This is an act which I never could see at all when it was Montague and West, and I booked it because West had a new partner in Miss Van Sicklin, just to try the act out and see what it was worth. I cant see that she has improved the act very much. From our standpoint it can only be classed as a fair turn. It does not do any particular harm, but there is no special merit in it. 21 minutes, open full stage, close in one.
Two young man in a ring act which is about as good as anything of this sort that we ever see in this house. I cannot say that I am favorably impressed with the comedy which one of the young men attempts to introduce, but the athletic work is sufficiently strong to counteract that. 13 minutes, full stage.
Coon songs and impersonations: He is rather in [sic] inferior performer, his work bordering very closely on mediocrity. In Philadelphia besides being rather weak he was an offence, but I think they must have cleaned him up considerably over there, for we saw no indication of that here. It will be a pretty good act to let alone hereafter. 13”in 1.
20 min. – spec. set – Without question of doubt the real hit of the show. Goldin continues to use his rapid-fire methods, and he has the audience guessing the entire time he is on the stage. He works like grease-lightning and does more in fifteen minutes than most magicians do in a whole evening.
10 min. – Spec. set – Owing to the fact that Horace Goldin is here this week and has to use traps in all of his illusions we were compelled to shove the loop back the full depth of the stage—40 feet, which is altogether too far. The loop was so late in getting here and there was so much to do on Goldin’s act this morning that a rehearsal was impossible. The act did not arouse any enthusiasm and received but scant applause. However, this will probably not be the rule during the week; for Culver had no music to go with the act and our orchestra played slow waltz music for the exciting part, where they should have rendered circus music. It is safe to say that the act will prove a great drawing card and will serve to pull us through Holy Week nicely. It should never have been booked on the same bill with Goldin’s act. Next week it will be down stage where it belongs and where the people in the gallery can see it.
15 in. in one – Man and woman, the man is originally of the Three Dumonds and the woman is Louise Taylor, of “The Giddy Throng” and other opera companies. She is a thoroughbred and an artist. As a vocalist, she is probably as good as any that have ever appeared here. The act is very strong and can be classed as excellent.
Man and woman, in an acrobatic comedy and dancing act. The woman lacks grace; the comedy is very poor. However, the acrobatic work of the woman is especially good; in fact, the work of both is full of action. Act can be classed as good.
Small boy in illustrated songs. This is a local act booked by Mr. Jordan. The boy is a pretty good singer, and the slides used are probably a little better than the average for such acts. It is good for its place on the bill, especially for the money. 13 mins.
Star comedienne. Second appearance at our house. Opens with a new Irish poem set to music, which is an improvement over the old recitation opening. Balance of act same as last time. It goes well with body of house. Full stage. Time 19 minutes.
In a one act comedy, “Election Bets” by G.M. Cohan. This is a bright and sparkling sketch, and the artists do themselves much credit. It is one of their best. Act went strong. Carry an extra man for the sketch. Full stage. Time 21 minutes.
