16 minutes F.S. close in 1. Rousing hand as an encourager. Imitations of Georgia Caine, Emma Janvier, Harry Bulger, Vesta Victoria, Hatty Williams, Mll. Nazimova, Ethel Barymore and Marie Dressler. There is nothing to say of Loftus’s work save that in every instance the imitations were GREAT and stamp her as a genius of the highest order. Splendid and appreciative hand after each. A hundred per cent more artistic and brilliant than when she was here before. Victoria, Williams, Nazimova, (because of its tragic pathos admirably done selection from ‘Doll’s House,’ Barrymore and Dressler got the heaviest hands. Four curtain calls. A GREAT artist to her finger-tips and everybody knows it.
“the London Johnnie” This man is A.A.1., and will command two hundred dollars with two shows if he proceeds to prove the good like this and gets a reputation. His line of songs is absolutely the brightest and best we have heard in a long time, and he sings them in a style entirely his own. He sang five songs, the audience not seeming willing to let him go. Fine figure, dresses faultlessly, and is a born entertainer of high rank. He should be nailed for a long contract at once. Three of his songs, “That’s the worst of being so beastly well connected,” “The Balloon song” and “Say no more about it,” are absolute winners, winning immense applause. Here is one of the rare men whom you can bill to the limit and he will make good. Had the gallery whistling with every song. A genuine surprise.
“Watch the Finish.” 22 min. F.S. Singing and dancing acrobatic novelty. It is well that there is a “finish” to this act, else it would scarcely hold as good a place. Act opens with a song and a running-fire of talk and love-making between boy and girl, all of which is amusing. Then comes the ‘drunk’ scene which just escapes being impossible by the introduction of a dance which is so riotous that it includes the smashing of all the flower-pots and the overturning of all the furniture within sight. Consequently a big hand at the close and three curtain calls.
Eccentric Dancing and Singing Novelty. 12 minutes in 1. Two young men and pretty girl in two changes of costume, both effective. Men do the Harry Pilcer style of dancing with the flying freshly shampood locks, getting a good hand. The singing of the girl is fair only. Good three a day, holding the place, the finish being particularly strong.
Equilibrists. 11 min. F.S. Use table, chairs, billiard cueus, etc. Man very strong in the shoulders and expert in his several specialties. Dances on hands and jumps backward on hands to chair seat and down again, a feat never seen here before. Stands on head on flowerpot, playing mandolin, receiving good hand. Woman fills in acceptably. Good three a day act.
German Comedians and Parody Singers. “Wizards of Joy.” 20 Min in 1. ON at 9.50. The usual bunch of nonsense and travesties, some of which are a little bit coarse, but they all got constant laughter and applause. The burlesque on Grand Opera at the close was especially amusing. The applause came mostly from the upper part of the house. In the evening, the act was nothing short of a knock-out in this hard spot.
In “Stop, Look and Listen.” Original one-set Play by Matthew White, Jr. 25 min. On at 9.03. Opens in 1. Close F.S. Synopsis of the Play. The story deals with the ambitions of a stage-struck country girl, about to run away to New York, to join a scheming actor. While waiting at the station, she is encountered by a tile-walking actress, (Miss Tully), who completely disillusionizes her and saves her from her folly by reciting a supposed account of her suffering as a cast-off has-been; prevailing upon her to remain and marry her “Rube” fiancé. This is a very well-planned little sketch. Miss Tully is not particularly prepossessing, and the first part of her work drags a little, owing to the fact that she has not sufficient personal magnetism to give the play a strong initiative; and the boy playing the part of “Jerry” is a rank citron in pathetic love-making. However, as the act proceeds and Miss Tully goes into the realm of imitation, she makes the audience sit up and take notice. The act works up to a strong finish, winning big applause and 2 curtain calls. At night the close showed the act to be a success – a sure-fire one.
The Famous Minstrel and Ten of his Singing and Dancing Wonders. 16 min. ON at 8.28. This act started rather mildly, owing to the fact that Primrose did not quite come up to expectations in the matter of sprightly dancing after his manner of several years ago. However, as the act moved on, it improved in interest. The 8 boys are all good performers of the old-school of clog dancing – one of them particularly expert in the wooden shoe eccentric specialty, winning strong applause. The finish in 1 was very lively. Two changes of costume, both good. The act lives up to tis strong billing. Primrose’s name is a valuable one anywhere where the spirit of the “Old-Time Minstrelsy” survives.
In “Wanted—A Caddy.” 16 min. F.S. ON at 7.30. This is a very amusing act. The woman works straight, the man tramp comedy. The latter is a natural comedian and his lines, as well as his business make the act, although his bicycle work is very expert. The woman’s bag-punching is a unique feature and gets a good hand. She has a magnificent figure, with a very pleasing stage presence. The close is strong. 1 curtain call.
15 min. On at 6.33. This man came on at supper time, to a practically empty house. It is a good 3-a-day act and worthy of a better place. He works in 1, with a conjurer’s paraphernalia, and adds to the general interest of the magic with a very bright line of talk. Some of his tricks are new, and all of them very clever. His work justifies a good spot in the 3-a-day section.
