On at 3.28, 12 min. in 1. This young man formerly worked with Cressy in his acts and is now doing a series of impersonations of well known vaudeville favorites. For his last character he blacks up in front of the audience, steps into the wings a moment and re-appears as George Evans, whom he imitates capitally. With a little more experience I think that this youngster will be heard from.
On at 3.32, 18 min in1, 5 min in 2; 23 min in all. A string of interrogation points would best express my opinion of Miss Lloyd. She is undeniably a great artist and had she made her appearance before Victoria and her sister, she would undoubtedly have made a much stronger impression than she did in New York. Of course, to the pure all things are pure, so I found that some of our audience today could find nothing in her songs at which they took offence. Some others, with more worldly experience, thought that she was absolutely the limit, that every verse she sung was full of suggestiveness. She did not sing the ‘Eh, what, what’ song, and I made one cut in ‘Customs of the Country.’ I am anxiously awaiting the verdicts of the different critics in tomorrow’s papers. I feel quite confident that we will find the same difference of opinion as I found existing among out patrons today. With Lloyd it is practically a case of all or nothing, for if you start to cut it is almost impossible to stop. Boston would rather have one Millie Lindon than all the Lloyd and Victorias that can be found.
On at 3.08, 24 min, full stage. Playing Miss Scott’s playlet ‘The Wall Between,’ one of the daintiest, prettiest offerings of the season. We were certainly fortunate to have had the chance to secure the only open week they have this season. I can hardly say enough in praise of Miss Scott’s cleverness. While Wright does not compare with his partner in ability, still he pleases with both his songs and his acting.
19 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 8:51. This is a unique and pretty feature for any house. The pictures are beautiful, giving various dioramic and panoramic effects. Kemp works the pictures, while his wife does the talking, with a fairly good delivery. Different from anything ever shown here, and got applause throughout, with a good closing hand.
Col. S. & D.: 15 min, in 1. 3 shows. On at 7:22. Two colored men. Good act. One works comedy in grotesque make-up, blacker than nature made him. Both sing pretty well. Dancing made quite a hit. Closed very well, with curtain call. This act could hold a spot anywhere in the three-a-day section.
Conversational com, 16 min in1, 2 shows. On at 10:06. These people just about held this spot. Their line of talk is about the same as when presented here before, but went rather slow. The songs caught on fairly well, and gave them a small closing hand, but no curtain call. Think they will pull up stronger later, as one of the pair has a bad cold and is working against odds. They held this spot strong before and can do so again.
17 min, open in 1, goes in 2, with piano, then closes in 1. Advance hand. On at 9:42. The opening song was a new one and clever. The song that she gives with the piano accompaniment was exceedingly well done, including a lot of imitations. Each song and verse went quite well, and the close in one was likewise. Miss Levey should draw some money to the house for the balance of the week, but she falls far short of big headline requirements. At a figure two or three hundred dollars less, she would justify her work to-day which may be said to just about get by in the headliners class, for the public expects a great deal more of a woman of her reputation and figure. As the Inquirer says this morning, ‘Miss Levey is not progressing as she should.’
13 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 10:22. This is a very showy and circus-like act. It has much improved in finish since it was last offered here. The stage-setting, costuming and paraphernalia are all bright and pleasing. The work of the trained horse received good applause for every stunt and made a favourable finish. This is a good closing act and particularly for the children.
Parlor Pastime. 15 min, FS, close in 1, 2 shows. On at 7:07. Has Boy with him. Have practiced every juggling trick that he has seen Cinquevalli and Salerno do that is within his range. Hale does club-swinging, also works with billiard balls, cues, and hoops, and his tolling around on a globe lends the only comedy there is to the act. Received some scattered hands for his work. Both the boy and the Man missed repeatedly in the afternoon. The close in, when the little fellow gives xylophone solo, gets good hand, with curtain call. A fair act for an early spot in the two-a-day section.
The students of Caroline P Nichols proved favourites from the start. All her selections received big applause, the applause being spontaneous and stronger than every number. The Grand American Fantasia proved a sensation. The house arose and yelled. Big applause. 30 minutes Full Stage.
