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

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK MARCH 21, 1910.
W. W. PROSSER, MGR.
REDFORD & WINCHESTER: Well known comedy jugglers, who made a very favorable impression, got a lot of laughs and finished strong. 18 minutes, special in 4.
JOHN NEFF & CARRIE STARR: Man and woman in a novelty singing act. The work of each was fairly well received and the act finished passably strong. Didn't go badly nor particularly good, sort of a stand-off. 16 minutes, special in 2.
DEVLIN & ELLWOOD: Man and woman in a comedy playlet, "The Girl from Yonkers". This act seemed to please but can hardly be said to have made an emphatic hit. Proved quite satisfactory, however, finishing fairly strong. C. D. F., 17 minutes.
MINNIE ST. CLAIRE: Character comedienne who was a distinct and unqualified hit all the way through. The act went big and she finished strong. 15 minutes, olio in one.
BILLY VAN & BEAUMONT SISTERS: For some reason or other this act didn't create the hit looked for. There were some good laughs distributed along the line and the singing and dancing seemed to gain considerable favor. For an act of its reputation it was a disappointment. 30 minutes, special in 3.
HILL & WHITAKER: Miss Whitaker scored a genuine hit. Her personality and ability took a very strong hold of the audience. The act as presented is different from that given here two seasons ago, or rather the manner of presentation is. Miss Whitaker sings her first song with her face protruding through a special velvet drop in 2, a small spot light being thrown on her countenance during the rendition of the song. She does the remainder of her act before this special drop. Mr. Hill assists her very ably in the act, and instead of working on the stage he does so from the orchestra pit as musical director. The act was a genuine success. 16 minutes, special in 2.
VALLECITA'S LEOPARDS: A very meritorious offering in which a number of well trained animals are made to perform an interesting routine of work by a woman trainer. The act gained the undivided attention of the audience and made an excellent closing number. 10 minutes, garden in 5.
MOVING PICTURES: O. K.

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK MARCH 21, 1910. W. W. PROSSER, MGR. REDFORD & WINCHESTER: Well known comedy jugglers, who made a very favorable impression, got a lot of laughs and finished strong. 18 minutes, special in 4. JOHN NEFF & CARRIE STARR: Man and woman in a novelty singing act. The work of each was fairly well received and the act finished passably strong. Didn't go badly nor particularly good, sort of a stand-off. 16 minutes, special in 2. DEVLIN & ELLWOOD: Man and woman in a comedy playlet, "The Girl from Yonkers". This act seemed to please but can hardly be said to have made an emphatic hit. Proved quite satisfactory, however, finishing fairly strong. C. D. F., 17 minutes. MINNIE ST. CLAIRE: Character comedienne who was a distinct and unqualified hit all the way through. The act went big and she finished strong. 15 minutes, olio in one. BILLY VAN & BEAUMONT SISTERS: For some reason or other this act didn't create the hit looked for. There were some good laughs distributed along the line and the singing and dancing seemed to gain considerable favor. For an act of its reputation it was a disappointment. 30 minutes, special in 3. HILL & WHITAKER: Miss Whitaker scored a genuine hit. Her personality and ability took a very strong hold of the audience. The act as presented is different from that given here two seasons ago, or rather the manner of presentation is. Miss Whitaker sings her first song with her face protruding through a special velvet drop in 2, a small spot light being thrown on her countenance during the rendition of the song. She does the remainder of her act before this special drop. Mr. Hill assists her very ably in the act, and instead of working on the stage he does so from the orchestra pit as musical director. The act was a genuine success. 16 minutes, special in 2. VALLECITA'S LEOPARDS: A very meritorious offering in which a number of well trained animals are made to perform an interesting routine of work by a woman trainer. The act gained the undivided attention of the audience and made an excellent closing number. 10 minutes, garden in 5. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.