Man and woman. Acrobatic comedy. Man impersonates a character of a tramp and does some very good acrobatic stunts, while the woman, with a pleasing personality, is a clever contortionist. They secured quite a number of laughs and the work of both was applauded throughout. 12 min, full stage, (Close in one about 2 minutes), 2 shows.
2 men. German comedians. Material is not exceptionally bright, but manage to get a few laughs. They introduce the double-voice singing, which they do fairly well. Strongest part of the act is the wooden-show dancing. Act is a little-off for this place on the bill, but can’t do it otherwise. They are alright to open the show. 14 min. in one, 3 shows. Cut out: ‘Cheese and crackers.’
Character vocaliste [sic]. Pleasing personality with a neat little voice. Sings three songs. One is [sic] automobile character, which just about passes. As the tough girl, she received some applause. Closed with a coon song and a little dancing. The dancing does not amount to much. The girl is alright for an early place. 12 min. in one, 3 shows.
2 shows, 20 min, full stage. Eight nimb [sic] young Japs doing perch work, juggling barrels with their feet, etc. They carry the handsomest drop we have ever seen in this house, representing a fleet of warship, all hand work, costing $7000 and requiring 45 men seven months to make it according to their statements. This act is nicely costumed throughout, the Japs are clean looking and it probably went bigger then any act of the kind ever has before in this house. It will create no end of comment and I think it should be gobbled for the circuit at once. Will endeavor to hold them another week.
2 shows, 11 min, full stage. Eccentric comedy acrobats a la Rice and Prevost. Been commented on in the other houses. The tumbling of one of the men is fair, but the sailor is far from Rice – too mechanical. Act went well today, and next week I think it will go in good shape with the ‘kids.’
On the one act drama Carmen. This is taken from the opera Carmen. It has a strong story well told, and leads up to a tragical [sic] climax, the curtain going down on the death of Carmen who has been stabbed by her lover. Miss Bergere’s work is exceptionally good, and no fault can be found with the supporting company. Miss Bergere who was a strong local favorite, was warmly received on her entrance and was accorded three curtain calls on her finish. 28 mins, Spec. Drop n 5.
LeClair gave us his new act to-day. He opens in a palace and gives a burlesque on Cleopatra, introducing two songs. The costume that he wears is certainly magnificent. He then does an old Irish woman, and closes with a Shakespearean makeup with song. The act is too long, otherwise it is thoroughly all right and went well to-day. 23 mins, Pal. In 4.
European rope performers. Four well developed, athletic looking men in new and novel feats on ropes instead of flying rings. Well known over the circuit. On at 2:30 this afternoon, they made a most profound impression, in fact going 100 per-cent better than when playing here at any time before, the applause being practically continuous. 13 mins. House Gar. In 4.
Presenting their well known transformation scene. It has played here a number of times as it has every house on the circuit. Nothing has been changed. We had them in a very stiff spot and I do not know how the papers will look at it. I would not want to play them again next season for I can not afford this much money for 8 minutes entertainment. Received very little applause. Special set, full stage. 8 minutes.
English prima donna soprano. Well known on the circuit. Played here last year. She accries [sic] her husband with her now and he leads the orchestra. Went as well as acts of this kind go, and while not a terrific hit, she managed to gain some applause. Was in better voice than I have ever seen her before. Drop in one. 12 minutes.
