2 shows, 18 min in 1. In his specialty ‘The Fakir.’ Did not go so strong as during previous engagements, principally from the fact, I think, that he has made no changes whatever in his material. He is not one for the kind of entertainers who stand for quick repetition; once a year is amply sufficient for him.
2 shows, 27 min, full stage. Presenting their comedy, ‘The Days of ’49,’ which been smartened up considerably since it was last played here. It went better in every way, Mr. Nobles’ impersonation of the Irishman is as clever a bit acting in that line as anything done in vaudeville. It would be better for him and the theatres, however, if he only appeared here once a year, or at longer intervals.
2 shows, 10 min, full stage. Presenting their old act, ‘Twisted and Tangled,’ which has been done to death. It did better in this place than it would have done further down the bill, getting the audience well started along the path of good humor.
In ‘The Dream of the Orient.’ Presents 4 illusions, each a capital one. The act can be considered good. Although, the only trouble is that he has no personality. He held the audience to the finish. It is one that will create a talk, therefore received very little applause on the finish. Have suggested a few changes which I think will improve the act, and make it a winner.
Two men and a woman in a comedy entitled, ‘A Lamb on Wall Street.’ First appearance here for Bert Coote in four years. Really a new face. Excellent support. Continual laughter throughout. Two curtain calls on the finish. Full stage. 2 shows. 25 minutes.
Presenting their Irish Classic Bit ‘In the Old Neighbourhood.’ Went exceptionally well, considering they play here three times a year. Compelled to bury this act on account of the so much of the two a day material. Full stage. Two shows, 20 minutes.
2 shows, 16 min. full stage. Man and woman in a comedy acrobatic specialty, the man making up as a tram, the woman first as a brakeman, and later in feminine garb. The act has improved materially since it was last seen here, two years ago, and was laughed at and applauded all through this afternoon.
2 shows, 28 min in full stage. Presenting the sketch, ‘Her Last Rehearsal,’ which has decidedly been played often enough. Every time McCord has played here he has brought along a supporting actor who in every case was worse than his predecessor, but the chap he has with him this trip is the absolute limit, and how he was allowed to go the circuit with him at all is a mystery. For Boston, we do not want the act again at any price.
3 shows, 13 min. in 1. Hebrew parody singer, opening with a bit of burlesque bagpipe playing. All right from a 3-per-day standpoint, although our audiences do not appreciate that sort of comedy, as the East Side type of Hebrew is unknown to them.
In the conceit ‘Going Abroad.’ This is one of the best and newest laughing acts out this season, and is strong enough for any place on the bill. There’s lots of slang in it, but it’s good enough to pass inspection any place. Mr. Leslie certainly understands how to use it. There’s also a little toe dancing done by Miss Maud Emery, which is very good. Time 22 minutes, with 3 minutes in one.
