Paul Morton and Naomi Glass

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“At Home” 15 Mins.; Five (Special Set). Described progamically as a sequel to Mr. Morton and Miss Glass’ former act, “My Lady of the Bungalow,” “At Home” becomes another chapter in the series that allows of this young couple talking, singing and dancing, each doing a share in a nice engaging manner that firmly sends the turn over. The set is a country cottage, practical so far as a screen door will suggest. Through that door exits and enters both principals at different times. When Miss Glass first exists in that direction, one of the vaudeville surprised of the decade follows. She gives as a reason for leaving the stage, to dress herself for a call. Immediately upon passing from view behind the door, a Victrola is heard playing a “Maxixe.” Mr. Morton displays displeasure at again hearing it, but as he is standing upon a dancing mat and there is nothing else to do, the young man commences a soft shoe dance to the “Maxixe” strains. He goes through with it to loud applause, the house orchestra odd enough to see a dance to Victoria music on the variety stage, but a soft shoe to a “Maxixe” and to get away with it! The opening is also a bit odd. Miss Glass is calling her husband (Mr. Morton).; He appears rolling a lawn mower. Attached to the handle is a small basket, in which is the baby. Some cross-fire conversation on marriage (known as “repartee”) follows, then the “Maxixe,” with a bit of talk, Miss Glass having reappeared by this time, gowned to walk, but seats herself on the steps, playing the guitar and singing. The turn closes with a rag duet, the couple meanwhile pushing a baby carriage to and from, across the stage, mingling in some steps. The act could close in “one” with this number, though it would take them out of the nicely set garden. Mr. Morton and Miss Glass have a worthy successor in “At Home.” They create the atmosphere the title suggests, they are young and they are nice, they are talented and worth the price (to make the rhyme) which should get them time.

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