Type: Singing

Ila Grannon

She is putting over a straight singing specialty without a change of costume, without a “plant” or even a spotlight, and she is getting away with it right. The house was unanimous in its approval [sic].

Chrisconia Trio

The act was fourteen minutes long. This trio of straight Italian singers consists of two men and one woman dressed in Italian costume. They sing a standard routine of classical numbers.

Colonial Trio

The act was fifteen minutes on the full stage. A man and two girls sing and play instruments. One of the girls is an excellent harpist and the man has the perfect voice for ballads. At the opening, the man is dressed up as an old man and the girl plays the harp. The man then changes into a green suit and comes into the audience to sing ballads.

The Society Three

The act was fourteen minutes long. One girl plays the piano and makes announcements. The other two sing. One of the singers has an English accent and a propensity for comedy. The pianist plays a rag and sings a solo with a good voice.

A. Seymour Brown

The act was fourteen minutes long. Seymour Brown was previously a member of the vaudeville and song writing duo Brown and Ayer. He sings four songs, dances, and makes a speech.

Morgan, Bailey and Morgan

This piano-act was fifteen minutes long. Jimmy Morgan (formerly of Morgan and Chester and then a “single”), his wife, and Mr. Bailey are a musical trio. Morgan plays the piano and Bailey plays the banjo. Mrs. Morgan opens with “Circus day” accompanied by Morgan and Bailey. The two then do an instrumental duet. Mrs. Morgan sings two more songs and begins the encore. The men play their instruments alone for the finish.

Bessie Clifford

The act was fourteen minutes long. Bessie Clifford is blonde and sings three songs and dances for an encore. During the “I’m A Nut” number, she wears a “Yama” costume with a squared high hat and sings one verse while jumping up and down on a piano. She makes fast changes.