The vaudeville is opened by Sinclair and Gray, a couple of attractive girls on bicycles in full stage, who precede their bicycle stunts with a sing in “one.” Though possessing pleasing voices, it is the work on the bicycles that counts for a nice hand.
Frank Hall and Billie O’Brien, with a sketch in title only. “Frozen Out,” a singing and talking turn with a piano employed by the woman at the outset in parlor set, both going to “one” at the finish. The talk is mediocre and not any too well delivered. They pass on their singing voices.
Nell and Elsie Gilbert, No. 3, were easily the outstanding act on this bill. They sing well and dance a little in routine that has talk in between. A “blues” number was especially well handled, displaying excellent harmony and big time styles. Their short costumes in the early part of their offering is “small timey,” but their more classy appearance when they change to evening gowns compensates. With rearranged and brightened routine their talents should carry them on.
Farrell and Hatch, a couple of colored entertainers, were second, with piano and songs, the routine consisting mostly of comedy numbers that are well put over, especially by the one at the piano. A ballad by the other showed only a fair voice. Both are at their best in a jazz number at the finish, which threatened to stop the show.
The Three Kitaro Brothers, opening, however more than pleased. The pedal juggling of two of the Japanese won good laughs. One of the trio does some nifty tumbling, and his head climb up a flight of steps sent them away to a big hand.
Armstrong and Joyce, a pair of boys, one at the piano the other standing by. The fellow at the piano has the edge but the other puts over a ballad in good style, although he “booted” the song at the finish by attempting to hit a high note which he missed. These boys could improve by aiming for naturalness. Some of their comedy numbers are of the “home-made.” The team should develop with proper material.
Walsh and Austin are a mixed team of young folks who offer a line of chatter and songs. The man could improve his comedy by getting more action into his work. The blonde girl makes a nice appearance and is an acceptable straight. Their talk is above the average and the man sings well. “Sweetheart Blues” sent them away to a good hand.
The Two Yaquis, a mixed couple of Indians in a special set showing up well with lighting effects, were first with their native offering of harmony singing and dancing. The harmony is off and the act lacks pep. The woman’s specialty goes over nicely, but the man’s voice sounds wobbly when he sings alone. They finished to fair applause with an ankward [sic] Indian dance with sleigh bell attachments.
Sonia and Co. two men and a pretty girl, opened with body lifts and “risely” stunts, and left a good impression.
The Four Meryl Prince Girls, a good-looking quartet, with harmony and comedy singing went over exceptionally well in the second spot. Their impression of newsboys “Pulling Dem Bones” for an encore is not exactly suited to their style. The girls present a pretty picture with a nifty opening, having three of the members posing in the center of the parted draped curtain and the other at the piano.
