A very pretty act that started the second half of the show off in very good shape. Burke is incomparable as a dancer. The girls look well from the front and work fast and act should prove pleasing feature on any program. Own set in 3. Time 16 min.
“The Theatrical Agency.” This old stand-by closed the first half of the show in great shape, their whirlwind waltz at the finish waking the crowd up to the first real applause of the afternoon. Fcy in 3. Time 13 min.
“A Ragtime Night-mare.” A new act from the South. Works in blackface with a piano in one. Did not do very well today as his type of the lazy, shiftless southern “nigger” was not understood. Act may develop but in its present form is only good for the small time. Olio in 1. Time 12 min.
“Rained in.” A bright Western comedy sketch played by man and woman in good shape. Plenty of good laughs and would go well in this spot on any program. Own set in 3. Time 16 min.
Acrobats. Two men in as good an exhibition of head and hand balancing as I have ever played. Opened the show in rattling good shape, the applause starting with their first trick and continuing all through the act. Garden in 3, Close in 1, 3 min. Time 11 min.
The Singer on Horseback. One of the most beautiful closing acts I have ever played and one which will create a lot of talk. She was sore because she was not billed as large as Wills and Fay and did some general all-around kicking. Despite that fact I do not hesitate to declare her act a good one for any manager in the country to close his show with. Own set in 4. Time 20 min.
“The Happy Tramp.” The biggest applause getter we have ever had in this spot. His material is good and free from vulgarity and no manager need hesitate to play him now. Street in 1. Time 25 min.
The High Priestess of Mysticism. This is Mrs. Fay’s second appearance here and she bids fair to again attract big houses. Her act is entirely new this season and she does her entire act at one time. While her lecturer is making his announcement the boy distributes the pads in the audience. Then the curtain rises on a beautiful Egyptian temple setting with incense burning, etc. Mrs. Fay makes her entrance down a flight of steps, attired in a gorgeous gold creation, a la Cleopatra. She begins at once to answer the questions which have been written but a few moments before. We had a crowd at the matinee that came to scoff and remained to praise and the audience left the house more mystified than ever. She has Herbert Brooks, the magician, doing her announcing this season. Own set in 3. Open in 1, 6 min. Time 30 min.
A strong comedy dramatic sketch that tells an interesting and gripping story. Held the attention of the audience in good shape and took several curtains. Excellently act and should go well anywhere. C.D.Fcy in 3. Time 18 min.
“That Minstrel Man.” This act furnishes just as good entertainment as the old Farrell-Taylor trio. Doing the same stuff and proved a big laughing hit. Clark gets his coon song over in good shape and act finished strong. Fcy in 3. Close in 1, 4 min.
