The orchestra strikes some introductory notes and a girl in a short pink dress runs onto the stage.  The girl sings a brazen song and the men in the front row accompany her on the chorus.  She runs offstage to loud applause.  When she returns she flounces her many skirts to reveal her pink stockings.  Maggie is awed by the extravagance of the costume.  Before leaving the stage the dancer attempts some of the moves popular among the higher-class theaters.  The next performer is a ventriloquist who makes two dolls sing songs and tell funny jokes.  Maggie is captivated and asks Pete if the little men are truly talking.  Pete responds: "Naw, its' some damn fake.  See?"  Next on the bill are two girls claiming to be sisters who sing a popular duet.  Then a woman sings Negro melodies and a mournful air that brings heartfelt applause from the whole audience.  For her final song the woman sings a patriotic piece that receives wild cheers and boot thumping.  After that a short fat man does a comical song and dance.