The strongest part of this number is the McMahon & Chappelle Specialty in one which proved to be the strongest laughing number of the bill. Too much sameness between the Watermelon Girls and the Pullman Porter Maids. The audience seemed to like it and gave them little applause. 24 minutes.
Presume the monkeys were sick today as they worked very badly. The sleigh bells and Barber shop looks like a copy from Galletti. The general pranks of the animals pleased. All the bad features of the act were eliminated when the monkey rode the bicycle to the satisfaction of the crowd, which is a remarkable stunt. 9 minutes, full stage.
In Imitated Caricatures of Well Known Players. Received big advance applause. She has improved the act a little although it is just as raw and suggestive as when first presented. The jury seemed pleased and gave her a rousing hand for each impersonation. With big applause on the finish. 20 min, full stage.
The students of Caroline P Nichols proved favourites from the start. All her selections received big applause, the applause being spontaneous and stronger than every number. The Grand American Fantasia proved a sensation. The house arose and yelled. Big applause. 30 minutes Full Stage.
Big advance applause. If it had not been for this act the show would have gone to Hades. They pulled it out of the hole in great shape and proved the winning card of the day. Applause hit of the show. 21 minutes Full stage.
Assisted by Miss Louise Hardenburgh and James O’Neil in the comedy “Uncle Lem’s Dilemma”. Henry Horton portrays the character of a Yankee farmer and does it fairly good. The balance of the company are excellent. The comedy in light in construction, the laughs frequent, the play interesting, and holds the audience. 21 minutes.
This is a revised edition of the famous Firecrackers. Sorry it was revised. I really think it would have gone stronger if presented the same as before. The opening number “Posey Land” was very tame; the second, “The Home of the Frogs” received a wee bit of applause for the electric effects. “The Home of the Owl” just about got by and the last scene, “The Military Girls” was rather novel and pleased. The act is far from being a feature. The entire act lacks stage management. The girls make a fairly good appearance, but have no voices. This act is certainly a detriment to the show. 18 minutes Full stage.
A troupe of Italians, consisting of four men, one woman and two small boys. Their work consists of the regulation acrobatic and head balancing feats. They work quick and were appreciated. The act is a pretty fair closing number. Seven minutes, full stage.
Assisted by Thos. H. Ince, presenting the one act play, entitled ‘For Love’s Sweet Sake.’ It was some time before this man could get control of the audience on account of the Nichols Sisters. The play is well known, therefore detailed criticism is unnecessary. Mr. Thompson is certainly an artist and one of the best dramatic character actors we ever had here. The company is excellent. Big applause on his finish with several forced curtain calls. Twenty-three minutes full stage.
This man got the house from the start-off. Had them laughing continually. His work consists of juggling balls, cigars, hats, but entirely different from any other juggler we ever had. His billiard ball trick on the finish in a scream. 14 minutes, F. stage.
