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SEPT. 21-08.     PHILADELPHIA SHOW.     C. 3. BARNS.
THE STERLINGS. Original Comedy. 16 min. in one. Young girl and a clever little kid of the Buster Keaton type. Got quite a number of laughs for original humor. The boy is a natural comedian and if he lives and develops, will certainly make his mark.
STEELY AND EDWARDS. Comedy and Music. 22 min. Full Stage, cl. in one. One man works straight, the other black-face. Line of talk is good, as are their musical selections on piano, cornet, musical pipes, saxophone and the vocal work. Applause throughout. A well-trained and showman-like act for the first half of the two-a-day section.
VIOLA DE COSTA AND COMPANY. "In the Latin Quarter." 26 min. F.S. Same act as produced here before with some variations, scoring fairly well. The singing of the boys is good and Miss De Costa makes a very pretty picture in three changes of costume but her voice is sadly lacking. Act could be improved by something more of a plot, some humor characteristic of the time and place, and a smashing good finish which it lacks. The stage act is stunning and the music numbers as well as the costuming are all that can be wished. But the act falls short of being the hit that it should be, because of these shortcomings. Closed weak for such an ambitious feature.
MATTIE LOCKETTE. Juvenile Impersonator. 11 min. in one. This is a very dainty little artist and her child impersonations made a hit. She sings with great ease and with a clear intonation. The line of material is well chosen and the dance at the finish got a good hand.
PETITE ADELAIDE AND HER FOUR DAINTY DANCERS. 19 min. Full Stage. This is one of the most artistic dancing acts ever seen in vaudeville. Opens with a novel billposting scene, with Adelaide imitating a life-size poster from which she steps and proceeds to dance in her usual charming manner. The four girls appear first as billposters, and later supplement Adelaide's dance in a sprightly manner. Adelaide's second impersonation is that of a doll, very dainty and winning a big hand. The finish, the Mendelssohn Spring Song Dance, is one of the most novel and picturesque dancing features imaginable. The interest was sustained and the applause big. Will take strong with our evening crowd.
CAMERON AND FLANAGAN. Comedians. 18 min., open in one. This act is well known and just as big a hit as ever. They have improved their line of talk somewhat and the change of scene to a dressing room is novel, and the fun held the interest of the audience. A rousing good hand at the close.
WINSOR MC CAY. Cartoonist. 17 min. in one. Well known everywhere, and an especial favorite here. Good applause throughout and a strong finish. Will draw money to the house this week.
LAURA BURT AND HENRY STANFORD. "The Order of the Bath." 22 min. Full Stage. One of the most novel and artistic sketches ever seen here. The idea is a daring one, and in the hands of any but such thorough artists would be dangerous. As it is, there is nothing the slightest bit objectionable about it -- on the contrary, there is not a dull moment or line in the act, and the work of both is superb. An act that would win anywhere.
MULLEN AND CORELLI. Humorous Peculiarities." 14 min. in one. Well known comedy act and scored well as ever. An act that would go anywhere where a strong act in one is required.


THE LA VELLES. 13 min. Full Stage. Hoop Rollers and Jugglers. This is a good three-a-day act and has played us twice with success.
MORTIMER BASSETT. Imitator and Whistler. 10 min. in one. This man has a remarkable mimic talent and got good applause for his work. Imitates animals, birds, phonographs and various novelties of this kind. Good hand at the finish.
GOYT TRIO. Canine Equipose. This man works with two dogs on a high pedestal. The dogs are marvelously trained doing a good many of the regulation balancing feats and some that are quite new. Audience gave the act good applause as it well deserved. Would make a good opener.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a great show and no mistake. Everybody left the house thoroughly well satisfied and we look for big business.

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SEPT. 21-08. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. 3. BARNS. THE STERLINGS. Original Comedy. 16 min. in one. Young girl and a clever little kid of the Buster Keaton type. Got quite a number of laughs for original humor. The boy is a natural comedian and if he lives and develops, will certainly make his mark. STEELY AND EDWARDS. Comedy and Music. 22 min. Full Stage, cl. in one. One man works straight, the other black-face. Line of talk is good, as are their musical selections on piano, cornet, musical pipes, saxophone and the vocal work. Applause throughout. A well-trained and showman-like act for the first half of the two-a-day section. VIOLA DE COSTA AND COMPANY. "In the Latin Quarter." 26 min. F.S. Same act as produced here before with some variations, scoring fairly well. The singing of the boys is good and Miss De Costa makes a very pretty picture in three changes of costume but her voice is sadly lacking. Act could be improved by something more of a plot, some humor characteristic of the time and place, and a smashing good finish which it lacks. The stage act is stunning and the music numbers as well as the costuming are all that can be wished. But the act falls short of being the hit that it should be, because of these shortcomings. Closed weak for such an ambitious feature. MATTIE LOCKETTE. Juvenile Impersonator. 11 min. in one. This is a very dainty little artist and her child impersonations made a hit. She sings with great ease and with a clear intonation. The line of material is well chosen and the dance at the finish got a good hand. PETITE ADELAIDE AND HER FOUR DAINTY DANCERS. 19 min. Full Stage. This is one of the most artistic dancing acts ever seen in vaudeville. Opens with a novel billposting scene, with Adelaide imitating a life-size poster from which she steps and proceeds to dance in her usual charming manner. The four girls appear first as billposters, and later supplement Adelaide's dance in a sprightly manner. Adelaide's second impersonation is that of a doll, very dainty and winning a big hand. The finish, the Mendelssohn Spring Song Dance, is one of the most novel and picturesque dancing features imaginable. The interest was sustained and the applause big. Will take strong with our evening crowd. CAMERON AND FLANAGAN. Comedians. 18 min., open in one. This act is well known and just as big a hit as ever. They have improved their line of talk somewhat and the change of scene to a dressing room is novel, and the fun held the interest of the audience. A rousing good hand at the close. WINSOR MC CAY. Cartoonist. 17 min. in one. Well known everywhere, and an especial favorite here. Good applause throughout and a strong finish. Will draw money to the house this week. LAURA BURT AND HENRY STANFORD. "The Order of the Bath." 22 min. Full Stage. One of the most novel and artistic sketches ever seen here. The idea is a daring one, and in the hands of any but such thorough artists would be dangerous. As it is, there is nothing the slightest bit objectionable about it -- on the contrary, there is not a dull moment or line in the act, and the work of both is superb. An act that would win anywhere. MULLEN AND CORELLI. Humorous Peculiarities." 14 min. in one. Well known comedy act and scored well as ever. An act that would go anywhere where a strong act in one is required. THE LA VELLES. 13 min. Full Stage. Hoop Rollers and Jugglers. This is a good three-a-day act and has played us twice with success. MORTIMER BASSETT. Imitator and Whistler. 10 min. in one. This man has a remarkable mimic talent and got good applause for his work. Imitates animals, birds, phonographs and various novelties of this kind. Good hand at the finish. GOYT TRIO. Canine Equipose. This man works with two dogs on a high pedestal. The dogs are marvelously trained doing a good many of the regulation balancing feats and some that are quite new. Audience gave the act good applause as it well deserved. Would make a good opener. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a great show and no mistake. Everybody left the house thoroughly well satisfied and we look for big business.