Mr. Hilliard, with five men, give us for the first time “The Man Who Won The Pool.” This act is quite inferior to either “The Littlest Girl,” or “No. 973” for vaudeville purposes. Winning a ship’s pool is a vague term to 75 percent of our audiences, and the climax is not altogether satisfying. However it got four calls at the matinee and five at the evening performance. 23 min. FS.
The same old Zonros as of yore who made a big hit but while I think makes a mistake in working too long. He goes great until he begins to sing and his song seems to kill the effect of his good work at the start. It strikes me that he would do better if he would entirely eliminate the singing. 16 minutes in one.
12 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 10:15. Very beautiful act in a circus ring. The horses are admirably trained and make fine showing. As a closing feature could not be excelled. Frequent applause throughout. Think Philadelphia audiences partial to acts of this kind. One of the horses is a good deal of a comedian, which adds to the interest of the act.
19 min, F.S. 2 shows. On at 9:10. This proved a genuine riot of fun. The line of talk between the travesty general and his Irish aid is irresistibly ridiculous. The audience was kept in roars of laughter right up to a very strong finish. Could hold any spot on the bill, having all other so-called travesties that have played here beaten a mile.
Strong-man-act: 11 min. in 1 ½. 2 shows. On at 9:00. This is one of the best acrobatic and balancing act in Vaudeville. We have never had a strong-man act that worked the audience up to such a pitch of enthusiasm. Their remarkable physical development is something that commands admirations, while their feats are not only new but some of them beyond the ability of the strongest men we have seen on any stage. The finishing feat with the spring-board got a whirlwind of applause and two curtain calls. In this act there is no covering up of deficiencies with brilliant paraphernalia. They are “the goods” through and through and the audience appreciated it. Particularly valuable working in 1 ½.
35 min. F.S. 2 shows. ON at 8:33. This is called a “rollicking farcelet”, and that is really what it is. It is certainly full of ginger, and from start to finish the comedy is of a high order, the vocal numbers are new and pleasingly offered. Four young men and young woman, in the act. IN a college town like this, such an act is sure to hold the interest and be talked about. Frequent applause and much laughter throughout the act, and the finish was A.l. with curtain call. This act has been heralded pretty well, but it certainly made good its billing.
In Augustus Thomas sketch “A Proper Impropriety.” All talk and no situations. Miss Filkins is very clever, and Mr. Horne looks and dresses well, but the act is overpaid, in my estimation $150.00 for this house. The lines, of course are very clever, but the best of them failed to “land.” Too quiet. 23 minutes, full stage.
Two men and woman. The woman is a wonder, and the act is in showmanlike shape and made quite a hit, but the report of the revolver is much too loud for the women. The finish of the woman singing songs and the man shooting accompaniment goes Bordeverry one better. Two recalls. 18 minutes, full stage.
Well known comedy juggling act. The straight man’s juggling seven balls made a big hit, and the comedy end is very funny. The finish of the act is a scream and started the fun splendidly. 15 minutes, full stage.
Young man and good looking girl opening with musical at on Mandolin, Banjo followed by some great toe dancing by the man that got a big hand. French horn solo, Cornet and French horn duet, woman playing Piano and French Horn together, finishing with Drum Major dance by boy, makes up a very neat entertaining act. 15 minutes, full stage.
