Palace in 4. Closing 3 min in one. 16 min. Working on skates, these two colored men present an that is a novelty. One of the men is clever to a degree, and the one on whom the comedy rests is able to evoke very much laughter. Fair applause throughout, but their close in one just barely brought them off with the courtesy hand. 3 shows.
2 shows, 23 min, full stage. Presenting for the first time in six years the sketch entitled ‘The Key of C,’ which is one of the best in their repertoire. There is no getting away the popularity of the couple, for the applause that greeted Mr. Cressy when he made his entry upon the stage was too general to be ignored. Almost every sentence of the dialogue was provocative of laughter, and they had a triple curtain call at the finish.
2 shows, 15 min in 1. Billed as “The Somewhat Different Girl,’ which is just what she is. She has personality, is attractive in face and figure, is a pleasing singer, a graceful dancer, and her vocal imitations of Lillian Russell, Marie Cahill and others, are as good as anything done in vaudeville for some time. She has a bright bit of monologue, addressed ladies, that also went strong, and finishes with an old-time song and dance. A decided addition to acts in one, and, all things considered is one of the hits of the show.
3 shows, 23 min, full stage. Presenting, for the first time here, a rural comedy, entitled, ‘Government Bonds.’ It is a bit quiet and slow, by comparison with other sketches practically the same class, but is unoffensive [sic] and gave pleasure to a large number of patrons. All right in the 3-show section.
He was unquestionably the biggest disappointment of the whole show. There is no doubt of the fact that he is deteriorating and that fact was also recognized by the audience which gave him more applause on his entrance than on his exit. He has a few jokes that are new to him but are not new to our stage and it seems he ought to be able to learn another selection on the bells than the one that he has been playing for fifteen years to my knowledge. 25 min in one, 2 shows.
Dancer. This young man is one of the hits of the bill and deservedly so far he deserves much credit for getting out of the beaten path of sand dancers. His imitations of various walks, while dancing and the base ball dance are certainly novelties to say the least. 10 min, in one, 3 shows. Very good.
While these people have a great deal of ability, more should I say than some acts of more salary, it is a shame they cannot be made to do a little something new in their act. They might, as least, change their opening song which they have been singing ever since they doubled up. While I recognize their worth in many ways, I shall probably not want to play them again until they make some changes in their act. 12 min, open full stage, close in one.
Change artist. He is giving us a new act this time which the audience received very cordially. His changes are as good as those of any of the big people. Had he the acting ability of presenting his work he would be one of the big head-liners. As a three a day act it must be called very good. 15 min, full stage, close in one.
Bicyclists. This is very a very nice act for the early part of the bill. She is a nice looking girl and makes an attractive appearance, and from a three a day standpoint does some very clever work. Should be classed. 13 2 min, full stage, 3 shows.
Singing and dancing. One of the best song and dance acts that comes to this house. Women open with Bowery song interspersed with good comedy. All change to very elaborate costumes, and with the aid of lights do an extremely fine song and dance, the effect from the front being very striking. They always make a decided hit. The man’s monologue and song is not the best, but answers the purpose very well.
