They presented for the second time in this house their sketch entitled ‘An Idyll of the Links,’ and that which most recommends the act are the specialties introduced by Mr. Gardiner, for beyond that there is nothing of more than average merit. Full stage, closing in one.
This act is in vaudeville for but one week when it goes to Paris. The arena setting is a beautiful one, the lions, five in number, exceedingly handsome specimens and Miss Selica, fair of face, figure and costume with graceful dances, presents an act of unusual interest. Full stage.
A review not necessary, on account of all managers being familiar with the act. My criticism is that their singing voices are very bad. However, they were received with very much interest and applause. Full stage.
A good act consisting largely of acrobatic dancing and it would be acceptable in any position on a bill. Smirl is an exceedingly good acrobat, and the finish in which the poodle is used in very pleasing. Full stage, closing in one.
They are presenting their new act ‘Old Curiosity Shop,’ and it is equally as good if not better than any of their previous offerings. They carry their own setting, much trick apparatus, and with eccentric work, bright dialogue and good dancing, we give the act our unqualified approval.
For the first time they are playing for us ‘The Blue Grass Widow,’ and for thirty-five minutes I never saw more appreciation and enjoyment upon the part of our audience. I cannot too highly commend both sketch and players. Full stage.
She presented one of her late offering entitled ‘A Strenuous Daisy,’ which is by far the best we have every seen her in, and her support is excellent. It is a long time since there has been given here, if ever, a more interesting and humorous sketch than this. The interest and applause were great.
Thy gave their old sketch ‘A Strange Boy,’ and it serves only as a vehicle for introducing Howard’s accomplishments as a pianist, of which he is a past master. His work appealed just as strong as ever, but think it is time he gave us a new sketch and new imitations. Full stage.
This is a number of considerable merit, introducing Tim McMahon and eight girls, three in black face, who presented Indian and darkey [sic] scenes with unique settings, rendering characteristic vocal selections well and concerted dance numbers with a precision and with that life shows a marked improvement in this act since it was seen in New York. Full stage.
He is so far different from the others that he occupies his field alone, occupies it well, and while his talk and songs are nonsensical in the extreme he furnishes fifteen minutes of entertainment which brings as much applause and pleasure as any act we play in one. All in one.
