On at 4:04, 13 min, in 1 ½. I think I am safe in saying that Mlle. De Lussan is the best singer we have ever had in vaudeville. I do not think it would be possible to find a “classier” feature. She is bound to be a great card for us this week. As headliners’ salaries are today, she is certainly a bargain here. The re-arrangement of the bill will enable us to give her a set in 2 ½.
On at 3.27, 24 min, full stage. Playing ‘For Love’s Sweet Sake,’ one of the best sketches I have ever seen in vaudeville. It is full of clever lines. The light comedy of the first half followed naturally by the pathos of the finish. Of course it goes without that it is well acted, particularly so on the part of Mr. Thompson.
On at 2.35, 15 min, in 1. I am pleased to say that Sullivan went very well indeed today. He has a lot of good stuff and delivers it exceedingly well. At $150 he is certainly a find for an act in 1, for I think he can entertain any audience. We are paying two fifty and three hundred to acts that cannot begin to make as good as he did this afternoon.
On at 3.03, 14 min, full stage. Can open in 1 about 2 min, if necessary. This is Reed of Reed & Shaw, who is working with a new man on account of the death of his former partner. This is a rattling novelty acrobatic act, one that will score on any bill. A bargain at the price asked, $125. Anybody who wants an acrobatic act for comparatively small money, one that is a sure-fire hit, should keep this in mind.
On at 4:27, 13 min, full stage. Circus set. An act that will cause a great amount of talk wherever it plays. With its two elephants, two ponies, dogs and acrobats, it makes a miniature circus. One of the best children’s features I have ever seen. It bears the stamp of individuality and novelty. As will be noticed, we are playing the Wotperts and this act in the same set. The Wotperts were on first this afternoon, but commencing tonight that will follow The Novellos on account of the parade feature of the latter act.
Toe dancer, and a most excellent one, in fact I don’t know that I ever saw any better. However, the fact remains that she did not make a hit, which applies to toe dancers generally, and I never knew one that did. For myself, I would rather eliminate them from the bills in the future, 10 min, full stage, 2 shows.
Jew monologue. Not the usual type of Jew on a stage, but in a neat makeup. In a little earlier spot think he might have been satisfactory. As it was he just got through and no better. 13 Min. in 1, 3 shows.
As a whole this act is rather mediocre, the only thing about it that is really of consequence is the playing of sleigh bells and the monkey riding the bicycle which mounts of his own accord and steers without the aid of any trick apparatus. Animal acts nowdays should have something a great deal more out of the ordinary or else be doing three shows. As it is we do not get full value out of this act. 12 min, full stage, 2 shows.
This act got away with very little applause at the performances yesterday and as I have said about these novelty acts, they have no value to speak of after the first presentation as far as Providence is concerned, unless they are the most remarkable and attractive, which this act is not. It is a novelty and that is all. Like everything that Mr. Hart does it is done on a cheap scale. 22 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Impersonator. This girl was a distinct surprise to me. I had never seen her before and had heard much adverse criticism on her performance. I consider her one of the best in her line. She has a most pleasing personality and made a decided hit with the audience yesterday afternoon and last night. 17 min. in 1, 2 shows.
