In “the Rube.” Mr. Barry portrays the yankee character, that of the “Rube” who is anxious to join a theatrical troupe. Mrs. Barry as the soubrette. The comedy is in two scenes; the “stage door” and the “stage”. The skit contains plenty of bright lines and good comedy. Mr. Barry’s song on “Marching through Georgia” in which he uses all the song hits for a foundation was a scream. An excellent act and I think one of the best ever presented by this couple. Special drops in one and one and a half. 24 minutes.
“The Choir Rehearsal.” 21 min. This is one of the prettiest sketches we have ever played. It is not only a beautifully written story, but it is played exceptionally well by Miss Fisher and her entire company. It scored a big hit with our audience, getting plenty of laughs and applause and finishing very strong.
Tom Walker in Dixie.” 37 min. This is an unusual playlet written by Mr. Hymer and he is supported by a company of six persons. The dialogue is a mixture of comedy and drama and it is splendidly played, holding interest from start to finish, getting plenty of laughs and finishing to a good hand.
26 min. “A Pair of Tickets.” This is second season for this excellent one-act comedy playlet and it was just as big a hit here this time as when first seen. It contains many laughs, is splendidly handled, prettily staged and was a big applause hit.
24 min. “Peg for Short.” This former star of “Peg O’ My Heart” has a real gem in this one-act play. It is splendidly written and wonderfully played right up to the finish where a “tag” line brings the curtain down on a big laugh. Roselle giver her splendid support. The sketch was a big applause hit.
22 min. A low comedy sketch called, “The Office Boy.” This sketch is full of hokum talk from start to finish and only the weak closing prevented it from finishing to a big hand. It was a good laugh-winner.
22 min. A very good comedy sketch for these two women. It contains a lot of bright talk, well handled for laughs and the music gives it a touch of class. It scored strongly with our audiences and finished to a big hand.
Character comedy skit, entitled “At the Barber Pole”; man and woman; special drop representing exterior of barber shop and boarding house; woman does an Irish character and the man is Italian. 12 min; open full stage and close in one; went good.
Offers a sketch described as a carnival episode – “Green Goods” – carry own set – two drops – this sketch is very funny throughout and amused the audience greatly. 18 min, went over big.
Two men one woman in a comedy sketch “The Prodical [sic] Father.” A very good sketch with Mr. Welch doing a Hebrew Character which is very good. The offering went good.
