This man does some very remarkable shots and presents his act in a very clever manner; has some very bright patter, all of which helped to score a success. He also has quite a following evidently, judging by the amount of applause given him on his entrance. I had him in the middle of the show where he made good thoroughly. I am sorry to have to open the show with him. 11 mins. F.S.
The Mad Hatter. The company consists of a woman who in page costume, and with the aid of bass and kettle drums and various kinds of musical effects, manages to keep time with LaCroix while juggling, thereby presenting a novelty act with good comedy.
Here is a brand new idea, a novelty that will attract women, with the very newest creations in dresses. Unfortunately the women are not clever as performers, therefore the full result is not obtained from the act. The act pleases. 11 min. in Two.
Variety artisite, 10 minutes open full stage, close one. Manifests much versatility; sings quite well, and does an imitation bit in quite a clever manner. Plays the cornet and performs on the slack wire, and the act goes fairly well.
11 min. F.S. ‘Twelve Minutes Out a Fashion Book.’ These girls have a novel idea for a singing act not thoroughly developed. Use a special drop showing fashion styles. Girls sing series of songs and make changes for each number. Fair voices and act went only fair.
5 girls, 4 collies and man and a comedy dog. Very pretty offering of songs, dances, changes, and talk special scenery and electrical novelties. 2nd appearance here but think act better then when it played here before. Went over very nice.
In “Nature’s Nobleman,” three men and a woman. Scene, bookstore. The story is this: A blind Confederate General in Washington, where the store is located with his daughter and colored slave. He is there for three months trying to see the War Secretary to have his son who is held a prisoner at the military hospital, released that he might take him home. He has been advised to see President Lincoln but refuses to go because he hates the President. The act opens with his daughter and the owner of the bookstore talking of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. The owner leaves and the General enters led by his slave. His daughter reads Lincoln’s famous address without telling her father who spoke the words. After a while she leaves him alone to prepare a cup of tea. They have been living above the bookstore since they came to the city. While the blind soldier sits alone Lincoln enters. He engages in conversation with the soldier who tells him of the purpose of his visit to Washington. Without disclosing his identity Lincoln signs an order calling for the release of the General’s son and leaves the store without giving the soldier an indea [sic] of who his is talking to. Presently the daughter and the bookman return and then they learn by the note the General has that the President was in the store. Muttering his great thanks the General takes back every harsh word he ever said about the Lincoln and as they all rejoice the curtain closes the act. It went very big. Special set, 25 min.
A very pretty act and we can commend it highly. Mr. Albertson and the six young ladies all have pleasing personalities and all are good dancers. The costuming is perfect, and altogether, we can call it a very good, novel act. Full stage. Velvet backing and sides.
Two men, 1 woman in “Sensational Novelty.” This is a cycle offering in which practically all the work is done by one man. If he would out in a few more good tricks to consume the time he uses examing [sic] the apparatus, get rid of the comedian and run the woman away, he would have a pretty fair act. As it is, he just about got by and the finish did not indicate anything that could be appropriately termed a sensation. Garden in 5, 11 min. (Pittsburg)
This man was evidently forgotten, for he was treated as a “newcomer” and given the utmost attention. His comedietta [sic], called, “The Surprise,” in which he shows how the changes are made, was the novelty of the bill. He had the house, wondering and applauding. Twenty-three minutes, full stage.
