3 shows, 12 min, full stage. Two man, one working straight and the other eccentric makeup, and a woman, in hoop rolling feats. The men do practically all the work, the woman being a mere filler-in. Excellent act of this sort for the 3-a-day division. Can be booked for a return for this house.
Singing and instrumental act, the instrumental work being the feature of their specialty. The act is beautifully staged and shows the head of a first class stage manager in securing atmosphere in its presentation. This goes a long was to make the act what it is. Regarding the instrumental work we have had other acts here that are considerably superior, notably The Six Cuttys, and the Willis Family, however it is a decided novelty and thoroughly all right and made good today and I am quite sure will the rest of the week. 27 min. closing with about 5 min. in one, 2 shows.
In a very dainty little dramatic sketch entitled, ‘Lady Betty’s Highwayman.’ Miss May plays her part exceptionally well and Mr. Albaugh is acceptable. With the regular patrons the act should make quite a hit. Was a little bit over the heads of todays audience. 22 min, full stage, 2 shows.
Tyrolean Warbler. Personally, I rather like this girl’s work and while she went fairly well today I am inclined to think that the audience didn’t quite grasp her style of singing. I am inclined to believe that she will go better with our regular patrons than with the holiday crowd. 8 min. in 1, 2 shows.
Acrobatic, comedy sketch. The woman of this team has greatly improved and the man has also introduced a number of new tumbling feats. I consider the act far in excess in value of O’Brien & Havel whose act it somewhat resembles. 16 min. open in 3, can close in 1, 2 shows.
Imitator, animals and sounds frequently heard. This man has a good personality and is offering a better series of imitations then when here before. His act is good enough to go on in the early two a day section. 15 min. in 1, 3 shows.
Barrel jumpers. I was led to believe that there was a trio in this act in fact had so advertised them. These men are quite clever and do a number of very difficult tricks. Exceptionally good three a day turn. 10 min. full stage, 3 shows.
Presenting ‘Aunt Louisa’s Advice,’ originally a four-act comedy intended for Blanche Bates. There are a great many better playlets in vaudeville and quite a few not as good. Both Mr. & Mrs. Truesdell are just above the average. 23 min, FS.
2 shows, 15 min. full stage. Consisting of four handsome ponies and a clever donkey. He opens his act with some hurdle jumping by the ponies and then invites anyone to ride ‘Kruger,’ the donkey. We had several aspirants today, but none were successful, although their attempts were hilariously funny. He closes by having one of the ponies gallop a revolving table and then invites anyone in the audience to attempt the same feat, and if successful, he will present them with his week’s salary. Made the biggest hit of the kind today and it is unquestionably one of the best acts of the kind. I think the act should be gobbled all the time possible while in this country.
2 shows, 16 min in 1. German dialect comedians. These men have practically the same material as their last visit here and as a consequence did not go near so well. This position is altogether too stiff for them and will move them up for the balance of the week.
