The Real Country Kids. Scarcely a strong enough opening act for this bill but would get by on the small time. Girl is pretty but does not possess an overabundance of talent. The “rube” dance at the finish is well done. Street in 1. Time 10 min.
In “The Great Train Robbery.” The dogs worked rather slow this afternoon, probably due to the fact that they have been laying off. The act is one that should prove a distinct novelty and ought to draw money to any house in the country. They have a little act that is away from everything in the dog line and the scenic effects are the best I have ever seen with an animal act. Special set in 4. Time 10 min.
“Pavement Patter.” I do not recall an act that has received such laughter and applause in this house as this one. They were simply a “riot” and that ought to satisfy anyone. Street in 1. Time 29 min.
Refined singing and dancing novelty. Their opening song should be changed and will be tomorrow as it does not land. These people have a most pleasing novelty act that will go well on any bill and particularly before an audience appreciating class. They make five changes of costumes, their songs, with the exception of the opening one, are good and act should make a hit anywhere. Moved down from #2 spot. Own plush drop in 2. Time 14 min.
Comedians and vocalists. Two comedians in a rather entertaining act in 1. Ross has a good singing voice and Moore is a good Hebrew comedian who does not wear whiskers to get his comedy. Their act takes place in front of a moving picture establishment and they have a good line of patter and some good songs and parodies. Went very well here. Own drop in 1. Time 17 min.
In ‘The Markham Divorcee Case.” 3 people. Have been racking my brain since the matinee trying to discover what it was all about. It is supposed to be a dramatic sketch from the pen of Oliver White, who wrote “The Visitor.” Have been thinking seriously of offering a prize for the one suggesting the best solution of what the thing really is. In my opinion it is the worst apology for a dramatic sketch that has ever been perpetrated on an unsuspecting manager. Can see no possible hope for it anywhere. Moved from #5 spot. C.D.Fcy in 3. Time 14 min.
Skatorial Comedians. Two boys working in blackface, doing a little singing, talking and roller skating. Act is full of comedy and makes a most acceptable opening act and will go nicely anywhere. Carry two drops in 1 and 1 ½. Time 12 min.
Edwards has attempted to emulate the example set by Gertrude Hoffmann in giving vaudeville a novelty in the way of a production. He made the mistake of working last week in his single specialty instead of giving his undivided attention to perfecting his new act. After rehearsals lasting from 11 o’clock yesterday to 5 o’clock this morning the Revue was shown for the first time this afternoon. For a first performance the act moved fairly well but there were some extremely bad stage waits between the changing of scenes. To eliminate those waits Edwards has arranged to introduce a couple of encores in 1 so that scenes can be struck and the new act made. All of the Edwards song hits are introduced in the Revue and some mighty novel ideas are worked out. The “Jimmy Valentine” number went very big as did also the “Lucy Anna Lou” at the finish. There are 30 people in the act, making it Edward’s most pretentious and entertaining. The girls are pretty, sing and dance well and are handsomely costumed. When the cat smooths down a little it will be a genuine headline feature in the big town. Special set, full stage, 47 min. 14 min opening in 1.
The Chesterfield of Minstrology. Never saw this old-timer go better than he did today. His material is entertaining, his parodies are timely and he walked away with the applause honors of the show and had to beg off in a neat speech. Olio in 1. Time 18 min.
Sharp-shooters. Man and woman in a very entertaining sharp-shooting act that closed the first half in splendid shape. The applause was genuinely strong all through the act and act is one that can hold any spot on any bill and make good. Garden in 3. Time 15 min.
