In “The Boy Next Door”. About as crazy a lot of stuff as one could imagine, but in justice to the players it must be said that it was a big laugh the most of the time. When the house was not laughing at Felix they were giving strict attention to Miss Barry or her younger sister. A rattling good comedy act that made good all the way through. 19 minutes, C.D.F. in 3.
“The Blue Grass Boys”. A very excellent singing, talking and comedy act. One straight, the other black face, with a change to both black-face. Straight man proved very acceptable and the comedian is really funny from head to foot. Almost everything he said and did was good for a laugh. Their method is moderately quiet but they get their stuff over in a telling manner and were easily the hit of the bill up to this point.
Man and woman in a comedy sketch, “Holding Out”. This act portrays the trials of a vaudeville actor and actress in an effort to get time in New York. The theme of the piece is very similar to Norton and Nicholson’s “Ella’s All Right”. The scene is the interior of a furnished room in what is ostensibly an actor’s boarding house, and the piece shows the various make-shifts of a comedy order resorted to by the pair to get along with their house-keeping, etc. There were a lot of good solid laughs and the act gained undivided attention all the way through. The finish was quite strong. Would term this a very but not great burlesque, or at least exaggerated comedy. Perfectly satisfactory. 17 minutes, kitchen interior.
Man and woman, colored, in a character singing act. This pair were fairly well received all the way through and answered very nicely as a number for the 2 spot. They did not go big at any time but worked along very satisfactorily and finished moderately strong. Both make a nice clean appearance from the front and the dressing of the act is very good. 15 minutes, two special drops and olio in 1.
Two men in an aerial ring act, one working straight and the other eccentric comedy. This is a very striking and excellent exhibition of what can be accomplished in this line of work. Their work either individually or as a duo was favorably received and the set made a very favorable impression all the way through. Their work is neat, clean, executed with good showmanship, and in every way worthy of the applause bestowed. First class whether as an “opener” or elsewhere. 8 minutes, garden in 5.
A very excellent singing four which scored a good solid success all the way through. They were compelled to respond after every number. 15 minutes, olio in 1.
In Geo. Ade’s one act comedy. “The Mayor and the Manicure”. An exceptionally good and excellently portrayed legitimate one act comedy in the hands of a very capable act. The story is of decided interest and is carefully worked out in every particular. The work of the cast individually and collectively is above reproach, and there is no question as to the act being a hit.
Songstress-comedienne. She sang a number of songs and all them very successfully. Made as big a hit for a single woman act as almost anything that has ever played in the house. At the finish they would not let her leave the stage but compelled her to respond with another song and numerous bows. She is a very clever artist and mist be given credit for making a bona fide out-and-out hit. 20 minutes, olio in 1.
In what they term a fantasy, “Winning a Queen”. The act is in three scenes with Moving Picture connections from one to the other. The offering is a trifle drawn out and at times seemed to be a little tiresome. However, there were a number of laughs scattered along the way and the finish of the act was unexpectedly strong. Would term it a moderate success but nothing big. 19 minutes, special sets in 1, 2 and 4.
Comedy talking act in 1, entitled “On Father’s Train”. One works straight, the other eccentric comedy. Their line of talk is fast and full of good points, none of which failed to make a favorable impression. They went very big and were compelled to take several bows at the finish. 13 minutes, street in 1.
