Miles & Rickard
Man and woman. Singing and talking comedy. Both have fairly good voices and make a pleasing appearance. Secured some few laughs on the cross-fire conversation. Act is alright for about second on the bill. 14 min. In on- 3 shows.
Salmon & Chester
A man and a woman. These people are good choosers. The man opens with Chevalier song “My Old Dutch”. The woman opens with Vester Victoria’s song “Waiting at the Church”. They did not attempt to imitate anyone, but gave the songs as their own. They should have been arrested. To any one who has seen Chester or Vester Victoria the efforts of these people were pathetic. They closed with a coster laughing song that went quite well. Drop in one. 14 min.
Virginia Earl and Her Johnnies
28 min. F.S. 2 shows. This is one of the best acts of the kind in Vaudeville. It starts with a rush and keeps up strong interest to a rousing finish. There are five men, together with a blackface comedian, assisting Miss Earl. These young men are far above the average of the chorus type, and each one looks the part of the gentleman. The singing is all to be desired and there is no end of spontaneous prankish fun through the whole act. Miss Earl is a very pretty and accomplished woman, and knows exactly how to get the best out of everything. Her voice is very sweet and charming, and her lace gown is what the women might call a “dream”. There is no possible doubt about the success of this feature for the remainder of the week. It is also a great relief to find an artiste who insists upon securing the best support, a credit which everyone knows is rarely paid in Vaudeville. This act has all the merits of an artistic and thoroughly enjoyable feature. Many other songs were repeated to immense applause. The finish was an ovation, with seven curtain calls.
Virginia Earl and her “Johnnies”
Proved to be an excellent act in every particular. The song numbers were very good, the men well dressed and the comedy clean and refreshing. In fact the act could hardly be improved upon. 27 min. F.S.
Al and Fanny Stedman
Gus Kerker’s Very Grand Opera
This act is a satire on grand opera methods. 8 people take part in it. The leading singers were Miss Clara Lane and J.K. Buray. While the singing of Miss Lane is extraordinary good, it does not strike me that the act itself will do for vaudeville. 23 mins. F.S.
Hoyt and Burke
3 shows, 12 min. in 1. Character singing comedians, making their first appearance on the Keith circuit. They scored a hit from the start and should go strong in any house on the circuit. One of them makes up as a bootblack and the other as a tough girl, and then they change costumes. Their singing voices are fair and their dancing excellent.
May Bell and J.W. Oliver
3 shows, 14 min. opens full stage, close in 1. In an alleged singing and comedy sketch with some xylophone playing by the woman. They are both freaks, and I cannot understand how the act got by in New York. The censor must have been called to the telephone. “Never again.”
Burke, La Rue & Inky Boys
22 mins. C.D.F. in 3, close in one. Man, woman and two young colored boys, doing their “restaurant” sketch. A good, lively comedy act. Was received with laughter and applause throughout. Very good act.
Louise Dresser
This handsome singing comedienne was given a big advance applause at the matinee, and at both performances she scored as big as any act of this king we ever played. She has all new songs and everyone is a hit. 15 min in one.