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

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C. E. BARNS.
PHILADELPHIA SHOW.
DEC. 6-09.

COWBOY WILLIAMS, 11 min.F.S. This is a mighty good act. Williams is a handsome chap, looking more like poet Le Galliene than he does a cowboy. He works very rapidly, and whether juggling with common balls, muskets, wagon wheels or whatever else, he does it all faultlessly and gets a good hand for each one of his tricks. This man should be encouraged with further bookings, as at the price he is a "find."

PHIL STAATS, 16 min. 1 1/2. This man is a born entertainer, full of vitality and good "red blood" humor. His manner of delivery is very pleasing, and his stuff is clean and wholesome. His piano work is rich in humor and skilful from a musician's standpoint. He really belongs around 10 o'clock on the bill, and can safely hold any spot where an act of this kind is needed, as he will go particularly strong with the evening audiences. A pronounced hit all the way through and closed big.

SAM MAHONEY. 13 min.F.S. Received good advance applause, showing that the town talk about Mahoney is bearing fruit. There was some talk about his using glass instead of ice in the water and other rumors that he was a fake, but the scientists exploited that last week and he is now taken as being a genuine sensation, which he is. On Wednesday, we shall have another 11 o'clock lecture and it is safe to say the house will be crowded with most of Philadelphia experts on physical culture. Altogether we are entirely satisfied with Mahoney's engagement.

RAY COX. 20 min. in one. Advance hand. Miss Cox is a great favorite here, and seems to improve every time she comes. Her stories and songs on this occasion were new, with the exception of her delicious bit of college-girl humor--"The Baseball Fan." This is irresistible and in a baseball town like this wins everybody. Closed very strong and almost stopped the show.

KALMAR & BROWN. 20 min.F.S., close in one. Carry rather an elaborate scene set of brown cloth, decorated with fleur-de-lis. Begin their act with their double dance, Miss Brown doing a very pretty toe dance in ballet costume. Then follows Kalmar's song in the character of the etymological professor, and Miss Brown in Scottish song and dance which is very pretty and gets a good hand. The finish is a mighty good dancing duo. The vocal work leaves something to be desired, but the dancing more than makes up for it. The eccentric dancing at the close got a very strong hand indeed.

JOHN F. WADE & CO. "Marse Shelby's Chicken Dinner." 20 min.F.S. This is the best sketch of this type that we have ever played. It has an abundance of humor and pathos and some mighty good vocal work. Held the interest of the audience very impressively and leaves a strong impression. Big closing hand.

LYONS & YOSCO. 16 min. in one. These two chaps are certainly a musical hit, and no mistake. The harpist is a genuine artist. Each one of their selections got a tremendous hand. The audience was loath to let them go. Could hold any spot with credit.
THE FLYING MARTINS. 7 min.F.S. Very thrilling and beautiful act. Got great applause for every one of their dangerous feats. Closed strong.
HOWARD & NORTH. "Back in Wellington." 29 min. in one. Brighter and better than ever. In fact, this is one of the very best sketches in Vaudeville. Held the spot in great shape. Laughter and applause all through and a big close. Could not fail to make a big hit on any bill anywhere.
"TOP O' TH' WORLD" DANCERS. 21 min.F.S. Since the act played here some months ago, it has been presented practically in every vaudeville house in the East. Consequently, no description is necessary. Consider the act fully as strong as when it played here before and closed our show very nicely indeed.
KINETOGRAPH. "The Billposter's Trials." A good French comedy film.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a stunning bill and no mistake--full of humor, novelty and diversity, and certainly cannot fail to score big with our patrons. It is doubtful if an aggregation of this kind could be brought together so well balanced very many times a year.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 6-09. COWBOY WILLIAMS, 11 min.F.S. This is a mighty good act. Williams is a handsome chap, looking more like poet Le Galliene than he does a cowboy. He works very rapidly, and whether juggling with common balls, muskets, wagon wheels or whatever else, he does it all faultlessly and gets a good hand for each one of his tricks. This man should be encouraged with further bookings, as at the price he is a "find." PHIL STAATS, 16 min. 1 1/2. This man is a born entertainer, full of vitality and good "red blood" humor. His manner of delivery is very pleasing, and his stuff is clean and wholesome. His piano work is rich in humor and skilful from a musician's standpoint. He really belongs around 10 o'clock on the bill, and can safely hold any spot where an act of this kind is needed, as he will go particularly strong with the evening audiences. A pronounced hit all the way through and closed big. SAM MAHONEY. 13 min.F.S. Received good advance applause, showing that the town talk about Mahoney is bearing fruit. There was some talk about his using glass instead of ice in the water and other rumors that he was a fake, but the scientists exploited that last week and he is now taken as being a genuine sensation, which he is. On Wednesday, we shall have another 11 o'clock lecture and it is safe to say the house will be crowded with most of Philadelphia experts on physical culture. Altogether we are entirely satisfied with Mahoney's engagement. RAY COX. 20 min. in one. Advance hand. Miss Cox is a great favorite here, and seems to improve every time she comes. Her stories and songs on this occasion were new, with the exception of her delicious bit of college-girl humor--"The Baseball Fan." This is irresistible and in a baseball town like this wins everybody. Closed very strong and almost stopped the show. KALMAR & BROWN. 20 min.F.S., close in one. Carry rather an elaborate scene set of brown cloth, decorated with fleur-de-lis. Begin their act with their double dance, Miss Brown doing a very pretty toe dance in ballet costume. Then follows Kalmar's song in the character of the etymological professor, and Miss Brown in Scottish song and dance which is very pretty and gets a good hand. The finish is a mighty good dancing duo. The vocal work leaves something to be desired, but the dancing more than makes up for it. The eccentric dancing at the close got a very strong hand indeed. JOHN F. WADE & CO. "Marse Shelby's Chicken Dinner." 20 min.F.S. This is the best sketch of this type that we have ever played. It has an abundance of humor and pathos and some mighty good vocal work. Held the interest of the audience very impressively and leaves a strong impression. Big closing hand. LYONS & YOSCO. 16 min. in one. These two chaps are certainly a musical hit, and no mistake. The harpist is a genuine artist. Each one of their selections got a tremendous hand. The audience was loath to let them go. Could hold any spot with credit. THE FLYING MARTINS. 7 min.F.S. Very thrilling and beautiful act. Got great applause for every one of their dangerous feats. Closed strong. HOWARD & NORTH. "Back in Wellington." 29 min. in one. Brighter and better than ever. In fact, this is one of the very best sketches in Vaudeville. Held the spot in great shape. Laughter and applause all through and a big close. Could not fail to make a big hit on any bill anywhere. "TOP O' TH' WORLD" DANCERS. 21 min.F.S. Since the act played here some months ago, it has been presented practically in every vaudeville house in the East. Consequently, no description is necessary. Consider the act fully as strong as when it played here before and closed our show very nicely indeed. KINETOGRAPH. "The Billposter's Trials." A good French comedy film. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a stunning bill and no mistake--full of humor, novelty and diversity, and certainly cannot fail to score big with our patrons. It is doubtful if an aggregation of this kind could be brought together so well balanced very many times a year.