Comedy Tramp Juggler. Substituted this man for Archie Onri at the last minute, Uses Cigar boxes, hoops & etc. Secured a number of laughs and some applause, for his work. At the price H.R. an excellent opening act. Three shows, full stage, fourteen minutes.
Mr. Voelker is a violinist of note. His wife assists on the piano. The violin used is said to be a Stradivarius and worth $3,000. Mr. Voelker has studied and taught abroad, and those who understand the intricacies of the execution on the violin, may say he is a pastmaster in the handling of that instrument. However, that may be, he has a strong personal following here which makes him valuable for this house. He should make good on the circuit, if not placed too far down on the bill. 17 mins, Pal. in 45.
2 shows, 22 min in 1. Two men, conversational comedians, in the sketch, ‘Happy Days.’ They carry their own drop which shows the orchestra entrance to a vaudeville house. The door tender of the theatre meets a boyhood chum and the talk between the two is very amusing. The piece is decidedly original and it is one of the best bits of the kind seen here for some time. Hit of the show.
2 shows, 12 min in 1. First time here in five years. Received an enthusiastic reception on her entrance showing that she is a prime favorite in Boston. There were a large number of young ladies in the audience this afternoon whom I have every reason to believe came to hear Miss D’Arville. Although she has not fully recovered from her illness, she was in good voice, and of course, was costumed beautifully. She did not get the applause at the finish that we naturally expected, but I think she will go better tonight.
2 shows, 17 min in 2. In the skit, ‘Tricks of the Trade’ introducing singing and dancing specialties. This is a bright couple with plenty of vim and Bruno’s eccentric dancing is all right. They were the applause hit of the show up to this point. Received three calls at the finish.
2 shows, 18 min in 1. Irish character comedians made up as prosperous gentleman. Had some new material, but most of it he used on his first appearance here, last August. His recitation, one of George Cohan’s pieces, was the hit of his act. He just about made in this place in the bill; if anything, it is a little late for him.
First appearance. This man gives us quite a novel act. He draws a pretty fair picture of a battleship on two black-boards, then draws a battleship, torpedo boat and a view of Port Arthur in the distance on a large board, and with the aid of mechanical electrical appliances, gives an elegant exhibition of the ‘Bombardment of Port Arthur’ on the large board, showing the searchlight, bursting of shells, torpedoes & etc. While the act did not receive a great amount of applause, I believe it will draw before the week is over. Full stage, twelve minutes, two shows.
Three men and woman in the comedy ‘Going Abroad.’ First time here. Bert Leslie is the star attraction and the act is written for the sole benefit, without a plot. He has some of the brightest slang phrases ever heard, and each one a laugh. I was lead to believe the encore in one was a detriment, but to the contrary, it is not, being a part of their act, while they make the change, the woman gives a pretty exhibition of soft show and toe dancing. Their burlesque in one is very funny. Twenty minutes, about six minutes in one, two shows.
Black face monologist and parody singer. His monologue does not amount to much, but certainly gets them on his parodies. He received the biggest lot of laughs up to this time and holds down this place in good shape and I believe he could make good further down. Nineteen minutes in one, two shows.
Man and woman, in a grotesque musical act. Playing various musical instruments attached to their costumes, with electrical effects. Rather novel, although an old idea, having been seen here years ago. The act is nicely presented and valuable for the three a day. Full stage, thirteen minutes, with about two minutes in one, three shows.
