In “Her Last Rehearsal.” An unusually funny skit, which makes a most decided hit here. The studied awkwardness of Miss Mackenzie is so carefully done, as to smack of genuineness. The Stage Manager of Mr. McCord shows the genius of an artist and is most true to life. The stage setting is natural in its barrenness and the bits of business are frequent and funny. The acting of Romeo is of a very poor order- which is the only weak spot in the act. Full stage; time 29 minutes.
The Bowery Boy. He is a capital singer, but has woven into his act too much chaff, to the exclusion of his music, which it is a delight to hear; always makes a hit here, particularly with the ‘gods’, to whom he appears to make a special overture. Works in one; time 16 Min.
Star Comedienna . Her First appearance at our house; her act is of a very novel character and is amusingly mysterious. The dark changes occupy considerable time however, which are a detriment. Miss Rice commences with a recitation of a horse race, but lacks the rhetorical power in this line that she possesses as a singer. I consider the act a pleasing one, but not of a superlative character. Full stage; time 18 minutes.
In sketch ‘Uncle Phineas.’ This is a new presentation for this housel the stage set discloses two rooms and the farce gives a double part to Mr. Kelcy, who makes a novel change of costume before the audience, which makes a hit. The situations are laughable and the climax makes a decided hit. Full stage. The blood-curdling effected produced with a poke and coal skuttle in the murder scene is very funny. Time 20 minutes.
Acrobats and Pantomimists [sic]. A strong opening act; both very clever in their line, foot balancing being a feature. Their comedy work is exceptionally good, which is rarely the case with this style of performers’ laughter was spontaneous and continuous; open with full stage, close in one. Time 12 minutes.hh
Box set in 3 – 16 minutes – impersonations of society types of girls in Boston, New York, etc. Same act she have five years ago – says she has a new one for presentation in the east.
Parlor in 3 – center door – 15 minutes – one man and three women –the man and two girls do controtionistic [sic] feats—have few equals anywhere—man very clever in his work and girls exceedingly graceful.
Parlor in 4 – close in 1 – 25 minute –this musical act is better than ever—Smith’s wife having been seized with paralysis he has secured the services of a woman by the name of Jenny St. George who is an accomplished singer and harpist—she makes and artistic hit.
Do a very clever performance on the horizontal bars with some lively comedy mixed in. Have a good finish with their burlesque boxing match. 11 minutes, full stage, 3 minutes in one.
At the two performances yesterday, this woman captured the audience with her remarkable singing and imitation of a violin. Made the hit of the bill. 10 minutes in one.
