Singing and talking, 16 minutes (1) 2 ladies. One of two sings quite acceptably. The excessive avodupois [sic] of one of the two, combined with the almost cadaverous thinness of the other makes a most ludicrous contrast and the laughs were plentiful in consequence.
two women who work in one. They appeared this afternoon in stunning gowns, but opened their conversation with reference to cheese sandwiches, etc. and fully 30 people a rose and left the theater. However, after they got started they made good, held their audience, and were literally applauded.
Jake and Jane in the German comedy sketch. Jake endeavors to imitate Sam’s make up and succeeds very well, but he is not in Sam’s class at any stage of the game as a real comedian. The act went very well this afternoon.
a child who sings rag-time and indulges in toe-dancing; toe-dancing is fair, but she should get another set of songs – nothing very offensive, but she sings a “drunk” song which is not very appropriate for a child of her age.
Two men, billed as comedians. They hardly had a fair chance, as the curtain went up before 20 people had entered the house. They ended up with the “Ramble” song which Eddie Girard saying here all last week. As Cole & Johnson are singing this song and are presenting it in much better form it has been cut out of this act.
Russian singers and whirlwind dancers, 11 minutes full stage. 9 people. Opening song is very well done and goes well enough, to warrant more vocal work. Dancing is all done by two or three men, while the remainder of the troupe are merely on-lookers. Act is beautifully costumed and makes a big ‘sight,’ but there really ought to be more singing, inasmuch as their opening song is really the best portion of the entire act.
22 minutes, C.D.F. 3 men. Proved to be riot of laughter and the far-fetched comedy evidently pleased, for they were the recipients of unmistakable demonstrations of approval in the way of vigorous applause.
Musical and dancing novelty, 13 minutes (1) special drop Lady & man. Good novelty act, especially the dancing but the man who invests the turn with considerable comedy that produces much laughter. Instrumental selections by the lady acceptable. Pretty costumes, and appropriate scenery.
Colored comedians and singers, 17 minutes (1). Good act, the hit of the bill; comedy occasions roars of laughter, and their singing is very well done. Received tremendous applause, and deservedly so, for as fun makers they are one of the best teams seen here in many a day.
Singing comedienne, 10 minutes (1). Fairly good act; the singing is not phenomenal, but whatever is lacking in this department, she easily makes up for by some very clever dancing. A well-gowned act, particularly her first number, which she dresses very appropriately.
