Fire and Mirror Dancer. I was a little disappointed in this woman, not that I think her act is bad, but the only fault I had to find is that she is too far down on the bill. I would have changed her place, but I haven’t got anything to close the show. 12 minutes, full stage.
Burlesque, clown juggler. The juggling in Mr. Griff’s act is the least portion of it. In fact he practically does no juggling at all being almost entirely burlesque on the same. He talks all through the act and has some awfully bright stuff, considering he is an Englishman especially. In the afternoon he went very strong indeed and at night went quite well also. I consider him a valuable act to play and really believe that were he to allow a straight juggling act on the same bill that way his value would be enhanced. 15 min. opening full stage with fully 5 min. in one, 2 shows.
Put in to take the place of Miles and Rickards who disappointed. Man and woman, usual singing, dancing, and talking and a little acrobatic work by the man. A most ordinary act and by no means good enough for this spot on the bill. 15 min. in 1, 3 shows.
On at 4.33, 23 min. Showing “A Visit to Constantinople”, a very good film, combination scenic and comic, with comedy predominating. “Pres. Fallieres’ Visit to the French Colonial Exposition”, one of the most interesting films I have seen in some time. This also contains some good comedy bits. “Private Atkins Minds the Baby”, good humorous picture. These three pictures make one of the best motion picture features we have had recently.
On at 2.48, 15 min, in 1. These boys did not score as strongly as I expected, but I think that it must have been a whole lot due to the heat, for we have one of the warmest Mondays of the season and the audience showed its effects. One might question their use of a graveyard as the basis of one of their routines, but the answer to this is that it went with the audience. Two or three of their parodies were a little burlesque-y in style, and they have been requested to change them.
On at 2.13, 13 min, in 1. A local cello soloist, and a remarkably good one. A member of the Boston Symphony orchestra. This man could be booked at the finish of his season with the Symphony for $75 or $100 a week, and would be a hit in any city where music is appreciated.
On at 1.38, 15 min, full stage; 3 shows. A very good dog act indeed, particularly when price is considered. It is certainly a bargain at $100, for it could open anybody’s show. The small dogs are well trained and cute, appealing very strongly to the ladies and children.
On at 3.41, 27 min, full stage. Playing “Cissie’s Dream”, the best pantomimic sketch that vaudeville has ever known or probably ever will know, for I think we will never see Walton’s equal as a pantomimist. I do not think that Mr. Walton has given quite the same attention to detail that he did last year, but his personal work puts the act on a plane by itself. I do not consider either his dude doll or his was doll as good as the members of his last season’s cast. I feel that the act will make good everywhere, however, and it is worth its money as prices are this season.
ON at 2.20, 18 min, full stage. First time in this house. Presenting a vocal comedietta, “A Matrimonial Bargain”. They scored from the start and can be pronounced a hit here. I think them worthy of continuous booking at their price, $150. Both are excellent singers, Watson’s warbling being very catchy, while Miss Little’s selections won deserved applause. What dialogue is introduced is bright. I do not see how they could fall down anywhere.
This woman’s personality and general appearance would not startle any one. Personally she looks like a burlesque woman. Rather rough and unfinished. Her first song was very mildly received, the second a trifle better and the third with a little applause. Her imitations I think are bad but the jury, never having seen the originals, thought they were funny. Did fairly well considering her place on the bill. 18 Minutes in one.
