2/M 1/W. Presenting the sensational automobile racing sketch in two scenes ‘A Race for a Wife.’ The story is simple – the fathers refusal to allow the girl to marry the man of her choice, decides to elope – second scene shown the two automobiles is a thrilling race. The young couple have the lead driving a Pope-Toledo 125 H.P. while the father has a Buick, and with the panorama backing and effects, it is a thriller. Race occupies about 40 seconds. Powell plays the part of the father in good shape, scoring many laughs. The sketch contains good business, plenty of action, is interesting and held the audience. The finish is sensational. Automobile race is a knockout, securing spontaneous applause from all parts of the house. 20 min
Described in previous criticism. The act is general remains the same as when presented downtown. The company is excellent. The story well told, surrounded by excellent music and good dancing. The comedy end is well handled and received a big lot of laughs. While it did not finish strong, it negotiated the place in good shape considering the exceptionally strong show it followed. Pleased and is a good act. 26 minutes, full stage.
Presenting his powerful one act play ‘At the White House.’ Mr. Chapin is supported by an excellent company of five people. Tremendous advance applause on his entrance and compelled to make repeated bows. One of the greatest military plays we ever had. It is intense and hold the audience spell-bound to the finish. Several times during the act the lines were so strong the audience interrupted by spontaneous applause. Business improved fully fifty percent and I must give this man the credit. Applause hit of the show with 9 curtain calls. 32 min, full stage.
“The Irish Queen”. Some little advance applause. Mag is aging very rapidly, her voice is fading. Can anybody imagine the Irish Queen singing that beautiful ballad entitled “Bye Bye Dearie”. If it were not for the assistance of the boy in the box and the audience she would have fallen into the arms of “Mephisto”. They stood for it and they finally compelled her to sing “Throw ‘Em Down, M’Clunkey” and with the assistance of the stage hands, including the property man who is bigger than Mag, she did fairly well. 21 min. in 1.
Presenting the comedy “Miss Mc Cobb, Manicureste” [sic] by Clyde Fitch. A great deal of advertising to the Clyde Fitch name. Georgie Laurence created quite a part as the amazing hair-dresser in “Her Own Way” in which Maxine Elliot scored her great success. Miss Laurence is ably supported by Miss Fern Maycliffe, who takes the edge off of Miss Laurence’s work and manages to get a rousing hand for her work. The man is Edwin A. Fowler, who one time was a member of the Proctor Stock Company. The sketch is good, with plenty of laughs and can be worked out to a great success provided the present company remains, especially the woman. It is a little talky on the opening, but interesting. The fight between the two men – striking each other – pulling hair and finally finishing with the smashing of head-gear is a continuous roar and a knock out. The finish of the sketch can be improved upon. It was very acceptable and pleased. 23 minutes.
Two men singing and talking comedy. Open in one with one of the men sitting in the orchestra. The other makes an apology for the non-arrival of a cook, who he had engaged and then starts to sing, when he is interrupted continually by the other fellow, who is in the audience, with some good cross-fire conversation, which brings the laughs. The cook is finally invited on the stage and they proceed to the restaurant. Curtain rises showing their own drop, containing numerous placards on the style of the old Harding & Ah Sid drop. The reading of the signs causes a general ripple, then a buzz finally developed into a general uproar. The two men appear and have extremely funny business and close in one, singing an extemporaneous song, which is ineffective and allows them to leave the stage with a good hand. Thoroughly all right if not on too late. 22 min.
In the serio-comedy entitled: ‘My Wife’s Picture.’ Was under the impression that this was an entirely new vehicle but it is the same sketch as presented by William J. Kelly entitled: ‘Bachelor’s Hall’ with the name changed. While Kelly played it dramatic, this fellow gets more comedy out of it. Got some few laughs in spots. Will probably change it up in the bill tonight. 15 minutes, full stage.
The elephant’s work on the stage is very ordinary, though what he does is thoroughly first-class and shows perfect training. He got quite a number of laughs with some scattered applause. As an advertising medium he will be a wonder. 10 minutes, full stage.
In their Hebrew comedy “A Smash-up in Chinatown”. They had all they could do to bring them back to life after the Corigan sketch. They were treated kindly, however, and managed to get quite a number of laughs with some fairly good applause on their finish. 16 minutes in one.
Presenting Lillian Burkhart’s comedy, “Jesse, Jack & Jerry”. This is a capital sketch and at the price is certainly a bargain and deserves a better place. Would stand billing as a headline attraction in other towns. It is quickly presented and continuous laughter throughout. Bradlee Martin is excellent and his support first-class. 18 min. Full stage.
