Marie Sabbott and George Brook were more than welcome in fifth position. They were the first to appear with comedy, and the cuteness and baby mannerisms of Miss Sabbott and good talk and comedy by Brooks got laughs rapidly. The pair concluded with some fast stepping, Brooks’ clever acrobatic dancing making a dandy impression, the team finishing in a good sized hit.
Nate Leipzig for his showmanship and skillful card manipulations received fine appreciation in third spot. His is among the few card stunts seen here capable of holding the internet continuously.
Gaylord and Herron, a couple of girls in blackface, handed out good comedy for laughs in olio, going to full stage for a dressing-room bit, removing the black in view of the audience and finishing a hit.
The Wintergarden Four also won a hit with excellent harmony singing in familiar quartet selection.
Hosford and O’Hara were next to follow. Hosford was last seen here several months ago with Frank DeVoe, the team splitting when DeVoe rejoined “Glorianna.” At that time Hosford was about 25 per cent of the act, but he has come along so fast that he could team up with almost anyone in show business, and he billed equally. The present routine of singing, and piano playing could be changed with credit to themselves.
Sugbee’s Dogs opened. They go through a usual routine, getting most out of the pup who does the skirt dance.
Alia Axiom, a favorite Pantages mind reading mystic, proved mysterious. The audience became a bit restless during the séance, especially when Axiom’s assistant delivered the messages on the stage, after which she made her exit. There was one question put over in showman like style and very dramatic that made the act a surefire bet for the smaller time. Being in one of the finest neighborhoods in the city, Axiom disposed of 800 to 1,000 of his books at a dollar a throw, sold in the lobby with the privilege of asking three questions.
Foley and O’Neal, who just finished a 12-week engagement at the Wintergarden Café, received a reception. This makes the fourth time this season for the boys at this house. They sang their way into the hearts of the audience and it seemed as if the patrons could not get enough of them. Here is a big time act that would make good on any bill.
The Al Golen {Al Galem?} Troupe, now cut down to five people, two men, two women and a midget, have some very entertaining perch and acrobatic stunts. They still exhibit a parade of tapestry and carpets and at this house receive a hand on the beautiful display. Here is an act that at one time took all honors for a pretentious acrobatic novelty, but have not advanced with the times and at present only a good small time feature.
Turner and Josselyn, the latter half of the team boing Nick Basil and Allen, are doing the old Basil and Allen recruiting in a bit out of date, the funny situation and dialect got them over. Turner should slow up his talk, as he muffs and lines and is not audible after the first eight rows.
