F.S. Special exterior. Time 25. “Curves.” While this sketch is presumed to have been built for the “base ball fans”, there is much of interest to anyone who knows nothing about the game. The “fans” in the audience went wild with delight. Miss Tully has several excellent interpretations which she gives with her rare talent. The affair winds up with a broad burlesque which is very funny.
Time 16. F.S. special and very attractive orchard setting. This is a dainty and ethereal little impression requiring great skill to handle. It is a romantic little flirtation giving Miss Scott a change for a couple of songs. Very well done and highly appreciated.
Comedy skit entitled, “Holding a Husband.” 15 min. F.S. A rattling good sketch, out of the ordinary, full of comedy, laughs and situations, with interest and surprises. Went good. (Washington, D.C.)
In “Travel Troubles.” Here’s an idea gone wrong for want of good presentation. The people are far from good and the sketch itself could be made much better with the foundation that they have. As it is, I would call it fairly good. 18 Min. Open and Close in One.
In a comedy sketch, which while it made a big hit in Pawtucket, failed to score here today. 33 Min. F.S.
“The Fire Escape.” This was the first performance of the sketch but it seemed to land in good shape and after a little working out will make a valuable acquisition to the comedy acts in vaudeville. Story is of a man who comes to a hotel and sends his clothes out to be pressed. The young woman to whom he is engaged is stopping at same hotel and the same floor. The fire escape leads from the window of the man’s room. Fire breaks out and in her excitement the girl dashes into the man’s room. He is ready for a shower bath. The fun starts in from this point is rapid up to the curtain, his attempts to come out of the room and the girl’s terror provoking roars of laughter. He finally tears down the rubber covering of the shower bath and hands it over him. As they about to go down the fire escape the bellboy returns with his pants and tells him the fire is all out. Mr. Richman gives an admirable performance and is ably assisted by Miss Mabel Fronycar, formerly leading woman with Wm. H. Crane. The boy is well played by Chas. Silver. The present setting is makeshift affair, it being Mr. Richman’s intention to have a new set painted if the act is to continue. Fcy. In 3. Time 14 min.
Comedy sketch “Behind the Scenes.” Man and woman, bare stage, finish in one, with velvet drop. 19 minutes. This is a very clever act and can work further down on a bill. There are a lot of good laughing points, while the costumes are changed so frequently that the audience is kept entertained. (Syracuse)
In “A Business Proposal.” 18 minutes f.s. Dark library. This unquestionably one of the very best sketches of the season. This idea is new, the people clever, and it is a succession of laughs from start to finish.
“When Caesar C’s Her.” Leonard in the old act, supported by E.P. Sullivan and Harriet Wainwright. Personally I can see very little difference in the act with the new people. Sullivan is a splendid example of the old-time “legit” and he gets his stuff over in good shape. He is not as boisterous as Anderson was in the part. The woman looks enough like Sadie Leonard to be her. The laughing honors of the act went to the house property man who was a veritable scream in tights. Own set in 3. Time 16 min.
Presenting her sketch “What Happened in Room 44” an interesting story, catches the audience from the start, competent company and went very good. Own set. 14 min. full stage.
