Year: 1909

Simple Simon Simple

a fast moving act, full of music, dancing, action and business with little dialog. There is a chorus of six. Several songs are sung, “Bamboo Land,” led by Rooney, making the hit through Pat’s dancing, and Pat is dancing in this act, not loafing. There are several comedy characters, Geo. Thornton, a dwarf, playing in blackface as “Mose,” and Maggie Baxter taking a “wench,” while Jane Ralston, one of the choristers, doubles as an old maid. Another chorus girl, Ray Meyers, bright and animated, is in the lead singing “Daisy,” securing an encore*

Leipzig

Leipzig has a novel palming trick in covering the tips of his fingers. With cards, he does brand new ‘tricks requiring the manipulation of them. A committee from the audience watches him at close range. The tricks are impenetrable; Leipzig baffles detection.

A Letter from Mother

Burlesques on mind reading, illustrated songs and, the old standby, the melodrama, are introduced.