Mad Juggler. As usual, is one of the chief hits of the show; gets the laugh from the start and it continues throughout; his impromptu dancing at intervals is very funny and his general abandonment to any established rule or custom makes the act a continued surprise and keeps the house in an uproar. Full stage. Time 14 min.
Sensational wire act. One of the best of its class ever played here. They might cut the musical and dancing part out with advantage, but certainly their hanging wire act is worthy of highest commendation and has made a decided hit here. Full stage. Time 15 minutes.
“Awakening of Pipp”. Same act, which is always a consummate hit at this house. Has interwoven a little new business, which perhaps is an improvement, but as it stands, the act is a ten strike of vaudeville ingenuity and artistic ability. Full stage. Time 26 minutes.
Comedian and Dancer. Is a good dancer, but his monologue does not amount to much and the voice he uses in singing sounds as though it belonged to someone else a good ways off. It’s safe to say his singing could not be heard in the balcony. Works in one; time 12 minutes.
“Billie’s First Love.” Without question, the best sketch of the season, admirably played by Miss Bergere, with able assistance on the part of Mr. Johnson and Miss Stoddard. The story is interesting and gives ample sway to the artist’s marked versatility or power and expression. Has made a great hit here. Miss Bergere’s stage appearance is a most striking one, and the comedy and pathos in the lines are evenly merged together to form a most pleasing portrayal of Bohemian life Full stage; time 32 minutes.
Combined, they put up a laugh producing act, which goes very well. Are good singers. A notable feature is the make-up of one of their number in imitation of Bob Fitzsimmons, which makes a bit at once. Close in one, opening with full stage. Time 12[?] minutes.
Acrobatic comedians. Very fair opening act; are clever in their line of work, but as usual with this style of performance, they weed in too much comedy that is poor stuff. Open with full stage, close in one; time 26 minutes.
Comedians. On account of the illness of one member of the team, this act was cut out for the greater part of the week. However their sketch of “Up-to-date Burglars” is the same as ever and creates continuous laughter and applause. Full stage.
Singing and Dancing comedians. Sam Morton is probably the best Irish comedian on the vaudeville stage to-day and is ably assisted by his wife, son and daughter. Their act has not changed any since their last appearance at this house, but as it is, stands as one of the best sources of the wholesome entertainment we have ever presented. The rendition of the English Costermonger’s song by the quartette is a notable feature. Full stage; closing in one. Time 26 minutes.
Slack wire performers. Three men, one of whom makes up as a girl. By long odds the greatest exhibition of this sort we have every played. In clean cut work, elaborate dressing and graceful action, their entertainment is of a class difficult to match. Their wonderful agility, ease and accuracy of motion, and the numerous novelties they introduce combine to make their act one of the biggest hits of the season. Have two assistants. Use full stage. Time 13 min.
