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Everyone knows the comedienne has a way of singing her coon songs that is inimitable and hilarious. Her selections included: "All I Get is Much Obliged to You," "He Certainly Was Good to Me," and "I'm Afraid to Go Home in the Dark." She included a string of comedic dialogue throughout her performance that was equally as entertaining.
Miss Irwin received the most enthusiastic welcome in both her afternoon and evening performances. The audience began to applaud her at her first note and continued to do so throughout the performance.
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Boston Daily Globe (01/28/1908)