Christmas Tree
This feature, which is presented every afternoon at the close of the regular performance, proved as popular as ever. The house was packed with youngsters, and they all went on the stage and received a toy from Santa Claus.
“The Apple of Paris.”
17 minutes f.s. Three special sets. A beautifully staged French pantomime, with some good dancing. Hold the interest every minute up to the tragic finish, and closed well.
Pealson and Goldie
14 minutes in one. Street. A very good two-man act, one straight and the other Hebrew character. Whistling, songs and talk. Got over in first-rate shape at both shows to-day.
Carleton and Kay
15 min in one. Olio. This is Ubert Carleton, formerly of the Bayes & Norworth act, and Kathleen Kay, a recruit from burlesque, in songs and dances. I regret to state tat the songs did not get over very well, the one redeeming feature being the “Tango” dance at the finish.
The Trained Nurses
Featuring Clark and Bergman, who are the whole show. Chorus composed of girls, exclusively. They are all ordinary and apparently not very well trained. The best thing about the act is that it looks “big.” Clark and Bergman scored individually, but otherwise there was not much doing. Pretty good finish. Special in 5, 32 minutes. (Detroit)
Una Clayton and Company
1 woman, 3 men in a comedy sketch, “A Little Child Shall Lead Them.” All in all, a very acceptable offering, but decidedly drawn out. Could be shortened to advantage. Held interest pretty well. Finished strong. Library in 3, 33 minutes. (Philadelphia)
The Flying Weavers
Man and woman in aerial novelty. The work consists principally of “iron-jaw” stunts on a revolving serial device. Pretty fair act, but nothing remarkable. Just about got by. Finished fairly strong. Garden in 5. 6 minutes. (Cleveland)
Florence Roberts & Co.
“The Woman Intervenes.” 23 min F.S. This is a mighty clever sketch and admirably presented. Miss Roberts gets all there is out of the part of the woman who saves the good name of her woman friend and at the same time prevents bloodshed between an outraged husband and a tactless young man. Many bright lines and strong situations which held this hard spot in fine shape. The close was very big.
Juliet
26 min in one. People did not seem to realize at first whether Juliet was a man impersonating woman’s parts or vice versa, but it was soon plain that this little article showed extraordinary versatility and before she finished got the crowd very strong. An act that could hold a strong spot on any bill and a genuine applause hit. Seven changes of costume.
Lida McMillan & Co.
“The Late Mr. Allen.” 22 min. F.S. This is a clever sketch well written and well presented. Miss McMillan in the role of the divorcee is a very vivacious and is well supported. The act in its entirely held the audience, having a good many laughs throughout and closed very well. A good act anywhere for the middle of the bill.