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C. E. BARNS.  PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MAY 23,1910.

JUGGLING DE LISLE. 11 min. open in two, close in one. A very good opener. Makes a good appearance in white silk costume against a black drop. His Indian Club swinging is very expert, and his juggling with hats is really something new. Considerable applause throughout, and a strong closing hand. Worthy of a good spot on any bill.

FARNUM & CLARK SISTERS.  17 min. in one. Well known vocal trio. Some new songs, and very good. The finish when Farnum leaves the stage and walks up the aisle with a dress suitcase, singing the good bye song, is novel and gave them a good closing hand.

LOTTIE WILLIAMS & CO. "On Stony Ground." 22 min.F.S.A typical Bowery sketch that contains a good deal of local slang and some humorous bits. Held the interest of the audience up to a finish which is a little disappointing. However, the character work is good, act held the spot very well, and is rightly places.

ALBERT HOLE. 14 min. in one. This little chap has the stage manners of a veteran, and has truly a sweet and remarkable voice. Every one of his songs, all well selected, were well received. Closed with "Annie Laurie" and "Garden of Roses" which were beautifully rendered. Has a voice of great range, purity and accuracy of tone. Closed strong.

THE FOUR SELDOMS. 14 min.F.S. This is by far the most artistic and perfected posing act ever played in this house. The figures are superb, and the feat of posing without the slightest quiver during the time the curtain is up is commendable in itself. Each one of these poses received a strong hand, and the finish with "The Fountain" was encored. This act should not fail to make a hit on any bill.

JARROW. 21 min. in one. This man does not only do a lot of very unique tricks but is also a good deal of a comedian, keeping the audience in good humor while he is at work. His "lemon" trick got particularly strong applause. Being a Philadelphian, Jarrow proved himself an especial favorite. Strong applause at the finish.

LANSKY'S "AT THE COUNTRY CLUB." 34 min. f.s. First presentation since November, 1908. Same lines and songs, although the cast only holds four of the previous company, all the others being new. Act went off with a good deal of spirit and finished to good applause.

QUINLAN & MACK."The Traveling Dentist." 18 min. in one. Same act as presented here before and went just as strong. Mack introduced some new songs which materially helped to make the feature a success. Also local teams.

HARRY DeCOE. 9 min.F.S. This man's work has them all holding their breath, and no mistake. Among the tricks, he piles four tables one upon another, and four chairs upon these, balancing himself on two legs of the top chairs. This is a thriller that is enough to give anybody cold shivers, for as one critic said, " if he ever fell, he would certainly break his contract." Big applause at the finish.

KINETOGRAPH. "A Panicky Picnic." An amusing Pathe film.

GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very good show as everybody appreciates. Think is holds its own with our previous run of good bills of late, and will undoubtedly bring the money.

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250 C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MAY 23,1910. JUGGLING DE LISLE. 11 min. open in two, close in one. A very good opener. Makes a good appearance in white silk costume against a black drop. His Indian Club swinging is very expert, and his juggling with hats is really something new. Considerable applause throughout, and a strong closing hand. Worthy of a good spot on any bill. FARNUM & CLARK SISTERS. 17 min. in one. Well known vocal trio. Some new songs, and very good. The finish when Farnum leaves the stage and walks up the aisle with a dress suitcase, singing the good bye song, is novel and gave them a good closing hand. LOTTIE WILLIAMS & CO. "On Stony Ground." 22 min.F.S.A typical Bowery sketch that contains a good deal of local slang and some humorous bits. Held the interest of the audience up to a finish which is a little disappointing. However, the character work is good, act held the spot very well, and is rightly places. ALBERT HOLE. 14 min. in one. This little chap has the stage manners of a veteran, and has truly a sweet and remarkable voice. Every one of his songs, all well selected, were well received. Closed with "Annie Laurie" and "Garden of Roses" which were beautifully rendered. Has a voice of great range, purity and accuracy of tone. Closed strong. THE FOUR SELDOMS. 14 min.F.S. This is by far the most artistic and perfected posing act ever played in this house. The figures are superb, and the feat of posing without the slightest quiver during the time the curtain is up is commendable in itself. Each one of these poses received a strong hand, and the finish with "The Fountain" was encored. This act should not fail to make a hit on any bill. JARROW. 21 min. in one. This man does not only do a lot of very unique tricks but is also a good deal of a comedian, keeping the audience in good humor while he is at work. His "lemon" trick got particularly strong applause. Being a Philadelphian, Jarrow proved himself an especial favorite. Strong applause at the finish. LANSKY'S "AT THE COUNTRY CLUB." 34 min. f.s. First presentation since November, 1908. Same lines and songs, although the cast only holds four of the previous company, all the others being new. Act went off with a good deal of spirit and finished to good applause. QUINLAN & MACK."The Traveling Dentist." 18 min. in one. Same act as presented here before and went just as strong. Mack introduced some new songs which materially helped to make the feature a success. Also local teams. HARRY DeCOE. 9 min.F.S. This man's work has them all holding their breath, and no mistake. Among the tricks, he piles four tables one upon another, and four chairs upon these, balancing himself on two legs of the top chairs. This is a thriller that is enough to give anybody cold shivers, for as one critic said, " if he ever fell, he would certainly break his contract." Big applause at the finish. KINETOGRAPH. "A Panicky Picnic." An amusing Pathe film. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very good show as everybody appreciates. Think is holds its own with our previous run of good bills of late, and will undoubtedly bring the money.