In a sketch called “The Piano Movers.” 20 minutes, full stage, including 4 minutes close in One. One woman and two men. The men are the whole show. They do some grotesque dancing and piano-playing that are great. They are a big scream. One of the best comedy act ever seen here.
20 min. in one. Held this spot in great shape. Received advance applause and were a hit all the way through. Fox’s patter is very amusing and the Millership Sisters make a pleasing appearance in their two changes of costume. Sing and dance well and got a strong hand for everything they did. Closed very strong.
14 min. in one. These young men actually stopped the show this afternoon. They appear to equally good as vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers and comedians generally. Each number received good applause and at the finish the audience was loth to let them go, calling them before the curtain again and again.
“The Piano Movers.” 20 min. F.S. This act was certainly a scream from start to finish. Hayes received an advance hand, as he is well known here and, of course, all his “wise guy” witticisms got the house very strong. The difficulties of the piano mover are very amusing and the act was a hit right up to a smashing big finish.
19 min. F.S. Advance applause. Slivers is always a favorite here and has perfected his act so that now it is very amusing all the way through. This is a strong “fan” town, and it is no wonder the act held the interest of the audience and made a flattering close.
15 min. in one. Carry their own drop representing a scene in a New York hotel, especially well painted. Both man and woman make a good appearance. Act started off rather slow, but seemed to gather strength as it preceded with a fair line of patter and some songs. Closed well. Not an act for a heavy spot on the bill but all right here in the upper register.
17 min. in one. (Temporary substitute—afternoon show only.) This is a very good act and could hold a spot anywhere in the first half of a strong bill, such as ours is. Tom Moore is one of best coon shouters we have ever had, and has new songs and a good line of comedy. His side partner is a beautiful woman, with a good voice and makes five changes stunning costumes. The act held the crowd very well with frequent applause and closed strong.
11 min. F.S. Two powerful young chaps who make a fine appearance and who go through various ground tumbling stunts which are extraordinary. Every one of their feats got a good hand. Closed strong.
This is a crack-a-jack western act, full of life and western atmosphere. Lots of comedy and made a splendid finale to what is probably the best show of the season. 15 Min. F.S.
Mr. Fogarty was put in at the last moment to replace MELVILLE & HIGGINS, who dropped out of the bill because of the death of Miss Melville’s father. To say that Mr. Fogarty made a hit or created a riot, would be expressing it most mildly. He just took every soul in that audience and stood them on their heads and jumped them up and down and twisted them around and landed them back in their seats. If there is any single act in the world worth the salary he is getting, this man certainly is. Considering the success that he made, together with the tremendous following that he has in the various cities, I am inclined to believe we are not over-paying him, although I had held off a long time before putting him in. However, I am glad he is with us this week and feel that his engagement will be profitable. 21 Min. in One. Left the audience crying for more.
