Presenting the sketch “My Awful Dad.” From a literary and original standpoint this is one of the very best playlets [sic] that has ever been put upon the stage of this house. Two men and two women in the cast. 25 minutes full stage.
Caricaturist of society women. While she was never a “topnotcher” [sic] in the beauty line, she has retrograded physically since her last appearance in this house, in consequence of which she is not going with vim that she did on her former visit. However she is going fairly well. 15 minutes in 3.
Musical comedians. The former makes-up as a German and the latter straight. Their comedy is splendid and their music fair. They are laugh-producers of the stellar brand. 19 minutes full stage and 6 minutes in 1.
30 min. full stage – Consisting of three women and two men, all half coons. The comedian is a clever chap, sings fairly and dances well, but none of the others have singing voices, two of them dance fairly. The act went big with the back portion of the floor and balconies, but did not make any favorable impression on those in the higher priced seats. They are best in ensemble work, for which they were applauded all round.
30 min. full stage – Presenting a melodramatic sketch, “The Counsel for the Defence”, which has not been done here for three years. It was capitally acted, contrasted with the average sketches of the kind done in the varieties, although I think Mr. Robyns has fallen off somewhat, or grown careless. It got lots of laughs all through and had a double curtain at the finish.
15 min. in 1 – Talking and singing comedians, who had a stiff place following McIntyre and Heath, but I could not figure out any other way of placing them. They went quite strong finishing with a good parody on the “Thee Bamboo Trees”. I cut that portion of their opening song in which the coffin full of cheese is mistaken for the remains of a mother-in-law, as I consider that it grates too much on the sensibilities of the nice people in the audience.
These fellows do a nonsensical sort of an act which it is pretty hard work to explain on account of its sheer nonsense. There is a little grotesque acrobatic work, a little music, a little burlesque talk and some comedy talk which is principally funny on account of the situations. It is a good act, however, throughout, and held the attention of our audience closely, although they did not go on until 5:15. 17 minutes, full stage; can close in one if necessary.
Comedian and parody singer. Flynn, of course, had a very bad place on the bill and had to work hard for every bit of recognition that he got, but he ended all right, and I look for him to make a big hit to night. He writes all of his material and has some parodies which are as good as any which I have ever heard, especially the one on “Hiawatha.” He also reads some newspaper notes that are very funny. 17 minutes in one.
Consisting of Mr. Bond, one other man, and two women, in a comedy sketch entitled “My Awful Dad.” It made a very strong impression. Bond is an excellent comedian and presents a sort of character that is somewhat new. He has been wise enough to surround himself with an exceptionally strong support, and the entire act went with roars of laughter. 23 minutes, full stage.
Banjoists. There is no question but that these two men are the best banjoists in the country from the standpoint of vaudeville audiences. There may be others perhaps whose technique may be netter, but they have a business-like way of presenting their music which is particularly pleasing. They made a big hit, and their classical piece (a selection of the opera Semiramide) won them a great amount of applause and strong curtain call. 11 minutes in one.
