F.S. Interior. Time 10. 2 young athletes assisted by an announcer. They give a series of interesting exhibitions of wrestling holds, neatly, plainly and quickly executed. They close with a short but exciting wrestling bout done well. Novel. Generous applause throughout.
Time 14. F.S. Elephant, horse, pony. 1 man, 1 woman, while Gruber follows out a more or less conventional line of work there is a rapidity and polish to the act that elevates it out of the ordinary. The act made a very pleasing impression here at the opening matinee.
In 1. Time 13. Little Billy does two songs, an inebriate “swell” and a Scotch kiltie. He gets by in good shape with these. The big part of his success, however, is due to his very clever dancing with which he finished in two numbers. I believe he will bring the business in before the week is over in good shape.
C.D.F. Time 22. “Love a la Mode.” 2 women, 1 man. The sketch got by in fair shape although there is not material enough for the time taken. As an interpolation the two women sing at the piano very well. The comedy is very boad [sic] consisting of monkey antics, pillow throwing and similar stunts. While the act won applause at times, there is abundant room for much improvement.
2 men, 1 woman. In 1. Time 17. This well known instrumental act scored its usual hit.
2 men, 1 woman. Time 22. Special effective full stage. “The Toll Bridge.” A novelty comedy sketch chiefly notable for the excellent characterization of an old man which received genuine realism. There is a pleasant vein of humor which balances the serious side well.
2 young men. Time 7. One of the best pair of dancers seen here in some time. Won generous applause throughout.
2 men. Time 9. In 3. Hoop rolling, throwing and club juggling. Neat, fast and novel. High class and entertaining throughout.
F.S. Time 16. 2 assistants. The biggest front of the season. With a stage full of imposing apparatus, Buckner comes out and stalls about mysteriously. Then he goes up an inclined ladder and rides down. This thrilling event did not bring up a single hand. Then he does a little work picking up a handkerchief while balancing himself on the wheel. The applause was not deafening. Then he rides down a few steps, without creating a riot. Finally he mounts a tower and after stalling for about five minutes he bumps down on a unicycle a series of steps set about three feet apart, down to the stage level. He closes with a little weak comedy consisting of jumping over six prostrate stagehands on a unicycle. The act is no headliner and does not justify any exceptional billing. Buckner may have been a sensation at the New York Hippodrome (as he asserts), but he far from one at the Cleveland Hippodrome.
Open F.S. Close in 1. Time 13. This funny acrobatic and dancing act scored a big laughing success at the Monday matinee.
