Comedy and sensational cyclists, 12 m, F.S. Very good act, containing much of a highly sensational nature, the various feats being performed with an almost reckless disregard for the performers safety. The audience was quick to recognize the sterling qualities of the act, and the applause accorded in attestation of the excellence of this offering was most satisfying.
Singing, dancing and talking skit, 10 minutes in (1). Good act, which had the audience interested throughout. Their comedy is refreshingly new and provocative of much hearty laughter. In exemplification of the poetry of motion these two are supreme and are well up in the very front ranks of terpsichorean devotees. Applause which was truly well deserved rewarded their efforts.
Dancing and musical, 10 minutes, in (1). Two ladies. In the building of any enterprise great or small it is necessary to have first a foundation upon which to work, but this these two have not got, having practically little or nothing of a commendable nature, unless perhaps the very few minutes which one of the ladies has alone at the piano, this being the only bright little oasis in an otherwise dreary waste of mediocrity. Their instruments were badly out of tune, and this fact was very apparent out in front, and upon my adjuration to rectify this fault I received assurances that this would be better cared for upon the next performance.
Three girls, ages 2, 4, 5. Full stage. 14 minutes. Hit. Singing; fancy, Russian, Texas Tommy, and modern dances. These children are very clever, doing the modern dance as well as many older people.
Singing and talking, 12 minutes in (I). Good act with plenty of bright and breezy comedy, along new and original lines, the man in particular being very funny. The lady is of very prepossessing appearance, sings well and all in all makes an admirable foil for the man’s abilities as a real comedian. Received unmistakable evidence of approval of an audience which was quick to recognize the excellence of this truly meritorious offer.
Blackface comedian, 12 minutes in (I). Fairly good act, he mixes in considerable of the old with a trifle that is new, a couple of parodies help out his talk and raise more or less laughter. Went fairly well with the audience.
Acrobatic act, 10 minutes full stage. Good at, nothing out of the ordinary, being much on the same lines with others that we have had from time to time. Display little new stuff, and the canine member of the troupe seems to receive the biggest share of the honors. All in all I would question the merits of the act as being strong enough for a feature.
Comedy, singing, talking and whistling. 14 minutes (I). The man displays considerable versatility. His monologue succeeds in raising considerable laughter, while his whistling specialties are exceedingly fin, and provoked hearty applause. He has a few minutes in cigarette manipulation which is interesting and well done. The lady member of the team has little to do but does that little fairly well, her work being on the line of the old time Motor Girl which we had a number of years ago.
Presented by Al Lewis and Co. Three women, and four men. In bare stage, showing back wall etc. 18 minutes. Talking, comedy by orchestra under ‘direction’ of Mr. Lewis, and efforts at singing (comedy) Went good, all shows.
Singing and piano novelty. 9 minutes full stage special set. 3 people. A good novelty act bordering on the illusionary and mysterious to a considerable extent. The audience was very attentive throughout, and apparently was much interested, and upon its termination accorded fairly good applause.
