Langtry Stars In Gossip At Misecum In Boston
Mrs Langtry presented Gossip at the Misceum to a large Boston audience. Edward Harrigan in A Trip to Chinatown and A Temperance Town also shown. Langtry’s performance as Mrs Barry praised for wit and stagecraft with Eben Plympton Effie Shannon and Miss Geraldine McCann in key roles. Gowns and several dance acts highlighted an entertaining program week at Tremont Theatre.
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Chinatown
Edward Harrigan
Boston
Effie Shannon
Stanford
Louisa Eldridge
J. Richman
James W. Pigott
Mr. Barry
Blanche Burton
Ada Curry
Holden Chandler
Ivan Watson
Patriots
Park Theatre
Hoyt
Jones
Mink Jones
L. R. Stockwell
Lee Harrison
Alfie Warner
Judge Doe
Arabella
Miss Warner
Harrigan Shines at Columbia Theatre in Latest Act
Edward Harrigan, famed actor, playwright, and manager, stands as a leading theatrical figure of the era. His new appearance last night at the Columbia Theatre showcased his prominence in popular plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Harrigan
Mr. Harrigan
Columbia Theatre
Primrose and West Minstrels Open at Hollis Street Theatre
A large crowd welcomed Primrose and West minstrel stars at Hollis Street Theatre for a week long engagement. The program mixed blackface numbers, recitations, and a diorama by the Millar brothers, with parade and crowd scenes drawing praise.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Primrose and
West's
Minstrels
Primrose
West
Mr. West
Mr. Primrose
Jimmy Wall
George Wilson
Andy McLeod
George Bullard
Henry Willams
Millar Brothers
Hollis Street
John Whalen
Whalen
Messrs
Hands Across the Sea Opens at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Boston review praises the stage version of Hands Across the Sea at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Kendal Weston as Jack Dudley and Lotta Hope as Lucy Nettleford deliver clear, engaging performances with strong supporting roles including Mattie Beauford and James Horne. A holiday matinee is announced.
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Boston
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Kendal Weston
Jack Dudley
Black Crook at the Boston shines in first regular week
Eugene Tompkins revival of The Black Crook thrills Boston Theatre as opening Saturday night ushers in a strong second week. The strong ensemble and new scenery captivate audiences with shapely costumes and glittering ballets. Stars Miles Tornaghi and Staccioni lead a large company including the Athos acrobats and the human top.
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Boston
Eugene Tompkins
Miles
Tornaghi
Staccioni
Athos
Mardo
Ward and Vokes Return at Grand Opera House Run
The grotesque comedians Ward and Vokes opened a second season engagement at the Grand Opera House last evening with The Run on the Bank. Marguerite Daly Vokes dances gracefully and Gilberti Learock and Harry Clay Blaney appear with good advantage. New to the cast are Mark Sullivan and Al Bellman whose mimicry, fun and singing were well received.
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Ward
Vokes
Grand Opera House
J Bank
Percy
Harold
Marguerite Daly Vokes
Gilberti Learock
Harry Clay Blaney
Charles Jerome
Keith's Easter Week Offerings Delight Audiences
The Keith's program for Easter week meets the usual high standard with comedian John C. Rice and his wife Sally Cohen delivering a bright comedy interlude. They performed against a stage setting created for the act, drawing strong audience response.
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Keith’s
John C. Rice
Sally Cohen
Elth
Sabe Rains
Notable Vaudeville Bill Delights Howard Theatre Crowd
A distinguished vaudeville lineup drew a large audience to the Howard Atheneum. Actresses and comedians such as Maud Huth, Billy Clifford, Mabel Hudson, the Albions, Al Reeves, Wills and Collins, and Mile Agnes Charcot showcased sketches, songs, and stunts alongside boxers Langtry and Sharpe and other stars. The show featured hypnotist Mile Charcot, stereopticon views, and chalk talks, delivering one of the season's most entertaining programs.
