European Whirlwind Dancers. One man and four girls in one of the fastest acrobatic dancing acts I have ever seen. One of the girls is a little heavy in her movements, and, in consequence, her work is rather clumsy. The rest of the act is so fast that this defect almost gets by unnoticed. Act is prettily costumed but the underdressing is a conglomerate riot of color that should be changed. Act made a big hit with today’s audience. Own set in 4. Time 12 min.
In “The Defaulter.” Robards was our heavy man during the summer stock season. At his entrance this afternoon he received a round of applause that seemed to last a full minute. “The Defaulter” is a dramatic sketch by Dudley Clements, the scene being laid in a bank. The cashier of the bank is a defaulter and is in the bank late at night attempting to cover up his defalcations. Finding it impossible to do so he enters the vault and shoots himself. A moment later a burglar enters the bank and discovers the suicide, whom he recognises as a boyhood acquaintance. In an attempt to make it appear that the cashier has been murdered and the bank looted, the burglar starts in to wreck the office and destroy the books. A plain-clothes man has seen him enter the bank and as the burglar attempts to escape he is shot. Both characters are played by Mr. Robards, an exceedingly quick change being made from the cashier to the burglar. The story is gripping and Mr. Robards gives a masterly performance of both characters. The act should prove a strong dramatic feature of any bill but should be surrounded on both sides with sure-fire comedy. Five curtain calls were awarded at the finish of the act. Own set in 3. Time 15 min.
Parody Singer. Dugan is now working in blackface. Personally I liked his messenger boy act better than his present offering. His material is rather old but the audience seemed to take to it in good shape and he got a great many laughs throughout the act and had to come back for another parody at the finish. It is distinctively a small time act for an early spot on the bill. Street in 1. Time 15 min.
With Pauline Perry & Co. 9 people. A new girl novelty with an original book, lyrics and music and featuring Pauline Perry, late prima-donna in “The Merry Widow” and “The Climax.” Act in its present form is just a little slow and one of the girls should be changed. The originality of the act and the splendid singing of Miss Perry should make the act a novelty on any bill after it has been smoothed out a little. The musical numbers went over in good shape today and act took three curtain calls. By the end of the week the act should be in splendid shape. Own set in 3. Time 27 min.
“The English Boy and the Yankee Girl.” This act has been playing the smaller time and has been making good. They have a singing and talking act that is just a little different than the others and they got by in this spot in good shape. The bathing number finish got a number of good laughs and took the team off to a round of applause. Not a pretentious act but just a pleasing offering for this spot. Olio drop in 1. Time 12 min.
“A Gymnastic Display without an Equal.” Billing may be a little exaggerated but there is no question of this man and woman presenting an opening act that would satisfy any audience in the country. The woman, in her lifting on the rings, is particularly good, while the dislocation work of the man is interesting. Act received good applause all the way through. Garden in 3. Time 8 min.
Europe’s foremost juggler. Some very good juggling in fact the best we have ever had. Went big. 17 min. full stage.
Singing and dancing. Fox is a very good comedian and toe dancing of the Millerships’ also very good. Mae a hit. 20 min. in one.
In a sketch “Other People’s Money.” One of the best comedy sketches we have had, gets the audience from the start. Went very big. 34 min. full stage.
England’s Boy Soprano. A big hit. 11 min. in one.
