School room in 3, 24 min, 9 in one. An act patterned somewhat after that of Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds, save that there are four men doing it, and also similar to the act of the old Manhattan Four. The comedy work, in which each took part, was very strong, the singer above the average, and the dancing unusually good. They earned by far the largest amount of applause, and caused general laughter from a good sized house. It can certainly be classed as a very good three a day act, and fully equal to many two a day shows. 3 shows.
3 shows, 26 min, open full stage, close in 1. I think this is a capital 3-a-day comedy sketch. The woman is a cross between Mrs. Chas., Ellis and Margie Cline, the tone of her voice being at times like both. She does the talking while the man appears as a half witted person, making capital foil for his partner. The woman is also fair singer, her Irish ballads seeming to be appreciated by those left in the house to hear them. This is the sort of act I could give a better place to in the bill, if it were not so over crowded with other good material.
2 shows, 19 min, in 1. Eccentric comedian and vocalist, well known to legitimate audiences from his long connection with musical comedies and comic opera. Did not go so strong as I expected this afternoon, but I believe he will win out with the night audiences. He had a very stiff contract in following Cressy who had drawn out so much laughter that they needed a rest. He is an exceptionally clever chap, as vaudeville entertainers go.
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