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Howard
Howard Atheneum
Maud Huth
Billy Clifford
Watson and Hutchins
Mabel Hudson
Albions
al Reeves
Wills
Collins
Mile
Agnes Charcot
Wills and Barron
Gordon and Lick
Marie Leigh
J. W. Harrington
Langtry and Sharpe
Milo
Perkins
Carmineri
Lucille
Vera Nobriga
James B. Mack
George H. Gies
California
Voralat
Watson and
Hutchins
America
Huth
Clifford
Maude
Billy
Old Howard Atheneum
Palace Theatre Drops Prices Draw Big Crowds
The Palace Theatre saw large audiences as regular prices were dropped boosting patronage. The first act The Wild West featured Buffalo Bill played by Tom Bryant with Fox and Ward creating merriment. The second act presented the patriotic drama Under Two Flags with strong casting and notable stage effects.
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Palace Theatre
Buffalo Bill
Messrs
Fox and
Ward
Leigh Morrison
Phil Peters
Sweet Marie
Nellie Friery
Mrs. Paul
Blanche Desmond
Martha Conway
Lady Desmond
Alice Snow
Kitty
Fox and Ward
Aida Armour
Frank Brown
J. J. Fenton
Union Depot
Wsast
Paul’s Dramatic Company
Crowded Scollay Square Museum Show Delights Visitors
Rajah Barampoota and Hindoo magicians wow crowds with new tricks including the basket mango and water feats. A cobra escaped during a matinee but the rajah recovered it on stage. Hindoo fakirs stay through the week as vaudeville acts headlined by Peters Kennedy Keating and others entertain visitors.
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Scollay Square Museum
Rajah Barampoota
Hindoo
Phil
Nettie Peters
Kennedy
Keating
Trulah
Holbrooks
Cogan
Bacon
Norman Sisters
LeRoys
James Near
Bull Pianos at the Lyceum Draws Crowded House
A crowded Lyceum house welcomed Sam T. Jack's Bull Pianos burlesque, described with playful crowds and stage antics amid a lively performance. The review highlights the show's musical humor and audience response.
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Sam T. Jack
The
Lyceum
Lyceum Burlesque Crowd Enjoys Diverse act Lineup
Brooks as Dom Pedro charms with singing and wit alongside Robert Van Osten Lew Carrol and Emile Peare in a lively burlesque program. Diana performs a chameleon serpent dance and a humorous bull fight finale delights patrons. The show runs daily through the week from noon to 10 30 p m with Friday opening an hour earlier.
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Brooks
Dom Pedro
al Ws
Rho
Lyceum
Doughnut Eating Contest Featured At Nickle Odeon Event
At the Nickle Odeon a doughnut contest accompanies the grand cake walk. Five boys, hands tied behind, race to eat first as a rope suspends five doughnuts. The program also includes black art acts and a female minstrel company with performers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickle-Odeon
White and Currier
Dolly Ray
Billy Mack
Lillie Merritt
Harry Devine
Viny Celeste
Mabel Ashford
Sam Merritt
Herrmann Declines April Engagement Over Bank Indorsement
The magician Herrmann postpones his April 8 engagement at the Museum due to his role as one of three indorsers of a $14,000 note for the failed North River Bank. Receivers seek payment from other indorsers. Herrmann offers to cover a third if others pay the rest, but action is stalled in Massachusetts courts and New York proceedings. The matter may be settled in New York with Boston audiences possibly seeing his act.
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Grand Museum
Leonzo Brothers
New York
Victor
Harry Leonzo
John Weber
John McVicker
Adele Les Gros
Lydia Pierce
Stanton
George B. Glenfield
Dot Davenport
Ray Burton
Gorman
West
Dixon
Lang
Lena la Courrier
Herrmann
Gedney
North River Bank
City of
Richard Newcombe
New York City
John Pierce
Sioux City
Iowa
Pierce
Newcombe
Massachusetts
Boston
Napoleon
Mantell Starts The Husband at the Museum on April 22
Robert Mantell opens a engagement at the Museum with The Husband an adaptation of Retribution. His company includes Charlotte Behrens Albert Bruning Eleanor Merron and Mary Timberman. Box office rush as Hollis and Boston Theatre bookings indicate strong public interest in upcoming performances.
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Robert Mantell
Museum
Tom Taylor
Mr. Mantell
Charlotte Behrens
Albert Bruning
Eleanor Merron
Mary Timberman
John Graham
Boston Theatre
Charlestown Club Minstrels at Bijou Opera House
A large Charlestown crowd attended the Bijou Opera House last night for the Char lestown Club minstrel show. J H Emery led the first part with six end men, while thirty seven club members performed with strong choruses. A clever second part featured mandolin and guitar numbers and a brisk afterpiece titled Southern Pastimes drew the audience.
