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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1904

Page

5

Lulu Glaser Returns to Boston in Dolly Varden at Globe

Lulu Glaser opens a two week stay at the Globe Theatre in Dolly Varden. She resumes the role with restored health and enhanced vivacity after a prior successful engagement elsewhere. Cast includes Captain Richard Belleville Forrest Huft Captain Horace Harcourt Harold Blake Lady Lucette Lotta Gale and others.

Boston Lulu Glaser Globe Theatre Dolly Varden Richard Belleville Forrest Huft Horace Harcourt Harold Blake Lord Gayspark W. H. FitzGerald John Fairfax John Dunsmore Letitia Fairfax Seeress Eunice Drake Lucette Miss Glaser

Majestic Theatre Hosts Monroe in Weeklong Engagement

George W. Monroe, famed for Aunt Bridget, opened a week at the Majestic Theatre with his consistent, well judged performance. The cast includes Nellie Donner, Jethro Winer, Bert Thayer and others. An upcoming act features George Lidy in a Hebrew impersonation in a second Izzy edition.

George W. Monroe Bridget Monroe Majestic Theatre Monroe Ha Nellie Donner Jethro Winer Bert Thayer Joe Don

Columbia Theatre Comedy Drama "Ridden Crime" Opens

Ridden Crime a comedy drama played at the Columbia Theatre last night to a large crowd. Pauline Flett starred as Rose Adair with a virtuous arc against evil. Frank ien played Tomince the ambitious reporter and provided comic relief. John B. Lockney portrayed Jack Hatton sharing musical moments. Nellie Dunbar as Kitty Ray displayed a strong voice in love scenes. Sidney in Busy Izzy will follow.

Columbia Pauline Flett Rose Adair Frankien Tomince John B. Lockney Jack Hatton Rose

From Rags to Riches at Tlind Opera House

Tlind Opera House presents a melodrama titled From Rags to Rich with a capable cast led by Joseph Santhe as a newsboy, Laurene Sants delivering clever scenes as the wronged wife, and Bellian Jerome Martin as Mother Murphy. Next week’s main attraction is the Irish drama Rothmet, the Days of 1803.

Tlind Opera House New York Brightrp Joseph Santhe Laurene Sants Bell Ian Jerome Martin Mother Murphy The

Square Theatre Revival of Under Two Flags Delights Audience

The Square Theatre stock company presented a revival of the stage version of Under Two Flags to a large audience last night. Bertie Cecil gave a standout performance as the selfless brother and loyal soldier. Willias sson shone as Be Soll. John F Webber and Royellieu impressed. Thomas MacLarnik was strong as Lord Iam. Mortimer and T Craven provided solid support. Cigarette was recalled as a vivid character. Alice Riker pleased as Lady Guns-Pings. Lovey by Clyde Fitch’s is announced for the week and will be for Lovey.

the Square Theatre Stock Company Bertie Cecil Sadier Willia@sson John F. Webber Royellieu Thomas MacLarnikcellent Lord Iam John Sampolis Chateauroy Mortimer T. Craven Ezra Barent Luce Soay Cigarette Vivainelle Fletcher Alice Riker Lady Guns

Remarkable Sea Themed Melodrama Receives Praise

A review lauds a sea setting melodrama for its strong cast and striking mechanical and scenic effects. The piece notes vivid action and original story elements that elevate the production above typical fare, highlighting audience appeal and dramatic flair.

Notable Arts Troupe Sells Season on Popular Circuit

The company this season features Pearl Charlotte Seward Frank Holland John Abbott Florence Ashbrook Paul Burns George Betts Carrie Eckert Ambrose Rood Mart R Stevens Harry Wetherill Norrie Reynolds Harry Burns Rosabelle Hearn and the young actress Min erva. Informal receptions will be held for ladies after Tuesday and Friday matinees to meet the cast. On the Bridge at Midnight is planned with special and startling scenic effects.

