17 minutes, full stage, special set. 7 girls, 2 men. Fair act; comedy is very weak and secures little laughter. Singing is not exceptionally well-done, and the songs have done service for a long time past. There is not even the semblance of a dance, and there is not the slightest indication of any plot throughout the entire act. Scenic and lighting effects are extremely pretty and make a pleasing picture. Audience liked it, because they are always partial to things like this, great in numerical strength, with plenty of pretty scenery and costumes to delight the eye, and a goodly number of attractive girls as is the case with this offering.
Comedy talking and singing skit, 18 minutes (2) special drop. Lady and man. Good act, being refreshingly new and up-to-date. Comedy is spontaneous and unfailing as laugh producer, and they kept everyone well entertained throughout. Their closing number is excellent, than which, they scarcely could have selected a better.
20 min in one. These two are Philadelphians and formerly principals in the act called ‘The Housewarmers.’ Their new offering consists of eccentric comedy by the man which kept the laughs going at good speed and some excellent singing by the girl. The act made an excellent comedy number for the next-to-closing spot and aside from the fact that it scored as a local offering, made good on merit alone.
Man and woman. In one, 14 minutes. Open with the same old gag, of woman in audience, creating disturbance. Proceed to songs and stories, which are only fair. The act went fair only.
Two men, billed as comedians. They hardly had a fair chance, as the curtain went up before 20 people had entered the house. They ended up with the “Ramble” song which Eddie Girard saying here all last week. As Cole & Johnson are singing this song and are presenting it in much better form it has been cut out of this act.
2 shows, 14 min. full stage—I cannot see where they fit in the two-show section of the show, as there is nothing among the three turners that is so poor. To be properly placed, they should have been in the morning show, and are not down at 2.45 where it was placed on report of the act. There are poor singers, and their dancing is not sufficiently good to make amends for their shortcomings as vocalists and comedians.
a large, well-formed, particularly well-dressed singing comedienne supported by two negro boys who have outgrown the pickaninny class and whose work consists of making discordant noises on a cornet, a trombone and shouting at the top of their voices in a way that would blast rocks. 14 minutes in I.
Presenting his new act ‘The Singing Teacher,’ with a cast of four people besides Lind and his wife. On account of the comedy in the act it is about the best thing Lind has ever given us. Interior in 3, 30 min.
In an act of comedy and singing. Mr. Fogarty is an excellent comedian and, while the act is a good one, I think Miss Kirk’s work could be improved upon. They held down the spot satisfactorily, however, due to Mr. Fogarty’s ability. 20 minutes in one
‘Behind the Scenes,’ 18 minutes. F.S. Lady & man. Good act affording much hilarity by breezy comedy, and bright repartee. Vocal renditions well done, and the costuming worthy of special mention. Met with big success from the audience.
