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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 9, 1912-February 24, 1913

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CHASE'S WASHINGTON, D.C.
Week Dec. 9th., 1912.
THE SHILLINGS
Sharpshooting novelty. Man and woman. They do some very difficult shots, and with their pleasing personalities, they make a first-rate opening act. F.S.
GEORGE WILSON
Minstrel comedian. In our opinion, Mr. Wilson's act is not up to the present day vaudeville standard. He failed to get but a few scattered laughs and it seems that this type of act has about out grown its usefulness. In one.
ROONEY AND BENT
"At the News Stand". These two people received an advance hand and scored all the way through their act. The audience was loath to let them go and Mr. Rooney's "Yiddish Turkey Trot" was a hit. In one.
MRS. LOUIS JAMES AND CO.
"Holding a Husband" This is an all-right sketch and well acted, but it isn't doing any more than just barely pleasing our people. F.S.
INTERMISSION
BEN LINN
Singing Comedian. Mr. Linn seemed to be quite well liked and we can recommend him for any of the less important positions on a vaudeville bill. The spectacle of as fat a man as he trying to dance caused a lot of merriment. In one.
RAY COX
Character songs. Miss Cox is an artiste in her own line and every one of her numbers were well-chosen and greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to commend the work of Mr. Woodward at the piano. F.S.
BOBKER'S ARABS
Twelve of them. Native dances, native instrumental music, pyramid building and lightning-like ground tumbling. An act that goes with a dash and made a very good closing number. F.S.
THE ANIMATED WEEKLY
Recent Events of International Interest. Good film.

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117 CHASE'S WASHINGTON, D.C. Week Dec. 9th., 1912. THE SHILLINGS Sharpshooting novelty. Man and woman. They do some very difficult shots, and with their pleasing personalities, they make a first-rate opening act. F.S. GEORGE WILSON Minstrel comedian. In our opinion, Mr. Wilson's act is not up to the present day vaudeville standard. He failed to get but a few scattered laughs and it seems that this type of act has about out grown its usefulness. In one. ROONEY AND BENT "At the News Stand". These two people received an advance hand and scored all the way through their act. The audience was loath to let them go and Mr. Rooney's "Yiddish Turkey Trot" was a hit. In one. MRS. LOUIS JAMES AND CO. "Holding a Husband" This is an all-right sketch and well acted, but it isn't doing any more than just barely pleasing our people. F.S. INTERMISSION BEN LINN Singing Comedian. Mr. Linn seemed to be quite well liked and we can recommend him for any of the less important positions on a vaudeville bill. The spectacle of as fat a man as he trying to dance caused a lot of merriment. In one. RAY COX Character songs. Miss Cox is an artiste in her own line and every one of her numbers were well-chosen and greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to commend the work of Mr. Woodward at the piano. F.S. BOBKER'S ARABS Twelve of them. Native dances, native instrumental music, pyramid building and lightning-like ground tumbling. An act that goes with a dash and made a very good closing number. F.S. THE ANIMATED WEEKLY Recent Events of International Interest. Good film.