Illus. Lecture. 30 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 9:12. This is certainly an innovation in Vaudeville, but if it were not for the interest aroused by the stamp of officialdom and Mr. McIntosh’s own fame as an actor such brilliant press work in favor of the present administration would not leave so strong an impression even with these beautiful pictures. Mr. McIntosh’s line of talk is always pleasing, some times brilliant and at times instructive. Many of the pictures got a good hand. The political part is a little strained, but our audience rather liked it than otherwise. The close was very strong, showing that the innovation is a popular one, and will be talked about.
32 min. in one, illustrated talk on travels in The Philippines and Japan. The talk and illustrations were very interesting and I feel sure that Mr. McIntosh drew us money and a class of people who do not, as a rule, attend the theatre. I think he would prove a very good attraction on any bill.
Presenting “Kemp’s Tales of the Wild.” Mrs. Kemp is the lecturer and has a fairly good delivery. They use the Stereopticon with a few motion pictures to show the Indian dance. The slides are nicely colored with splendid electrical effects. The lecture is very interesting, and while it finished to only fair applause, I presume it will go much better tonight. 18 min.
Being an illustrated lecture of the West. These people have the finest stereopticon views I have ever saw. The act is full of novelty and is bound to please and draw. 20 min. in 1, 2 shows.
Illustrated travelogue “Imperial India” A most interesting performance, held the audience all through with strong applause at the finish. A feature of this kind lends considerable tone to a vaudeville bill and is appreciated by the best people and is instructive to all. 20 min. in 1, 2 shows.
2 shows, 15 min, in 1. In an illustrated travelogue, entitled “Japrussa,” being a comparison of the two countries now at war. It is probably the best thing he has ever offered, was listened to with close attention throughout, and he received an enthusiastic recall at the finished.
African Pictures
Full stage Parlour Setting even with a grand piano run in to add effect.
The picture series that accompanies the lecture is a work of art. Some of the scenes are interesting, and all are splendid examples of art coloring, but vaudeville audiences require something more in a lecture than the in- formation that there are so many square miles of territory in the Island of Luzon, and statistics touching upon the annual customs receipts from the exportation of tobacco, sugar or malaria, or whatever the “Mission” concerns itself with.
