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Keith-Albee managers' report book, April 30, 1906 - February 4, 1907, part 1

Page 169a

They have very good songs, illustrations are excellent. It is too bad that the vocalist isn't a better man. If Hamilton Hill were singing the songs, the act would be worth twice what it is getting and two shows. The audience were very loath to let them go, after 20 min. in 1, 3 shows.

Six Cuttys. Best musical act in the business. Insistent demands for more after 20 min. Open full stage, close in 1, 2 shows.

Felix & Barry. These people have a new act since they last played here, introducing an assistant, Miss Barry. The act was quite a hit and they held their place in good shape. 20 min. full stage, 2 shows.

Geo. Evans. Monologue. There is no denying that Evans made a hit neither is there any denying that he is exceedingly clever, but he certainly gave them an awful lot of old stuff. I should say about 3/4 of his act was anywhere from five to ten years old; however he got away with it; kept them laughing and that's the answer, altho I question if he is worth the money that he is getting. 22 min. in 1, 2 shows.

Wentworth, VanCleve & "Pete." Two men and a monkey, rather a funny act and something of an novelty. Worth while to play. 14 min. full stage, 2 shows.

Motion Pictures. O. K.

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They have very good songs, illustrations are excellent. It is too bad that the vocalist isn't a better man. If Hamilton Hill were singing the songs, the act would be worth twice what it is getting and two shows. The audience were very loath to let them go, after 20 min. in 1, 3 shows. Six Cuttys. Best musical act in the business. Insistent demands for more after 20 min. Open full stage, close in 1, 2 shows. Felix & Barry. These people have a new act since they last played here, introducing an assistant, Miss Barry. The act was quite a hit and they held their place in good shape. 20 min. full stage, 2 shows. Geo. Evans. Monologue. There is no denying that Evans made a hit neither is there any denying that he is exceedingly clever, but he certainly gave them an awful lot of old stuff. I should say about 3/4 of his act was anywhere from five to ten years old; however he got away with it; kept them laughing and that's the answer, altho I question if he is worth the money that he is getting. 22 min. in 1, 2 shows. Wentworth, VanCleve & "Pete." Two men and a monkey, rather a funny act and something of an novelty. Worth while to play. 14 min. full stage, 2 shows. Motion Pictures. O. K.