Anna Laughlin
Well known. Singing comedienne. Impersonates a child. Sang four songs, each one going fairly good. Entirely too much money for an act of this nature. 15 min.
Betty Payne
Knute Erickson
Wm. J. Kelley & Co
In the condensed version of “David Garrick.” Company includes six men and three women. Got the biggest reception of any man I ever saw in my life. He gave an excellent presentation of “David Garrick” including the drunken scene. Audience giggled and laughed at everything he did. Received several curtain calls on his finish. 34 min.
Mayme Gehrur & Co
4 men and a woman. In a romance of Southern California, entitled:-“June” by Edmund Day. A little talky on the opening, but very interesting. Tells a pretty love story. The company is excellent especially the impersonation of the Irish and Spanish characters. Could hold her own as a headline attraction in any house. Hit of the show up to this time. 29 min
Clemenso Brothers
Musical Clowns. Quite a novel musical act on the style of Delphino & Delmora. Most all of their material is new. Was greatly appreciated. Comedy is excellent. Alright for about a second on the bill. 17 minutes full stage-closed in one about 5 min.
Bernar’s Manikins
First act on the bill that really got any applause. Comparing this man and the price with Jewell’s, it could be cleaned as a better act. Received applause throughout with fairly good hand on the finish. 16 min
Jules Garrison & Co
Man and woman, in a Roman travesty, “An Ancient Roman” This act has greatly weakened without Elle Garrison. Does not contain the laughs. Act proved a dismal failure this afternoon. Left the stage with barely any applause whatever. At the night performance it improved a little. Presume by the end of the week it will develop into an act. 16 min
The Kemps
Colored Entertainers. Men dressed as messenger boy. Both have fairly good voices. Comedy does not amount to much. Finish of the act is on the style of Greene & Werner. Just about got by in this place. 18 min. in one.
4 Nelson Comiques
Acrobatic Comedians. This act deserves a medal for being the roughest slap-stick acrobatic act on the stage. Rather disappointed. Will try and tone them down. Would not care to play them again. 11 min.