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

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REPORT ON PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of NOV. 15, 1909.
Chas. Lovenberg, Manager.

This is a corking good show. It has the elements that go to make up a good bill and I look for a good week's business.

Five Musical MacLarens Four girls and one man. This is splendid value for the money, but they lack finish. With proper handling and stage management, could be made a first class act. 13 Min. F. S. Close in One.

Cotter & Boulden Man and woman, singing and dancing. Made a very good impression. Competent to hold this position in any show.

Tasmanian Van Dieman Troupe Six women acrobats. The first part of the act is rather tame, but the finish well with some dental stunts after the style of the Curzon Sisters, at times four of them float through the air at once hanging by their teeth. 10 Min. F. S.

Browning & LeVan Two men in a comedy talking act, one straight and one Jew, in a new idea they call "Nearly A Solder". This is a good act, they have a lot of bright lines and were received today with marked favor. 16 Min. in One.

Mrs. Eva Fay, Presenting the first part of her act - spiritualism. This portion is necessary to prepare for her latter feature work. 15 Min. F. S. Can open with about 3 Min. in One.

Wilson Brothers Dutch comedians, the feature of their act being their yodelling [yodeling]. Went very well indeed. 15 Min. in One.

Lasky's "The Song Shop". This act went much better than I thought it would. In fact, the individual numbers were strongly applauded and they finished also to good applause. I see no reason why DeHaven and Sydney should be featured, as they are overshadowed by the other people. 23 Min. F. S Close in One.

Mrs. Eva Fay In Thaumaturgy. There is no question but that Mrs. Fay is going to draw us business. This was indicated by the big business of today and a good sale for the week, also inquiries as to the time of her appearance, et cetera. The audience showed decided interest in her work, the comedy portions going exceedingly well. I consider her one of the best cards in vaudeville This portion of her act consumed 25 Min. F. S.

Carter DeHaven Assisted by Hanse Hanki [Hanke]. Altho suffering from a severe hoarseness, Mr. DeHaven made a decided hit. No more so, however, than did his pianist. I am glad I am not depending upon DeHaven as a headliner, tho, as he could not hold that position in Providence, nor could any other male song and dance artist. I think he will draw some money and is, probably through Mr. Hanke's assistance, worth the salary we are paying him, but not a cent more. With Mr. Hanke out I should want to cut his salary in half. That may not apply to other cities. But it goes for Providence. 28 Min. in Two.

Gruber's Animals Elephant, horse and pony, a very good animal act indeed. It is unusual in its make-up and presentation and pleased thoroughly. 13 Min. F. S.

Motion Pictures. O.K.

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32 REPORT ON PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of NOV. 15, 1909. Chas. Lovenberg, Manager. This is a corking good show. It has the elements that go to make up a good bill and I look for a good week's business. Five Musical MacLarens Four girls and one man. This is splendid value for the money, but they lack finish. With proper handling and stage management, could be made a first class act. 13 Min. F. S. Close in One. Cotter & Boulden Man and woman, singing and dancing. Made a very good impression. Competent to hold this position in any show. Tasmanian Van Dieman Troupe Six women acrobats. The first part of the act is rather tame, but the finish well with some dental stunts after the style of the Curzon Sisters, at times four of them float through the air at once hanging by their teeth. 10 Min. F. S. Browning & LeVan Two men in a comedy talking act, one straight and one Jew, in a new idea they call "Nearly A Solder". This is a good act, they have a lot of bright lines and were received today with marked favor. 16 Min. in One. Mrs. Eva Fay, Presenting the first part of her act - spiritualism. This portion is necessary to prepare for her latter feature work. 15 Min. F. S. Can open with about 3 Min. in One. Wilson Brothers Dutch comedians, the feature of their act being their yodelling [yodeling]. Went very well indeed. 15 Min. in One. Lasky's "The Song Shop". This act went much better than I thought it would. In fact, the individual numbers were strongly applauded and they finished also to good applause. I see no reason why DeHaven and Sydney should be featured, as they are overshadowed by the other people. 23 Min. F. S Close in One. Mrs. Eva Fay In Thaumaturgy. There is no question but that Mrs. Fay is going to draw us business. This was indicated by the big business of today and a good sale for the week, also inquiries as to the time of her appearance, et cetera. The audience showed decided interest in her work, the comedy portions going exceedingly well. I consider her one of the best cards in vaudeville This portion of her act consumed 25 Min. F. S. Carter DeHaven Assisted by Hanse Hanki [Hanke]. Altho suffering from a severe hoarseness, Mr. DeHaven made a decided hit. No more so, however, than did his pianist. I am glad I am not depending upon DeHaven as a headliner, tho, as he could not hold that position in Providence, nor could any other male song and dance artist. I think he will draw some money and is, probably through Mr. Hanke's assistance, worth the salary we are paying him, but not a cent more. With Mr. Hanke out I should want to cut his salary in half. That may not apply to other cities. But it goes for Providence. 28 Min. in Two. Gruber's Animals Elephant, horse and pony, a very good animal act indeed. It is unusual in its make-up and presentation and pleased thoroughly. 13 Min. F. S. Motion Pictures. O.K.