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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1901

Page

5

Henry V at Hollis Street Theatre in grand spectacle

Richard Mansfield presents Henry V a grand stage epic at Hollis Street Theatre with 400 on stage, elaborate scenery and costly costumes. Florence Kahn adds choral narration while Milo Brassy Ida Brassy and others deliver notable performances. The production emphasizes battlefield pageantry and royal entry with decisive combat scenes and a Te Deum.

Shakspire Henry V Richard Mansfield Hollis Street Theatre England Mansfield Florence Kahn Westminster Palace Harfleur Gincourt Atenry Duke of York Ng Henry London Katherine Henry Troyes Shakspere Mansfield In the Title Role Is A Renome Late Sheecher Orothy Chester the Oy Milo Ida Brassy Paris Milerassy Hen

Return of Ays in Their Laughable Absurdity Packs Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House South End crowd filled the venue last evening for Ays in Their Laughable Absurdity. Johnny Ray and Emma Ray led a strong cast with Tom Ripley and T. Dillon. Soladane and Lynn sisters added strong numbers. Next week Theo Kramer’s Human Spiders with Mary Hampton headlines.

Grandpera House South End Johnny Ray Larry Mooney Uison Avery Emma Ray Tom Ripley General Blazer T. Dillion Soladane Lynn Sisters Theo Kramer

Castle Square Theatres Pleasing Cast Delights Crowded Evening

The Castle Square company presented Henry J. Byron’s Our Boys to a full audience. The cast delivered entertaining, well staged performances with notable precision and charm. Lillian Lawrence led as Mary Melrose and Leonora Bradley impressed as Marissa Champneys with graceful acting.

Castle Square Henry J. Byron Lillian Lawrence Mary Melose Leonora Bradley Marissa Champneys Leonora Gnito

Fire Patrol thrills Bowdoin Theatre crowd in melodrama

The Bowdoin Theatre audience packed the last evening to see Fire Patrol by James W. Harkins with a strong cast. E D Denison and James Durkin drew curtain calls in key roles while Florence Hale and Gussie Hunt won praise. An added musical act by Charles Lewis pleased patrons as reserved-seat holders received a stick pin.

Bowdoin James W. Harkins Mr. Harkins E. D. Denison Jack Dallas Rift Deadwood Mason Morgan Colorado James Durkin Dave Sear Homestake Dic Merifield New York Fire Patrol Carl Allan Westford Ttimore E. R. Siena Fred Amés Lushington Staggerach James Rupert Whittimore Charles Scott Jake Whitely George E. Carey Thomas Frank Marr Caroline Cooke Gertrude Lovering Reine Whittimore Madeline Trevor Try JaKe Terao Western Union Florence Hale Penelope ‘Whitesmore Gussie Hunt Toodles Charles Lewis Pire Charles Willard

Crosman Delights Boston Audiences in Mistress Nell Return

Miss Henrietta Crosman enters the second week at Tremont Theatre to packed advance sales and hearty applause for George C. Hazelton's Mistress Nell. Reviewers praise her witty, brainy comedy and natural talent, noting the performance may extend her successful run in Boston with a single matinee tomorrow.

Henrietta Crosman Tremont Theatre George C. Hazelton Nell Boston Miss Crosman Hazelton

Manon Lescaut Delights Boston Museum Audience

Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon command the Boston Museum stage in Manon Lescaut ending its second week. Shannon delivers a moving title role with pathos and charm while Kelcey strengthens Des Grieux with fire. Box office sales begin at 8 o clock for Fox uiller and Klaw Erlanger opera company appearance. A special April 15 opening will honor Museum staff W D Andreas James R Keen and Frank Cauley.

Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon Boston Manon Lescaut Boston Museum Abbe Provost New World Miss Shannon Fox Uiller Jerome Sykes Klaw & Erlanger Comany James R. Keen Frank Cauley Museum

Sapho at Park Theatre Ends Last Week in New England

Sadie Martinot stars in Sapho at the Park Theatre with De Cl del Boston accompanying. The production closes next Saturday after a final week with strong, artistic and realistic interpretation. The run ends as Sapho moves to New York for an extended engagement. Fritz in a Madhouse continues with Lottie Gilson and partners.

Sapho the Park Theatre Sadie Martiniot Olga Nethersole New Engand Decll Boston Sadie Martinot New England New ‘York City K. Emmet Lottie Gilson Sin Park Theatre Fritz

Colonial Theatre Opens With Hit Runovers

The Colonial Theatre launches with a striking crowd as the current hit “Ben” claims immense popularity, joining a rising slate that promises strong attendance for the new venue's opening season.

