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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    JULY 4, 1910.
CHRISTY & WILLIS. 11 min. F.S. Man and woman, the former working tramp comedy, the latter a pretty soubrette in two changes of costume. Comedian makes entrance with burlesque automobile and gets a few laughs with his explosions. After this, his partner does a very pretty dancing stunt. The juggling follows, all of the regulation order but good, particularly the comedy which accompanies. Closed to an exceptionally good hand.
MILLER & MACK. 10 min. in one. These are two very clever dancers. Whether working singly or double, hold the spot exceptionally well. The work on the mat is particularly good, and the eccentric dancing won a special merit of approval from our crowd. Closed strong.
GARTELLE BROS. 10 min. F.S., close in one. One works straight, the other comedy yokel. Act consists of the usual comedy falls which get a fair number of laughs and winds up with some mighty good clog dancing on skates. Received good applause.
FOUR MELODY MONARCHS. 17 min. in 2. Advance applause. This is one splendid act, and Al. White has done himself proud. The three boys at the piano are  crackerjacks, and the solo vocalist (Mr. Heath) is a born entertainer. The songs are all new, composed by themselves and every one of them scores big. This is not because the boys are local entertainers, but the merit of their work gets splendid applause legitimately and unqualified. The afternoon crowd today paid them the highest possible compliment by not wishing to let them go. The four men are assisted by a clever vocalist in one of the boxes. All four make a prime appearance. This is an act that would go in a good spot on any bill.
WORK & OWER. 6 min. in one. Two men, one working straight, the other eccentric. Use table and carpet, all in one. Very good acrobatic tumbling act, including heavy falls and various comedy stunts which get a good hand. Closed very strong.
DEVLIN & ELLWOOD. 17 min. F.S. This act has not been seen here before. It scored a winner. Contains many bright lines and the cleverness with which the unsophistocated "country girl" relieves the city chap of his valuables is very clever and the climax is logical. Scored A1 with out holiday crowd.
LINDEN BECKWITH. 12 min. in one. A pleasing young lady with a charming voice. Sang three or four selections, including some from "The Midnight Sons," of which she was recently the primadonna. Held this spot in great shape. Received strong applause.
"THE MAID OF MYSTERY." 9 min. F.S. This act differs from other Greek and oriental dances in that it includes a lot of contortion work that is very extraordinary and thoroughly artistic as well. The stage setting and costuming are all that could be desired, and the music is also high class. Act good on its own merits and fully justifies the advertising and hippodroming we are giving it. Not an applause act, but one that will certainly be talked about widely. If weather conditions are favorable, this feature will draw money to the house.
BIXLEY & FINK. 16 min. in one. Both men work eccentric. Bright line of talk and some good songs. Plenty of laughs throughout. Closed with burlesque opera stunts, well received.


BOUNDING GORDONS. 9 min. F.S. Three young men who make a splendid appearance, and whose athletic work on the bounding mat and pedestal is something that wins admiration and applause. Some of their stunts are fairly thrilling, and all of them exceptionally good. A ripping closing act for any show.
KINETOGRAPH. "Davy Jones" Parrot. A good comedy film.
GENERAL REMARKS. The show played off very well with the "Fourth of July" matinee crowd which was good in spite of warm weather and many competing attractions indoors and out. There is abundant of comedy, excellent musical specialties and sight acts of the first order. The running of the show was all right and will remain as scheduled.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. JULY 4, 1910. CHRISTY & WILLIS. 11 min. F.S. Man and woman, the former working tramp comedy, the latter a pretty soubrette in two changes of costume. Comedian makes entrance with burlesque automobile and gets a few laughs with his explosions. After this, his partner does a very pretty dancing stunt. The juggling follows, all of the regulation order but good, particularly the comedy which accompanies. Closed to an exceptionally good hand. MILLER & MACK. 10 min. in one. These are two very clever dancers. Whether working singly or double, hold the spot exceptionally well. The work on the mat is particularly good, and the eccentric dancing won a special merit of approval from our crowd. Closed strong. GARTELLE BROS. 10 min. F.S., close in one. One works straight, the other comedy yokel. Act consists of the usual comedy falls which get a fair number of laughs and winds up with some mighty good clog dancing on skates. Received good applause. FOUR MELODY MONARCHS. 17 min. in 2. Advance applause. This is one splendid act, and Al. White has done himself proud. The three boys at the piano are crackerjacks, and the solo vocalist (Mr. Heath) is a born entertainer. The songs are all new, composed by themselves and every one of them scores big. This is not because the boys are local entertainers, but the merit of their work gets splendid applause legitimately and unqualified. The afternoon crowd today paid them the highest possible compliment by not wishing to let them go. The four men are assisted by a clever vocalist in one of the boxes. All four make a prime appearance. This is an act that would go in a good spot on any bill. WORK & OWER. 6 min. in one. Two men, one working straight, the other eccentric. Use table and carpet, all in one. Very good acrobatic tumbling act, including heavy falls and various comedy stunts which get a good hand. Closed very strong. DEVLIN & ELLWOOD. 17 min. F.S. This act has not been seen here before. It scored a winner. Contains many bright lines and the cleverness with which the unsophistocated "country girl" relieves the city chap of his valuables is very clever and the climax is logical. Scored A1 with out holiday crowd. LINDEN BECKWITH. 12 min. in one. A pleasing young lady with a charming voice. Sang three or four selections, including some from "The Midnight Sons," of which she was recently the primadonna. Held this spot in great shape. Received strong applause. "THE MAID OF MYSTERY." 9 min. F.S. This act differs from other Greek and oriental dances in that it includes a lot of contortion work that is very extraordinary and thoroughly artistic as well. The stage setting and costuming are all that could be desired, and the music is also high class. Act good on its own merits and fully justifies the advertising and hippodroming we are giving it. Not an applause act, but one that will certainly be talked about widely. If weather conditions are favorable, this feature will draw money to the house. BIXLEY & FINK. 16 min. in one. Both men work eccentric. Bright line of talk and some good songs. Plenty of laughs throughout. Closed with burlesque opera stunts, well received. BOUNDING GORDONS. 9 min. F.S. Three young men who make a splendid appearance, and whose athletic work on the bounding mat and pedestal is something that wins admiration and applause. Some of their stunts are fairly thrilling, and all of them exceptionally good. A ripping closing act for any show. KINETOGRAPH. "Davy Jones" Parrot. A good comedy film. GENERAL REMARKS. The show played off very well with the "Fourth of July" matinee crowd which was good in spite of warm weather and many competing attractions indoors and out. There is abundant of comedy, excellent musical specialties and sight acts of the first order. The running of the show was all right and will remain as scheduled.