A musical farce presented by Max Witt, Inc. The theme is taken from Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury.” The lyrics are by Thos. J. Gray and the music by Max Witt. The company consists if two men and tem girls. Quite a lengthy musical skit, holding the stage for twenty-eight minutes, with alleged comedy and poor music. The slip-shed manner of the presentation and cheap costuming add greatly to its ineffectiveness.
Singing comedienne. She is petite, has good personality, makes several changes of costume and gives a splendid assortment of songs, with several character portrayals sandwiched in, that are greatly appreciated. Thirteen minutes in one.
A clean cut young Jap. While roller-skating (which, by the way, is a splendid exhibition) he goes through a routine of juggling that calls for strong hand and makes a good opener. Nine minutes, full stage.
Two men and a woman in a comedy pantomime, “The Broken Mirror.” Scene interior of a German army officer’s room. The officer enters in an intoxicated condition. He retires to another room and during his absence the maid and the officer’s valet break a standing mirror. Presently the officer returns in shirtsleeves and approaches the mirror. The valet hastily dresses to look like the officer and both reach the mirror at the same time. The valet makes every move the officer makes fooling him into believing he is looking at the mirror. The sketch ends when the officer is satisfied the mirror is alright. There is quite a little comedy brought out at the mirror. It is a fair opening act. C.D.F. 12 min.
Opens in one, then to three with special rigging for aeroplane. I want to give this girl credit for coming back every year with something new and making just a little bit bigger hit each time she comes. She just simply walked away with the entire show and probably she would have been there yet, if she had any more stuff. I’ll take off my hat to any set in one that can hold next to the closing position for 34 minutes, and then come back and take six or eight bows. (Atlanta)
With Jessie Bunley & Co. 25 minutes, special full stage set. A whole lot of talk and a great deal of it again very raw. I think the whole act reflects upon the girls who work behind the counters in department stores – not only upon their intelligence but upon their morals. However, the sketch is very well acted and no fault can be found with the work of Miss Busley or the ladies who support her. At least the act is novelty as regards stage setting and character. (Cincinnati)
Four very stout gentlemen who sing for 14 minutes in one. The audience seemed to think is a great act – so that’s the answer. However, as vocalists the musical critics would say that they had a lot to learn. Their personality seems to overcome this shortcoming. Act made quite a hit. (Open)
9 minutes in 1. We were led to believe that this man either played the piano himself or brought someone along with him that could. He says that the billing in all misleading and that for seven months he has not used a piano. He sings a little and that orchestra plays music. He might hold a better spot. (Louisville)
21 minutes in two. Palace drop. They have a number of good songs, interspersed with some comedy that got quite a lot of laughs. Miss Mayhew makes three changes of costume during the act. The audience liked them immensely, all the numbers got a strong hand, and they closed big.
In “The Opera Singer.” 28 minutes f.s. Open bare stage – olio in one – close plain chamber in four. It is something like three years since we have played this act, and it went big at both performances to-day. Mr. Lind’s solos were especially well liked.
