2 shows, 16 min in 1. Quite a pretty and prettily costumed young in some vocal imitations and dancing. She does not do the act she formerly did here and although her work was rather slow today, she was the recipient of a good hand when we take into consideration the fact that the oppressive weather probably affected the performer and audience alike.
Rudolf Horsky and Leona Bergere supported by Roy Fairchild in a farcical sketch entitled, ‘He, She and He.’ The sketch is all right, being full of action, the situations are cleverly conceived, and the climax is good. Both Horsky and Bergere are artistic in their methods and play with plenty of spirit. In the estimation of today’s audience a good act. Plenty of laughs throughout and a good hand at the finish.
Four dogs, four bears and three monkeys. Wormwood is here with the act. I understand to-day was the first time for it here on any stages and from the way the animals worked this afternoon it looks as if the act was put on about a month too soon. Few of the tricks went through, there was absolutely no routine and take it all in allit [sic] dragged from start to finish that it put an awful crimp in our show which up to this time had been going first rate. There are possibilities in the act but they are far from being developed as yet. Act goes on to-night at 7:30 and Wormwood promises much improvement. 21 mins in 4.
Card manipulator and trunk mystery. This man offers but two card tricks which though old are presented in a novel fashion, then goes into his trunk trick which so far as our audience is concerned is still a mystery and very cleverly done. Held the attention of the audience and kept them guessing. Good hand at the finish. Opens in 3 mins in 1. 8 mins in 3.
Man and woman in what they term a “Vaudeville Intermezzo” introducing singing, dancing, mandolin and piano playing, and high kicking. The woman is a pretty good singer while the man went very well with his dancing and high kicking. Entertaining to our audience all through. Good early act. 16 min in 3.
2 shows, 23 min, full stage. Assisted by John Dean and L.J. Sherman, in the comedy sketch, ‘Lady Across the Hall.’ I was led to believe that with the new men the piece would be ‘all alright. With the big audience we had here, if there was any merit in the piece whatever it would have at least got by today, but instead it fell flat, although I will say it scored a few scattering laughs. I would not care to see it here any time again. It goes on at 7 o’clock.
Olive May and J.W. Albaugh Jr. in a one-act play, ‘Lady Betty’s Highwayman.’ The sketch is a pretty little love story of Colonial days. Good but quiet. The work of both Miss May and Mr. Ablaugh is artistic. Held the attention of the house to-day very nicely and received a hearty round of applause at the finish. 21 min in 3.
This man only has twelve cockatoos and consequently his act is not as showy as Mayon’s. The birds are fairly well trained but the act lacks finish. As we play so few bird act this one was something of a novelty to the audience. Received some applause. Fair act. 14 mins in 3.
Songs and dances. These young ladies, who were members of McMahon’s Watermelon Girls, were booked to fill the place vacated by the Musical Bells. They are young, dress all in white, and make a pleasing appearance. Fair singers and good dancers. Went very well. Good act for early bill. 12 mins in 1.
John F. Bryne’s pantomimic production in three scenes. Scene 1 shows the departure of the Bridal party to take the Swiss Express, which opens rather tame, no life, nee [sic] more rehearsal. Scene 2 street leading to the Station, used more to get the stage, contains some business with drunken man, Policeman, etc. Scene 3 sleeping car, en route. This is the only part of the pantomine [sic] that amounts to anything. The business is good, quick action, funny situations, etc. The act closes with an explosie [sic] showing the engine blown up, cars smashes, etc. The finish of the act is good. The laughs were scattered. The act close with very little applause.
