LaVeen & Cross
This act has greatly improved. Nicely costumed and make an elegant appearance. The physical culture poses are excellent. They received quite a big applause for their equilibristic work. 13 min.-full stage
Ellis-Nowlan Troupe
4 men and 1 woman. This act is strengthened with the addition of two men, who are good acrobats. There is a lot of new work introduced by the original trio. The big feature that they talk about is the prop horse. They got a lot of laughs on the dancing of the horse and the bare-back riding of Ellis. The act was by no means a sensation. I am sorry that I billed them as a headline attraction, altho it pleased. 11 min
Wm. J. Kelley & Co
Eighth and Last Week. Presenting Edwards Davis’ one-act tragedy: “The Unmasking.” This man was quite fortunate to have the assistance of Edwards Davis and his entire company with costumes, scenery and all properties. The play made quite a big hit owing to Mr. Davis’ manipulation. I might say to the benefit of all managers who contemplate playing an ex-star stock favorite that a long engagement has proven a dismal failure, as a shorter engagement would have been more beneficial to this house. 24 min. – two scenes
Geo. Wilson
From the way the audience left the theatre when this man came on, presume he must be the most unpopular performer in the profession. The best part of the audience made it to an intermission, some promenading in the rear of the theatre and others in the lobby. Secured very few laughs and they appreciated his exit. 20 min. in one.
The Great Sears
2 men and 3 women. This young man presented an excellent illusion act. He makes an elegant appearance. Pleasing personality. Talks very little and is a rapid worker. All of his illusions are excellent, well executed and leave the audience spell-bound. Some of the illusions were strongly applauded and others were so sensational that the audience are still wondering how he did it. 22 min.
Mr. & Mrs. EDW H. Kemp
Presenting “Kemp’s Tales of the Wild.” Mrs. Kemp is the lecturer and has a fairly good delivery. They use the Stereopticon with a few motion pictures to show the Indian dance. The slides are nicely colored with splendid electrical effects. The lecture is very interesting, and while it finished to only fair applause, I presume it will go much better tonight. 18 min.
Nita Allen & Co
Presenting the one-act comedy, entitled: “Car Two-Stateroom One.” Quite a novel act. Well represented. Free from any suggestiveness as reported in other criticisms. Secured quite a number of scattered laughs. Held the attention of the audience throughout and they sanctioned it as being thoroughly first-class. Big hit. Closed with three curtain calls. 29 min. full stage-special
Wm. J Kelley & Co
Third week. Presenting a one-act play, entitled:- “Bachelor’s Hall”. Received tremendous reception on his entrance,-fully as strong as his other weeks. Proved himself fully as big a hit as when he appeared cross-town. 20 min. in one
Ladell & Crouch
Acrobatic comedy. Rapid-fire singing and dancing on the style of Guyer & Crispi. Held their own here in great shape. Landell’s acrobatic dancing made quite a hit. 20 min.-full stage closed in one about 5 min.
Chas. Burke & Walda Dupres
IN the comedy:- “The Silver Moon.” This act is not as good as the original “Burke-La Rue and the Inky Boys.” Woman is not as good as Grace LaRue. One of the boys is new and the other boy is too tall for the part. The act pleased, however, and brought the first laugh of the afternoon. 19 min.