3 shows, 20 min, full stage. Two men and a woman; one man works in blackface and is a good comedian; the other man appears in Shakespearian costumes and is a clever burlesquer; Miss Tutain still retains much of her charm, and fills in the sketch acceptably. Scored one of the laughing hits of the show with the holiday crowd.
2 shows, 25 min, open full stage, close in 1. First time here for this couple in an alleged comedy, singing and dancing act, without title, so far as we know. This is probably the first opportunity that they felt it themselves, and Ford, stating that he had a cold, desired to cancel, which he was allowed to do without regret. The dancing is all right, but the balance of the act was not good enough for a place in the 3-show section. They may do on Broadway, but they won’t go in Boston.
2 shows, 27 min, full stage. Appearing in sketch called ‘A Pressing Matter,’ which he did before. It is slow in the opening and he has been requested to cut out at least five minutes. There are many sentences in the dialogue that might be termed suggestive by those who are looking for that sort of thing, the audience laughed at them just the same. Miss Billlings, who supports Mr. Dickson, is an improvement in Miss McEwan. A new sketch will be necessary to insure another engagement here.
3 shows, 14 min, open in 3, close in . In acrobatic comedy and dancing specialties. It is an excellent turn for the 3-show section, and Mr. Woods’ wooden show dancing is better than that of the much advertised John Ford, who is lower down of the bill. If anything happened to the latter, I should have no hesitation in placing Mr. Wood in his place.
2 shows, 10 min, full stage. First time here for this noted equilibrist. Evidently the audience looked upon his work as almost phenomenal, for every feature he performed was provocative of applause. Aside from the wonderful equilibristic feats he performed the act is pretty one to look on, as the apparatus is on good condition, mostly nickel-plated and highly polished, and liberally lighted with vari-colored electric light.
23 min, 2 shows, full stage. Three women and a man, presenting a farce call ‘Bill Blithers, Bachelor.’ Went with screams from start to finish, and is one of the best laugh provoking skits of the kind that has ever appeared in this house. Also could go further down the bill, if necessary.
2 shows, 27 min, full stage. Fist time here for this actor and his assistants. They do an original sketch of sentiment and humor, entitled ‘Shipmates,’ which decidedly out of the usual run of short plays, being more pretentious in every way than any of the work of Mr. Day that has been done here. It is fairly well acted and the stage setting is exceptional. At the close of the strong show they held the audience remarkably well, few leaving during the progress of the sketch.
3 shows, 14 min open in 3, close in 1. One of the best acrobatic acts played this house for many years, judging by the favor accorded them by the people who pay money. They do not do anything exceptionally original, but the work is executed with case and grace that makes it appear attractive to those who understands its difficulties. The muscular exhibition was excellent. A better act than nine-tenths of those in the 2-show section.
2 shows, open and close in 1. Has been reviewed by managers of other houses, therefore very little comment is required from me. Did not find anything objectionable in the opening by the two girls, in which they impersonate East side types, but did cut out of Perry Ryan’s monologue his suggestion of sending all the mothers-in-law to Hell and that there were no women in Paradise, both of which are coarse and not funny. The act did not go strong and should be in the 3-show section at $50 per week less than they are now receiving. Costumes do not components for lack of voice or good looks.
3 shows, 11 min, in 1. Another first appearance here. Pretty girl, modest appearing, and neatly costumed; in addition to which she has a good voice and her selections are made with judgment. Went well and will stand for a better place, if it is necessary to move her down.
