2 shows, 14 min, full stage, short close in 1. Three young woman, stunningly costumed, in singing and dancing specialties. They are not what would be called really ‘great’ in either the singing or dancing line, but the combination of the two together with their handsome costumes, make it fairly acceptable for the early 2-show section. It went quite well in the spot today.
2 shows, 19 min. in 1. Two men and a woman, in a comedy and singing skit, ‘The Good Ship Nancy Lee.’ They carry their own drop representing a portion of the deck of a ship. The comedy and singing are both good and went very well with our audience today. Would not suggest, however, placing it on a bill too late. Cut – one of the men sticking his tongue out at the other.
2 shows, 20 min. Open in 1, close in FS. At last we get a girl act that lives up to the advance heralding. The best act of the kind ever produced on this stage. Spectacular and vivid, patriotic and stirring. The ensemble singing immense and the flaf [sic] feature unique and beautiful. Character of Mikado, Old Veteran, Uncle Sam, President Roosevelt, etc. Very interesting. Big hand throughout. Great applause after ‘Constitution speech and the stirring close. Will pull money to the house this week.
2 shows, open in 1, close in 3. Female impersonator. One of the best ever, if not indeed the leader in this difficult line of entertainment. Make-up remarkable, singing and dancing good and costumes all to be desired. Advance applause and warm hand throughout, with three encores. A fine feature for us.
These two men do a very nice act, including some exceptionally good eccentric dancing. I can not agree with some of the people who recommend it, that it is the best act, for the kind, in the business; neither do I consider they are worth the figure they were asking ‘YRR.’ They are thoroughly all right at the salary we pay them, if not placed in too hard a position, on the bill. Good act. 14 min. in 1, 2 shows.
Impersonator. This woman fell down with an awful thud. She never should have been permitted to get out of the three a day section; and she is, by no means, as good as at least three of our three a day acts, in this bill. She is supposed to do about 17 min. but she didn’t get sufficient applause to warrant more than 12. She is working in 2, but can work in 1, 2 shows.
Contralto. This woman makes a very pleasing appearance. Has a great voice and good selections. She didn’t go as well as on previous occasions, probably due to having too many women vocalists. She is getting entirely too much money. I can get all the straight singing acts the circuit desires for $100.00. 8 min. in one – 2 shows.
Conversationalists. 2 men. One working straight and the other eccentric as an automobilist on the style of Dixon & Anger. The voice of one of the men is good, while the other is bad. Their material is new. Scored a few laughs and are alright for an early place on the bill. 15 min. in one -3.
2 shows, 20 min. in 1. Monologue and singing comedian, in fact a wonderfully versatile entertainer. Got quite an advance hand owing to the fact that he is well known here in connection with the Cadets’ Theatricals, which are occupying a considerable amount of attention in the public eye at present. This man went the biggest any single man in 1 ever has in this house have heard without a doubt whatever. I never in my time in this house have heard the tremendous applause accorded him. Great entertainer, who should be nabbed up for next year. This man in his spot was appreciated so much that everything following him seemed tame. In consequence, I will give him the lowest spot on the bill possible. Cut the story about one man having a pain in his side and wanted to know if he was going to have an Eve, also ‘don’t thank me’ after his story about a women who says she has ‘six children, thank you.’
2 shows, 10 min. in 1. Four men, one working in eccentric makeup, in vocal and supposed ‘comedy.’ These people assist James Powers in his act, which is the reason we have them. They are very bad as vocalists, and owing to the fact that the show ran considerably over time this afternoon, it will give us an opportunity to put them where they belong – below the kinetograph.
