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Keith-Albee managers' report book, May 11, 1914-July 1, 1915

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BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I.
REPORT OF SHOW MONDAY JUNE 15, 1914.
SAHAYA: Athletic, 8 minutes full stage.
A capable and interesting act, disclosing practicarly all of the various feats which usually constitute acts of this nature.
JEAN & WILY HAYES: Singing, talking and dancing skit, 13 minutes in (1) Fairly good act, the man displaying considerable ability in his dancing numbers. The girl helps considerably with her comedy propensities which were successful in producing more or less laughter. Their singing is worthy of at least passing mention.
WILL OAKLAND & COMPANY: in "At The Club", 5 men, full stage C. D. F. POSITIVELY A SONG FEAST!
I am not often at a loss for words, but upon this particular occasion I must confess that my vocabulary is altogether inadequate and totally insufficient wherewith to describe this act in all its glowing features. This is my confession, and if there be any shame there-in, I am quite willing to accept the shame. You yourself, who have witnessed the offering in all its glory, and I do not consider this adjective one whit too strong, can perhaps appreciate my position, and agree with me that the very futility of any attempt at description would disconcert one at the very outset. This much I can emphatically say, that it is the one act that will cause the Bijou's reputation to be handed down to future posterity as the home of real vaudeville. The one act that will forever remain the brightest gem in memory's golden chalise.

[W. E. Parmenter?] Manager


BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I.
REPORT OF SHOW THURSDAY JUNE 18, 1914.
HEARN & RUTTER: Singing and dancing, 8 minutes, in (1) 2 Men. Very good dancing, their work disclosing many new and difficult steps. Their singing is rather weak, but their dancing more than offsets this failing.
DORA PELLETIER: Singing Comedienne, 12 minutes in (1)
An ordinary act, sings well but the comedy does not seem to arrive, although her work is largely original. A well-gowned act, displaying some striking examples of the modiste's art, which fact alone endears her to the femininity which constitutes a goodly proportion of our audience.
LORRAINE & DUDLEY: Comedy sketch, 16 minutes, full stage, Special set. Comedy gets more or less laughter, and the audience receives them kindly. Their special set is well executed depicting a kitchen with all of its various appertenances. Would question its strength as a feature act, particularly when one considers the salary which is almost exorbitant for a thing of its kind.

[W. E. Parmenter?] Manager.

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BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I. REPORT OF SHOW MONDAY JUNE 15, 1914. SAHAYA: Athletic, 8 minutes full stage. A capable and interesting act, disclosing practicarly all of the various feats which usually constitute acts of this nature. JEAN & WILY HAYES: Singing, talking and dancing skit, 13 minutes in (1) Fairly good act, the man displaying considerable ability in his dancing numbers. The girl helps considerably with her comedy propensities which were successful in producing more or less laughter. Their singing is worthy of at least passing mention. WILL OAKLAND & COMPANY: in "At The Club", 5 men, full stage C. D. F. POSITIVELY A SONG FEAST! I am not often at a loss for words, but upon this particular occasion I must confess that my vocabulary is altogether inadequate and totally insufficient wherewith to describe this act in all its glowing features. This is my confession, and if there be any shame there-in, I am quite willing to accept the shame. You yourself, who have witnessed the offering in all its glory, and I do not consider this adjective one whit too strong, can perhaps appreciate my position, and agree with me that the very futility of any attempt at description would disconcert one at the very outset. This much I can emphatically say, that it is the one act that will cause the Bijou's reputation to be handed down to future posterity as the home of real vaudeville. The one act that will forever remain the brightest gem in memory's golden chalise. [W. E. Parmenter?] Manager BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I. REPORT OF SHOW THURSDAY JUNE 18, 1914. HEARN & RUTTER: Singing and dancing, 8 minutes, in (1) 2 Men. Very good dancing, their work disclosing many new and difficult steps. Their singing is rather weak, but their dancing more than offsets this failing. DORA PELLETIER: Singing Comedienne, 12 minutes in (1) An ordinary act, sings well but the comedy does not seem to arrive, although her work is largely original. A well-gowned act, displaying some striking examples of the modiste's art, which fact alone endears her to the femininity which constitutes a goodly proportion of our audience. LORRAINE & DUDLEY: Comedy sketch, 16 minutes, full stage, Special set. Comedy gets more or less laughter, and the audience receives them kindly. Their special set is well executed depicting a kitchen with all of its various appertenances. Would question its strength as a feature act, particularly when one considers the salary which is almost exorbitant for a thing of its kind. [W. E. Parmenter?] Manager.