Mme. Konorah
This lightning calculation act is not suitable to our audiences. It is demonstrated quite clearly by watching the bored expressions while Berol is distributing the blackboards. 19 min, FS. Cannot open or close in one.
Vernon The Ventriloquist
On at 2.37, open in 1, 5 min, close full stage 12 min; 17 min in all. One of the most obliging reformers in the business. When he was asked to open in 1 today, instead of closing, as he usually does, he acquiesced without a murmur. It is a pleasure to state that his act was one of the hits of the bill, and could stand a much better place. There is no better value for the money than he gives. If we were playing him two, or two fifty, I do not think that anybody would complain. His stuff is almost entirely new this season, and is full of bright points.
3 Nightingales
On at 2 o’clock, 13 min, in 1, 3 shows. I was greatly disappointed in this act. While the youngsters are bright and present a neat appearance, I am forced to say that their harmony is something atrocious. The discovered several barber-shop chords this afternoon that were something appalling, and will finish out the week doing two shows between 5 and 7:30, when they will only have the piano to put out of business. Separately, their voices sound quite well, but when they attempt to harmonize the result is something extremely sour.
Kartelli
Wire-act, 10 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 7:42. This man on the slack-wire is truly novel. He performs various feats, some of which are nothing short of marvelous. He rolls skates over the wire, rides a unicycle, stands on his head, and does it all with grace and assurance. His balancing on one hand and his twirling of hoops while on the wire get big hands. This act is worthy of a good spot on the bill.
Rose DeHaven Sextette
Among the big acts this is the poorest that we have this week. From the standpoint of its salary it is beyond all reason. It would be fairly paid at $200 less. I will admit that it is beautifully dressed and the girls with the exception of Rose DeHaven, are good looking, but about there, the act stops. The applause was very piano. 22 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Watson & Little
In their talking and singing comedy ‘A Matrimonial Bargain.’ Quite a neat little singing sketch. The woman makes a pleasing personality, well gowned, and not have [sic] excellent voices. The set is staged nicely. The lines bright, bringing forth many laughs. Finished to big applause and compelled to take several bows. Open in one eight minutes, twenty minutes in all.
Volta
This man’s act remains the same as when presented crosstown last season. He has a new lecturer which is quite an improvement. All of his numerous stunts were applauded and held the attention of the audience throughout. The banquet scene got quite a laugh. 23 minutes, close in one about 4 minutes.
Olympia Quartette
This act has certainly deteriorated in value. Some of their voices are rather weak and their alleged comedy just about got by. The lower house did not take them seriously. The cheaper element thought they were the goods. Finished ‘all in.’ Open full stage, close in one about 4 minutes, 22 minutes in all.
DeWitt, Burns & Torrance
12 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 9:48. This is a very good act, particularly valuable for a holiday feature. Carry their won drop and scene which helps the act. The two men impersonate Jack-in-the-Box, and a Toy soldier, something like Fred Walton, the woman the doll. There is abundance of comedy in the act and the acrobatic part is very clever, particularly the finish with the work on the perch. Held the interest throughout with occasional applause and a good strong finish. An excellent holiday act.
Countess Olga Rossi & Fred Paulo
13 min, F.S. Close in 1. 2 shows. On at 8:28. Advance hand. This is very unconventional act. The Countess makes a beautiful appearance in a stunning gown, singing a song, with Mons. Paulo applauding in the box. He then advances on the stage and sings a couple of duets in a very effective way. The act is decidedly out of the ordinary, but pleased the audience. Gave them a strong hand after each selection and an encore and two curtain calls.