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Keith-Albee manager reports, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903

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Chase's Theatre. Washington, D.C.
Week December 8, 1902.
THE FOUR OTTS.
Full stage closing in one if necessary. Playing a new sketch entitled "Heinz in a pickle". Can't see any value in their work, rather nonsensical, disconnected and nothing clever.
NAT LEROY AND MINNIE WOODFORD. 
Can do entire act in one. Eccentric comedy duo. LeRoy has some unusually clever material which went well. Would be stronger alone as the woman weakens the act. Pleases very much and a little trimming here and there would make it a valuable act.
QUEEN LIL'S ROYAL HAWAIIAN TROUBADOURS.
Entire act in one. Presenting the seet and simple melodies and music of the far away islands. One of their numbers is Queen Lil's own composition, written when compelled to leave her throne. Introducing Kamakee, one of the two surviving "Chanters used to invoke the many gods of the natives during religious festivals. They were dressed in native costume, sang sweetly, played instruments splendidly and mad a pronounced hit. 
EUGENE O'ROURKE AND CO.
Full stage. Sketch entitled "Parlor A" Clever comedian, competent support and receives much well earned applause.
INTERMISSION.
LEO DERVALTO.
Full stage. Spiral ascensionist. Although played here before yet its novelty and apparent daring won the close attention of and pleased the audience.
LAMAR AND GABRIEL.
Entire act in one. The little fellow is certainly a born comedian and carried away the honors of the day.
AMELIA SUMMERVILLE.
Full stage, but can do entire act in one. Society monologue entitled "An Afternoon Tea" Does some rather clever imitations of society people, has a good voice, sings well and is a pleasing act throughout.
THE VITAGRAPH.  Presented Blue Beard and comprised some very effective pictures.

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94 Chase's Theatre. Washington, D.C. Week December 8, 1902. THE FOUR OTTS. Full stage closing in one if necessary. Playing a new sketch entitled "Heinz in a pickle". Can't see any value in their work, rather nonsensical, disconnected and nothing clever. NAT LEROY AND MINNIE WOODFORD. Can do entire act in one. Eccentric comedy duo. LeRoy has some unusually clever material which went well. Would be stronger alone as the woman weakens the act. Pleases very much and a little trimming here and there would make it a valuable act. QUEEN LIL'S ROYAL HAWAIIAN TROUBADOURS. Entire act in one. Presenting the seet and simple melodies and music of the far away islands. One of their numbers is Queen Lil's own composition, written when compelled to leave her throne. Introducing Kamakee, one of the two surviving "Chanters used to invoke the many gods of the natives during religious festivals. They were dressed in native costume, sang sweetly, played instruments splendidly and mad a pronounced hit. EUGENE O'ROURKE AND CO. Full stage. Sketch entitled "Parlor A" Clever comedian, competent support and receives much well earned applause. INTERMISSION. LEO DERVALTO. Full stage. Spiral ascensionist. Although played here before yet its novelty and apparent daring won the close attention of and pleased the audience. LAMAR AND GABRIEL. Entire act in one. The little fellow is certainly a born comedian and carried away the honors of the day. AMELIA SUMMERVILLE. Full stage, but can do entire act in one. Society monologue entitled "An Afternoon Tea" Does some rather clever imitations of society people, has a good voice, sings well and is a pleasing act throughout. THE VITAGRAPH. Presented Blue Beard and comprised some very effective pictures.