Biograph
3 shows, 20 min. in 1. We had a return of “The Escaped Lunatic” picture today, together, together with two new ones, the entire program giving evident satisfaction.
Holloway Trio
2 shows, 15 min. full stage. Wire act. Too well known to need any extended notice. Is the best in the business and went stronger than ever before today.
Felix and Barry
2 shows, 24 min. full stage. In their burlesque absurdity, “The Doings of Johnny Jones”, the particular feature f which is Felix’ silence and fun speciality. There is something coarse about these people that grates upon the sensibilities of the refined audiences, and, while they got many laughs, they usually finish with a little applause. It is one of those turns that people enjoy momentarily, but it leaves a bad taste in their mouths. Will shift them further up the bill, and do not care much if we never get them again.
Digby Bell
2 shows, 20 min. in 1. Pronounced reception as he entered, proving that he easily draws his salary. Added to that he made good all the way through, and went much stronger than on the occasion of all his previous engagement. Has all the finish of a trained “legitimate” performer, and shows it in every word and action. That is the sort of thing Boston vaudeville patrons appreciate.
Charles Bradshaw and Company
2 shows, 25 min. full stage. Presenting for the first time here, a farce entitled, “Fix in a Fix,” which was received with screams of laughter from start to finish. Bright in dialogue and capitally acted, it is one of the best interludes of the kind we have had for a long time.
Dora Pelletier
3 shows, 13 min. in 1. Rather good looking young woman of fair ability. She sang pleasingly, and did some burlesque imitations that went well. Decidedly cheap and valuable act.
Parker’s Dogs
2 shows, 10 min. full stage. It was quite evident that a great part of the audience was assembled for this particular act, as there were hundreds of children and young girls present. The act is a showy one, though not great, and went tremendously strong.
Romani Trio
2 shows, 11 min. open in 2, close in 1. Novelty instrumental act, already described from New York. Went better here than anywhere else on the circuit. It is a novelty, and that sort of thing finds appreciation from our audiences, perhaps, more than elsewhere
Hickman Brothers
3 shows, 14 min. open full stage, close in 1. An indescribable sort of rough comedy sketch, closing with an instrumental trio, with cornet and trombone. Went with laughs all through, especially the burlesque boxing bit, but as a whole is not above the average three-a-day act.
Curtis and Adams
3 shows, 13 min. in 1. German dialect comedians, parody singers and wooden shoe dancers. From a 3-a-day standpoint, good act. Made a hit in this place