Year: 1912

Clark and Bergman

“A Baseball Flirtation.” With songs, dances and clever talk this proves a refreshing number. In one but we gave them a little setting.

“The Hold Up”

18 min. A typical Western melodrama, and as we have not played one for a considerable period, it was very acceptable. The scene of the passing train is very realistic and received good applause. In fact, it made us a very closer and might safely be called a hit.

Kate Elinore & Sam Williams

20 min. in one. This is a hard spot to fill but they held it down very well with a new line of material put over in Kate Elinore’s individual style. Makes two changes of grotesque costume which get the big laugh.

Houdini

16 min. F.S. Houdini got out of a straight jacket today in full view of the audience in about four minutes, followed by his well known “can” trick. Received plenty of applause, closed very strong. This Challenge Week, and Houdini will attempt something new each day.

Trovato

27 min. in one. This man certainly made a hit today. He is not only an expert violinist, but infuses an immense amount of ginger and comedy into his work, making a handsome appearance and carrying the audience right with him, it would be difficult to find a more ideal vaudeville act than Trovato. He merits all the applause accorded him. Compelled to give two encores.

“Rube” Dickinson

11 min. in one. This man has a very original delivery, and really more typical of the “rube” politician than anybody we have had. Was listened to with rapt attention, with considerable laughter, closing well. Held the spot O.K.

“Dick.”

14 min. F.S. This is a very interesting trained-dog act away from the usual lines. Does tricks in mathematics, seems to draw geometrical figures, to write his name and finish with a picture of a donkey. Laughter and applause all over the house, particularly from the children. Held the spot in great shape.

Dayle & Boyle

11 min. in one. Started fairly well, but act increased in interest as it went on, closing with fine wooden-shoe dancing. Of course, the unmasking of the “female” got an immense closing hand.

La Toy Bros

5 min. F.S. A splendid opener. These two men are most expert tumblers and gymnasts and their act is along individual lines with considerable comedy. Closed strong after their dancing and long-distance humping [sic].