In “And They Lived Happily Ever After.” This was a great disappointment, the only act on the bill that really fell down and it did with a thud. I am in perfect accord with the audience’s opinion of it – that it is very bad: for about 3 minutes it is funny, then as one knows in advance just what is coming, the fun grows less and less until at the finish the curtain goes down with hardly a snicker. It is barely possible that the No. 1 Company did it better than this organization. The fact remains, as a headline feature it is a dismal failure. 12 min. F.S.
25 minutes in two. Special drop. I am afraid this act has about worn itself out. Although it is two years or more since we played them, the audience seemed familiar with it. While it got some laughs, it did not add any speed to the show.
Man and woman, offering “A New Idea.” Woman appeared at opening and makes announcement of absence of partner, also that she will demonstrate hypnotism. Call for subjects, two of which are “plants,” the other, the male member of team. The act evolves into a very clever “imitation” offering, consisting of work, a la Harry Gilfoil. Held attention throughout, gaining liberal laughter and scoring a strong finish. Olio in 1, 16 min. (Toledo)
12 minutes in one. This is a Western team, something after the style of the old Smith and Campbell act, and are playing their first engagement in the East. These boys have some very good stuff and I should think would do very well in a great many places. Although they got lots of laughs to-night, it was very evident that the old style of sidewalk conversations has gone by in Boston.
Minstrel comedian. In our opinion, Mr. Wilson’s act is not up to the present day vaudeville standard. He failed to get but a few scattered laughs and it seems that this type of act has about outgrown its usefulness. In one.
“A Question of Policy.” 20 min. F.S. Same act as given here before, with slight variation. Well presented, getting considerable laughter and good close after the song they illustrated some very amusing acting. Miss Thornton makes three changes of costume, all of them stunning. All right anywhere on the upper half of the bill.
Two men, two women and boy. A fair act of its kind. The little fellow seemed to hit the funny bone of the house on account of his comic appearance in tights and, for at least one-half of the time they worked, the “kid” was a scream through his innocent and unconscious comedy. The house finally settled down and gave something like serious attention. The act is too slow and could be greatly improved by quicker action. Just a moderate finish. Garden in 5, 11 min.
In the first presentation of a comedy called “Throwing the Bluff” by Rozeman Bulger. Program reads, “Staged by John L. Gorman, Courtesy of Bert Leslie.” The company consists of Miss Murray, Miss Goodmann, Mr. Mason and Mr. Daley. The story is light and seems to have been thrown together. It contains some bright lines and gets a few laughs, but lacks finish. Fifteen minutes full stage, special setting.
In the variety farce, called, “The Information Bureau.” A pleasing number, full of good laughs and rather entertaining. It is a lightly threaded skit, intermingled with songs and dances and is all right in a properly balanced bill if one before three and nine. Twenty minutes full stage.
11 min. in one. Advance applause. Makes a very unassuming but forcible presentation of his stories and experiences playing fair with everybody and throwing a lot of compliments. Stories got laughter and applause and his finish was fairly strong. Evidently lots of baseball fans in the house, as there will be for the balance of the week.
