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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK MARCH 14, 1910.

W. W. PROSSER, MGR.

WENTWORTH, VESTA & TEDDY: Comedy acrobatic act, two men and a dog. This act held the attention of the audience, and the various tricks presented were well received. The work of the dog as a part of the various feats proved to be especially strong, and the act all in all was entirely satisfactory. Finished well. 8 minutes, garden in 2.

COTTER & BOULDEN: Young man and woman in a singing and dancing act which proved to be a distinct hit. The opening scene in riding costume was only fairly well received. The hard-shoe dancing which followed, by the man, went big. The singing of the woman with banjo accompaniment was a bona fide hit and went very strong. He negro impersonation went especially big. The finishing song by both members of the team rounded the act out great and they were compelled to respond to six or eight bows. 14 minutes, street in one.

POTTS BROS. & CO.: Three men, one woman, in a comedy sketch, "Double Troubles". The theme of the act is the mistaken identity idea, but the offering proved a thoroughly acceptable and very meritorious one. There were a lot of laughs and at no time did the interest seem to lag. A very satisfactory sketch and one that seemed to please the entire house. 16 minutes, C. D. F. in 3.

WILBUR MACK AND NELLA WALKER: In a musical flirtation, "The Girl and the Pearl". A very classy little offering and one that got along very nicely. The songs and talk of this pair went very well, and while the act wasn't a riot it was very favorably received and gave excellent satisfaction. Special set 1 1/2, 14 minutes.

ELLE DAZIE: In "L'Amour de L'Artist". Notwithstanding the fact that pantomime is a new thing in this house Dazie and her supporting company made a distinctly favorable impression. The audience gave her the closest attention and seemed to be thoroughly interested in the presentation of this very worthy and meritorious act. The small bit of dancing which she introduced met with unmistakable favor, and the tragic finish of the set brought forth several rounds of applause and indicated that the act was more than liked. The work of the star and her supporting company is flawless, and the set should cause a lot of talk before the week is over. 16 minutes, special set in 4.

STUART BARNES: All that can be said of Mr. Barnes is that he is an interest of the first water, and notwithstanding the success of the acts preceding him, he came out, shook hands with the audience, and had everything his own way. It would be hard to conceive of any act doing better than he did and he provided 28 minutes of very classy and exceedingly 8interesting amusement. Olio in one, 28 minutes.

THE FOUR HOLLOWAYS: This act as an acrobatic trick cycle and tight wire offering is in a class by itself. Went big all the way through and made as good a closer as one could desire. Finished strong 18 minutes, palace in 4.

MOVING PICTURES: O. K.

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173 REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK MARCH 14, 1910. W. W. PROSSER, MGR. WENTWORTH, VESTA & TEDDY: Comedy acrobatic act, two men and a dog. This act held the attention of the audience, and the various tricks presented were well received. The work of the dog as a part of the various feats proved to be especially strong, and the act all in all was entirely satisfactory. Finished well. 8 minutes, garden in 2. COTTER & BOULDEN: Young man and woman in a singing and dancing act which proved to be a distinct hit. The opening scene in riding costume was only fairly well received. The hard-shoe dancing which followed, by the man, went big. The singing of the woman with banjo accompaniment was a bona fide hit and went very strong. He negro impersonation went especially big. The finishing song by both members of the team rounded the act out great and they were compelled to respond to six or eight bows. 14 minutes, street in one. POTTS BROS. & CO.: Three men, one woman, in a comedy sketch, "Double Troubles". The theme of the act is the mistaken identity idea, but the offering proved a thoroughly acceptable and very meritorious one. There were a lot of laughs and at no time did the interest seem to lag. A very satisfactory sketch and one that seemed to please the entire house. 16 minutes, C. D. F. in 3. WILBUR MACK AND NELLA WALKER: In a musical flirtation, "The Girl and the Pearl". A very classy little offering and one that got along very nicely. The songs and talk of this pair went very well, and while the act wasn't a riot it was very favorably received and gave excellent satisfaction. Special set 1 1/2, 14 minutes. ELLE DAZIE: In "L'Amour de L'Artist". Notwithstanding the fact that pantomime is a new thing in this house Dazie and her supporting company made a distinctly favorable impression. The audience gave her the closest attention and seemed to be thoroughly interested in the presentation of this very worthy and meritorious act. The small bit of dancing which she introduced met with unmistakable favor, and the tragic finish of the set brought forth several rounds of applause and indicated that the act was more than liked. The work of the star and her supporting company is flawless, and the set should cause a lot of talk before the week is over. 16 minutes, special set in 4. STUART BARNES: All that can be said of Mr. Barnes is that he is an interest of the first water, and notwithstanding the success of the acts preceding him, he came out, shook hands with the audience, and had everything his own way. It would be hard to conceive of any act doing better than he did and he provided 28 minutes of very classy and exceedingly 8interesting amusement. Olio in one, 28 minutes. THE FOUR HOLLOWAYS: This act as an acrobatic trick cycle and tight wire offering is in a class by itself. Went big all the way through and made as good a closer as one could desire. Finished strong 18 minutes, palace in 4. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.