The Man with the Hats. 14 minutes. Street in one. Mr. Burch burlesque a melo-drama and the only change he makes to play the different characters is to use a different hat. The act is surely away from all others and goes very well – the idea being one of the best I have seen and in the hands of a better performer than Mr. Burch I think would be a great act.
2 shows, 18 minutes, open full stage, close in 1. In their familiar comedy juggling specialty, which scored the laughing hit of the show, as always. Bedini was a little stiff, owing to the dislocation of his arm and the fact that he was not practiced in six weeks past, Arthur’s comedy was simply a scream.
2 shows, 6 min, full stage. Strong men and equilibrists. Their work is excellent, but not so good from a show point of view as that of Latell, whom we had here a fortnight ago, in the 3-show section, and the amount of time they do, even by stalling it along is ridiculously inadequate. Will not want them again in Boston.
3 shows, 21 min, full stage or in 1, it is immaterial to them. Same old blackface comedy sketch they have been doing since minstrel days, ‘The Band Wagon.’ White is very funny; Simmons is very bad. They pulled through all right in the 3-show section, but that is their limit.
I can’t for the life of me understand why this act is considered good and why they are getting a good salary. The early part of their act in which they attempt comedy is absolutely dead. Everything that they do has been copied from other people and they haven’t an original idea in the whole act excepting the finish when the third man comes on as a double. Never play them here again. 10 min, full stage, 2 shows.
Man and woman, colored, the woman being an especially pretty colored woman. They have an act that is entirely different from those given by their race and the woman’s makeup was a Spanish girl and Indian is quite remarkable. They carry two drops which are something new to look at and all in all the act is a very good one indeed, especially when it is considered from the three a day standpoint. 15 min. in 1.
Travesty artists. In their burlesque by Edmund Day, entitled ‘An Ancient Roman.’ Some of the situations are funnier than their previous act, although it does not contain as many laughs as their other vehicle, however, it is a very acceptable change. 24 minutes, full stage.
Man and woman in a musical specialty. Jeanre was suffering from a severe cold, therefore, was compelled to cut out his singing, which would not amount to much if he was in condition. The woman’s singing is only fair. They appeared nervous and did not keep in tune with the orchestra. The act went bad. They made a good appearance, and I think before the week is out they will be fully capable to open the shows. In this place on the bill they are a dismal failure. They should break the act in down East and not at Keith’s, New York. 19 minutes, full stage.
In a Yankee character sketch. They impersonate two country kids. There is not much merit to the act. Their singing and dancing at the finish just about lets them out. The audience this afternoon wouldn’t have it. Not a hand at the finish. 14 minutes, full stage.
In a playlet entitled ‘His Japanese Wife.’ This is a very good act, and pleases immensely, especially the ladies. She carries considerable scenery, and properties with her, which enables one to give her a very nice stage-setting. Her support is much above the average. Time of the act, 30 minutes full stage.
