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Criticism    HIPPODROME SHOW    Aug. 28, 1911.
RICHARDON'S DOGS: Good novelty act and all right for an opener.
JOHNNY JOHNSTON: Another new face. The man's comedy is good and he has a voice that almost approaches Nat Wills. Very good for Cleveland.
GARDNER & STODDARD: Little sketch with a finish in one entitled "Vaudeville Frivolities". Good act.
KAJIYAMA: This act was described in Philadelphia. Doing excellent here. Robbie said he was supposed to have a woman with him in the act but he failed to bring her to Cleveland probably thinking we wouldn't know the difference.
WELLINGTON CROSS & LOIS JOSEPHINE: This act was the hit of the show. The act is so strong that it can take any spot in one in any bill. A description of it is impossible. He is an actor and he drags his trunk on the stage and the audience is supposed to be behind the scenes. A drop in one reversed and two wings are all the scenery that is necessary. The girl enters with a pail and a mop and wants to go on the stage. The whole act is a scream. Robbie saw it last night and he can give any one who wishes it detailed information.
RUTH ST. DENIS: See Mr. E. M. Robinson
AVERY & HART: Just doing fairly well.
MARTINETTIE & SYLVESTER: The same scream as always.



C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    AUG. 28, 1911.
HERMANY'S CATS AND DOGS. 9 min. F.S. This is really one of the most novel trained animal acts that we have had. There are three dogs, two cats and a goat, and the tricks that they do are all of them novel and apparently very difficult. Each trick got a hand, and the close was very good. Makes an acceptable opener and is especially commendable for the children.
REM-BRANDT. 10 min. in one. This man is a decided novelty in the cartoon line. His air-pistol working with colored inks, is something decidedly new and he draws with it large caricatures that are very strong, and whether it is patriotic or a humorous cartoon, it gets the hand. Closed big. This man could hold a good spot on any bill.
REGAL & WENSCH. 17 min. open F. S., close in one. First time on any stage. This is a local act, staged and developed by Al. White. Carry their own scene set which is very elaborate, representing an orchard in full bloom. Miss Regal has a fair voice and some stage presence, but Wensch is a very capable actor and vocalist, having an extraordinary good voice and knowing how to use it. Of course, the applause today was largely on account of the pair having so many friends here, but for all that, the act has a great deal of merit and is going to develop into a very good one for any spot in the upper half of the bill.
CHEVALIER DeLORIS. 12 min. F.S. Regulation shooting act, including some spectacular stunts that have never been seen here before. Held the audience and got good applause. DeLoris has a very handsome assistant from whom he shoots her costume after the manner of Bordivary. Made a good close after a particularly spectacular stunt.
ASHLEY & LEE. 16 min. in one. These people were a decided hit this afternoon. While the act is after the former Matthews and Ashley feature, all their material was new, full of bright bits and the parodies were especially amusing. Held this spot in great shape, the audience not wishing to let them go at the finish of the last parody. Could have done much more time and yet made good. Carry their own drop and a good one.
BERT LESLIE. "Hogan, the Painter." 16 min. F?S. Advance applause. Leslie is a great favorite here, and whatever he may present would go strong, even if it were not as amusing as his new comedy, which is the best thing he has ever presented here. More than that, there is a consecutive plot, while his former vehicle was more of a sketch. Leslie's picturesque slang seems inexhaustible and gets constant laughter. The close was very strong.
ETHEL GREEN. 24 min. in one. Advance applause. Miss Green makes a mighty pretty picture in various changes of brilliant costumes, and has a good selection of songs which she sings very pleasingly. Sang five selections, and closed very well.
ROONEY & BENT. "The Busy Bellboy." 21 min. F.S., close in one. This well known act went just as strong as it ever did here, although there was little added novelty. Laughter and applause throughout, and the close in one was particularly amusing, Pat giving a burlesque on DeLoris' shooting act. The introduction of little Pat, the third, was also a signal for a good hand. Held this spot in great shape.
PATTY & DESPARADO. 9 min. F.S. Two men, both working straight, employing double steps, pedestal and ground mat. Some expert tricks, particularly of eating while balancing head down. Finished well. A good closer.
KINETOGRAPH. "Mt. Etna in Eruption." A very interesting travel film. "How the Story Grew." Acceptable comedy.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very good show, full of comedy, life and novelty, just what the people want at this time of the year. If the weather conditions are at all favorable, we can look for strong business.
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BERT LESLIE CO. Substitution of a word in the expression "D--- it, I am white.'

