Hunchback at Hollis Opens Week with Marlowe’s Fine Portrayal
Miss Marlowe enters her second week at the Hollis in The Hunchback delivering a finished performance as Julia to strong applause. H. A. Weaver, Sr. stars as Master Walter, with Henry R. Jewett and J. R. Amory in notable roles as Sir Thomas Clifford and Fathom. The program also features Africa at the Columbia with Thatcher leading a lively vaudeville bill and a recap of the Stowaway at Bowdoin Square.
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Julia Marlowe
the Hollis
Julia
The
Miss Marlowe
H. A. Weaver, Sr
Walter
Henry R. Jewett
Thomas Clifford
J. R. Amory
Fathom
Eugenia Woodsward
Helen
Boston
Thomas EB. Coleman
Africa
Columbia
George Thatcher
Columbia Theatre
Thatcher
Palace Burlesque Review by Flynn and Sheridan
Flynn and Sheridan present a strong burlesque week at the Palace Theatre with the Nelson sisters as headlining acrobats. The novelty act features Proto and Colonel Austin dance turns, banjoist Dan Reagan, and a new burlesque The King of Sports with witty dialogue and lavish costumes.
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The
Palace
Messrs. Flynn and
Sheridan
Palace Theatre
New “City
Nelson Sisters
Annie
Lillian
Rose
Katie
Europe
Proto
Colonel Austin
Dan Reagan
Flynn
Pittius
Matt Flynn
Mile
Zittella
Phil
Crissie Sheridan
Snyder
Buckley
Imperial
Dolly Brooks
Emma Rosa Lee
Gus Sohlke
Leardo Sisters
Keith's New Theatre Thrills Audiences With Opening Week
The new Keith theatre drew packed houses all day with box parties as audiences praised The Tar and the Tartar. Milton Aborn as Muley Hassen delivered a humorous, strong Sultan turn while Miss Vincent and the cast received warm applause and the chorus offered a lively national medley. In vaudeville Mrs. Alice J Shaw and Lydia Yeamans Titus drew acclaim for wit and charm with Dorothy Denning also earning praise for dance and stage presence.
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B. F. Keith
NEW Theatre
Mr. Keith
Milton Aborn
Muley Hassen
Vincent
Smith
Wooley
Hallome
Palmer’s Theatre
New York
Alice J. Shaw
Whistler
Europe
America
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Dorothy den
Governor attends staffless midweek event at Midway Plaisance
Last night at Midway Plaisance and South Armory Governor attended unofficially with private secretary, escorted by MIT battalion. Chinese Theatre attracts crowds as doors briefly closed for viewers. Fusileer Veterans night and a fancy drill entertain, plus boxing bouts, acrobats, and a diverse variety show with noted performers and acts.
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Midway Plaisance
South Armory
Vendome
Midway
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fusileer
Alice Barnes
Chelsea
The Still Alarm at Grand Opera House This Week
The Still Alarm returns to Grand Opera House this week a fire engine and milk white horses on stage draw realism. William S. Harpins as Jack Manley and Lida Mc Millan as Empire Fordman deliver strong turns with supporting roles by Lilian Burnham and Neil O'Brien. The production, featuring the Still Alarm quartet, is expected to draw large crowds.
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Grand Opera House
Joseph Arthur
Jack Manley
William S. Harpins
Lida McMillan
Empire Fordman
William Nestor
Nozzie
Morris's pony circus at Austin and Stone's Museum in Boston
The exhibition features wrestling pony Banner, a crowd favorite at the Austin and Stone's Museum in Boston this season. James Robinson the equestrian goat and Hoey the riding dog add humor while Annie Jones, the bearded beauty, remains on display through this week. Trip the armless pianist and Logrenia the necromancer draw further interest, with a vaudeville lineup including Carr and Tourjee and the American Quartet among others.
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Morris
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Boston
James Robinson
Hoey
Barnum
Annie Jones
Miss Jones
Trip
Logrenia
Carr
Tourjee
Hilford and
Ejsmore
George Walker
John S.S
Parisian Frolics and Night Owls Burlesque Enter Boston
Manager Manchester of the French foily company reports strong results from recent engagements at this house. The French folly company opened yesterday to excellent attendance and satisfaction. The curtain raiser Parisian Frolics, operatic gems by Mlle Emma Krause, and acts by Tierney Cook Clinton Wood sisters Collins Henshaw and the Isle of Mixed Drinks reveal a bustling bill. May Adams leads with Drolsky the King. Night Owls will appear next week.
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Manchester
Boston
Miie
Emma Krause
John T. Tierney
Cook
Clinton
Fitzgerald
Kelly
Wood Sisters
Collins
Henshaw
Niagara
Falls
Isle of
May Adams
Drolsky
Night Owls
The Oriental Venus at the Howard Atheneum
The Howard Atheneum hosted a lengthy burlesque show led by Mr. John Grieves and the Big Company in The Oriental Venus with songs marches and tableaux. The performance offered ample fun and beauty at affordable prices, drawing a crowded audience.
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Howard Atheneum
John Grieves
Inside Track at Lothrop's Grand Museum A Hit
The production drew two full houses with thrilling scenes such as the mill and dock rescues. Fred and Alice Warren as Tim and Jerry Twaddle received top praise for their complex, well–portrayed characters. The program also highlights supporting acts and confirms strong audience enthusiasm for Charley's Aunt.
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Lothrop
Grand Museum
John Foster
Jerry Twaddle
Harry Denbigh
Slade
Tim
Samuel Slade
Fred
Alice Warren
Fred Warren
Belle Verna
Three Worralls
Petching Brothers
al Tanner
Alex Wilson
Hurley
Doyle
John Phillips
Francis J. Kirke
Tom Plunkett
E41 Rounselle
Cambridge's Old Firemen Elect New Officers at Banquet
The Cambridge Veteran Firemen's Association held its annual meeting and banquet in Ward 1. About eighty five members attended as officers were elected including President C B Stevens and Vice Presidents J W Bettinson and Andrew J Jones. Treasurer S M Parsons reported a healthy balance. Governor Greenhalge sent regrets for not attending.
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Cambridge Veteran Firemen's Association
Cambridge
C. B. Stevens
J. W. Bettinson
Andrew J. Jones
James M. Goodwillie
John Loughrey
M. Parsons
Thomas H. Brennan
Daniel O
Portland Widow Injured by Trolley at India Wharf
Mrs Lizzie B Remick 44 of 110 Washington Portland was struck by conductor No 600 while stepping from electric car 168 Roxbury Crossing and Rowes wharf line in front of India wharf at 610 PM. Doctor Dunn found a broken small bone at her left ankle and ordered removal to City Hospital. She was about to board the Portland boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie B. Remick
Washington Street
Portland
Atlantic Avenue
Boston bound schooner Morse collides in fog near East End
The Bath Maine schooner Annie E. Morse from Philadelphia to Boston struck an unknown three or four masted vessel in thick fog ten miles east of East End lightship. The Morse lost its port stay and rail but did not leak and will proceed to Boston. the other vessel refused to stand by.
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Lewes
Del
East End
Annie E. J. Morse
Bath
Philadelphia
Boston
Morse
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