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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. FEB. 28-1910 MARCEL & BORIS. 9 min. F. S. This is a very versatile act. The man works with two boys, both of whom are skilled hand-balancers, tumblers and jugglers, and one of them is an exceptional musician with the mandolin and violin, the latter mainly trick work which got a good hand. Some of the feats were absolutely unique, never having been seen here before and winning strong applause. Starts off the show very well. JOHN BIRCH. 12 min. in one. This is well known on the circus. Gave his characteristic melodrama number with the aid of various hats, closing with a shower of hats from the flies. Fair applause. CHAS. B. LAWLOR & DAUGHTERS. 20 min. F.S., close in one. Good advance hand. Have a lot of very original songs which they offer with four changes of costume. The two girls sing quite well and make a pretty stage picture. Good applause for each selection and fairly good close. EVA. FAY. First Part. 19 min. F.S. Performed this part of her act after the regulation manner, being tied in a chair and covered with a velvet cabinet. Received fair applause. Mrs. Fay is a pretty woman and has a pleasing personality which goes a great ways to popularize her act. WILL ROGERS. 12 min. F.S. Well known on the circuit. Advance applause showing that he is quite a favorite here. Did his regulation stunts and introduced his usual comedy. Always a thoroughly good act for us. CARSON & WILLARD. 14 min. in one. Same act as presented here before, with some variations. The parodies were strongly applauded and the "Salome" finish got a very strong hand. "HOLLAND HEINIES." 20 min. F.S., close in one. Miss Priest is the feature in this act. Songs are fair and somewhat reminiscent of Edwards' "School Days" songs and situations. Fair applause after each selection. Stage setting good and all told the act will pull up stronger with more appreciative houses than we had today which was the limit for listlessness and preoccupation owing partly to the dismal weather and partly to the strike situation. EVA FAY. 19 Min. F. S. Second Part. Miss Fay is blindfolded and covered with a veil and answers questions after the well known method. Has a fine strong voice and refined personality. Received many laughs for her jokes and evidently had the audience mystified and interested throughout. Closed well. STUART BARNES. 20 min. in one. Advance applause. Good line of monologue and some new and fetching songs. Considerable laughter and applause throughout and a good finish. Barnes is a favorite here and always holds this spot with credit. FOUR LUKENS. 8 Min. F.S. Typical high-bar casting act, very skilful and at times thrilling. Received advance applause and a good hand after each one of their feats. Makes an excellent closer for any show. KINETOGRAPH. "In India." Interesting travel film, colored. "Two Chums Looking For Wives." Usual comedy. Kinetograph series quite up to the standard. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good all-round bill and should play well for the balance of the week without shifting. Very hard audience today, everybody seeming to be overawed by the strike which threatens to assume even more serious proportions and keeps everybody guessing.
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. FEB. 28-1910 MARCEL & BORIS. 9 min. F. S. This is a very versatile act. The man works with two boys, both of whom are skilled hand-balancers, tumblers and jugglers, and one of them is an exceptional musician with the mandolin and violin, the latter mainly trick work which got a good hand. Some of the feats were absolutely unique, never having been seen here before and winning strong applause. Starts off the show very well. JOHN BIRCH. 12 min. in one. This is well known on the circus. Gave his characteristic melodrama number with the aid of various hats, closing with a shower of hats from the flies. Fair applause. CHAS. B. LAWLOR & DAUGHTERS. 20 min. F.S., close in one. Good advance hand. Have a lot of very original songs which they offer with four changes of costume. The two girls sing quite well and make a pretty stage picture. Good applause for each selection and fairly good close. EVA. FAY. First Part. 19 min. F.S. Performed this part of her act after the regulation manner, being tied in a chair and covered with a velvet cabinet. Received fair applause. Mrs. Fay is a pretty woman and has a pleasing personality which goes a great ways to popularize her act. WILL ROGERS. 12 min. F.S. Well known on the circuit. Advance applause showing that he is quite a favorite here. Did his regulation stunts and introduced his usual comedy. Always a thoroughly good act for us. CARSON & WILLARD. 14 min. in one. Same act as presented here before, with some variations. The parodies were strongly applauded and the "Salome" finish got a very strong hand. "HOLLAND HEINIES." 20 min. F.S., close in one. Miss Priest is the feature in this act. Songs are fair and somewhat reminiscent of Edwards' "School Days" songs and situations. Fair applause after each selection. Stage setting good and all told the act will pull up stronger with more appreciative houses than we had today which was the limit for listlessness and preoccupation owing partly to the dismal weather and partly to the strike situation. EVA FAY. 19 Min. F. S. Second Part. Miss Fay is blindfolded and covered with a veil and answers questions after the well known method. Has a fine strong voice and refined personality. Received many laughs for her jokes and evidently had the audience mystified and interested throughout. Closed well. STUART BARNES. 20 min. in one. Advance applause. Good line of monologue and some new and fetching songs. Considerable laughter and applause throughout and a good finish. Barnes is a favorite here and always holds this spot with credit. FOUR LUKENS. 8 Min. F.S. Typical high-bar casting act, very skilful and at times thrilling. Received advance applause and a good hand after each one of their feats. Makes an excellent closer for any show. KINETOGRAPH. "In India." Interesting travel film, colored. "Two Chums Looking For Wives." Usual comedy. Kinetograph series quite up to the standard. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good all-round bill and should play well for the balance of the week without shifting. Very hard audience today, everybody seeming to be overawed by the strike which threatens to assume even more serious proportions and keeps everybody guessing.
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