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Criticism HIPPODROME SHOW Aug. 28, 1911. RICHARDON'S DOGS: Good novelty act and all right for an opener. JOHNNY JOHNSTON: Another new face. The man's comedy is good and he has a voice that almost approaches Nat Wills. Very good for Cleveland. GARDNER & STODDARD: Little sketch with a finish in one entitled "Vaudeville Frivolities". Good act. KAJIYAMA: This act was described in Philadelphia. Doing excellent here. Robbie said he was supposed to have a woman with him in the act but he failed to bring her to Cleveland probably thinking we wouldn't know the difference. WELLINGTON CROSS & LOIS JOSEPHINE: This act was the hit of the show. The act is so strong that it can take any spot in one in any bill. A description of it is impossible. He is an actor and he drags his trunk on the stage and the audience is supposed to be behind the scenes. A drop in one reversed and two wings are all the scenery that is necessary. The girl enters with a pail and a mop and wants to go on the stage. The whole act is a scream. Robbie saw it last night and he can give any one who wishes it detailed information. RUTH ST. DENIS: See Mr. E. M. Robinson AVERY & HART: Just doing fairly well. MARTINETTIE & SYLVESTER: The same scream as always. C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. AUG. 28, 1911. HERMANY'S CATS AND DOGS. 9 min. F.S. This is really one of the most novel trained animal acts that we have had. There are three dogs, two cats and a goat, and the tricks that they do are all of them novel and apparently very difficult. Each trick got a hand, and the close was very good. Makes an acceptable opener and is especially commendable for the children. REM-BRANDT. 10 min. in one. This man is a decided novelty in the cartoon line. His air-pistol working with colored inks, is something decidedly new and he draws with it large caricatures that are very strong, and whether it is patriotic or a humorous cartoon, it gets the hand. Closed big. This man could hold a good spot on any bill. REGAL & WENSCH. 17 min. open F. S., close in one. First time on any stage. This is a local act, staged and developed by Al. White. Carry their own scene set which is very elaborate, representing an orchard in full bloom. Miss Regal has a fair voice and some stage presence, but Wensch is a very capable actor and vocalist, having an extraordinary good voice and knowing how to use it. Of course, the applause today was largely on account of the pair having so many friends here, but for all that, the act has a great deal of merit and is going to develop into a very good one for any spot in the upper half of the bill. CHEVALIER DeLORIS. 12 min. F.S. Regulation shooting act, including some spectacular stunts that have never been seen here before. Held the audience and got good applause. DeLoris has a very handsome assistant from whom he shoots her costume after the manner of Bordivary. Made a good close after a particularly spectacular stunt. ASHLEY & LEE. 16 min. in one. These people were a decided hit this afternoon. While the act is after the former Matthews and Ashley feature, all their material was new, full of bright bits and the parodies were especially amusing. Held this spot in great shape, the audience not wishing to let them go at the finish of the last parody. Could have done much more time and yet made good. Carry their own drop and a good one. BERT LESLIE. "Hogan, the Painter." 16 min. F?S. Advance applause. Leslie is a great favorite here, and whatever he may present would go strong, even if it were not as amusing as his new comedy, which is the best thing he has ever presented here. More than that, there is a consecutive plot, while his former vehicle was more of a sketch. Leslie's picturesque slang seems inexhaustible and gets constant laughter. The close was very strong. ETHEL GREEN. 24 min. in one. Advance applause. Miss Green makes a mighty pretty picture in various changes of brilliant costumes, and has a good selection of songs which she sings very pleasingly. Sang five selections, and closed very well. ROONEY & BENT. "The Busy Bellboy." 21 min. F.S., close in one. This well known act went just as strong as it ever did here, although there was little added novelty. Laughter and applause throughout, and the close in one was particularly amusing, Pat giving a burlesque on DeLoris' shooting act. The introduction of little Pat, the third, was also a signal for a good hand. Held this spot in great shape. PATTY & DESPARADO. 9 min. F.S. Two men, both working straight, employing double steps, pedestal and ground mat. Some expert tricks, particularly of eating while balancing head down. Finished well. A good closer. KINETOGRAPH. "Mt. Etna in Eruption." A very interesting travel film. "How the Story Grew." Acceptable comedy. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very good show, full of comedy, life and novelty, just what the people want at this time of the year. If the weather conditions are at all favorable, we can look for strong business. CUT BERT LESLIE CO. Substitution of a word in the expression "D--- it, I am white.'