Martin Van Bergen
America’s Great Young Baritone. This fellow went very big. He has a very good voice, and knows how to use it. He sang three songs all of which went big. I think he is going to be a ‘Find.’ 11 minutes in one. Two shows.
Urbani & Son
Athletic. 8 min, FS, 2 shows. On at 10:27. The work of this man and boy is very much like that of the Uessems. The boy’s work is without doubt the cleverest of any that has ever been seen here for a lad of his age. Everyone of their feats got strong applause. The simplicity of the act is one of its charms, as there is nothing of the circus about it, but purely in the high class athletic field. The boy will be talked about. Closed very well.
Bailey & Brown
Col. S &D. 14 min. in 1. 3 shows. On at 7:26. Man and woman. This is a very good coon act, the girl making a good presentation, sings wee and has a sprightly manner. She is as nearly white as you make them, and if she were not accompanied by the colored man in the act, o one would know it. The spoken lines are good, and the songs are well selected and got good applause from the supper crowd. An act that could hold an early place in the two-a-day section with credit.
Empire City Four
31 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 9:56. Advance hand. Three work straight, one in Hebrew character, with only slight make-up. This is undoubtedly one of the very best quartettes in Vaudeville. Every one of the voices is good enough for solo work, and their ensemble singing is a treat. More than that, the comedy part is very original and keeps the crowd in roars of laughter. The finishing feature, in which the Hebrew comedian gets the audience singing, ‘Bye, Bye, Dearie’ with the aid of stereoptican [sic] and screen, was rich enough in humor to rob it of its advertising objections, although it is a great adv. For Von Tilzer.
Robert Hilliard & Co.
“As a Man Sows”: 27 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 9:29. Advance hand. Hilliard made just as powerful an impression dramatically as before with his little play. I do not think that his support is quite as strong as on previous occasions. Nevertheless it was all that could be desired. Held the most intense attention throughout, and won immense hand, with five curtain calls, at the finish. Sure to prove brilliant feature for balance of the week.
Vinie Daly
Dancer & voc. 12 min, FS, 2 shows. On at 7:54. Carries her own drop, gree [sic] plush, which is very effective. Appears in four changes of costume, all of them very stunning. Sings very well and makes a pretty picture. Her dancing is superb. It is the whole act. It seems as if she has mastered every known step. Each of them got big applause, and the finish was so strong that the jury would not let her go, but gave her ten curtain calls and brought her back from the dressing-room to respond. A splendid act for a house like this.
Jim and Jenny Jee
Wire & Cycle. 14 min, FS, 2 shows. On at 7:40. Both performers make a good presentation, particularly the woman, in stunning costume. Begin their act with some expert work on the wire, including jumping over six chairs while on wire. Proceed to some bicycle work also on a wire which gets good hand. Close of the act is not as strong as it might be. Nevertheless a good showy act.
Countess Rossie & Paulo
Rather surprised at the manner of this act was received. The Countess makes an elegant appearance and is gifted with an excellent voice. Paulo’s assistance in the box got the laughs. Quite a novel act. Big applause in the finish. 15 min full stage.
‘Our Boys in Blue’
Excellent closing act. Contains many interesting features. Work with the Gatling gun, sinking if the gun-boat, special electric effects & etc., made the jury sit up. The greatest act of its kind we ever had. Continual applause throughout. A great novelty. Sixteen minutes, full stage.
Edwin Arden & Co.
Presenting the play ‘Captain Velvet’ scene is laid in Lower California near the Mexican border, carries his own scenery, which received some applause on the opening. The company consists of Miss Keith Wakeman, George Ralston and George Halt, all capable players. The play is intensely dramatic and held the audience throughout. The finish is rather novel and sensational. Tremendous applause. With several curtain calls. Twenty-six minutes, full stage.