“Baseballitis”
Presented by The Rivers-Wisdom Co. Two men and a woman. A well played dramatic comedy along entirely new lines and one of the few good ones this season. Full stage.
Carpenter, Grady and Co.
“The Toll Bridge.” Two men and a woman presenting a rural sketch, some good comedy and the character of Mr. Grady is exceptionally good. Full stage.
Yuill and Boyd
“Wanted a Minister.” A comedy sketch by Victor H. Smalley. Not as good comedy as Baseballitis and really belongs earlier in the bill. Idea rather improbable but there are some good comedy situations that bring laughs. Finish quiet but pleasing and act took three curtain calls. A couple of specialties are introduced during the action of the sketch. Miss Yuill is charming in her character but Mr. Boyd is a better acrobatic dancer than he is an actor and there is lots of room for improvement in the acting line. C.D.Fcy in 3. Time 20 min.
Welch, Francis & Co.
“The Flip Mr. Flop.” Comedy sketch, 5 people. Not much of a plot but keeps the audience laughing. This is the second visit here and the act went very strong at both shows. The work on the bass drum by Kittie Francis is a big scream. C.D.Fcy in 3. Close in 1, 5 min. Entire running time 20 min.
Murphy, Nichols & Co.
25 min. “A School of Acting.” Good advance hand for both Mr. Murphy and Miss Nichols. Third presentation of this act here, but it gets a big laugh, being one of the best acts of the kind in vaudeville.
James Young & Co.
“Wanted—A Sister.” 22 min. F.S. A sketch of college life with rather an impossible plot, but the action is swift and the comedy holds up well. Robert Strauss divides honors with James Young, his impersonation of the “sister” of the student trying to square himself with his fiancée (although a little burlesquey [sic]) getting the house going. Not a feature for a stronger spot on the bill but carried the day in this place all right, and close to a strong hand.
“At the Country Club.”
32 minutes f.s This is probably the best of the Lasky act, is full of ginger, picturesque and with more comedy that we usually get. Went first rate this afternoon.
Tom Nawn and Company
In “When Pat Was King.” 23 minutes f.s. One of the best laughing acts we have played this season, in fact, the hit of the bill.
O’Brien Havel
Assisted by Miss Beanie Kyle he put on the old act under the new title, “The Office Boy and the Typewriter”, which is the same as usually but the middle of the bill is too strong a place for them. Full stage.
Pat Rooney & Marion Bent
“At the News Stand.” 20 minutes. Open in 2. Close in 1. A very good act, which scored a hit with our audiences.