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

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(M. J. Keating)
Boston Show, Week of Dec. 22, 1902.

Stereopticon, 3 shows, 12 min. in one--More than usual interesting lot of views, with special lot of Christmas pictures, and subjects that will interest and amuse the children.
Wonderful Busch, 3 shows, 7 min. in one--In my opinion this young man is a gigantic bluff. His aerial contortion is no better than that of many others.
The Horseshoe Three, 3 shows, 20 min., full stage--These people do an act in which a deaf professor, an Irish dialect comedian and a girl who impersonates a juvenile, are the characters. The material furnished the foundation for the set of Baker and Conn, who have been here twice. It went very well, and fits in first rate in the 3-turn portion of the show.
The Nice Twins, 3 shows, 14 min. in one--A young fellow and girl who costume themselves as juveniles, but are getting a little too old for that sort of thing, as they do not impress any one with the idea that they are any longer youthful. They are fair singers, but if they would cut their vocalism and add more dancing would go greater.
Coture and Devoe, 3 shows, 10 min., full stage--Very good acrobatic comedy act and went strong in the early part of the bill.
Paloma Ladies' Quarter, 3 shows, 11 min. in one--The one good vocalist among these four women is the first contralto, and not one of them knows how to dress. They just pulled through their schedule, and were not encouraged to return after any of their selections.
Banks and Winona Winter, 2 shows, 20 min., open full stage, close in one--Same style act they have always done, and went quite strong. Mr. Winter seems to be singing in better form than when here last, but Winona's "imitations" do not grow any better as she gets older. Personally/ I could never see her, but she pleases the audience, it is they who pay to be satisfied.
The Keatons, 2 shows, 19 min., open full stage, close in one--Made the laughing hit of the show, due largely to the fact that they are new here. The juvenile is the hit of the act, although the man is quite clever "Silence and Fun" performer. The woman does not amount to much.

(. M. J. Keating)
Binn and Binns, 2 shows, 18 min., open full stage, close in one musical comedy set, which is to all intents and purposes what they have been doing several seasons, except that they dress it somewhat differectly and have added a third member, a nephew of the elder Binns who is quite an accomplished musician. The act is certainly better than before, but it never went very strong here, and did not do so today.
Alcide Capitaine, 2 shows, 20 min., full stage--This young woman, who is the wife of one of the Binns is losing her form and does not work so smartly as of yore. She gets considerable applause at the conclusion of act, notwithstanding.
Louis Granat, 3 shows, 9 min., in one--The only whistler in the varieties today who is making good. He does capitally to set all in an easy part of show.
Cole and Johnson, 2 shows, 20 min., full stage--Act had as big a reception when they came on as at any performance during the past 3 weeks, and their selections were heartily encored. All things considered, they are the hit of the show. They changed their entire repetoire today, and were particularly successful with some old songs, such as "Swanee River".
Hal Merritt, 3 shows, 20 min., in one--Did splendidly in a most difficult part of the bill. His work is clean and always clever, and his personality is liked.
Cushman, Holcomb and Curtis, 2 shows, 24 min., open full stage close in one--Presenting their old school room act, which has only been slightly altered in dialogue and has a few songs. They had a stiffer place on the bill than they are fitted to hold, and will have to be shifted in the night show. The arrangement bringing the Keatons down in this place.
Wincherman's Bears and Monkeys, 2 shows, 18 min., full stage--First rate act for children during the holiday weeks and an interesting turn at any time.
The Biograph, 4 shows, 15 min. in one--A good lot of pictures, especially for the children.
Comments . The show as a whole, is a capital one for the holiday week, and after we have made some slight rearrangements, will undoubtedly go strong and draw business.

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(M. J. Keating) Boston Show, Week of Dec. 22, 1902. Stereopticon, 3 shows, 12 min. in one--More than usual interesting lot of views, with special lot of Christmas pictures, and subjects that will interest and amuse the children. Wonderful Busch, 3 shows, 7 min. in one--In my opinion this young man is a gigantic bluff. His aerial contortion is no better than that of many others. The Horseshoe Three, 3 shows, 20 min., full stage--These people do an act in which a deaf professor, an Irish dialect comedian and a girl who impersonates a juvenile, are the characters. The material furnished the foundation for the set of Baker and Conn, who have been here twice. It went very well, and fits in first rate in the 3-turn portion of the show. The Nice Twins, 3 shows, 14 min. in one--A young fellow and girl who costume themselves as juveniles, but are getting a little too old for that sort of thing, as they do not impress any one with the idea that they are any longer youthful. They are fair singers, but if they would cut their vocalism and add more dancing would go greater. Coture and Devoe, 3 shows, 10 min., full stage--Very good acrobatic comedy act and went strong in the early part of the bill. Paloma Ladies' Quarter, 3 shows, 11 min. in one--The one good vocalist among these four women is the first contralto, and not one of them knows how to dress. They just pulled through their schedule, and were not encouraged to return after any of their selections. Banks and Winona Winter, 2 shows, 20 min., open full stage, close in one--Same style act they have always done, and went quite strong. Mr. Winter seems to be singing in better form than when here last, but Winona's "imitations" do not grow any better as she gets older. Personally/ I could never see her, but she pleases the audience, it is they who pay to be satisfied. The Keatons, 2 shows, 19 min., open full stage, close in one--Made the laughing hit of the show, due largely to the fact that they are new here. The juvenile is the hit of the act, although the man is quite clever "Silence and Fun" performer. The woman does not amount to much. (. M. J. Keating) Binn and Binns, 2 shows, 18 min., open full stage, close in one musical comedy set, which is to all intents and purposes what they have been doing several seasons, except that they dress it somewhat differectly and have added a third member, a nephew of the elder Binns who is quite an accomplished musician. The act is certainly better than before, but it never went very strong here, and did not do so today. Alcide Capitaine, 2 shows, 20 min., full stage--This young woman, who is the wife of one of the Binns is losing her form and does not work so smartly as of yore. She gets considerable applause at the conclusion of act, notwithstanding. Louis Granat, 3 shows, 9 min., in one--The only whistler in the varieties today who is making good. He does capitally to set all in an easy part of show. Cole and Johnson, 2 shows, 20 min., full stage--Act had as big a reception when they came on as at any performance during the past 3 weeks, and their selections were heartily encored. All things considered, they are the hit of the show. They changed their entire repetoire today, and were particularly successful with some old songs, such as "Swanee River". Hal Merritt, 3 shows, 20 min., in one--Did splendidly in a most difficult part of the bill. His work is clean and always clever, and his personality is liked. Cushman, Holcomb and Curtis, 2 shows, 24 min., open full stage close in one--Presenting their old school room act, which has only been slightly altered in dialogue and has a few songs. They had a stiffer place on the bill than they are fitted to hold, and will have to be shifted in the night show. The arrangement bringing the Keatons down in this place. Wincherman's Bears and Monkeys, 2 shows, 18 min., full stage--First rate act for children during the holiday weeks and an interesting turn at any time. The Biograph, 4 shows, 15 min. in one--A good lot of pictures, especially for the children. Comments . The show as a whole, is a capital one for the holiday week, and after we have made some slight rearrangements, will undoubtedly go strong and draw business.