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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 14, 1904 - November 21, 1904

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(M. J. Keating)
Boston Show, Week of Mar. 28, 1904
Stereopticon, 3 shows, 10 min. in 1--Usual collection of home and foreign views.
Jake and Jane Bernard, 3 shows, 15 min. open in 3, close in 1--Doing practically the same act they have always offered here, the man working in German makeup, similar to his brothers, Sam, and the woman working straight. If he ever attempted to do Sam's old monologue I think it will be a rank failure, as he does not possess the older brother's cleverness. They are all right in this place on the bill, but would not stand for a lower place, in this house, at least.
Van Fossen and McAuley, 3 shows, 16 min. in 1--Blackface comedians, singers and dancers. They have a very good act, and went well in this place on the bill. Their first trip to this house.
The Ashtons, 3 shows, 14 min. open in 3, close in 1--Comedy juggling act, one man working straight and manipulating Indian clubs the other in eccentric makeup, doing a lot of burlesque jugglery with various articles. It panned out better than I thought, the comedian getting a lot of laughs and the straight man considerable applause.
Sullivan and Weston, 2 shows, 17 min. open in 3, close in 1  The comedian of this team makes up in imitation of Dan McAvoy and mimics the latter's mannerisms and voice closely. This infused some life into this part of the bill but would not stand for a lower place.
Mon Alfonse, 2 shows, 7 min. full stage--European equilibrist who makes a specialty of balancing on his hand on a swinging trapeze. He is a clever and daring fellow, and made a hit.
Cal Stewart, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Yankee story-teller, in "Rube" makeup. His material was good, and he went fairly, in a quiet sort of way, provoking chuckles all through his act.
Eva Mudge, 2 shows, 15 min. open in 4, close in 1--Ballad singer, who makes quick changes of costume with each of her selections. She has developed her act since last here, and although it went well in spots this afternoon, I believe it will score a hit with more appreciative audiences.
Mlle. Latina, 3 shows, 12 min. in 2--Acrobatic contortionist. Probably the cleverest woman in her line in the business. Always goes well here and today was no exception.

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18 (M. J. Keating) Boston Show, Week of Mar. 28, 1904 Stereopticon, 3 shows, 10 min. in 1--Usual collection of home and foreign views. Jake and Jane Bernard, 3 shows, 15 min. open in 3, close in 1--Doing practically the same act they have always offered here, the man working in German makeup, similar to his brothers, Sam, and the woman working straight. If he ever attempted to do Sam's old monologue I think it will be a rank failure, as he does not possess the older brother's cleverness. They are all right in this place on the bill, but would not stand for a lower place, in this house, at least. Van Fossen and McAuley, 3 shows, 16 min. in 1--Blackface comedians, singers and dancers. They have a very good act, and went well in this place on the bill. Their first trip to this house. The Ashtons, 3 shows, 14 min. open in 3, close in 1--Comedy juggling act, one man working straight and manipulating Indian clubs the other in eccentric makeup, doing a lot of burlesque jugglery with various articles. It panned out better than I thought, the comedian getting a lot of laughs and the straight man considerable applause. Sullivan and Weston, 2 shows, 17 min. open in 3, close in 1 The comedian of this team makes up in imitation of Dan McAvoy and mimics the latter's mannerisms and voice closely. This infused some life into this part of the bill but would not stand for a lower place. Mon Alfonse, 2 shows, 7 min. full stage--European equilibrist who makes a specialty of balancing on his hand on a swinging trapeze. He is a clever and daring fellow, and made a hit. Cal Stewart, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Yankee story-teller, in "Rube" makeup. His material was good, and he went fairly, in a quiet sort of way, provoking chuckles all through his act. Eva Mudge, 2 shows, 15 min. open in 4, close in 1--Ballad singer, who makes quick changes of costume with each of her selections. She has developed her act since last here, and although it went well in spots this afternoon, I believe it will score a hit with more appreciative audiences. Mlle. Latina, 3 shows, 12 min. in 2--Acrobatic contortionist. Probably the cleverest woman in her line in the business. Always goes well here and today was no exception.