This ‘wild west’ act carries seven people a [sic] seven horses. Miss Mulhall does some clever work with a trained horse and also some clever stunts with the lariat, roping the horses spinning the rope, etc. Charley Mulhall rides a bucking horse, and uses him quite cruelly in driving the spur into him to make him buck. I am uncertain this part of the act will be received by the women patrons. The ‘wild’ horse appears gentle enough until he is made quite frantic by the rowels. 24 min, FS.
Miss Franklin did seven character songs, with seven changes of costume, and we must admit that for clever songs, cleverly sung and acted, she receives the medal over the great majority of high priced woman stars paid outrageously big salaries. Another big hit. Full stage, but usually in one.
This is a very good act. It is not only a dog act, but also an acrobatic act. He does a lot of work on the bar. His tricks are all very good. Consider it a very good three a day act. Went very well. 13 minutes, full stage. Three shows.
Refined singing act. This is a very good act. These two young ladies went on for me one Sunday and they went so good that I gave them this week. Both are very pretty and neatly dressed, and they both have corking good voices, and it is that makings of a good act. I hope they will give this act some time, as I am sure it will make good in any of our houses. Went very well. 14 minutes in one. Three shows.
24 minutes. Interior parlor set. Presenting ‘Mag Haggerty’s Reception.’ Mr. Royan and Miss Richfield have always been extremely popular and their present comedy affords them ample opportunity for their good work. Monday afternoon the audience was in one continual roar from start to finish. The funny situation [sic] are original and get over the footlights in great shape. The lines of the dialogue are very funny.
In one. 9 min. Good looking woman, pleasing presence, tastily gowned. Voice only fair. Repertoire varied from the popular to classical. She tried the man in the box stunt, and old as it is, it certainly made a great hit Monday afternoon. She was recalled for one enchore [sic], lasting five minutes.
On at 2.55, 15 min, in 1; 3 shows. It has always been a mystery to me why this fellow has never advanced any, for he certainly does as well in this house as many of the entertainers that we are paying double the money. I think it must be lack of business ability in neglecting ot retain a good agent. He is certainly great value for the money
I confess that I cannot see this act with the Lick telescope. It may be that I have a torpid liver, but if anybody can point out one single redeeming feature in it I will take off my hat and acknowledge I am in error. While Miss Crispi is as good as Miss O’Neil in the part neither she nor Guyer should ever be allowed in a carpeted dressing room. 23 min. FS.
I hardly know why I should be the only one to take all the new acts. This act played here a year ago, and at that time it was very poor. Chas. Fitzpatricks I believe sent the act down here more to break it in. I don’t care to break those acts in unless I see them first. This is a bad act, but I will let them finish out the week, and I think it will improve during the week. 13 minutes, full stage.
An act that might be termed a female Henri French. She does a little of everything. She was received favorably but did not go as well as I anticipated. Quite satisfactory however. She may not be doing her best for the reason that she is in a fit of temper because she is not featured above everything on the bill. She is far from the feature with the audience. There is no fault to find in her work because she makes good in a moderate sort of way. 15 minutes special set.