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Charlestown
Bijou Opera House
J. H. Emery
Mandolin
Black Hight
Messrs
Toppan and Carven
Huckleberry Do
A. J. Stinson
Messrs. Walker and Fox
Architectural Exhibit Opens in Allston Hall
The Boston Society of Architects and the Architectural Club opened a joint exhibition of architectural drawings at Allston Hall Grundmann studios. It is the city’s first such show since 1891 with many leading local architects contributing their best work. Catalogues were not ready yesterday but promised for today. the exhibit runs all week.
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Boston Society of Architects
Architectural Club
Allston Hall
Grundmann
Standard Oil to Contest Tax Claim on Oil Profit
The Standard Oil Company plans to return under the income tax law but intends to challenge the ruling. It argues that oil, a direct product of land, should fall in the same category as rent.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Prohibitionist Dr John P Blackmer Dies in Springfield
Dr John P Blackmer aged prohibitionist and temperance worker died at 6 30 pm at his Springfield home after an acute pneumonia attack He campaigned for lieutenant governor in 1886 87 88 and for governor in 1839 189 He supported the Norwegian license trial and resigned as State Prohibition committee chair He served in both army and navy was Harvard Medical School class of 64 and practiced in Sandwich N H and Provincetown He was active in North Church and a Grand Army Post
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Springfield
John P. Blackmer
Blackmer
Prohibition
Judge Pitman
North Church
State Prohibition Committee
Army
Navy
Harvard Medical School
Sandwich
N. H
Provincetown
E. K. Wilcox
Boy Killed or Severely Wounded by Electric Car
An 11 year old, Charles Downs of Roxbury, was severely injured when he jumped onto an outbound electric car on the Columbus and Blue Hill avenues line near Blue Hill avenue and Dewey street. He fell under the forward wheels, losing a leg and suffering critical injuries. The incident occurred about 6 15 last evening as youths routinely jump on moving cars.
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Highlands
Charles Downs
Young Downs
Southwood Street
Roxbury
Columbus and
Blue Hill Avenues
Blue Hill Avenue
Dewey Street
Division 9
David P. Curran
James Curley
Fears for Grace F Littleton off Provincetown
Fears rise for the schooner Grace F Littleton captained by John N Ross from Gonaives Haiti to New York with coffee and logwood. Heavy weather reported after departure on the 16th last, no word yet on the Littleton. Captain Ross of Provincetown was a noted West Indies trader and large owner of the Bath Maine built three mast vessel of 169 tons.
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Provincetown
Grace F. Littleton
John N. Ross
Gonaives
Hayti
New York
Littleton
Ross
West Indies
Mediterranean Club Boston Banquet Held at Partridge Hall
The Mediterranean Club of Boston hosted its annual banquet in Partridge Hall on Hanover Street with about 125 guests. Notable attendees included Captain Cain Lieutenant Rosatto Captain George H. Wilfert and others. B. Polcaro served as floor director with aides J. Giffen S. Gardello and others. Ciaramella's Orchestra provided music for a merry evening.
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Mediterranean Club
Boston
Partridge Hall
Hanover Street
Captain Cain
Rosatto
George H. Wilfert
O. Brogi
Walter Goleman
Edward Bower
Michael Kerresey
George Wentworth
Frits Ebertt
John Wilfert
Otto Bower
Henry Finkler
B. M. Ambrosol
J. Gennero
John Peroni
John Miller
B. Polcaro
J. Giffen
S. Gardello
E. Paramino
A.A. Badaracco
J. J. Gabarino
Eugene Brogi
Ciaramella
Judge attaches Tebbetts firm property in New York
Judge Beach of the Supreme Court issues an attachment against the New York and Boston dry goods firm Tebbetts Robinson and Co in an action by Central National Bank to recover 10000. A deputy sheriff levies on the firm’s property in this state.
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New York
Shamrock and the Rose staged at St Marys Hall
The Irish drama Shamrock and Rose was presented in St Marys Hall last evening by St Marys Y M C A. A large audience attended and applauded the artists. The performance raised a large sum of money and featured several pleasing variety artists.
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Rose
St. Mary’s Hall
St. Mary’s
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