17 minutes, full stage, closing in one 3 minutes. While this act went very well with the majority of our patrons, I am sure that I would not care to play it again owing to the unlocked for things which Mr. Fitzgibbon is liable to do. Many times during the week he was really insulting to the audience. I think he is suited best with a burlesque show- one that is not particular.
Five people presenting a crazy act that is hard to describe. ‘The New Reporter’ resembles a chunk taken out of a popular price musical comedy, with people running on and off the stage in a startling confusion, saying crazy things and doing crazy things. It met with sonsiderable [sic] favor here. 20 min. in one.
Sketch entitled, ‘Friday the 13th’ by Will M. Cressy and Fred Niblo. Miss Cohan may be worth the money but the sketch is not. Cressy has written many better ones. The sketch pleased, but did not make a terrific hit. I think Miss Cohan’s name is responsible for a very good house. CDF in 3. Special plush drop in one. 22 minutes.
Man and woman. Real coon singing and dancing act. Could stand a better place on the bill, but they were booked in here to open the show. I had much rather have a sight act here on account of the people coming in late. The team registered a strong kick because they had to open the show and threatened to quit. However, they decided to work. A good colored act. Can work all in one. Open full stage, close in one. 13 minutes.
‘Mudtown Minstrels.’ A scream to the limit. These people are well known here, but their ‘Special Announcement’ act went just as brilliantly as ever and scored immensely. These three Rubes are different, and by no means imitators even from one another. Their grotesque make-up could bring wring mirth out of anything, but, their lines are irresistible. Got shouts of laughter and a hurrah at the close. 20 min. in 1.
A falling off from a magnificent show to this point. ‘Managerial troubles’ needs pruning, particularly in the Leah Kleshna imitation, which is not all that it is cracked up to be, showing very little of the Fiske intelligence, and displaying none of her magnetism. The Parisian dancer was far better, and received a good hand. The Italian imitation exceeded it in general interest, however. Too much time, stage and money for this act. FS 25 min.
In his well known monologue ‘The Man with the Hats.’ This thing starts out well but becomes a little monotonous before finishing. One portion of this, introduced as an incident to a monologue would be great. I wouldn’t care for the act again. 12 min. in 1, 2 shows.
Equilibrists. These acts never go here and although this man has one or two tricks out of the ordinary, I don’t from any standpoint consider the act worth the money. He does a very few tricks and occupies nearly six minutes of time. Entirely overpaid. 2 shows.
2 shows, 36 min, full stage. As ‘Cleopatra, the Egyptian Sorceress.’ The show had run considerably over time, but nevertheless she held the audience in good shape and they followed her with unrest throughout. It is not an act to call for great bursts of applause, but still, to judge by the interest shown today, and from my own observations, I would call it an excellent act the sort.
2 shows, 22 min. in 1. Mimetic comedian and story teller. This man always goes better here than anywhere else, I think owing to the fact probably that this was formerly his home. His imitation of Chevalier in his ‘Wot Fur Do ‘ee Luv ‘oi’ song is the best bit imitation of that artistic entertainer that I have seen. Scored the applause hit of the show up to this point.
