Presenting his well known comedy called “Pat and the Genie” which scored the first real laugh of the show. The skit is practically the same as of old, with a few additional lines. It is nicely presented and was given a rousing hand on the finish. Twenty-four minutes, full stage.
Giving us the well known comedy “Uncle Lem’s Dilemma.” Rather tame on the opening, but developed into a pleasing skit, although it did not go as well as anticipated. I’m afraid the game at present its entirely too strong for an old time offering of this character. Twenty-one minutes, open in one four minutes.
In “Pat and the Genie.” 25 minutes f.s. Special set. Nawn is doing his old act this trip, but it is so long since it has been seen here that it was apparently new to the majority of our audiences. Kept the audience laughing every minute he was on stage. Close strong.
16 min in one. This act commenced rather slowly, but Van Hoven got the crowd with him in a minute or two when they got wise to his particular brand of humor. Received a good hand for his tricks and patter, and closed very strong after the ludicrous work with the two street gamins. Held this spot in good shape.
“Back to Wellington.” The name idea as formerly, but a lot of new lines and situations. Mr. North knows how to play this kind of a part and he gets quite a great deal of quiet humor from the role. In two.
In “The Tamer,” a one act comedy another “Taming the Shrew” idea. The woman was not half bad, but the man delivers his lines as though he were doing “Julius Caesar,” overacting badly and thus spoiling what might be a fairly good part with proper interpretations. The act did fairly well, notwithstanding, gaining quite a bit of laughter and a fairly strong finish. (Syracuse)
This is Ed Gallagher formerly of Gallagher and Shean, and Joe Fields of Fields and Wooley, both recently having left Broadway productions. They are presenting “the Battle of Bay Rum,” which is too well known for any description, only need to say, it is nicely presented and received one continual run of laughs. The size of the here and handling the House Boat Party handicaps us very materially especially in this act. Presume with a larger stage, it would be a mammoth production. Sixteen minutes, full stage.
In the comedy “Minnie from Minnesota.” The old type of comedy and, as vaudeville at this time is going at a face pace, it looks as though Mr. and Mrs. Allison should give us something new or play the small time. Fifteen minutes, full stage.
Four men and two women in “Who is Brown?” Apparently a condensed version of “Temple’s Telegram.” A corking good legitimate comedy playlet presented capably by people of ability who are well adapted to the various roles. The act found great favor and was a genuine laughing hit. Finished strong. C.D.F. in 4, 30 min. (Syracuse)
These people were on in No. 3 spot at the first performance, but am moving them up here in order to get a better running of the show. They don’t do very well, although they didn’t really fall down. The opinion that I formed of them on their last visit remains; that it is a very uncouth act with little merit. After Miss Steadman had made her funny faces three or four times, they become tiresome. A fair No. 2 act, 16 min in one.
