This act made good to the fullest extent. The woman is lively and quite clever in her work while the Pickaninnies are exceptionally talented. One of them is an unctuous a comedienne as I have ever seen and one of the hits of the show. 15 min. in one.
Soprano. This is a Providence vocalist and she has a very well trained voice and sings with a great deal of expression. She went first rate with the audience that was most apathetic although she was very nervous herself. Her appearance was not so very good but at the figure we are paying her should advise playing her over the circuit as her voice is as good as many who draw nearly double her salary. 11 min. 2 shows.
This is a clever little novelty. The acrobatic work of the man in itself does not amount to a great deal but the introduction of the Dog, and a lively finish with the canine, makes the act go very well. May be classed as good. 7 min. in three.
Comedy sketch, man working as Tramp. This act is better than I had expected, in fact, got quite a few laughs. They have some original ideas but in spots the act drags considerably. As a whole it may be called fairly good from a three a day standpoint. 18 min. open in 3, close in one, 3 shows.
A young man and woman in a vocal set. These people are of neat appearance and the man’s voice is quite good. The woman is graceful and dainty and they are thoroughly all right for an early place on the bill. 10 min. in 2 close in one. Can work entirely in one, if necessary.
A young girl who does a very nice little opening act consisting of contortion work and acrobatic dancing. She looks neat and pretty and makes a nice act to open the bill. 8 min. in three.
Man and woman, comedy singing and dancing act. Gus Brine is an operatic comedian. Last seen in “Evangeline.” Miss Russell is pretty, and dresses neatly. A good strong, singing act—the only trouble being their stuff is not new. Were liberally applauded.
“A Quiet Night’s pest;” first time here. When worked right, the sketch will prove a bigger laugh-maker than “Git in da Band Wagon.” The act depends a great deal on the quick work of the property man, and when they get used to it, the sketch will wind up with a scream. The finish of their old act was appropriated by Lewis and Ryan, who are paid big money for being clever. As Lewis and Ryan were here last week, Simmons and White could not go back to their old act even if this one did not suit.
Black face comedian. This is a performer whom I have never been able to see personally, but as it is evident that no one else agrees with me I presume that I must be in the wrong. I have not played him for a couple of years solely because I cant see where he amounts to anything, and I felt the audience, the last time he was over the circuit, felt the same way. I heard of the big success he was making in the West, however, and took a chance of booking him, and it is evident that he has made a strong impression in all the other houses and he went very nicely here this afternoon; so that is about all we care to know about him. 20 minutes in one.
Introducing her statue horse in a series of pictures. The act went fully as strong, if not stronger than last week and somehow seemed to look better. This may be on account of the horses having become more familiar with his surroundings, but he seemed to hold his poses better this afternoon than he did last week. There is still considerable room for improvement in the stage settings, but everything has been done that could be except getting him a new outfit, which, of course, is out of the question for he would not pay for it. I feel, however, that we are noticing her discrepancies much more closely than the audience. 10 minutes, full stage.
