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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908

Page 121a

...later this afternoon, but have moved her up the bill as far as possible for a head liner for the balance of the week to give those who are not afflicted with [sandersitis?] a chance to forget about this sketch.
X(On its merits)   XX1(Drawing power considered)

[York?] and Ower. On at 8.36, 7 minutes in 1. The fastest thing in vaudeville. There is no better acrobatic comedy act at any price. Their working in one adds greatly to their value. Just the act for this spot. Went big in the afternoon. A knockout at night. 
XX1.

Dixie Serenaders. On at 8.41, 7 minutes full stage, 15 minutes close in 1, 22 minutes in all. This particularly good "coon" act made its customary hit both afternoon and evening. A great bunch of dingies who undoubtedly owe a considerble part of their siccess to the fact that they never forget they are darkies and never try to do "white folks" comedy".
XX1.

George [R?]. [Reno?] and Company.  On at 9.03, Open 4 minutes in 2. Close 10 minutes full stage, 14 minutes in all. A bunch of nonsense that is a roar almost from the start. It is without rhyme or reason, but it gets the laughs. A stronger woman might add somewhat to the act, but she is forgotten in the uproar that starts when the four men come on the stage within a minute after the act opens. People laughed until they cried at the antics both afternoon and evening. While the original "Red" is not with the act, Reno has found a very satisfactory substitute for him.
XX1.

Murray and Lane. On at 9.17,21 minutes in 1. They are singing the following selections this week-Duet, "Star of My Life"; "Kathleen Mavourneen", Mr. Murray; Cavatina from "Il Trovatore", Miss Lane; Duet from "The Mascot"; "A Bit O'Blarney" Mr. Murray; Duet from "Il Trovatore". This makes a capital program, for they sing every one of the selections splendidly. They are going even biggerthan last week. 
XX1.

Charles [F?.] Semon, On at 9.17-17 minutes full stage. 4 minutes close in 1, 21 minutes in all. Can open in 1, 4 minutes if needed. The same big hit.
XX1.

Your Casting Dunbars. On at 10.00 10 minutes, full stage. The best act I have ever seen them do. Good comedy and great casting work. Their "flyer" is a particularly graceful acrobat.
XX1.

Kinetograph. On at 10.10. "The RunawayMother-in-law" a capital comic; "The Land of Peaceful Mornings-Korea", highly interesting; "A Troublesome Theft", good comic.

Comment- An excellent summer show, abounding in comedy that held the audience remarkably well last evening. While Mary Sanders would be impossible in any other city in her present sketch, still as I have already stated, she will be a big drawing card for us. A capacity house last night. We are "home again "in Keith's Theatre.

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...later this afternoon, but have moved her up the bill as far as possible for a head liner for the balance of the week to give those who are not afflicted with [sandersitis?] a chance to forget about this sketch. X(On its merits) XX1(Drawing power considered) [York?] and Ower. On at 8.36, 7 minutes in 1. The fastest thing in vaudeville. There is no better acrobatic comedy act at any price. Their working in one adds greatly to their value. Just the act for this spot. Went big in the afternoon. A knockout at night. XX1. Dixie Serenaders. On at 8.41, 7 minutes full stage, 15 minutes close in 1, 22 minutes in all. This particularly good "coon" act made its customary hit both afternoon and evening. A great bunch of dingies who undoubtedly owe a considerble part of their siccess to the fact that they never forget they are darkies and never try to do "white folks" comedy". XX1. George [R?]. [Reno?] and Company. On at 9.03, Open 4 minutes in 2. Close 10 minutes full stage, 14 minutes in all. A bunch of nonsense that is a roar almost from the start. It is without rhyme or reason, but it gets the laughs. A stronger woman might add somewhat to the act, but she is forgotten in the uproar that starts when the four men come on the stage within a minute after the act opens. People laughed until they cried at the antics both afternoon and evening. While the original "Red" is not with the act, Reno has found a very satisfactory substitute for him. XX1. Murray and Lane. On at 9.17,21 minutes in 1. They are singing the following selections this week-Duet, "Star of My Life"; "Kathleen Mavourneen", Mr. Murray; Cavatina from "Il Trovatore", Miss Lane; Duet from "The Mascot"; "A Bit O'Blarney" Mr. Murray; Duet from "Il Trovatore". This makes a capital program, for they sing every one of the selections splendidly. They are going even biggerthan last week. XX1. Charles [F?.] Semon, On at 9.17-17 minutes full stage. 4 minutes close in 1, 21 minutes in all. Can open in 1, 4 minutes if needed. The same big hit. XX1. Your Casting Dunbars. On at 10.00 10 minutes, full stage. The best act I have ever seen them do. Good comedy and great casting work. Their "flyer" is a particularly graceful acrobat. XX1. Kinetograph. On at 10.10. "The RunawayMother-in-law" a capital comic; "The Land of Peaceful Mornings-Korea", highly interesting; "A Troublesome Theft", good comic. Comment- An excellent summer show, abounding in comedy that held the audience remarkably well last evening. While Mary Sanders would be impossible in any other city in her present sketch, still as I have already stated, she will be a big drawing card for us. A capacity house last night. We are "home again "in Keith's Theatre.