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

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Report on Columbus Show for Week May 2, 1910.
W. W. Prosser, Mgr.
THE NORRISES: Man and woman in a novelty musical act, the playing of the two members being very good and going nicely. The act, all in all, makes a very nice little opener. The comedy is only fair, but the act finished moderately strong. 11 minutes, C. D. F.
RUSSELL & CHURCH: Two girls in a character singing act, "From Society to the Bowery". There are a number of changes of costume and all of the songs were favorably received. There is a little talk which got by nicely. The act was a bona fide success and finished strong. Olio, 15 minutes, in one.
JAMES YOUNG & CO.: Two men, one woman, in a farcical sketch, "Wanted - A Sister". The act seemed to gain the attention all through and there were quite a number of laughs. Not a great act but one that answered the purpose and got along very well. Finished fairly strong. Special in 3, 25 minutes.
HARRY L. WEBB: Black face in songs and monologue. His work was quite well received all the way through but his method is slow and at times has a tendency to let the interest lag. His talk was not especially new but got by very well. He met with favor and finished strong. 23 minutes, street in one.
COVINGTON & WILBER: In "The Parsonage", a protean dramatic sketch introducing four characters by the woman and three by the man. This act provides very elaborate special set of such merit that it was given a good strong round of applause at the rise of the curtain. The impersonation of the various characters in the piece was admirably done by the two people, and the act proved to be as pleasing as one could desire. The success of both of the players was unqualified. There were several curtains at the finish and plenty of applause. A distinct success. Special set in 5, 21 minutes.
MATTHEWS & ASHLEY: In "Held Up". These boys went excellently all the way through and must be given credit for achieving an unqualified hit. Nothing left to be desired. Special set in 1, 19 minutes.
COWBOY WILLIAMS: "The Cannon Ball Fiend". This gentleman makes a very pleasing appearance from the front, introducing a lot of very good juggling with various paraphernalia. All of his work is presented in a showmanlike manner and his cannon ball juggling is especially meritorious. He held the attention all the way through and proved himself a very capable performer. Finished strong. 9 minutes, special set in 5.
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Report on Columbus Show for Week May 2, 1910. W. W. Prosser, Mgr. THE NORRISES: Man and woman in a novelty musical act, the playing of the two members being very good and going nicely. The act, all in all, makes a very nice little opener. The comedy is only fair, but the act finished moderately strong. 11 minutes, C. D. F. RUSSELL & CHURCH: Two girls in a character singing act, "From Society to the Bowery". There are a number of changes of costume and all of the songs were favorably received. There is a little talk which got by nicely. The act was a bona fide success and finished strong. Olio, 15 minutes, in one. JAMES YOUNG & CO.: Two men, one woman, in a farcical sketch, "Wanted - A Sister". The act seemed to gain the attention all through and there were quite a number of laughs. Not a great act but one that answered the purpose and got along very well. Finished fairly strong. Special in 3, 25 minutes. HARRY L. WEBB: Black face in songs and monologue. His work was quite well received all the way through but his method is slow and at times has a tendency to let the interest lag. His talk was not especially new but got by very well. He met with favor and finished strong. 23 minutes, street in one. COVINGTON & WILBER: In "The Parsonage", a protean dramatic sketch introducing four characters by the woman and three by the man. This act provides very elaborate special set of such merit that it was given a good strong round of applause at the rise of the curtain. The impersonation of the various characters in the piece was admirably done by the two people, and the act proved to be as pleasing as one could desire. The success of both of the players was unqualified. There were several curtains at the finish and plenty of applause. A distinct success. Special set in 5, 21 minutes. MATTHEWS & ASHLEY: In "Held Up". These boys went excellently all the way through and must be given credit for achieving an unqualified hit. Nothing left to be desired. Special set in 1, 19 minutes. COWBOY WILLIAMS: "The Cannon Ball Fiend". This gentleman makes a very pleasing appearance from the front, introducing a lot of very good juggling with various paraphernalia. All of his work is presented in a showmanlike manner and his cannon ball juggling is especially meritorious. He held the attention all the way through and proved himself a very capable performer. Finished strong. 9 minutes, special set in 5. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.