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Beyond any question the greatest singing act that we have ever had on any of our stages. They do a bit from Faust and it was certainly a knock-out this afternoon. The men are ordinary type of grand opera singers – strong, robust fellows – but it is the woman who makes the greatest hit. She is a very pretty girl and simply has a wonderful voice. In fact, this afternoon they made what I think was the most instantaneous hit that I ever saw in the house. At the close of their turn the entire audience applauded frantically with their hands, and while there was no stamping of the feet or other boisterous demonstration, it was evident that they had reach [sic] the entire audience from the orchestra to the top gallery. They were obliged to sing their finale three times and then take a curtain call before the people were satisfied. 17 min, in two.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 21 September 1903-14 March 1904