“The Cannon Ball Fiend.” This gentleman makes a very pleasing appearance from the front, introducing a lot of very good juggling with various paraphernalia. All of his work is presented in a showman like manner and his cannon ball juggling is especially meritorious. He held the attention all the way through and proved himself a very capable performer. Finished strong. 9 minutes, special set in 5.
In “Held Up.” These boys went excellently all the way through and must be given credit for achieving an unqualified hit. Nothing left to be desired. Special set in 1, 19 minutes.
In “The Parsonage”, a protean dramatic sketch introducing four characters by the woman and three by the man. This act provides very elaborate special set of such merit that it was given strong round of applause at the rise of the curtain. The impersonation of the various characters in the piece was admirably done by the two people, and the act proved to be as pleasing as one could desire. The success of both of the players was unqualified. There were several curtains at the finish and plenty of applause. A distinct success. Special set in 5, 21 minutes.
Black face in songs and monologue. His work was quite well received all the way through but his method is slow and times has a tendency to let the interest lag. His talk was not especially new but got by very well. He met with favor and finished strong. 23 minutes, street in one.
Two men, one woman, in a farcical sketch, “Wanted—A Sister.” The act seemed to gain the attention all through and there were quite a number of laughs. Not a great act but one that answered the purpose and got along very well. Finished fairly strong. Special in 3, 25 minutes.
Two girls in a character singing act, “From Society to the Bowery.” There are number of changes of costume and all of the songs were favorably received. There is a little talk which got by nicely. The act was a bona fide success and finished strong. Olio, 15 minutes, in one.
These two monstrous animals gave a decidedly creditable performance and were warmly applauded all the way through for the various tricks presented. The man who works the act adds to its merit considerably by keeping busy all the time, and thus prevents the interest from lagging. The act went very well all the way through and made a good closer. 12 minutes, garden in 5.
This act got along fairly well and the finishing song of Deane was quite a hit, demanding an encore. The act would no doubt have gone better had it not been seen here several times before. 18 minutes, special set in 1.
In “At the White House.” This well known played and his company held the attention of the audience from beginning to end and the act was given the closest attention and apparently scored quite a hit. The tableau finales were well received and the act finished strong. 28 minutes, library in 3.
These two boys have a good line of comedy acrobatic stuff which they present in a very capable manner. They won a lot of laughs and seemed to keep everybody in thoroughly good humor all the way through. 14 minutes, street in one.