Spectators Fill Keith’s for Four Hour All Star Show

The afternoon and evening audience at Keith’s packed the house with no seats left as Hilda Thomas appeared in an automobile and the Finneys closed the program. Belle Davis and the new colored act drew praise along with John W World’s Dan Daly style routine. The Willis family and Swickards impressed, Janet Melville and Evie Stetson earned laughs, and the Finneys’ water tank stunts surprised many.

Keith Handsome Playhouse Hilda Thomas Dan Daly Jessie Merrilles O. G. Seymour Maude Dupree Willis

Frostemme at the Howard Heats Up with Reilly and Wood

The Frostemme at the Howard Theatre features Pat Reilly leading a burlesque and vaudeville bill with Laura Bennett Sallie Stembler and Janice Cree. Acts include The Cyclonic Six Crouch and Jordan dance routines Pat Reilly’s monologue and sketches Ollie Young hoop rolling and a final Dance of All Nations.

Howard Reilly & Wood Burlesque and James Richmond Glenroy Pat Reilly Jordan Crouch Laura Bennett Sallie Stembler Janice Cree Happy Fanny Fields Four Emperors of Music Keno, Welch Melrose Manning and DuCrow Bernard Sisters Denno Brothers Larene Bayard Smith and Blanchard Ed Marvelle Max Ritter Ed Slocum Morrissey and Proctor

Boston Music Hall Vaudeville Night Ends In Opera Cast Delight

Packed Boston Music Hall enjoyed a rich vaudeville program with Turiddu Santuzza and Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana. Edithgon and Miss Mason impressed, supported by Bertha Haydn, while Breese, Lew Suzy, Paulette, Burke, Bacon, Hamlin, and others provided varied entertainment.

Boston Music Hall Thomas B. Persse Turiddu Edithgon Castle Square Entre Santuzza Thherts Edmund Breese Castle Square Theatre Stock Company Lew Su Iy Paulette Burke Bacon Hamlin Vitagraph

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Surge in Boston

A Boston reader declares Doan's Kidney Pills cured her chronic backache and kidney related pain since childhood. The letter from Mrs. B. B. Mills praises the remedy, urging others to remember the name Doan's and buy from Foster Milburn Co. Sole US agents. Also ad copy mentions price and availability.

Republic B. B. Mills South Boston Dean Doan

Ten Nights in a Barroom Thrills Grand Theatre Audience

Grand Theatre presents Ten Nights in a Barroom in a refined revival with lively dialogue and scenic effects. Lorimer Johnstone stars as Joe Morgan alongside an able cast including Kirke, Owens, Bliss, Carroll, and Green. The production runs for one week with special bargain prices for ladies.

Lorimer Johnstone Joe Morgan Mr. Kirke Samie Switchell J. J. Owens Bam Slack Mr. Bliss Mr. Romaine Mr. Carroll Mr. Green Miss Hyland Mrs. Morgan Miss Thornton

Lottie Brandon Wins in Second Week of Austin Museum Races

Fair Lottie Brandon and Emma Bayne duel in the second week of racing at Austin and Stone’s Museum. Brandon leads with Bayne close behind as five races favor the “century queen” and Bayne takes two wins. The show features Hindu Creole dancers and Bombay Theatre acts with a cast including Harland and Lee and the Preston family.

Lottie Brandon Emma Bayne Austin & Stone’s Miss B Fon Professor Hutchine Mrs. Bayne Lottie Bombay Theatre Company Paris Vaudevillians Nevely - Harland and Lee Preston Carter Watson Brancroft Williams Palmala Armstrong Porter King Sisters Walsh Thorne Patnaudes George Volna Harrington Jessie Hayes

Bernhardt Coquelin Advance Sale Shatters Local Records

The Bernhardt Coquelin engagement at the Boston Theatre opens two weeks of performances starting next Monday. Tickets sold from 9 am with many lineing up overnight. the first week features L Aiglon nightly and Wednesday and Saturday matinees. The farewell period includes Cyrano de Bergerac Camille Frou Frou Hamlet with Mme Bernhardt in Hamlet and Constant Coquelin as the gravedigger.

Moe Boston Theatre Big Playhouse Boston Cyrano de Orgetes Toso Camille Hamlet Mme. Bernhardt Constant Coquelin

Sousa Concerts at New Symphony Hall Next Weekend

Sousa and his band announce concerts at Symphony Hall next Friday and Sunday. The program features novelties from the band library and includes soprano Blanche Dutfield, violinist Bertha Bucklin, and trombonist Arthur Pretrombone. Fans are urged to apply early for tickets.

