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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 21, 1903 - March 14, 1904

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CHASE'S THEATRE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Week Jan. 4th.
Harry Smirl and Rose Kessner.
A good act consisting largely of acrobatic dancing and it would be very acceptable in any position on a bill. Smirl is an exceedingly good acrobat, and the finish in which the poodle is used is very pleasing. Full stage closing in one.
Menifee, Johnstone and Company.
A sketch entitled "A Golden Rose". They play it very well, but the sketch itself is a silly affair and we do not care for it. Full stage.
Adamini and Taylor.
"The wandering Minstrels". Their voices are very good and they appeared to be very much liked,  but should eliminate their attempts at comedy. All in one.
Bedini and Arthur.
A juggling, plate smashing act with good comedy and went well throughout. Full stage.
Intermission.
Martini and Max Millian.
An expose of magic and illusions, which is cleverly done and is received with much laughter. Full stage and can close in one.
Adolph Zink.
His work is pleasing on account of the novel way in which it is presented, using the picture machine. All in one.
Ned Wayburn's Minstrel Misses.
A review not necessary, on account of all managers being familiar with the act. My criticism is that their singing voices are very bad. However, they were received with very much interest and applause. Full stage.
The American Vitagraph.
Show views of "Rube and Mandy at Coney Island", which are extremely good.
H. Winnifred De Witt.

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138 138 CHASE'S THEATRE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Week Jan. 4th. Harry Smirl and Rose Kessner. A good act consisting largely of acrobatic dancing and it would be very acceptable in any position on a bill. Smirl is an exceedingly good acrobat, and the finish in which the poodle is used is very pleasing. Full stage closing in one. Menifee, Johnstone and Company. A sketch entitled "A Golden Rose". They play it very well, but the sketch itself is a silly affair and we do not care for it. Full stage. Adamini and Taylor. "The wandering Minstrels". Their voices are very good and they appeared to be very much liked, but should eliminate their attempts at comedy. All in one. Bedini and Arthur. A juggling, plate smashing act with good comedy and went well throughout. Full stage. Intermission. Martini and Max Millian. An expose of magic and illusions, which is cleverly done and is received with much laughter. Full stage and can close in one. Adolph Zink. His work is pleasing on account of the novel way in which it is presented, using the picture machine. All in one. Ned Wayburn's Minstrel Misses. A review not necessary, on account of all managers being familiar with the act. My criticism is that their singing voices are very bad. However, they were received with very much interest and applause. Full stage. The American Vitagraph. Show views of "Rube and Mandy at Coney Island", which are extremely good. H. Winnifred De Witt.