Three men, two working straight, one as a comedian. Straight men do head and hand balancing, the comedian does contortion work. Many of their stunts were applauded. A good act for an opener, probably the best we have had in several weeks. Palace in 5. 7 minutes.
The show ran rather late, due to a bad wait in the early part of the bill and this man had a hard place to fill, consequently he didn’t go as well as on former occasions. I am canging [sic] places for him as I mentioned above and predict improvements to-night. I will be satisfied if I don’t get him for a long time again. 15 min. in 1, 2 shows.
In a sketch called ‘The Modern Jonah.’ A most palpable imitation of Matthew & Harris’ ‘Adam the Second’ only this is laid at the bottom of the sea. The act is a good one however and is something of a novelty and they get lots of laughs although Foy will bear watching as he is rather coarse in his methods. I cut out the line ‘raise hell.’ 17 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Facial artist, and dialect story teller. This man went very strong indeed, in fact made a hit. He makes a few funny faces of such characters as ‘Happy Hooligan’ ‘Sunny Jim’ etc. which are quite laughable, and tells some good stories in the dialect of Irish, English, Negro, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, etc. His dialects are simply perfect and the audience quickly recognized that fact, his stories are also good. I am changing places with him tonight with Glenroy, who hardly held up his spoy [sic] on the bill. Bruno is playing for me at GRR. At GYH I would consider him cheap. 15 min. in 1, shows.
Dancer – although he opens with one song which is merely a help to kill a little time. His dancing is remarkably good but his act is extremely short, so very short that it would be inadvisable to take him out of the 3-a-day class although his dancing, in itself warrants him better consideration. 7 min. in one, 3 shows.
Violinists, vocalists and harpists – three women. They do not play with any great degree of skill and although straight musical acts are very popular in this house, these folks got very scant applause. It really belongs in the 3-a-day section. 14 min. in 1, 2 shows.
2 shows, 21 min, full stage. Well-known ventriloquil comedian. The most ambitious as well as the cleverest of all ventriloquil comedians. In spite of the fact the show had run considerably over time, this man scored heavily in this spot on the bill. Closed to big applause. Sort of act we should be pleased to have in Christmas bills.
3 shows, 13 mins, full stage. Novelty jumper. This man does an act on the order of Le Page, but does not carry it out so well. He is a graceful and unquestionably great jumper. A little experience will do considerable. His principal feats were applauded and the act got a good hand at close, perhaps somewhat owing to the fact that he is a Bostonian.
I think this woman gave us the best act we ever had. She carries two drops to represent Japanese and Indian Village scenes. The ‘picks’ make four changes. The singing is excellent and they close with a good lively dance, making a very strong finish. Was applauded throughout. 12 min. in one, 2 shows.
Company includes Josephine Cohan, Morgan Wallace and Edward Powers in a musical farce: ‘Friday, the 13th.’ Miss Cohan received a reception on her entrance. The sketch tells a little story with a good vein of comedy running through it; and with the singing and dancing makes it a very acceptable musical farce. They scored quite a number of laughs. Company is excellent. She was compelled to take two bows on her finish. 23 min, full stage.
