Two men in a rough comedy act. I think of a great many of the audience, like myself, do not care for Mullen & Coogan. The remainder of the people who see them like them exceedingly well, and they make a good low-comedy contrast in a bill of this kind. 18 minutes. In one.
In a sketch ‘The Highest Bidder.’ Of course Mr. Overman has exceptional value to us, as he is one of the leading men of our stock company. While the sketch might not be as valuable in other cities. It is, nevertheless, a very good vehicle, splendidly played. 20 minutes. Full stage.
Two men and a woman in one of the lighter sketches I have seen in many a day. The word by one of the men is particularly good, and the act is full of laughs. Its only fault is the lack of a good finish, thereby depriving it of much applause, but the laughs are there all through and that is the value of the act. 17 minutes, full stage.
Dancing on the wire. A youthful appearing young man and young woman whose work – at least by the young man – is the best I ever saw. An act that I could be put in the middle on the bill and make a good showing. In the opening position it was nothing short of a sensation. 10 minutes. Full stage.
16 min. Sang four songs including her famous ‘Throw ‘Em Down McCloskey” and finished with a burlesque tango and one of the stage hands. Each of her numbers was well received and there was a liberal hand of applause at the finish
28 min. Supported by a company of four, they are presenting a musical fantasy called “The Clock Shop.” It is a quaint little love story set in the scene of an old clock shop, the characters impersonating a different kinds of clocks. Songs and dances are interpolated and form a very pleasing and out-of-the-ordinary sketch which finished to a great hand of applause.
25 min. “The Woman Intervenes.” This is a semi-dramatic sketch by J. Martley Manners and splendidly played by the principal and her support. There are several tense moments but they are lightened up by some light comedy lines which are handled with good results. The sketch made an emphatic hit.
18 min. “America’s Favorite Boy.” Sang five songs, three in dainty feminine attire and two in her famous “Chappie” clothes. All but one of the songs were new and she did well with each number, finishing to a liberal hand.
Comedy juggling, 15 minutes, full stage, special set. Recalling the Drawee of fifteen years ago, his exhibition today is a pitiable example of the ravages of time. A decade ago he was a juggler, but today he is only a memory. The remainder of the turn comprises comedy occasioned by a dog chasing the negro assistant all about the stage, which business obtained a few laughs.
Accordeonist [sic]. 11 minutes (1). The idea of the electric bells in conjunction with the accordeon [sic] is a bit of a novelty, but we have had it here before. His selections seemed to please a small portion of the audience, but judging from the reception as a whole it is quite evident that they have sufficient of these gentry for some time to come.
