Presenting a condensed version of “The Mikado”. Cast includes H.W. Tre Denick; John McCloskey; Alexander Clark; John Rogers; Henry Scott; Mae Calder; Lillian Swain; Aimee Ashmore; Minnie Emmett. With one or two exceptions the company is excellent. For the first presentation they did fairly well. Secured quite a number of laughs and some fairly good applause for the singing. While they did not cause any sensation this afternoon I presume it will go better during the balance of the week. 1 hour and 21 minutes full stage.
1/m 1/w. Uses cabinet with incandescent lights. This is a sort of black-art act with a woman singing. Wayburn is evidently going backward. The act is just about strong enough to open the show in the continuous houses. 13 minutes full stage
In the one-act playlet “The Red, Red rose”. Rather a pathetic little play with a little comedy and pathos intermingled. Miss Scott received a big ovation when she appeared. The act itself is excellent for this house on account of her connection with the stock company but I doubt if it would be suitable elsewhere. Big applause on the finish with three curtain calls. 16 minutes full stage.
This act is a sort of a “Lemon”. The man makes a speech. Carlotta does a few ancient bicycle tricks and then comes the “Loop the Loop” stunt which makes them gasp for a second and it is all over and then you wonder what you saw and exclaim again “Stung”. I doubt if this act is worth the money at any time. 12 minutes full stage.
Man and woman talking and singing comedy. They make a very nice appearance and their voices are excellent. In the opening part of the act the talk is a little tame. Material ancient. The indian song and dance is the merit of to the act. Some very good applause on the finish. 17 minutes in one.
Scene represents an office with the girls playing on typewriters singing appropriate music etc. Johnny Stanley is well known and is assisted by the girls. He gives his various imitations throughout the sketch. The girls are pretty and nicely costumed. The music is all new with the exception of Gus Edward’s best bet “School Days”. The act needs plenty of work and may develope. They did fairly well this afternoon.
Well known. Received some little applause after each of their selections. Have advanced about one point as they use pistol shots the same as the four Avolos and special light effects which give them a pretty good finish. 12 minutes in one.
It was some time before the boys could get at the audience. I really don’t believe that President Roosevelt could walk on the stage and “make good” after the Paul McAllister riot. They finally got them, however. While they did not make a tremendous hit, they negotiated the place in fairly good shape. 21 min.
Presenting – “The System of Dr. Tarr.” 7 men and 1 woman. When Mr. McAllister made his appearance, the applause was deafening. The comedy is well known, as it has been presented in one of our other theatres. His company is excellent. Mr. McAllister’s impersonation of Dr. Tarr was perfect. Received five curtain calls with a cry of speech from all parts of the house. He made a short address, thanking them, etc., and he was then compelled to take several more bows. From the way he went this afternoon, I presume at this evenings performance it will be a riot. The best part of the house is sold out for the night and all the boxes are decorated for the occasion.
TO-NIGHT this man’s appearance caused the greatest demonstration I ever saw which lasted a full ten minutes. They allowed him to proceed with his comedy and on the finish a speech was necessary. He spoke for about five minutes and was then compelled to take several bows. Avery & Hart made their appearance and had to go off. Mr. McAllister again appeared, made another short speech, but this failed to stop the riot, and finally, McAllister, Avery & Hart did a cake walk, which made the applause all the stronger. Mr. McAllister then quieted the crowed with another little speech introducing Avery & Hart. They, at his suggestion, allowed the colored comedians to work. The balance of the show went on uninterrupted. 36 minutes.
This little girl has greatly improved. She caught the crowed from the start-off. Gives imitations of Anna Held, Marie Dressler, Alice Lloyd, finishing with an imitation of Geo. M. Cohan. She left htem wanting more. 9 min. in one
