22 minutes full stage special set 4 people. Considering the French element here the reception of the sketch was somewhat disappointing, they did not enthuse as I had hoped they would. Undoubtedly they like it in a silent undemonstrative way, and the affair went better than anything else in the sketch line seen here in a long time.
19 min. Assisted by Signor Rudolph and her Persian garden Orchestra. This is her second appearance here and she was a bigger hit then on her first visit. She did four numbers, each one applause winner. Her waltz is one of the most beautiful dances we have ever had here and it scored a tremendous hit. At the finish of her dancing, the audience applauded for several minutes until Miss Sawyer was forced to make a little speech of thanks.
23 min. Supported by a company of four in “The Hat Salesman,” one-act comedy by George V. Hobart. This is a first class comedy playlet and scored a big hit through the excellent work of Mr. McIntyre and his company. It is filled with funny situations and lines, keeping the laughs going steadily during its action and finished to a big hand.
19 min. Man and woman in a comedy singing and talking act, called, “Songiflage.” This is their first time here and they registered a good sized hit. Their comedy is above the average and their songs new and well handled. They got a lot of laughs and finished to a strong hand.
A splendidly mounted and presented singing and dancing act. A good novelty and good advertising feature. I closed the show with them Monday afternoon, but lost a good deal of the value of them that way, although they went very well indeed. 20 mins full stage. Short close in one.
With his new partner, who is unadvertised. This is a corking good comedy act, fully capable of holding any spot on the bill. I have got him up this high because I wanted a strong comedy act as this point, but he is fully capable of holding position second to last. The only fault to be found with the act is the brevity. 12 min. In one.
These people have a good idea, and Mr. Gray himself is quite a capable comedian, but his material is not satisfactory and the rest of the company nothing to brag of. In order to give the best balance to the show, I put them in Number 2, but they are capable of holding a better position, although not strong enough for where I had them – next to closing. I don’t think the act as it stands is worth the salary it is receiving. 20 mins. In one.
22 minutes fs. Dark tapestry interior. Miss Russell drew two good houses to-day, and went over in excellent shape. She is singing one number used here last week, otherwise her program is composed of original songs, including “Come Down Ma Evening Star” and “When Chloe Sings a Song” from the old Weber & Fields’ shows.
19 minutes fs. Special draperies. This is another act that made a big hit. Miss Pilcer’s costumes are quite the most beautiful and costly creations imaginable. We advertised their imitation of Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer quite heavily, and it went over big. A lively singing and dancing act, full of speed, with lots of class.
In “The Little Shepherd of Bargain Row.” 25 min fs. Special set. This is a long-drawn out and rather talky department store comedy sketch, written about Miss Padden’s Irish character. By her personality, Miss Fadden carries the piece, which has a number of good lines and got a lot of laughs. Her support is nothing to brag about. Went well in this spot, but five minutes might be lopped off to advantage. Is full of “My Gods” and “Oh Gods,” which were cut after matinee.
