In impersonations of different stage celebrities. I hardly think that this young girl will ever make a very brilliant performer. In the impersonations she offered us this afternoon, it was a pretty hard matter to recognize anybody with the possible exception of Dan Daly, whose peculiar drawl is so pronounced that almost anybody can imitate him. She went fairly well with the audience, and that is all. 12 minutes in one.
“The Military Maid” in quick Character changes. Miss Mudge is a most graceful, pretty and pleasing young lady, and her changes are made with remarkable rapidity. She has a good voice and good songs, and it may be considered one of the best of this kind of acts on the stage. Has a good wardrobe and fine. Carries her own stage setting which is very pretty. Our audience very much pleased. Full stage. Close in one. Time 15 minutes.
Special in two, olio in one. 16 minutes. Character woman does some good work in her different characters, especially as an Italian woman.
Character comedienne. We had expected good things from this girl from reports received down the line. She came on with a rush and immediately sprung her original laugh on the audience. This laugh carried the act. The monologue is poor and the audience thought so. However, she saved herself two or three times by springing the laugh. She seemed to be clever enough to know that this was her strong-hold. Received a small hand.
28 min. in one. Too well known on the circuit to need further comment than to say that his impersonations held the audience with their accustomed strength. Opened with Dickens’ characters, proceeded to Mark Twain’s speech, then to Mansfield’s Baron Chevral, and closed with the patriotic veteran. Well applauded throughout.
31 min. in 1 ½. This man proved himself a consummate artist right from the start. Received a strong advance hand. His “Fallen Star” is a genuine classic and his imitators have only shown how far superior he is to all imitation. Each one of the characters was concrete and distinct from the others, as if it were another actor who impersonating him. His rendition of “My Old Dutch” is worth going long ways to enjoy.
On at 1.42, 11 min, full stage, 3 shows. One of the best 3-show sets we play. Can hold a good spot, number three or four, in any of the smaller houses. His impersonations are very well done. He has added some new ones since here last, notably Denman Thompson as “Josh Whitcomb”.
16 min. in 1—Mimetic comedian and storyteller. Decidedly popular with the Boston audience. His imitations of Willis Sweatman, Jim Thornton, Jim MacInyre and Nat Haines are decidedly the nest, for the reason that they are better known than the others whom he mimics, and the material is much more laugh-provoking.
Imitations. Sullivan is an extremely clever mimic and his repertoire covers a large field, comprising Daniels, Sweatnam, Thornton, Haines Dockstader, John Kelly and his inimitable tough vaudeville performer. He makes a great hit, but would greatly enhance his offering if he would dress his characters and not render them all in the conventional frock coat. His copy of James Thornton is exceptionally good and was duly appreciated by the most generous applause. Works in one; time 17 minutes.
In artistic impersonations of stage celebrities, including Richard Mansfield, Lew Deckstader, Weber and Field, Jimmie Russell, Joe Hart in “Foxy Grandpa,” and Joseph Jefferson in “Rip Van Winkle”. This artist cannot be praised too highly on account of the finished performance that he gives and the expense that he goes in the way of scenic effects for his act. He is one of the few who elevates vaudeville. 28 minutes full stage.
