In “A Base Ball Episode.” Comedy base ball sketch, three men, one woman. The act opens with a moving picture showing a ball game, then goes to exterior set representing outside of ball park. There is a lot of comedy and action between the various participants in the piece, some of which gained laughs and a good amount of which went by without creating any impression. All in all the act scored moderately well, achieving a moderately strong finish. It looks as though it would be the kind of offering that would not be greatly appreciated except by a “fan audience.” Special set in 5, 19 minutes.
In an extravagant comedy sketch, “20 Minutes Lay Over at Alfalfa Junction.” Milton is a rube station agent and a sort of Poo Bah representing the various characters introduced by a change of cap on which is marked his official position—agent, fireman, mail clerk, etc. The two girls are supposed to be vaudeville performers. There is a special set representing a railway station. There is a lot of comedy between the three people in the way of cross fire conversation. The act is a is a very good laughing number and scored heavily all the way through. It is without rhyme or reason, but light and entertaining, and it thoroughly made good. The interest is varied through the introduction of musical numbers on the melodian [sic] and a saxophone trio for a finish. Open special set in 3, close in 1; 21 minutes.
“The American Lad.” Carl got along very nicely all the way through, giving his various numbers with success. He has improved greatly since here a year ago and must now be classed as a thorough professional. Finished strong. 10 minutes, street in 1.
Two men and a woman in a bicycle act, one man and woman straight, the other man comedy kid. They introduce an interesting routine of work, all of which held the attention and at various times gained applause. Quite a number of very good tricks shown. The act made an excellent opener. Closed strong. 12 minutes, garden in 5.
“The Prima Donna’s Honeymoon.” A farce comedy well played, full of good humor and we pronounce it O.K. F.S.
There are three men and two mules in this act and one of the latter is the best four footed actor I ever saw and a comedian at that. F.S.
Comedy protean act. He represents the different types participating in a country school entertainment. This is really where the show commences and we commend Mr. Sale. In one.
Two girls doing some acrobatic work. Same criticism as above. F.S.
A little talk, singing and dancing. Act is not bad and all right for the small time. F.S. Closing in one.
25 minutes f.s. close in one. One of the best girls acts we have played, neatly dressed, and lively. Went in good shape.