Pearl Charlotte Seward Frank Holland John Abbott Florence Ashbrook Paul Burns George Betts Carrie Eckert Ambrose Rood Mart R. Stevens Harry Wetherill Norrie Reynolds Harry Burns Rosabelle Hearn Little Minerva

Bowdoin Square Theatre Delivers Jack Sheppard Night

A large Bowdoin Square audience praised N. S. Wood as Jack Sheppard with hearty applause. The Lothrop stock company supports him with strong turns from Willard Blackmore Willmer Walter and Eugenie Du Bois leading a capable female ensemble. Wicked London is announced for next week.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Jack Sheppard Robin Hood Dick Turpin N. S. Wood Mr. Wood Lothrop Willard Blackmore Willmer Walter Butler Haviland D. L. Gaylord Edwin Denison Charles Miller Carl Fey Charles Wheelock Lawrence Merton Thomas Russell Eugenie du Bois Miss Cantwell Hale Sawtelle Howard London

Tremont Theatre opens farewell week for Peggy from Paris

Tremont Theatre presents Peggy from Paris in Boston for a farewell week with large enthusiastic audiences. The company includes Georgia Caine, Guelma Baker, Josie Sadler, Helen Hale, Alice Hageman, Olivette Haynes, George Richards, Paul Nicholson, Jacques Kruger, Arthur Deagon, E. H. O'Connor, Dan Baker, Goodwal Dickerman, Samuel Chadwick, Harry Benham. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. King Dodo opens next Monday with Richard Golden in the lead and Maud K Williams in the principal soprano role among others.

Peggy Paris George Ade Tremont Theatre Boston Georgia Caine Guelma Baker Josie Sadler Helen Hale Alice Hageman Olivette Haynes George Richards Paul Nicholson Jacques Kruger Arthur Deagon E. H. O’connor Dan Baker Goodwal Dickerman Samuel Chadwick Harry Benham Daisy Hamlin Arthur Wooley Charles W. Meyers Harry Davies Horace J. Hain Anna Nelson Maud Reisenger

Park Theatre Hosts Fifth Week of Mrs Wiggs Show

The Park Theatre opened its fifth week of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch last night. A special Friday matinée for city children is planned, and last night served as a testimonial to Park manager W. D. Andreas.

Mother Goose Run Kicks Off Another Colonial Theatre Week

Another week of Mother Goose performances opened at the Colonial Theatre last evening, continuing the seasonal children’s show with familiar nursery tale characters and family attendance.

Colonial Theatre Exlang & Erlangeor Mother Coose

Orangeiie Powders Claim Fast Cure for Headaches

P. A. Daly of the Vesper Boat Club in Philadelphia endorses Orangeiie Powders, claiming they relieve severe headaches in five minutes. The note presents a personal testimonial rather than a medical endorsement.

P. A. Daly Vesper Boat Club Philadelphia

Spectacular announcement delayed until further notice

The notice informs readers that the announcement regarding the spectacle is postponed until further notice. Details are incomplete due to the fragmentary text.

Met Opera Opens Two Weeks Season at Boston Theatre

The Metropolitan Opera Company under Heinrich Conried opened a two weeks run at the Boston Theatre last night. A full account of the inaugural performance appears in another column. Babes in Toyland is scheduled to follow on April 18.

Metropolitan Opera Company Heinrich Conried Boston Theatre

Keith's Theatre Delightful Vaudeville Week Entrances Crowds

Keith's Theatre showcases a packed house with Professor Parker's dogs leaping 20 foot obstacles and performing tricks. The act “Fix in a Fix” with Charles Bradshaw draws convulsions of laughter. Fields and Ward, Digby Bell, Dora Felletier, Holloway trio, and Arthur Buckner entertain with gags, songs, imitations, and daring stunts including a two-instrument European act.

Keith Playhouse Professor Parker Keith's Charles Bradshaw and Company Fields and Ward Mint Digby Bell Fell Dora Felletier Holloway Arthur Buckner Charles Bradshaw Ward Dora Pelletier Jay Templeton Felix Barry Johnny Jones Romant Curtis and Adams Christian and Turner Elsie Bernard Hayes Wynne Hickman Brothers

Howard Atheneum bill features Young Corbett and Nora Bayes

Young Corbett headlines at the Howard Atheneum with sparring partner Johnny Burdick showcasing training methods and commenting on his San Francisco bout with Jimmy Britt. Nora Bayes leads the variety section with a magnetic, strong voice and stage presence. Comedy acts by The Expressman team Armstrong and Holly and the Orpheus Comedy Four entertain, marking a strong vaudeville bill.

Young Corbett Boston The Howard Johnny Burdick Jimmy Britt San Francisco Nora Bayes Expressman Armstrong Holly Will Armstrong Orpheus Comedy Four

Burlesque Troupe Presents A Spring Tonic Skit

The Howard group of burlesquers offer a new weekly skit titled A Spring Tonic featuring Marion Pearl Devene Shurtz and a large variety of acts. Notable performers include Will G. Hafford Verdiers Hatha way Walton McDevitt Kelly Crimmins Mack Frederick and Flora Hennings new recruit.

