Well-known sketch, “At the White House”, with the Lincoln character well presented by Mr. Chapin and about the worst supporting company we ever had in the theatre, such a company as no one but Wm. A. Brady would have the nerve to present. With a good company, the sketch would be interesting. As it is, nothing but the heroics made it get by. I understand it made a hit at the Fifth Avenue. Thank Heaven the Providence audiences have a little more grey matter. 27 Min. F.S.
Man and woman in character songs and a little dancing. Just barely got by. 12 Min. in One.
“The Last Word in Lightning Juggling.” 7 minutes, full stage. They started with three, commencing Tuesday four of them worked. Their act was a bit ragged the fore part of the week. At the end of the wee, however, they were doing all of the stuff used in the five act. In my opinion the act does not suffer much by the loss of the fifth member.
“The German Comedians”. 12 minutes in one. The best of the 2 men Dutch acts. They keep them laughing all the time and in a hard spot could be called a hit.
“The Picture of Dorian Gray”. Full stage, special set. 25 minutes. The brightness of the lines, in a great measure, atone for the mediocrity of the acting. The act is going very well.
“The Famous Character Actor”. 30 minutes. Street in one, his accompanist being back of the drop. Undoubtedly a great artist. I fear they do not understand his characterization—not making the hit his performances deserve.
“The Huntsman Ventriloquist”. 23 minutes, full stage, interior. Going very well. However, in my opinion, he is getting a little more than he is worth.
“Songs and Impersonations.” 18 minutes in one. The best act she has ever given us. Most of her material is bright and new. This is a hit.
Child pianist. 14 minutes, working in two. Can use grand piano in one if necessary. This her debut on the big time. She is the greatest of all child prodigies. Been compelled at various times during the week to respond to several encores in addition to her regular numbers. She would be, without a doubt, (properly advertised), an excellent attraction.
Comedy acrobatic singing and dancing. 12 minutes, full stage—special set. A very weak act.
