15 min. opening in 1 closing in 3 – As last week, the hit was scored by the “8.00 A. M. Duett”. The women wore different costumes from last week, but it is evident that our audience cannot forgive the fact that they have no voices, even though they do make a presentable stage appearance.
18 min. full stage – These people were making their debut here and presented a new, comedy sketch entitled “A Friend in Need”. There are two men and a woman, and they are all fair actors. The piece is another twist of the mistaken identity idea, and is very amusing in dialogue and situations, although there are one or two points at which it drags a little. The two men come home to the residence of one of them, both in a semi-intoxicated condition, and the woman gets hold of her husband’s friend, and then the fun begins in earnest. It went well here, and I can see where it will make an ever bigger laughing hit in other cities.
10 min. in 1 – Much to my surprise this ideal singer of coon ballads went tremendously strong, being compelled to sing two or more songs than he schedule called for. In view of the fact that she was a little bit frosty on the occasion of her last engagement in this city, the only conclusion in the matter I can come to is that her new song are better than those she rendered during her previous visit.
18 min. open in 3, close in 1 – This team of novelty and comedy musicians was new here, and opened up a bit slow, but got them going strong before they finished, receiving more applause than any act of a similar kind we have had here of late.
Lady and Gentleman Acrobats. The most refined and best act of the kind on the stage to day. They are extremely quick and graceful in all their movements, and made a great hit. See our report of October 27th, 1902. Full stage. Time 8 minutes.
In a sketch “Above the Limit”. This act has not been played here in some time. It went well from start to finish. They are two very clever people; made a hit and received a very generous applause. They are too well known to need any detailed comment. Full stage. Time 29 minutes.
Australia’s Famous Duo. In a sketch “Hester’s Promise”. Second appearance this season. It is an excellent act, bright dialogue and superbly handled, good singers. Miss Moore makes a fine appearance, their dancing gets great applause. It is a first class comedy sketch. Full stage. Time 19 minutes.
Presenting the sketch “The Imposter.” During the action of the playlet the woman, by “mistake” becomes inebriated. It is bad enough to have a man portray drunkenness upon the stage but when a woman attempts it is disgusting and ought to be discouraged. 25 minutes full stage.
Contra-tenor vocalist. Singers who are heralded as the “greatest” may come and go none of them ever succeed in making a bigger hit with all classes than does this artist. Put him anywhere on the bill and he is always a winner. 13 minutes in 1.
A pretty young woman who does a dancing turn that is nothing less than an artistic treat. She dances gracefully and her costumes are numerous and bewilderingly beautiful. She does her work in a miniature stage the scenery of which is very pretty. During the intermissions between her dances, while she is making her changes of costume, some artistic marine pictures are projected upon a screen. The act is one which will not elicit tumultuous applause, but it arouses the admiration of the critical and intelligent. It ought to be a splendid addition to any bill. 19 minutes full stage.
