19 min. in one. Uses a very life-like manikin and does some very expert stunts in his specialty—eating, drinking and smoking while the manikin “sings” and “whistles” the ballads in various keys. The jokes got considerable laughter and the close was very strong after the whistling. Held the spot A1.
13 min. F.S. Same act as presented here before, being gorgeously costumed. The vocal work is fairly good and the whirlwind dancing is very swift and expert. Received some applause during the act and a big hand at the finish.
18 min. in one. A good line of original dialect songs rendered with lots of fire and ginger. Greene is a real comedian, and his facial contortions for considerable laughter. Strong applause after each number. Closed very big after the “Piano Man” song.
17 min. F.S. Seems to have improved since he was last seen here. Good swift juggling work of various kinds and received generous applause throughout. The comedy of the coon attendant is particularly good, and the crockery-smashing got a strong hand. Closed very well indeed.
13 min. in one. Act well known here and well liked. Miss Raymond makes a pretty picture, is a good vocaliste and an expert dancer. Some good songs which got laughter and applause. Closed with the wooden-shoe dancing which made a hit.
13 min. F.S. Two men work in fancy costume, one of them comedy. Play all sorts of queer instruments and do their work very well. Act is full of novelty and surprise, and the comedy is fair. Makes a good opener. Closed very well.
“The Frog Man.” A most excellent contortionist who has provided himself with an elaborate set, making a scenic novelty of unusual interest. His work acquired and held the attention from beginning to end. Finished strong. 9 minutes, special in 4.
This act made the biggest kind of hit. They were given a good round of applause at the rise of the curtain and the laughs were almost without number as the various comedy points were brought out. Could hardly imagine an act doing better. Special in 1 1/2, 24 minutes.
Good comedy act that won a lot of laughs and held the attention all the way through. Hadn’t the slightest trouble in holding the interest at all times and scored an unusually strong finish. 28 minutes. Plain chamber in 3.
Introducing songs and impersonation. Her various numbers were moderately well received, none of them scoring heavily. Her changes are made behind an illuminated screen, and of course this added to the interest of the act. All in all she fared but moderately well, finishing fairly strong.
