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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 21, 1903 - March 14, 1904

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CHASE'S THEATRE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Week Nov. 30th.
THE MEREDITH SISTERS.
They present a rather good appearance, pretty changes of costume, sing songs and execute a few dancing steps in an acceptable manner. Open in one, then full stage.
DOROTHY NEVILLE.
Songs, stories and imitations, the latter of Ellen Terry and James Richmond Glenroy being quite good. The balance of her work was fair. All in one.
LAVENDER AND TOMSON.
They gave us their new act entitled "A Touchdown". The work was new, lines bright and the offering built along some new ideas which deserve commendation. Our audiences are much pleased with them. Full stage.
FANNY RICE.
She scored a substantial hit with her inimitable act of the talking, singing and dancing dolls, opening and closing with new songs. All in one.
INTERMISSION.
MCMAHON'S WATERMELON GIRLS.
This is a number of considerable merit, introducing Tim McMahon and eight girls, three in black face, who presented Indian and darkey scenes with unique settings, rendering characteristic vocal selections well and concerted dance numbers with a precision and with that life that shows a marked improvement in this act since it was seen in New York. Full stage.
AL LAWRENCE.
This fellow is versatile, doing about every kind of work that any comedian was ever known to do and I must say that he does it all exceedingly well and made a pronounced hit. All in one.
WILL M. CRESSY AND BLANCHE DAYNE.
They gave us Mr. Cressy's latest sketch entitled "The New Depot". Cressy never offers anything bad. They are all good. In my judgment this one stands on a par with all the balance and is to be highly commended. Full stage.
THE VITAGRAPH
Showed views of "A Daylight Robbery", which are fair.

H. Winnifred De Witt.

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93 CHASE'S THEATRE WASHINGTON, D. C. Week Nov. 30th. THE MEREDITH SISTERS. They present a rather good appearance, pretty changes of costume, sing songs and execute a few dancing steps in an acceptable manner. Open in one, then full stage. DOROTHY NEVILLE. Songs, stories and imitations, the latter of Ellen Terry and James Richmond Glenroy being quite good. The balance of her work was fair. All in one. LAVENDER AND TOMSON. They gave us their new act entitled "A Touchdown". The work was new, lines bright and the offering built along some new ideas which deserve commendation. Our audiences are much pleased with them. Full stage. FANNY RICE. She scored a substantial hit with her inimitable act of the talking, singing and dancing dolls, opening and closing with new songs. All in one. INTERMISSION. MCMAHON'S WATERMELON GIRLS. This is a number of considerable merit, introducing Tim McMahon and eight girls, three in black face, who presented Indian and darkey scenes with unique settings, rendering characteristic vocal selections well and concerted dance numbers with a precision and with that life that shows a marked improvement in this act since it was seen in New York. Full stage. AL LAWRENCE. This fellow is versatile, doing about every kind of work that any comedian was ever known to do and I must say that he does it all exceedingly well and made a pronounced hit. All in one. WILL M. CRESSY AND BLANCHE DAYNE. They gave us Mr. Cressy's latest sketch entitled "The New Depot". Cressy never offers anything bad. They are all good. In my judgment this one stands on a par with all the balance and is to be highly commended. Full stage. THE VITAGRAPH Showed views of "A Daylight Robbery", which are fair. H. Winnifred De Witt.