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Keith-Albee managers' report book, November 28, 1904 - August 28, 1905

Page 208a

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(F. J. O'Connor)

Boston Show, Week of July 10, 1905

Fadettes, 2 shows, 60 min. full stage--Entire change of selections with a harp solo by Miss Warner. Usual hit all through.

The Baileys, 3 shows, 12 min. in 1--Man and woman, colored entertainers, in the usual singing and dancing specialties. Owing to a mixup of some kind with the spotlight on their finish, their act fell flat this afternoon, but with that it is not any better than the average "coon" act.

Ray L. Royce, 2 shows, 16 min. in 1--In artistic bits of character mimicry. Got quite an advance reception. All of his work was heartily applauded. He is a capital entertainer for this house any 

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Misses Cook and Clinton, 2 shows, 13 min. full stage--Well-known markswomen. Act if practically wasted in this spot in the gill and we will try to move them up for the balance of the week. All their work was applauded and it is a good act for the early 2-show section.

Ferguson and Watson, 3 shows, 14 min. in 1--Two men, vocal comedians who are just about equal to the 3-show section and no more. I will give them the benefit of the doubt, and say, that may be the heat had a bad effect on them.

Gregory and Wood, 3 shows, 12 min. full stage--Club jugglers and hoop rollers. While they did not get a great deal of applause, I think it makes a neat act for the 3-show section.

Harry B. Lester, 3 shows, 16 min. in 1--Young man, a lively and energetic worker in vocalism, talk and impersonations. His singing does not amount to much, but his impersonations of Billy Clifford and George M. Cohan scored heavily for this late spot in the bill. It is a good act for the 3-show section.

Comment: The show with a little rearrangement while not up to the mark, will do very well for the balance of the week.

It was the hottest day of the year and affected both audience and performers alike. The show will go much better all around with a little less perspiring weather.

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3 (F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of July 10, 1905 Fadettes, 2 shows, 60 min. full stage--Entire change of selections with a harp solo by Miss Warner. Usual hit all through. The Baileys, 3 shows, 12 min. in 1--Man and woman, colored entertainers, in the usual singing and dancing specialties. Owing to a mixup of some kind with the spotlight on their finish, their act fell flat this afternoon, but with that it is not any better than the average "coon" act. Ray L. Royce, 2 shows, 16 min. in 1--In artistic bits of character mimicry. Got quite an advance reception. All of his work was heartily applauded. He is a capital entertainer for this house any (covered ) Misses Cook and Clinton, 2 shows, 13 min. full stage--Well-known markswomen. Act if practically wasted in this spot in the gill and we will try to move them up for the balance of the week. All their work was applauded and it is a good act for the early 2-show section. Ferguson and Watson, 3 shows, 14 min. in 1--Two men, vocal comedians who are just about equal to the 3-show section and no more. I will give them the benefit of the doubt, and say, that may be the heat had a bad effect on them. Gregory and Wood, 3 shows, 12 min. full stage--Club jugglers and hoop rollers. While they did not get a great deal of applause, I think it makes a neat act for the 3-show section. Harry B. Lester, 3 shows, 16 min. in 1--Young man, a lively and energetic worker in vocalism, talk and impersonations. His singing does not amount to much, but his impersonations of Billy Clifford and George M. Cohan scored heavily for this late spot in the bill. It is a good act for the 3-show section. Comment: The show with a little rearrangement while not up to the mark, will do very well for the balance of the week. It was the hottest day of the year and affected both audience and performers alike. The show will go much better all around with a little less perspiring weather.