In “A Lamb on Wall Street.” Dramatic comedy sketch and a very good one. Mr. Coote is thorough artist, and his two associates, man and woman, proved thoroughly satisfactory. There many laughs, the comedy interest was maintained throughout, and the act achieved a good strong finish. Library in 3, 22 minutes.
Two men in a singing and talking act, one white and the other black. Both good singers and the offering has a routine of good comedy talk. There were a number of strong laughs and in spots the act went exceedingly well. At other times it dropped down. Got by in fairly good shape and finished moderately strong. They no doubt were handicapped owing to the Kemps preceding them. 14 minutes, street in 1.
Shadowgraphist. Held the interest all the way through and got a good strong finish. 12 minutes, palace in 4.
Colored man and woman, singing, dancing and comedy. All of the work went very well. Gained a lot of laughs and scored a moderately strong finish. 20 minutes, street in 1 and special drop in 1.
Well known Jap act made a good opener. Applause scattered throughout and good finish. 10 minutes, palace in 4.
F.S. Garden. 3 women, 2 men. Work on parallel tight wires. A very flashily dressed feature. Clever workers and a fine closing act. Much of their work appears very difficult. They do a little ground tumbling at the close.
Carl Henry & Co. F.S. Special, close in 1. 5 women. 3 men. The lines and situations in many places are unquestionably “tough.” The general tone seems to place this act in a burlesque theater rather than in vaudeville. However there is some good dancing done and one comedian is excellent.
In 1. Time 15. Dashing young person who plays on the violin popular music in splendid fashion. She also sings well. Her reception was remarkably big at the matinee.
Time 22. F.S. Interior. 4 men and 1 woman. “His Nerve.” An unusual sketch with diverting plot. Much enjoyed.
In 1. Time 12. Monologist and songs at the piano. I honestly believe this material is too high class for the average audience anywhere. The material is well chosen but it would take a thorough knowledge of English army conditions to fully appreciate Mr. Walker’s work. Parts “got over”, notably the singing.