Marion and Pearl Devene Shurtz Will G. Hafford Verdiers Hathaway and Walton Francis Wood Lessie McAvoy McDevitt and Kelly Crimmins and Mack Frederick Kinetograph Howard Flora Hennings

Vanity Fair Burlesquers Pack Lyceum House

The Vanity Fair Burlesquers played to full houses yesterday at the Lyceum Theatre with Imhoff Conn Shannon and Brown delivering top comedy. Mile. Ani the gymnast drew praise for trapeze feats amid a strong female chorus and lively acts by Sylvia Cook and the three Browns. The company is expected to draw liberal patronage throughout the week.

Alio Imhoff Conn Sylvia Cook Browns Harry Brown Mile Ani

New Palace Theatre Welcomes Watsons American Burlesquers

The traveling W B Watson American Burlesquers attract full houses at the Palace Theatre with two burlesques General Krausmeyer's Social and A Pleasant Evening. The company features W B Watson, John F Murray, George McFarland, Arthur Bell, George Parker, Paul Bell and George Meeker, plus Sadie Leonard and a chorus of dancers including Henrietta Wheeler and Rene Washburn. The show delivers lively solos, dances, marches and musical numbers with strong vocalists and comic turns.

Palace Theatre W. B. Watson General Krausmeyer W .B. Watson Snow John F. Murray George McFarland Arthur Bell George Paker Paul Bell George Meeker Sadie Leonard Handsome Girls Henrietta Wheeler Rene Washburn Edith May Crawford Lora Creighton Lillian Thorndyke Alio Paul Wheeler Washburn James Batchelor Sisters McFarland and Murray

Austin and Stone Museum Fancy Pool Exhibition

Joe Hood, once an amateur, demonstrated dazzling pool shots on the museum stage. Crowds watched as he chalked, aimed, and pocketed balls with ease, drawing praise from hotel bigwigs and curious onlookers. The exhibit featured acts by M. and Mme. Chasmo, McNamee, Pamahasika, Hathaway, Lew Mettler, and a roster of local favorites.

Fancy Pool Joe Hood Curio Austin & Stone Hood Mme. Chasmo McNamee Pamahasika

Walker's Museum Features Kid Parker In Lightweight Bouts

The week at Walker's Museum headlines Kid Parker the featherweight champion meeting all comers up to 159 pounds in wrestling. The bill includes Camille and Fona contortionists, Ridton the juggler, Ivy Jeane the schoolgirl magician, J. W. Coffey, Soap King's demonstrations, and a vaudeville lineup with Adams and Roma, Herbert Warren, Hat tie West, Mile Zolta, Alice Jordan, and other acts. Wednesday night features amateur performances.

Curio Halls Kid Parker Camille Fona Ridton Ivy Jeane J. W. Coffey Barnum Adams and Roma Herbert Warren Hattie West Mile Zolta Alice Jordan

Eight Little Girls in Blue Offer New Vaudeville Programme

The company continues to draw large crowds with an all new bill. Scottie performs new sleight of hand feats, Belmar the grotesque acrobat shines, and Paige displays studies from life in clay. In the theatre the Earleys duo, Cook and Cook, Heubner, Dolly Perkins, and Walsh and Shaw headline a splendid vaudeville show with amateur night Friday and special prizes.

Scottie Belmar Paige Earleys Cook Charles Heubner Dolly Perkins Walsh and Shaw

Sousa Concerts At Symphony Hall This Week

Bandmaster Sousa and his orchestra perform remarkable programmes at Symphony Hall on Thursday afternoon and evening. These are Sousa’s only local appearances this season. Soloists include soprano Es telle Liebling violinist Jessie Straus cornetist Herbert L. Clarke and saxophonist John H. B. Moeremans.

Sousa Symphony Hall Estelle Liebling Jessie Straus Herbert L. Clarke John H. B. Moeremans Boston

Creatore in Boston at Symphony Hall Next Sunday

The concert by Signor Creatore and his Italian band comes to Symphony Hall next Sunday evening. Soloists include Signori Pierno Croce and Infisco. A highlight will be the Prelude and sacred scene from Parsifal in act one.

Signor Creatore Symphony Hall Signori Pierno Croce Infisco

Fire Panic at South End Blaze Scares Resident

Mary J. Dowse of 1451 Washington street awoke at 10 o’clock last night to find her room in flames. She ran into the hallway in her night dress as others fled. A small panic ensued and about $500 in damage was reported.

Mary J. Dowse Washington Street

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