Jerry Grady and Co. fourth held attention with that good old vaudevilles classic, “The Toll Gate.” It’s a wholesome little sketch excellently played by Mr. Grady and his two assistants. At the conclusion Grady was accorded several curtains, all of which he took in character. His grouchy old man is a highly legitimate bit of artistry.
Arman Kaliz and Co. succeeded with the flash of clothes and scenery never failed to keep everyone’s head up. The thread of the story of the “fool” falling for extravagance, drink, chance, etc. with his getting “the works” at the finish and turning to “Virtue” meant nothing except to carry along the scenes, but the girls were “there” – made so by the costumes and one or two of the musical numbers were well arranged.
It was during the pantomimic bit of an Adam and Eve number that the house came very close to reverting back to joshing. The act took several curtains and as a speech, Mr. Kaliz mentioned that this was the first of a number of production acts by him, one of which was to be for Amelia Stone and called upon the latter to stand up – she being in the first row. That was good for a few more bows.
“Liberty Aflame.” 14 min. Following Julia Arthur in this magnificent patriotic spectacle, Miss Hanson scored solidly with her rendition of the great sermon to the American public. The audience responded warmly, the act made a strong impression and finished to a big hand.
23 min. “The One Way Out.” Like the majority of sketches Haines has offered in vaudeville, this one is based on the eternal triangle with a surprise finish. The play is a lecture on loyalty in the home and being timely with war atmosphere, held strict interest. Finished to a good hand.
25 min. f.s.. This sketch is very capably handled by Miss Crews and associates and went over very well
18 min. in 1 11/2, spl. set. This is one of the best sketches this well known act has shown here; pleased all the way through and closed to a big hand.
23 min. f.s. spl. set.. This is the same sketch Mr. Devoy presented on his last visit here and went over well.
“Welcome Home” with Lizzie R. Raymond, third, caught the interest of those out front, but failed to cash in as heavily at the finish as the act deserved. Miss Raymond does a remarkably able characterization of an Irish woman in this sketch. Mot a caricature but a character bit that would pass muster in a Belasco show. The act is played legitimately. Miss Raymond’s male assistant who does excellent work.
21 min.f.s. This is a wonderful sketch under present war conditions, and is very capably handled by Mr. Haines and his company. It was as big a hit as any sketch we have played in sometime.
24 min. This very clever sketch repeated the favorable impression made on its first showing here a year ago. It is not only a cleverly written playlet, but is splendidly acted and contains plenty of bright lines and situations. It was very well liked and finished strong.
