The Picquays

Man and woman in an exceptionally good acrobatic and equilibrist offering. They both make a first-class appearance from the front, are exceedingly graceful and finished in all their work, and the act made an unmistakable hit, finishing very strong. 9 minutes, C.D.F. in 5.

Charles Lovenberg’s “Operatic Festival”

A most excellent singing act divided into two parts—“Gypsy life” and “The Carnival of Venice”. The individual and ensemble work of the various singers in this offering is of the most admirable character and none of it failed to score. The act held the undivided attention from beginning to end, and the finish was such as could leave no doubt in the mind of anyone as to the success of this very meritorious presentation.  29 minutes, special sets in 5 and 2.

Phil Staats

Monologist and Pianologist. He scored a very strong and unmistakable hit, his talk and piano playing catching the attention of the audience throughout. Made an excellent finish and proved himself to be an entertainer of exceptional merit. 17 minutes, palace in 1.

Bert Leslie & Co.

In his comedy sketch, “Rogan in Society”. A most entertaining and highly diverting comedy sketch which went with a rush from beginning to end. The laughs were fast and furious, and the act was distinct an unqualified hit. 17 minutes, light fancy in 2.

Forbes & Bowman

Young man and woman in a singing and talking act. They make a good appearance from the front but their success wasn’t as emphatic as I looked for. They were only fairly successful all the way through and did not finish especially strong. 18 minutes, palace in 1.

Bessie Valdare Troupe

One woman and five girls with a moderately good bicycle act. Nothing startling in any of their work but none of it is really bad. They got by with a moderate degree of success. Finished fairly strong. Garden in 5, 13 minutes.

A. O. Duncan

This well known ventriloquist, as usual held the spot fairly well and scored a moderate success. 21 minutes, C.D.F. finish in 1.

Banks & Breazeale

Two girls who play a number of instruments and play them very well. All of their selections are delivered in musicianly [sic] style and the made quite a favorable impression. A very pretty act and almost too dainty and pretty to open the show. They held the place very well and wore perfectly satisfactory. 10 minutes, C.D.F. in 3.

Imperial Tokio Japs

Ten in number. This troupe introduces acrobatic slack wire, perch, foot juggling, hand balancing, in fact about everything you would look for a Japanese to do, and all their work is cleanly executed and very capably presented. They make a nice appearance and the act looks quite big from the front. They earned solid applause through the entire time they were on the stage and finished in a way that would stamp them as a genuine success. Pales set in 4, 20 minutes.

The Neapolitans

Two women and a man, high class singing act which introduced a repertoire of standard musical numbers very successfully. All of their work was favorably received and they really finished strong. They gained the undivided attention throughout and seemingly pleased everybody. Typical 1 1/2, 20 minutes.