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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 29, 1914.
OWEN WRIGHT: Mimic, 9 minutes in (1)
Very good act, his various imitations being very realistic, and disclosing versatility and originality in a marked degree. A very subtle vein of humour permeates the entire act and produces much laughter and applause from a thoroughly appreciative audience.
SILBER & NORTH: The Bashful Man and A Maid, 17 minutes in (1)
An exceptionally good act, causing one long continuous laugh occasioned by the comedy propensities of the man who is in deed a real comedian. The girl is no less clever and makes an admirable foil for the man's exploitations of hilarious comedy. The act went big, and deservedly so for it is full of bright, sparkling, effervescent fun.
MENDELSOHN FOUR: Musical act, 16 minutes full stage.
Particularly good act, and their reception by the audience was a repetition of the huge success gained by them during their visit here last season. The instrumental selections are very good, while the vocal renditions by one of the members are exceptionally good and the act received long and continued applause from an audience that was quick to recognize the sterling qualities of the offering. The absence of the male member would perhaps hurt the act to some extent, although his cello solo is now being handled by pianist and violinist to very good effect. Upon my making inquiry as to his absence I elicited information to the effect that he intended to lay off awhile and that he had engaged a performer to take his place and join the act here. His failure to materialize seems to make little difference to the reception of the act which has been going big at every performance.

[W. E. Parmenter?] Manager.


BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I
REPORT OF SHOW THURSDAY JULY 2, 1914.
ROBBINS AND FRIEND: Acrobatic act assisted by canine, 12 minutes (1) Fairly good act, the man displaying considerable ability as a acrobat. Canine partner quite shares the honors by the performance of a few clever tricks. Went fairly well with the audience.
SHARPE & SHARPE: Singing and talking skit, 17 minutes in (1) The man displays considerable versatility. His comedy succeeds in raising considerable laughter. The lady has little to do but does that little well. The audience accepted the affair kindly, and accorded fairly good applause.
WARD, DOOLEY & HUNT: Rathskeller Trio, 12 minutes C.D.F. 3 men. good act, displaying voices that blend admirably. Their rendition of songs of the moment is particularly well done. The act went well at all performances

[W. E. Parmenter?] Manager.

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BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I. REPORT OF SHOW MONDAY JUNE 29, 1914. OWEN WRIGHT: Mimic, 9 minutes in (1) Very good act, his various imitations being very realistic, and disclosing versatility and originality in a marked degree. A very subtle vein of humour permeates the entire act and produces much laughter and applause from a thoroughly appreciative audience. SILBER & NORTH: The Bashful Man and A Maid, 17 minutes in (1) An exceptionally good act, causing one long continuous laugh occasioned by the comedy propensities of the man who is in deed a real comedian. The girl is no less clever and makes an admirable foil for the man's exploitations of hilarious comedy. The act went big, and deservedly so for it is full of bright, sparkling, effervescent fun. MENDELSOHN FOUR: Musical act, 16 minutes full stage. Particularly good act, and their reception by the audience was a repetition of the huge success gained by them during their visit here last season. The instrumental selections are very good, while the vocal renditions by one of the members are exceptionally good and the act received long and continued applause from an audience that was quick to recognize the sterling qualities of the offering. The absence of the male member would perhaps hurt the act to some extent, although his cello solo is now being handled by pianist and violinist to very good effect. Upon my making inquiry as to his absence I elicited information to the effect that he intended to lay off awhile and that he had engaged a performer to take his place and join the act here. His failure to materialize seems to make little difference to the reception of the act which has been going big at every performance. [W. E. Parmenter?] Manager. BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I REPORT OF SHOW THURSDAY JULY 2, 1914. ROBBINS AND FRIEND: Acrobatic act assisted by canine, 12 minutes (1) Fairly good act, the man displaying considerable ability as a acrobat. Canine partner quite shares the honors by the performance of a few clever tricks. Went fairly well with the audience. SHARPE & SHARPE: Singing and talking skit, 17 minutes in (1) The man displays considerable versatility. His comedy succeeds in raising considerable laughter. The lady has little to do but does that little well. The audience accepted the affair kindly, and accorded fairly good applause. WARD, DOOLEY & HUNT: Rathskeller Trio, 12 minutes C.D.F. 3 men. good act, displaying voices that blend admirably. Their rendition of songs of the moment is particularly well done. The act went well at all performances [W. E. Parmenter?] Manager.