturalness. Some of their comedy numbers are of the “home-made.” The team should develop with proper material.
Walsh and Austin
Walsh and Austin are a mixed team of young folks who offer a line of chatter and songs. The man could improve his comedy by getting more action into his work. The blonde girl makes a nice appearance and is an acceptable straight. Their talk is above the average and the man sings well. “Sweetheart Blues” sent them away to a good hand.
The Two Yaquis
The Two Yaquis, a mixed couple of Indians in a special set showing up well with lighting effects, were first with their native offering of harmony singing and dancing. The harmony is off and the act lacks pep. The woman’s specialty goes over nicely, but the man’s voice sounds wobbly when he sings alone. They finished to fair applause with an ankward [sic] Indian dance with sleigh bell attachments.
Clemens-Belling and Co.
Clemens-Belling and Co. provided excellent entertainment in closing position with an unusually well-trained donkey, some dogs and acrobatics by a couple of men assisting a trainer. It’s a dandy novelty offering.
George Bobbs and Eddie Nelson
George Bobbs and Eddie Nelson were a smashing hit in fifth position. Nelson’s rendition of the “Rockabye Dixie” melody, stopped the act completely. Both made speeches, but what the audience wanted was more of Nelson’s singing.
Frank Kellam and Virginia O’Dare
Frank Kellam and Virginia O’Dare, next to closing, secured a hit. Kellam’s nut stuff elicited big laughs throughout, and Miss O’Dare, alluring in short costumes, proved an excellent straight, displaying a fiend voice in the song numbers.
The Barr Twins
The Barr Twins, topping, made a fine impression with their excellent unison impression with their excellent union dancing attractively offered with pretty costume changes. The mirror dance, with the duplicating steps, proved most attractive and the best applause getter, while the captivating girls displayed pleasing voices, and Rube Beckwith at the piano filler the waits nicely.
Sonia and Co .
Sonia and Co. two men and a pretty girl, opened with body lifts and “risely” stunts, and left a good impression.