2 shows, 30 min. full stage. Presenting the comedy sketch, “Her Last Rehearsal,” which was played here fifteen months ago. It is done on an empty stage, which is a bit of a novelty in itself. Went with screams of laughter all through, proving the hit of the show, in that respect. Company satisfactory in all respects.
3 shows, 12 min. in 2. Acrobatic contortionist. Probably the cleverest woman in her line in the business. Always goes well here and today was no exception
3 shows, 15 min. in 1. Yankee story-teller, in “Rube” makeup. His material was good, and he went fairly, in a quiet sort of way, provoking chuckles all through his act.
2 shows, 7 min. full stage. European equilibrist who makes a specialty of balancing on his head on a swinging trapeze. He is a clever and daring fellow, and made a hit.
2 shows, 17 min. open in 3, close in 1. The comedian of this team makes up in imitation of Dan McAvoy and mimics the latter’s mannerisms and voices closely. This infused some life into this part of the bill but would not stand for a lower place.
3 shows, 14 min. open in 3, close in 1. Comedy juggling act, one man working straight and manipulating Indian clubs the other in eccentric makeup, doing a lot of burlesque jugglery with various articles. It panned out better than I thought, the comedian getting a lot of laughs and the straight man considerable applause.
3 shows, 15 min. open in 3, close in 1. Doing practically the same act they have always offered here, the man working in German makeup, similar to his brother, [“Sam”?], and the woman working straight. If he ever attempted to do Sam’s old monologue I think it will be a rank failure, as he does not possess the older brother’s cleverness. They are all right in this place on the bill, but would not stand for a lower place, in this house, at least.
They gave us a very good selection of views this week, the principal feature of which was a representation of a fight between the Russians and the Japanese, which while although naturally a “fake” picture was quite effective and seemed to be appreciated thoroughly. 18 minutes in one.
YRR 2. In his usual collection of crazy talk, which I think went better than I have ever seen it go in the house. The people fairly screamed during all the time he was on, though I don’t suppose anybody could remember two words that he said a minute after he was off, but for genuine laughter he certainly has the monologue comedians up the stump. 15 minutes in one.
GYH 2. Man and woman in a comedy talking act, closing with just a little dancing. Somebody has furnished these people with a lot of very clever dialogue and the peculiar manner in which they delivered it makes it especially effective. They made a great hit this afternoon. 19 minutes in one.
