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Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather last night Mas’er Dick Dowell and his company drew a good houseat the Grand, the young man having won a name for himself at his previous performances in this city, and last night’s work made more friends forh i m.Master Dick Dowell is an exceedingly clever young man, and he gave a finished performance last night thatwould have done credit to many a professional. Although but 14 yearsof age he has become expert In leger*demaine and was able to entertain with many feats of magic that mystified and perplexed those who saw them. He will undoubtedly make asuccess should he decide to take upWthe work professionally.George Pratt, in light and heavybalancing, again delighted, balancing various articles on his chin ranging from a turkey feather to a plow. Mr. Pratt is at ease before the footlights and knows how to keep the interest while doing his stunts.Baby Ruth Perry was one of the best on the program, the tiny little miss playing a violin solo and* responding to an encore with a song which she sang with much expression, quite winning her audience.Lee VanDyke s a very graceful dancer, and his specialties last ni^ht were very pleasing.The Moblo Family, a quartet composed of violin, harp, flute and cello, played three selections, winning much applause. The Murrels in their specialty, “Little German Band,” were also good.“Shores of Traverse Bay,” a song both words and music being written by W. A. Campbell, of this city, was sung for the first time in public, A \V. Magnan being the solo lot. The
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Traverse City Evening Record
Traverse City, Michigan, US
Wed, Feb 26, 1908
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