SRR 2. There is no comment necessary on Mr. Lee’s performance. It stands alone. He had two or three new impersonations this afternoon, notably among them being Parker, David B. Hill, and a new representation of Roosevelt in a Prince Albert coat and a tall hat, all of which were heartily applauded. The act was a little too long this afternoon, and he will cut out one or two impersonations and save them for next week. 34 minutes, full stage.
2 shows, 15 min. in one—practically the same material he gave us before, and he was terribly handicapped by following a lot of Swift ask, for which reason he did not hold his audience to any extend [sic?]. When he gets placed in an easier position in the bill, he will go all right. He went much better upon the occasion of his previous engagement.
A man and woman in a knack on the lines of the old Sidman Act, in fact, it is a portion of the Sidman Act, the man having been with Arthur Sidman in his old barn-storming days. I think it is going to develop into an exceptionally good act bye and bye. It went very nicely this afternoon, the only trouble being there extreme nervousness, this being their first appearance on the professional stage. 18 minutes; full stage.
GYH 2. Added to the bill to replace George C. Davis. Mr. Sullivan’s imitations of the different actors and his bit of imitation representing the tough man in song and dance at the finish is good. He had a pretty swift place on the bill today, which could not be avoided, but it will be rearranged on the night show. 15 minutes in one.
Imitations of several stage favorites which are given in a quite pleasing and correct manner. All in one.
SRR 2. It is hardly necessary to say that Mr. Lee is probably the greatest artist in this line, all things considered, in the world. He gave us some new impersonations – the Tzar of Russia and a Jap general, both of which were appreciated, while that of the Jap elicited great applause, showing which way the sympathy went. He closed as usual with his impersonation of Gen. Robert E. Lee, which I think is one of the best things he does. 24 minutes, full stage.
22 mins. Open Spec. one, Spec. 4 Character impersonator. The characters: Johnny Ray, Russell Bros. Lew Dockstader, John L. Sullivan, Richard Mansfield and Joe Jefferson, in “Rip van Winkle.” Very good ac
This clever little mimic, is one of the hits of the show, her imitations, of Vesta Tilley, Anna Held, Eddie Foy, and Dan Daley are very clever. All in one. 21 min.
Character changes: This girl has improved wonderfully in the last year or two, and makes some changes about as quick as any performer that I ever remember to have seen. Since playing the other houses on the circuit she has made a change in the act, cutting out the long Barbara Freitchie song and putting in a livelier one, and also introducing a new solo, which in my opinion, has brightened the act up considerably. She went very strong here. Her singing of “Bill Raily” at the finish of the act made a decided hit. 15 mins. Opens full stage, closing in one.
Clever versatile comedian, in his original entertainment ‘A night out.’ Received some advanced applause. The act is practically the same as when last presented, with a few new stories. Continual laughter throughout, closed strong. Twenty-one minutes, opens in full stage, closes in one.
