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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 14-08.
MORRISEY & AYER. Pianologue, combined with singing and impersonating. 10 min in one. Makes a fair opener. The boys are quite versatile, singing popular songs, playing the piano and giving an impersonation of Eddie Foy, and a characteristic song, "Sullivan." Fair applause throughout and closed well.
HY GREENWAY. Com. Jug. and Cartoonist. 13 min. in two, closing in one. Appears in grotesque costume, and juggles balls, hat, cigar, and other usual material. Accompanies his work with a line of talk something after the manner of Griff, and gets some scattered laughter and applause. Finishes his act with some caricatures on an easel which took well.
ARTHUR RIGBY. Monologuist. 13 min. in one. this man has a good deal of old material and some that is new, all delivered in a pleasing manner. Got the audience pretty strong and for an encore gave a sort of burlesque soft-shoe dance, which was very funny. This man could hold a good spot on any bill.
BORANI & NEVARO. 10 min. F. S. This act is considerably modified from its previous presentation in this house, and also much improved. Borani's contortion work and ground-tumbling merits a good hand, as well as Miss Nevaro's stunts. The encore part included a remarkably well-trained little dog whose work with Borani brought the act to a good finish. Worthy of a good spot on any bill.
LONG ACRE QUARTETTE. 17 min. in one. This is one of the best quartettes we have ever played and made an unqualified hit. Philadelphians are very partial to male quartettes, and certainly these four chaps pleased them immensely. Each one of them is a soloist of merit, and the basso is a phenomenon. Went very strong this afternoon and proved that they could go anywhere on any bill where an act of this kind is needed, and make good.
BERT LEVY. 17 min. ino ne. Big advance hand. Levy demonstrated that his act is the most novel in the cartoon line today. His drawing is much stronger than when he was here before, and everything got good applause. In fact, they would not let him go at the close until he had responded to four curtain calls, and was then compelled to draw a picture of President Elect Taft. Levy is not only a cartoonist but a showman of great talent.
NIBLO'S BIRDS. 10 min. in one. This is a distinct novelty. The man has only two birds, but they are certainly wonderfully-trained. Act held the interest of xxx audience. It will be a good deal talked about during his engagement.
ROBERT MILLIARD & CO. "Number 973." This play is well known on the Circuit and needs no comments further than to say Mr. Hilliard and his support made the act very impressive and won all parts of the house. Advance applause and a strong finish. As usual with Milliard's plays,t he setting of the act is all that can be desired, and his name will serve considerable to draw business this week.
LILY LENA. Comedienne. 15 min. in one. While Miss Lena did not create a furor here today, by any means, nevertheless, she was well received and sang four songs gracefully and received good applause for each one, and also a good finishing hand. Will pull stronger with the evening audiences in an easier position.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 14-08. MORRISEY & AYER. Pianologue, combined with singing and impersonating. 10 min in one. Makes a fair opener. The boys are quite versatile, singing popular songs, playing the piano and giving an impersonation of Eddie Foy, and a characteristic song, "Sullivan." Fair applause throughout and closed well. HY GREENWAY. Com. Jug. and Cartoonist. 13 min. in two, closing in one. Appears in grotesque costume, and juggles balls, hat, cigar, and other usual material. Accompanies his work with a line of talk something after the manner of Griff, and gets some scattered laughter and applause. Finishes his act with some caricatures on an easel which took well. ARTHUR RIGBY. Monologuist. 13 min. in one. this man has a good deal of old material and some that is new, all delivered in a pleasing manner. Got the audience pretty strong and for an encore gave a sort of burlesque soft-shoe dance, which was very funny. This man could hold a good spot on any bill. BORANI & NEVARO. 10 min. F. S. This act is considerably modified from its previous presentation in this house, and also much improved. Borani's contortion work and ground-tumbling merits a good hand, as well as Miss Nevaro's stunts. The encore part included a remarkably well-trained little dog whose work with Borani brought the act to a good finish. Worthy of a good spot on any bill. LONG ACRE QUARTETTE. 17 min. in one. This is one of the best quartettes we have ever played and made an unqualified hit. Philadelphians are very partial to male quartettes, and certainly these four chaps pleased them immensely. Each one of them is a soloist of merit, and the basso is a phenomenon. Went very strong this afternoon and proved that they could go anywhere on any bill where an act of this kind is needed, and make good. BERT LEVY. 17 min. ino ne. Big advance hand. Levy demonstrated that his act is the most novel in the cartoon line today. His drawing is much stronger than when he was here before, and everything got good applause. In fact, they would not let him go at the close until he had responded to four curtain calls, and was then compelled to draw a picture of President Elect Taft. Levy is not only a cartoonist but a showman of great talent. NIBLO'S BIRDS. 10 min. in one. This is a distinct novelty. The man has only two birds, but they are certainly wonderfully-trained. Act held the interest of xxx audience. It will be a good deal talked about during his engagement. ROBERT MILLIARD & CO. "Number 973." This play is well known on the Circuit and needs no comments further than to say Mr. Hilliard and his support made the act very impressive and won all parts of the house. Advance applause and a strong finish. As usual with Milliard's plays,t he setting of the act is all that can be desired, and his name will serve considerable to draw business this week. LILY LENA. Comedienne. 15 min. in one. While Miss Lena did not create a furor here today, by any means, nevertheless, she was well received and sang four songs gracefully and received good applause for each one, and also a good finishing hand. Will pull stronger with the evening audiences in an easier position.