Assisted by Thos. H. Ince, presenting the one act play, entitled ‘For Love’s Sweet Sake.’ It was some time before this man could get control of the audience on account of the Nichols Sisters. The play is well known, therefore detailed criticism is unnecessary. Mr. Thompson is certainly an artist and one of the best dramatic character actors we ever had here. The company is excellent. Big applause on his finish with several forced curtain calls. Twenty-three minutes full stage.
This man got the house from the start-off. Had them laughing continually. His work consists of juggling balls, cigars, hats, but entirely different from any other juggler we ever had. His billiard ball trick on the finish in a scream. 14 minutes, F. stage.
Presenting the comedy entitled ‘Silas Slawson’s Dream, or A Modern Rip Van Winkle.’ A little afraid of their act on account of previous criticism. To surprise he made a tremendous hit, in fact he was the applause hit of the show up to this time. Quite a scenic effect making five changes. A little novelty with plenty of good comedy. 22 minutes full stage.
Well-known hoop rolling act which they have improved much in the last season by the addition of a little pantomime called ‘Hoopland.’ I don’t consider it advisable to bill these people as colored as they have more the appearance Cingalese [sic] and that together with their very neat makeup gives them a decided foreign flavor which I consider advantageous. 18 min, full stage, 3 shows.
Another in which I was agreeably disappointed. Miss Selbini is not a great artiste, but the novelty of the act and the clever comedy of the midget and the work of the dog, all go to make it quite effective. Miss Selbini must be watched as to making remarks which border on vulgarity. It is best to cut her talking out entirely. 18 min. Open full stage, 3 min., close in 1, 2 shows.
In a small way this is the most valuable act that the smaller cities should get hold of, by all means. Man and woman in hand balancing and physical exercises, the woman doing the understanding. Gives excellent satisfaction. 10 min, full stage, 3 shows.
Beside principals, man and woman in juvenile roles. Time 31 minutes. Interior. Appearing in George V. Hobart’s ‘Cherrie.’ At last White and Stuart have made a genuine hit in Cleveland. For some reason they have never been well received here. But this afternoon they were both excellently cast, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed every minute of their long sketch. ‘Cherrie’ is great. Brim full of flash-comedy.
“The Dublin Minstrel”. In one. 14 min. Mr. Fogarty opens and closes with knockout songs. In between he keeps the audience screaming with Irish stories, which are good, new, and of a high order of wit. His manner of delivery is especially funny. He is the best monologist we have has for a long time. 3 encores.
In 2. 19 min. This act made a big hit. The men open with a medley of old popular favourites, and sandwich them in some very smooth dancing. Then the songs are dropped and the men get down to straight dancing, with and without the orchestra. They are very clever and hold the audience better than any straight dancing act I have ever seen.
In ‘A Night in a Police Station.’ A very good act, and very well put on. He has a good company, and they all have good voices, but I think he is getting a little too much money for this act. Went very well. 24 minutes, full stage.
