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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK NOVEMBER 8, 1909.
W. W. PROSSER.
THE PICQUAYS: Man and woman in an exceptionally good acrobatic and equilibrist offering. They both make a first-class appearance from the front, are exceedingly graceful and finished in all their work, and the act made an unmistakable hit, finishing very strong. 9 minutes, C. D. F. in 3.
McINTYRE & GROVES: Comedy talking act in 1, entitled "On Father's Train". One works straight, the other eccentric comedy. Their line of talk is fast and full of good points, none of which failed to make a favorable impression. They went very big and were compelled to take several bows at the finish. 13 minutes, street in 1.
GARDNER & VINCENT: In what they term a fantasy, "Winning a Queen". The act is in three scenes with Moving Picture connections from one to the other. The offering is a trifle long drawn out and at times seemed to be a little bit tiresome. However, there were a number of laughs scattered along the way and the finish of the act was unexpectedly strong. Would term it a moderate success but nothing big. 18 minutes, special sets in 1, 2 and 4.
NELLIE NICHOLS: Sonstress-comedienne. She sang a number of songs and all of them very successfully. Made as big a hit for a single woman act as almost anything that has ever played the house. At the finish they would not let her leave the stage but compelled her to respond with another song and numerous bows. She is a very clever artist and must be given credit for making a bona fide out-and-out hit. 20 minutes, olio in 1.
EDWIN BARBOUR & CO.: In Geo. Ade's one act comedy, "The Mayor and the Manicure". An exceptionally good and excellently portrayed legitimate one act comedy in the hands of a very capable cast. The story is of decided interest and is carefully worked out in every particular. The work of the cast individually and collectively is above reproach, and there is no question as to the act being a hit. 25 minutes, C. D. F. in 3.
LONG ACRE QUARTETTE: A very excellent singing four which scored a good solid success all the way through. They were compelled to respond after every number. 15 minutes, olio in 1.
THE FUTURITY WINNER: This well known melo-dramatic offering gained and held the attention of the audience all the way through. It went very big and must be voted a solid success. 17 minutes, special set in 5.
MOVING PICTURES: O. K.
NOTE: This show in its entirety is one of exceptional strength, and gained as much applause and commendation as any performance we have had in the house for a long time.

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK NOVEMBER 8, 1909. W. W. PROSSER. THE PICQUAYS: Man and woman in an exceptionally good acrobatic and equilibrist offering. They both make a first-class appearance from the front, are exceedingly graceful and finished in all their work, and the act made an unmistakable hit, finishing very strong. 9 minutes, C. D. F. in 3. McINTYRE & GROVES: Comedy talking act in 1, entitled "On Father's Train". One works straight, the other eccentric comedy. Their line of talk is fast and full of good points, none of which failed to make a favorable impression. They went very big and were compelled to take several bows at the finish. 13 minutes, street in 1. GARDNER & VINCENT: In what they term a fantasy, "Winning a Queen". The act is in three scenes with Moving Picture connections from one to the other. The offering is a trifle long drawn out and at times seemed to be a little bit tiresome. However, there were a number of laughs scattered along the way and the finish of the act was unexpectedly strong. Would term it a moderate success but nothing big. 18 minutes, special sets in 1, 2 and 4. NELLIE NICHOLS: Sonstress-comedienne. She sang a number of songs and all of them very successfully. Made as big a hit for a single woman act as almost anything that has ever played the house. At the finish they would not let her leave the stage but compelled her to respond with another song and numerous bows. She is a very clever artist and must be given credit for making a bona fide out-and-out hit. 20 minutes, olio in 1. EDWIN BARBOUR & CO.: In Geo. Ade's one act comedy, "The Mayor and the Manicure". An exceptionally good and excellently portrayed legitimate one act comedy in the hands of a very capable cast. The story is of decided interest and is carefully worked out in every particular. The work of the cast individually and collectively is above reproach, and there is no question as to the act being a hit. 25 minutes, C. D. F. in 3. LONG ACRE QUARTETTE: A very excellent singing four which scored a good solid success all the way through. They were compelled to respond after every number. 15 minutes, olio in 1. THE FUTURITY WINNER: This well known melo-dramatic offering gained and held the attention of the audience all the way through. It went very big and must be voted a solid success. 17 minutes, special set in 5. MOVING PICTURES: O. K. NOTE: This show in its entirety is one of exceptional strength, and gained as much applause and commendation as any performance we have had in the house for a long time.