On at 3:23, 27 minutes full stage. The leading soprano was out of the cast this afternoon. It was very noticeable as her substitute insisted on attempting to take high notes, the result being a crimp in the whole performance. A new soprano is expected by to-morrow, possibly Miss Quinn, at least someone who will brace up the entire production.
On at 3:06, 17 minutes in 1. Hawkins was on hand with a lot of his old stuff by he got it over in good shape and had them laughing nearly all the time. Closed a little bit quiet.
On at 2:43, 18 minutes full stage. This is Miss Gordon’s second week and she has changed her sketch to “Cupid at Home.” The splendid acting of Miss Gordon and Mr. Sullivan brought out everything there was in the sketch and it was a rather pleasing feature with good comedy, although it was not as big a hit as made by her last week in “Tips on Taps.”
On at 2:34, 14 minutes full stage with closing in 1. This is a fairly good novelty number, the light effects being rather attractive and the dancing very good, but somehow to-day it lacked the snap necessary for a big success.
In “Nick Carter.” On at 2:03, 3 minutes, open in 1, full stage and close in 1. This act, from which the reports have been so good in other places, was considerable of a drag here this afternoon. While it got a number of laughs in the burlesque parts, the opening was tame and also the close. It is evident that our audiences are not very familiar with “Nick Carter.” Barry after the performance said he would rather close than sacrifice the act at number two.
On at 1:48, 15 minutes full stage. This novelty and dancing act opened the bill in very good shape this afternoon and held the interest, Almond’s dancing being considerable of a novelty.
Went big. A novelty cabinet song by Walter LaFoye and quartet with a half dozen local school children assisting. Preceded by “Garden of Roses” quintette. The whole act is finely carried out and made a big hit with every body. Think it will prove a drawing attraction. Full stage. Time 14 minutes. (5 encores at matinee.)
Went well. Breakaway ladder act by man and woman, man doing the clowning. Very good act of the kind though none of the feats are new. Apparatus good and act is well dressed. In one. Time 8 minutes.
Went fair. A lad of 13 years in songs and dances. Will please the juveniles. Songs in character costume and changes for each. Dance, good. In one. Time 11 minutes.
8 min. F.S. This is an act after the manner of “The Mowatts”, but not in their class—five boys who are exceedingly clever in the Indian swinging line. Perform the same double, triple and quadruple evolutions that they did before, both standing two and three high. A fair act but too slow for a closer, especially following such a fast act as “The Mowatts” who played here only a short time ago.
