A distinct hit. Two principals and eight girls. Nothing especially elaborate about the scenery but satisfactory. The act so far as singing was concerned was all that could be desired judging from the reception the work brought forth. The soprano was suffering with a bad cold and very hoarse, but even then made good. The finish was strong. Special set.
Blackface comedian with a singing and talking act. He went well and used a lot of stuff not heard here before. Well known here and will no doubt draw some for the reason that he is very popular in this city. His work is a [sic] good as the majority of men in his line and much better than that of a great many. He was put on in an emergency, owing to the sudden illness of Chris Richards. 16 minutes in one.
8 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 10:12. Nine people in one of the most brilliant Continental acrobatic acts ever booked. The women wear long skirts and the men conventional evening dress, except one woman and two men who dress as assistants. The act has that Paris finish which is now so familiar to Americans. Big applause after each one of the feats, and an immense closing hand with two curtain calls.
18 min. F.S. close in 1. 2 shows. On at 9:54. This is a remarkable trained monkey act. It is a scream for the children, in fact it is a scream for everybody. The monkeys, four in number, are all of the larger species, and the fun is fast and furious. There is a sulkey [sic] race and a barber scene in one that is one of the funniest things imaginable. The animals are trained so as to appear to be a full uncontrollable delivtry [sic], and this adds not a little to the laughter. The finish was scream
“A Night in a Police Station”: 22 min. F.S. Close in 1. 2 shows. On at 8:33. Twelves people. This is a very good sketch, full of novelty, some brilliant lines and excellent singing. The act has been described from New York. It is well balanced as to talent. The audience was well pleased with it and gave good applause. The Sextette from Lucia got good applause. Finish in one got encore and curtain call.
‘At the White House.’ 33 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 9:09. This is an act to be talked about, and shows the deepest scholarship in Lincoln’s history. The play has a war flavor with a love story running through the theme, but of course, was written primarily to give Chapin a chance to make a very faithful personal picture of Lincoln, get off many wise apothems and tell some of his stories, all of which went well. Lincoln’s character is, of course, a very difficult and daring role to impersonate, as every one has his or her conception of Lincoln as a man. However, Chapin made a very strong impression. The act received the most respectful attention throughout, and really made strong friends with the audience. There were seven curtain calls at the finish with continued applause.
Violinist. 17 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 8:04. Advance hand. This is a high-class musical act and as our patrons are particularly fond of good music, each number won a strong hand. Voelker’s violin work is brilliant and dashing, – just the sort that is required in A Vaudeville house. Mrs. Voelker makes a very pretty picture at the piano, though showing only a small percentage of her talents. It is a good act decidedly.
Comedy acre. 10 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 7:36. Advance hand. These men have profited by Rice and Prevost and every other mat, table and chair knockabout act in the business. It is a gallery act and caught the top-heavy crowd strong. The acrobatic work of the straight man is very good and the funny falls of the comedian got uproarous [sic] laughter. I think that because they were Philadelphia boys they went stronger than they otherwise would have done. However, they work swift and skillfully. It would be a ‘go’ anywhere.
Introducing a handsome horse perfectly trained, with an exhibition of high-school riding with various poses and stereopticon effect. Rather a quiet closing act. However, held the audience and they gave her a rousing hand on her finish. Fourteen minutes full stage.
And his ten funny folks, in ‘The New Scholar.’ Three men and seven women. Just the sort of entertainment that appeals to this delegation. Wilbur is a good all’round comedian. The vocal part of the act was a little handicapped today on account of the non-arrival of the few trunks which decreased the size of the company. The act is full of good bright lines and kept the audience in an uproar. The finish of the act in one, they were compelled to encore several times. An excellent act but greatly over-paid. Thirty four minutes full stage, close in one.
