Presenting the farce “It’s Up to You, William!” It is really remarkable how this comedy goes. No doubt every man in the audience knows every line but he gets the laughs, some advance applause and several curtain calls, and there you are. 26 minutes.
“The Dreaden China Prima Donna” assisted by Arthur Gutman at the piano. Miss Ritchie makes a grand appearance, wearing stunning gowns, and a splendid selection of songs. Her voice is good and she manages to get the songs over. While she pleases the audience, she does not make the rousing hit as expected. However, as a headline attraction she is there, and with a properly supported bill she can make good anywhere. 21 minutes in one.
In the “Fakir and the Lady.” Barns is one of the best rapid fire comedians I ever saw and is ably assisted by Miss Crawford. The comedy is one continual round of laughs and they are easily the applause hit of the show up to this time. 16 minutes, full stage. With an encore in one.
Rather surprised at the manner in which this man was received. He is gifted with a splendid baritone voice and good songs. Tells a few jokes that get by and finishes his act using a dummy as a woman, giving a few dances which send him off strong. For an encore he goes through a few acrobatic stunts thereby living up to his billing as a “somewhat different comedian”. 20 minutes in one.
In “the Rube.” Mr. Barry portrays the yankee character, that of the “Rube” who is anxious to join a theatrical troupe. Mrs. Barry as the soubrette. The comedy is in two scenes; the “stage door” and the “stage”. The skit contains plenty of bright lines and good comedy. Mr. Barry’s song on “Marching through Georgia” in which he uses all the song hits for a foundation was a scream. An excellent act and I think one of the best ever presented by this couple. Special drops in one and one and a half. 24 minutes.
Two young men who make an excellent appearance in full dress, wearing monicles [sic] and presenting an English type. Their voices are only fair but they manage to cover up any deficiencies with some clever soft shoe dancing, thereby securing a good hand. 11 minutes in one.
“The Sprinting Messenger.” One straight and the other black face. Comedy cyclists; and excellent opening act. 9 minutes, full stage.
“Pantomimists”. Both work straight, in regulation clothes, one as the comedian, with a slight jag, who secures many good laughs. The routine consists of high kicking, odd and clever ground work, leaps, novel tricks on the table, good acrobatic stunts with a little dancing. A good closer and a rousing hand on the finish. Six minutes using centre door fancy.
An institution of ten clever musicians, playing bells, xylophones & etc., with a few steps of dancing. All genuine musicians with good selections. A musical treat that will make good on any billing. Applause hit of show at every performance. Using palace, twenty-two minutes.
From the manner in which this man is received at every performance, he can be stamped as the “best of character comedians”. His monologue is bright, all new and keeps the audience in an uproar for twenty-three minutes.
