3 shows, 15 min, in 1. This man was so bad we cancelled him at once, notwithstanding as he had played New York and Philadelphia, and has some of the other houses to follow. He is coarse to the verge of vulgarity, has an unprepossessing personality, and there were some hisses for the worst of his rude jokes.
In their familiar sketch ‘Quo Vadis Upside Down’ which has been played here and over the circuit several times and which has lost none of its humor provoking qualities as evidenced by the many laughs gained this afternoon and the frequent interruptions of applause and strong applause at close. There is no doubt that it is as good as any of the previous visits here.
In ‘A Lesson in Shakespeare’ CDF, 22 min, 3 shows. A pair of clever men, and working blackface, the other white, and a lady with pleasing voice and considerable ability, presenting a sketch laden with plenty of humor. The comedy efforts of the blackfaced member of the troupe won very much applause and carried them through to strong finish. The vocal efforts of the troupe are better than those of the usual order, and the act is a very acceptable in this place.
Drapery in one, 12 min, 2 shows. Lady who opens her little session with a vocal effort, and while not possessing a great singing voice by her strenuous efforts made it tell from the opening. The same strenuous tone marks almost every portion of her work, and shifting into a monologue and later into a German dislect [sic] effort she earned many good laughs and her share of applause. But her burlesque portrayal of Marie Antoinette fall rather flat, and she did not finish as strong as the early applause in her act seemed to warrant. She is, however, all right in this place.
In ‘Arrival of Aunt Bedelia’ CDF, 22 min, 3 shows. Two women, one working straight, the other comedy make up, in a sketch written especially for the pleasure and interest of Irish patrons and without any motive whatever. The evident intention is to display the vocal abilities of the two ladies, and they sang a goodly number of songs to fair applause, winding up with a good song which carried them off to very good applause.
Drop in one, 9 min, 3 shows. Monologist in a comedy make up. While posing as a monologist, Hoey devoted most of his time to-day to the singing of parodies written to familiar tunes, which he did acceptably to our audience. The little talk given by him went well despite the fact he told old stories, but told them in good shape. His dance at the finish carried him off to a very good applause, and he is easily good enough to hold down this position. He is evidently a man of no mean ability and who will, if clever stuff is written for him or by himself, undoubtedly make good in a batter place.
He comes to us this time with an entire new list of stuff and made good from his entrance to his close. Sure as good a monologuist as any one we have ever had this season. 17 min. in one, 2 shows.
Juggler and [illegible, “balancer?”] As this set was described very recently by Mr. Hodgdon, I need not go into detail further than to say he made good thoroughly and to my mind, his act was as good as any of its kind that we have ever played, especially because of the novelty manner of presentation. 14 min. full stage, 2 shows
Vocalists. These people do a very clean and taking turn. The man is an especially good singer, and the woman has a very nice voice. Our audience here were quick to recognize their work and they made a decided hit. 10 min. in one, 2 shows
Sketch comedy] In “A village Lawyer”. Their popularity was well demonstrated and they were today one of the hits of the show. 23 min. full stage 2 shows.
