A musical farce presented by Max Witt, Inc. The theme is taken from Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury.” The lyrics are by Thos. J. Gray and the music by Max Witt. The company consists if two men and tem girls. Quite a lengthy musical skit, holding the stage for twenty-eight minutes, with alleged comedy and poor music. The slip-shed manner of the presentation and cheap costuming add greatly to its ineffectiveness.
Singing comedienne. She is petite, has good personality, makes several changes of costume and gives a splendid assortment of songs, with several character portrayals sandwiched in, that are greatly appreciated. Thirteen minutes in one.
A clean cut young Jap. While roller-skating (which, by the way, is a splendid exhibition) he goes through a routine of juggling that calls for strong hand and makes a good opener. Nine minutes, full stage.
This young lady will have to go to some to equal “Odiva” or even come near to tieing [sic] “Ideal.” I think it is the poorest presentation I have ever had; in fact, it is the weakest diving act I ever saw, due probably to bad management. Nine minutes, full stage.
In their new act, called, “Off and On,” a sequel to “On and Off.” This is quite a novel act, bright and full of good laughs and went stronger then their first offering. Open in two, then in one, using their own drop to represent the interior of the theatre. They were easily the laughing hit the show. Nineteen minutes.
This young lady was slightly handicapped on account of having Luce and Luce on the bill, who gave quite an extensive amount of violin work. However, with her pleasing personality and good repertoire, she won out and. I think, went as well as when we played her before. Ten minutes in one.
Six of the original Texan Tommy Dancers. Far superior to the delegation that carried the name here some time ago. A good dancing number. Thirteen minutes, full stage.
Well known comedy, “On a Shopping Tour.” Material remains the same as before. Opened a little tame but Mr. Madison’s eccentric dancing gets the laughs and they finished to a strong hand. Sixteen minutes in 1.
In her original creation, the character of “Madam Sans Gene,” in the one-act playlet “The Washerwoman Duchess” with splendid cast, including Waiter Wilson, Mitchell Harris and Frank Woolfe. “The Washerwoman Duchess” is a tabloid version of the well known play, “Madam Sans Gene,” which Miss Kidder made famous. The play cleverly condensed, with much attention paid to the details of costuming, manners and stage generally. Miss Kidder displayed unusual enthusiasm and at all times had the audience on edge right up to the finish. I think this sketch will take first prize, as it is one of the best we have had this season. Miss Kidder was heartily applauded on her entrances with tremendous applause on the close of her playlet and finally compelled to take a bow in front of the curtain. Twenty minutes, full stage.
Giving a musical comedy called, “The Phony-Photographer,” At the afternoon performance they just about got by. There was a decided improvement at the evening performance. Allman, who is substituted for Mehlinger, works in black-face, and has a fairly good voice. The comedy is weak and the act in its entirety is not strong enough for this position. Several minutes, full stage.
