August Van Bienne and Co.
“The Master Musician”. A beautiful play, splendidly acted, excellent support, and with his cello playing, gave most eminent satisfaction.
Harry S. Lester
By special arrangement with Mr. Lester he very considerably modified and shortened his monologue, following it with the best character imitations of Richard Carle, Victor Moore, Sam Bernard, James Thornton, James McIntyre, Billy Clifford, and Edwin Stevens ever given here. In this line of work he is a capable artists and makes a decided hit. In one.
The Flying Banvards
Four men and two women in what proved to be a very entertaining casting act. The tableau provided for the opening of the act was given a good reception upon the rise of the curtain. The various tricks throughout the act were roundly applauded and the finish was moderately strong. While nothing great was introduced the work is very acceptable and the performers must be given credit with presenting a very artistic and decidedly clean appearance. The aspect of the performers and the act were enough in themselves to give the act quite a degree of “cleanliness”. Made a very good closing set and I believe it will prove entirely satisfactory in every way. 11 minutes, special set in 4.
Jace Wilson and Company
In “An Upheaval in Darktown”. The biggest laughing hit we have had on the bill this season. Wilson proved a never-ending source of delight to the audience, which laughed itself hoarse. Ada Lane and Frank Batie proved to be decidedly delightful entertainers and the trio, individually and collectively, gave us 31 minutes of “nothing but hit”. 31 minutes, street in 1.
Amy Ricard, Lester Lonergan
And a Young Man in a small part presented in a very pretty legitimate Irish comedy, “An Idyll of Erin”. The atmosphere and general tenor of this act is strictly legitimate. The piece secured the attention of the audience though, and notwithstanding the offering being quiet in style I believe it proved of thorough interest to the entire audience. The work of Miss Richard, Mr Lonergan and the young man refereed to heretofore, was very good and I could see nothing lacking in any way. The act finished very good and was apparently well liked. It is away from the conventional sketch, being provided with a very pretty special exterior set, and impressed me as a work upon which time and intelligence have been bestowed. I believe this act well worth while on any bill. Special set in 3, 20 minutes.
Camille Ober
Phenomenal Parisian vocalist. Miss Ober was accorded a small reception upon her entrance and her first song went but fairly well. Her second number, “Tyrolean Fantasia” caught on in good shape and she was given a rousing round of applause at its finish. Her third number “Intermezzo from Rusticana”, went big. Her fourth song, sentimental American number, repeating chorus one octave higher, was an unqualified success. She finished very strong and was compelled to take several bows. 15 minutes, fancy in 2 and olio in 1.
Smith & Campbell
In “The Maid of Tarrytown”. These well known artists were well received all the way through and were accorded many solid laughs for their excellent work. They didn’t seem to lag a minute but for some unaccountable reason their finish was only moderately strong. However, they were eminently satisfactory and I cannot possibly call attention to a single defect in their work. 19 minutes, street in 1.
Trovato
By all odds the best violin specialty we have ever had in the house. He gained the individual attention of the audience from the minute he appeared on the stage and gave us 22 minutes of about as good entertainment as anybody could desire. Was compelled to respond with an encore at the finish. ‘Twould be hard to imagine a better offering than this. 22 minutes, palace in 2.
Palfrey & Barton
Two men in a straight and comedy cycle act. They gained the attention from the first but didn’t arouse any demonstration until the comedian of the team appeared, after which they got along very nicely all the way through, and made a fairly strong finish. Satisfactory for an opener. 10 minutes, garden in 5.
The Carmos
1 man, 2 woman [sic]. C.D.F. 12 min. Highly skillful juggling and balancing work. A big hit.