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Managers' report book, November 13, 1916-January 21, 1918

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Boston, Mass.    Boston    Dec. 31, 1917.
Alanson;- This man has a unique set for a "perch" act and does some very clever work on supposed lamppost. Made good opener. 9 min., f.s. special.
Wm. & Ada White;- 9 min. in 1. Boy and girl in singing and taking act. Make neat appearance and do some very good dancing. Went well for No. 2 spot.
Barry & Layton;- 13 min. in 1. Two men, both natural comedians in a combination of good wholesome fun; little boxing and finish with roller-skating number which got them a big hand closing.
Comedy Four;- 13 min. in 1. Male quartette, two men playing straight and two comedians. The singing is very ordinary, and while the comedians got quite a few laughs, they would have pleased much better if they cleaned up a little bit in costume. Went well.
Miss Hamlet;- 22 min. f.s., spl. set. This act played here about one year ago and was a very big hit. This season the character of Hamlet has been changed; the girl now playing the part seems to lack stage experience, figure etc. which the previous girl possessed. The act went fairly well although it seems to have been let down considerable.

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Boston, Mass. Boston Dec. 31, 1917. Alanson;- This man has a unique set for a "perch" act and does some very clever work on supposed lamppost. Made good opener. 9 min., f.s. special. Wm. & Ada White;- 9 min. in 1. Boy and girl in singing and taking act. Make neat appearance and do some very good dancing. Went well for No. 2 spot. Barry & Layton;- 13 min. in 1. Two men, both natural comedians in a combination of good wholesome fun; little boxing and finish with roller-skating number which got them a big hand closing. Comedy Four;- 13 min. in 1. Male quartette, two men playing straight and two comedians. The singing is very ordinary, and while the comedians got quite a few laughs, they would have pleased much better if they cleaned up a little bit in costume. Went well. Miss Hamlet;- 22 min. f.s., spl. set. This act played here about one year ago and was a very big hit. This season the character of Hamlet has been changed; the girl now playing the part seems to lack stage experience, figure etc. which the previous girl possessed. The act went fairly well although it seems to have been let down considerable.