Killeen & Murphy
two men in an Irish comedy sketch; one of the old-fashioned Irish acts with nothing new whatever in it. Can be called fair at the opening of the bill. 12 min. full stage, can close in one if necessary.
Johnson and Wells
3 shows, 15 min. in one—In the stiffest part of the bill, this team made decidedly good. In my opinion they are both cleverer than Johnson and Dean, especially the woman who is a much better singer. Salaries considered, there is absolutely no comparison between the two teams. The balance being in favor of this couple. They are well-dressed, and if up to me to make a choice, I would take this team.
Maxwell Trio
2 shows, 22 min. open full stage, close in one—Practically the same act they have always done, and it does all right for an early time in the two-show section. Maxwell’s singing does not improve with age like old wine, and I suppose the quartet supporting him are the best he can get for the money.
Harry Leslie
3 shows, 14 min. in one—Nice appearing young man who makes the most of it a lot of material stolen from Ezra Kendall and Fred Niblo. I did not discover anything original in anything that he did including three songs that he rendered. He is all right as a three-turner.
Juggling Doyle
2 shows, 12 min. full stage—this comparatively young chap is quite clever in a variety of ways, for his juggling includes work with a baton, hoops, cigar boxes and Japanese umbrellas, etc. he is a handsome young fellow, is costumed neatly as a page, and made a very good impression. He is a rattling good act for the money judging from a three-a-day standpoint.
Elizabeth Knight
3 shows, 12 min. in one—This girl sings “The Palms” with choir uniform, and afterwards changes to long dress “Annie Laurie”, and later a potpourri of the “old songs”. She is not a good singer, lacks method and attractiveness, and does not fit in at the salary at all.
Zarnes Duo
3 shows, 11 min., full stage—This is a man and woman working on trapeze and flying rings. It is a nice picture act, and always lightens up the three show section of the bill.
Conley and Klein
3 shows, 12 min. in one—These two young men are very good dancers, but there comedy and singing do not amount to much. They are fair three-turners, but hardly worth the salary as compared with some other acts we play of a similar character.
Clarice Vance
Singing coon songs. Her act is about the same as it had been before, and does not please the audience, as well due to the fact, I believe, that rag-time music is on the wane. Her act cannot now be considered as good as it was in the past. 10 min. in one. 2 shows.
Mong Toon and Mong Chef
Burmese football players. A most remarkable site act, and while it does not get very much applause it certainly must create talk, and I believe will draw business. 10 min. full stage, 2 shows.