On at 4:05, 21 minutes in 1. Wills was supposed to give his new monologue but this afternoon there was a movement in the audience at the close of Rajah’s act and he evidently got discouraged and started in on his old line of talk, the result being rather disappointing, as it has been here before so many times. While he did not make any kick, he was rather dissatisfied with his place on the bill following Rajah, but will do the new monologue tonight.
On at 3:50, 15 minutes full stage. Any doubt as to the advisability of playing this act was dispelled this afternoon. There is certainly nothing in the dance at all objectionable, and even the snake part of it lost some of its creepiness. The act was certainly a big hit and got half a dozen curtains.
On at 3:02, 31 minutes in full stage. They played “Cherie”, and although it got plenty of laughs and both Mr White and Miss Stuart were as funny as ever, the attitude of the audience was such that it is a question how often we should play these old sketches, no matter how good they are.
On at 2:20, 22 minutes full stage. Rudenyi’s violin playing is really great and the sketch itself is not half bad, but after a week of Van Biene, a similar act following had a harder task to make good. It is a question whether our audiences really want these people in sketches, although this afternoon the act made a fair impression.
On at 2:08, 12 minutes in 1. This black face team started out very slow, in fact, they failed to get a good gait until near the end when some dancing livened things up a bit.
On at 2:00, 8 minutes full stage. This troupe had a very pretty setting, but the work cannot be called lively, and this afternoon it made misses that marred the entire act.
A most excellent singing act divided into two parts—“Gypsy life” and “The Carnival of Venice”. The individual and ensemble work of the various singers in this offering is of the most admirable character and none of it failed to score. The act held the undivided attention from beginning to end, and the finish was such as could leave no doubt in the mind of anyone as to the success of this very meritorious presentation. 29 minutes, special sets in 5 and 2.
Monologist and Pianologist. He scored a very strong and unmistakable hit, his talk and piano playing catching the attention of the audience throughout. Made an excellent finish and proved himself to be an entertainer of exceptional merit. 17 minutes, palace in 1.
In his comedy sketch, “Rogan in Society”. A most entertaining and highly diverting comedy sketch which went with a rush from beginning to end. The laughs were fast and furious, and the act was distinct an unqualified hit. 17 minutes, light fancy in 2.
Young man and woman in a singing and talking act. They make a good appearance from the front but their success wasn’t as emphatic as I looked for. They were only fairly successful all the way through and did not finish especially strong. 18 minutes, palace in 1.
