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

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REPORT OF COLONIAL, LAWRENCE, WEEK OF MAR. 28, 1910.
The Kemps, "Going to Dahomey" colored act with own drop, a good singing act, was received very well. 17 min. in one.
Mrs. Fay. (first part) 20 min. collecting questions, tying hands, ringing bells, etc. interesting and held the audience very well.
Dave Nowlin.- talking and singing, went very good. 13 min. in one.
Musical Nosses.- "A Gala Day in Old Seville" one of the best musical acts we have ever played. Went very big. 18 min. open in three, closing in one.
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Barry - in their skit "At Hensfoot Corner" a very good comedy sketch. Went big. Open in three, closing in one. 24 min.
Mrs. Fay. (second part) demonstrations of Thaumaturgy, answering questions collected in first part, introducing a lot of comedy in some of her answers; held her audience very closely and has already caused considerable talk around. I look to do a big week with her. 21 min. full stage, own drop.
Motion Pictures O. K.
BELL & CARON - was booked to open show; they did not show up or notify us of their intention of not appearing.

John F. Adams,
Critic.

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REPORT OF COLONIAL, LAWRENCE, WEEK OF MAR. 28, 1910. The Kemps, "Going to Dahomey" colored act with own drop, a good singing act, was received very well. 17 min. in one. Mrs. Fay. (first part) 20 min. collecting questions, tying hands, ringing bells, etc. interesting and held the audience very well. Dave Nowlin.- talking and singing, went very good. 13 min. in one. Musical Nosses.- "A Gala Day in Old Seville" one of the best musical acts we have ever played. Went very big. 18 min. open in three, closing in one. Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Barry - in their skit "At Hensfoot Corner" a very good comedy sketch. Went big. Open in three, closing in one. 24 min. Mrs. Fay. (second part) demonstrations of Thaumaturgy, answering questions collected in first part, introducing a lot of comedy in some of her answers; held her audience very closely and has already caused considerable talk around. I look to do a big week with her. 21 min. full stage, own drop. Motion Pictures O. K. BELL & CARON - was booked to open show; they did not show up or notify us of their intention of not appearing. John F. Adams, Critic.