“The New Physician.” A very funny act, ludicrous situations and extremely well done. The only criticism we have to make is that there are so many laughs that it would be well to shorten the act by about five minutes. The audience really becomes exhausted. (1) (2)
This act did not go very well. They should be given the benefit of the doubt, possibly, because they were obliged to omit their finish, their Sextette from “Lucia,” Which had been rehearsed first by Bixley & Lerner. However, they did not go well up to the time when that number would have been given. 13 min. in one.
13 min. F.S. Man, woman and dog. Much the same act as presented here before, doing good ground tumbling wok introducing considerable comedy, the dog being particularly well trained and getting plenty of laughter and applause for his funny stunts. Makes a good opener.
I don’t think it fair to hold criticism against this well known couple, but the jury don’t seem to get them. Don’t think I ever saw an aact [sic] get such a bump, not even a giggle do they secure. Personally, I think Alf Grant one of the wittiest men on the stage and has always made good on former occasions, but he is surely taking a tumble here. Seventeen minutes in one.
A great rough comedy act which pleased immensely. 15 Min. in One.
In something new in the way of Dutch comedy. One of the most satisfactory acts in the bill. Went very well indeed. 15 Min. in One.
Same act these men gave us before and with the usual number of cuts. No matter how many times they play our houses they still have to be told to cut “You fool,” parodies like “It’s a BEAR” and “Row, Row, Row” and the others they attempt. However, even with the cuts, they held this hard spot, with the show very late, fairly well. 18 min in one.
In “The Man from Montana.” 36 min F.S. A roaring scream from beginning to end. These comedians are making a much bigger hit in “The Man from Montana” than in any other sketch they have ever presented here, and should it continue to go as it did at both performances Sunday, it will be kept on the bill throughout the week. Chicago.
“It Happened in Topeka.” Supporting company consists of two men and two women and they are all very capable. The play is a big laugh all the way through and Mr. Bell successfully upholds the reputation he has gained in his former plays. 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.
