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AMUSEMENTStNotwithstanding the disagreeable weather last night Master Dirk Dowell and his company drew a good house at 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 for him.Master Dick Dowell is an exceedingly clever young man, and he gave a finished performance last night that would have done credit to many a professional. Although but 14 years of 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 a success should he decide to take up the work professionally.George Pratt, in light and heavy balancing, 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^lit were very pleasing.The Moblo Family, a quartet competed of violin, harp, flute and cello, played three selections, winning much applause. The Murrels in their spec ialty, “Little German Band,” werealso good.“Shores of Traverse Bay,” a song both words and music being written by \V. A. Campbell, of this city, was snng for the first time in public, A.W. Magnan being the solo: t. The song is very pretty and the local color
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Traverse City Evening Record
Traverse City, Michigan, US
Wed, Feb 26, 1908
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