The Human Frog. This is about as good a contortion and as well presented a novelty of this kind as ever I saw. Splendid make-up and attractive scenery and accessories. Could hold a much more important spot with case. Great value for the money. 11 Min. F.S.
On at 4:21, 32 minutes full stage, with close in 1. This is one of the liveliest and best acts we have played in a long time. It came on at a time when the audience was pretty well tired out and held them from the start to the finish, which was pretty near fifteen minutes after our usual time.
On at 4:04, 17 minutes in 1. Another hit. North has discarded his former Hebrew makeup and is now made up in much the same manner as he was in “The Gay Russars” with a small mustache and wears a dress suit and silk hat. My personal opinion is that the change improves his act very much as he gets away from the old stereotyped style and the audiences seem to like him just as well if not better. He held them late this afternoon and got big hands all through his act and a good close.
On at 3:47, 17 minutes in full stage. Miss Gordon got a good reception this afternoon and she is fortunate in having an excellent comedy sketch, one that suits her. Aside from her local popularity she had a hard spot this afternoon and got away with it in good shape. Leaving aside the local popularity, the sketch is good enough for most any bill.
On at 3”13, 30 minutes full stage. DeHaven was one big hit here this afternoon. He made his opening speech, which I consider one of the best features of the act, especially as he has toned it down quite a lot since he appeared at the 5th Avenue. Everything he did went big and he got a number of curtains.
On at 3 o’clock, 15 minutes in 1. Just as pleasing with the old songs as it was formerly.
On at 2:25, 13 minutes in 1. Held down the place very well. Were obliged to cut one of their songs as Carter DeHaven was singing it but the act did enough time.
On at 2:08, 17 minutes opening in 1, close in full stage. This is a fairly good comedy sketch and went very well in this spot this afternoon. Quickened a bit it should be even better to-night.
On at 1:53, 15 minutes full stage. This is one of the best animal acts we have played and gave the show a good start this afternoon.
The same tramp comedian as of yore. A liberal allotment of his old stuff was given and a fairly good sprinkling of new. There was a slight demonstration upon his entrance but he didn’t wake them up for a little while. Finally he got them going his way in good shape and it was then a pretty easy matter for him to handle the house as he pleased. The finish was fairly strong, but I believe the act was well liked. 28 minutes, street in 1.