Sousa New Symphony Hall Blanche Dutffield Bertha Bucklin Arthur Pretrombone

Best of the Season Noted in Sentisement Wasom Crow

The fragment notes yest gs as one of the best of the season across departments with a mention of the main curio hall as part of the display.

Merry Maidens at Lyceum Theatre

The Lyceum Theatre offered Jacobs ene Lowry's Merry Maidens yesterday with Nellie ly as aunt favorite at the house. James Lowry Sem Rise Jack Cotroy and Andy Barr support a capable cast. The first part featured A Night at the French Ball staged with black art and twelve young ladies. The Black Tulip act used extensive electrical effects, followed by a fine satire A Merry Maidens Lovers closing the show.

Jacobs Ene Lowry Nellie Ly James Lowry Sem Rise Jack Cotroy Andy Barr

Taylor Sentenced After Controversial Domestic Case

Benjamin R. Taylor and Mrs. Annie Cashahian were tried before Judge Gaskill. Both received eight months in the House of Correction for an entangled domestic dispute. Cashman, her husband, serves two years for assaulting Taylor. The case arose after Cashman found his wife with Taylor and stabbed Taylor twice in retaliation.

Benjamin R. Taylor Annie Cashahian Gaskill Superior Criminal Court House of Correction Cashman Taylor Cashiman Boston

Denmark’s King Celebrated on Eighty Third Birthday

Copenhagen reports the eighty third birthday of King Christian. Officials diplomats and dignitaries offered congratulations as crowds cheered from Amalienborg palace and in the city. The king appeared on the balcony with his tiger escorts and a banquet honored by Crown Prince Frederik’s toast to the King Queen Alexandra and Dowager Empress Marie of Russia. The royal party plans travel to Cronberg before returning home.

Copenhagen Christian Denmark Amielnberg Palace Rhoneederick Alexandra Marie Russia Queen Alexandra Cronberg

Rurdy Gurdy Party At Deer Island

Deer Island officers hosted a hurdy gurdy party for matrons nurses and visitors last evening. Twenty dances were planned with a fine collation by Miss N B Davis. Floor marshal was James R Gerrish master of the institution aided by Lorenzo D Perkins deputy master and Officer John P Riley with Howard W Wheeler as floor director.

Deer Island N. B. Davis James R. Gerrish Lorenzo D. Perkins John P. Riley Howard W. Wheeler C. P. Greene Arthur Bedell George O’donnell Edwin Morrison J. F. Vinal Ambrose Ingram James Hogsett P. Cunningham G.S. Campbell Peter Cooper Walter Ingram George Carroll William Ham Eugene Hamlin

Trial by Jury Stirs Roxbury Audience at St Patrick's Hall

A lively one act comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan was staged by the St Patrick's Young Men's Catholic Association in Roxbury last evening. The cast featured Miss Anna M Witherell as the bride and Mr Frederick Walsh as the bridegroom with a strong supporting group. The performance followed an entertaining one act circular and showcased trained singers and a spirited group of performers from the association.

Gilbert and Gullivan St. Patrick's School Hall Roxbury Young Men's Catholic Association James ©. Gallagher Anna M. Witherell Frederick Walsh Mooney A. McConagle Peter Larkin Louis Phoneut Gagan Mary A. Calnan M. Norton Mary E. Southwick Josie Kelley K. A. Murphy M. R. McGinnis C. A. Mu Margaret Cotter C. P.ananiay Myers Messrs

The Elder Brother Presented by Delta Upsilon Society

Last night featured grads night at Brattle Hall Cambridge with J. H. Holmes as the Elder Brother. R. H. Van Law played the leading lady well. Two more Brattle Hall performances are planned tonight and Friday, followed by a final show Saturday in Copley Hall Boston.

Elder Brother Delta Upsilon Society Brattle Hall Cambridge J. H. Holmes R. H. van Law Copley Hall Boston

Charles Maxwell Files Bankruptcy Petition in District Court

Charles Maxwell a merchant residing at 123 Rutherford Road filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition on Monday in the United States District Court. Liabilities total 36911.80 with assets of 17139.27 including real estate 3400 stock in trade 44.20 debts due on open account 662.15 other personal property 135 cash 2.37.

Charles ©. Maxwell Rutherland Road United States District Court

Receipt note for free samples at The Abbey New York

A brief notation lists a free sample offer upon receipt of a name. The address “0 15 Murray Street” in New York is referenced, indicating a contact point for requests or deliveries. Further context is limited in the fragment.

Eample Abbey Re Uteaaaae Ae Aus Co Murray Street New York

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