“How it Happened”
A minstrel comedy; three men, one white and two blackface; scene interior of livery stable. Singing, talking, dancing, yodeling and harmony. Three special drops; 20 minutes full stage; went very big.
Homer Lind & Company
In “The Singing Teacher” – Introducing singing and musical numbers. Two people; woman plays violin. This act went great at the matinee, but not so strong at night. 27 minutes, full stage.
Stella Mayhew & Billee Taylor
20 min. They are doing a brand new act this season fashioned along what they have used before, but with some new songs and a couple of old ones, which they got a lot out of, and their usual supply of comedy chatter and cross-fire talk. Miss Mayhew won her audience with her first song and from that time until they took their final bows, they had the house laughing and applauding, registering one of the biggest hits they have ever made here.
“The World Dancers”
29 min. This new novelty presented by May Tully is unquestionably the biggest and best dancing act of its kind vaudeville has ever seen. It depicts the evolution of the dance from pre-historic time to the present day and the group of dancers surrounding Emilie Lea and Tom Dingle is composed of clever artists. Following all the other acts we have had, “The World Dancers” scored emphatically and was a big applause winner.
“Prosperity”
14 min. (Ezra Mathew & Co) Three persons are concerned in this cleverly written and splendidly played little comedy. It is a moral play which takes a good hold and leaves an excellent impression. The characters are based on a sort of “Everyman” theme and it held interest from start to finish, closing to a solid hand of applause.
Lew Wilson
15 min. This boy is a very versatile fellow and on his first appearance here scored a pronounced hit. He sings, whistles, does mimicry and plays the accordion, doing it all well and getting his stuff over in good shape. Finished to a big hand.
Eva Taylor, Lawrence Grattan and Co.
In “Rocking the Boat.” 20 minutes in two. Special set. This is a revised version of one of Miss Taylor’s former vehicles with a ship scene and a new twist given to the story. A good comedy act that went over very strong.
Katherine Dana’s “Fisher Folk”
In “Summer Visitors.” 21 minutes f.s. Special set. Ten people. Singing act with light comedy. This act has been going big in New England towns for several weeks and today went over first-rate. With a few changes should be a good feature.
Trout, Mermaid, Boubbles [sic]
Woman man and a trained seal. Worked in a small tank. 14 min. Full stage special set. Act consists of under water tricks which the seal immatates [sic]. Went very well all shows.
“How It Happened”
Three men two blackface the orther [sic] straight in a comedy offering with sining [sic] dancing and a good line of comedy talk special set full stage 15 min. Went very big.