Griffith Davenport at the Boston Theatre
James A. Herne headlines this Civil War era drama based on Helen Gardner’s An Unofficial Patriot. The production emphasizes realism with a dignified, psychological war narrative and strong performances by Herne and cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Herne
Playhouse
Shore Acres
Boston
Mr. Herné
Griffith Davenport
Helen H. Gardener
Lamoine
Union
Herne
Nat Berry
Roy Davenport
The Dangerous Maid Charms Park Theatre Audience Again
A large Park Theatre crowd enjoyed The Dangerous Maid last night with Madge Lessing in the lead and Julius Steger as Miklos. Cast includes Raymond Hitchcock Chis Bruno Richard Carle Miss Maym Gehrne Cissie Loftus Ada Behan May Irwin Mrs Lemoyne Dan Daly and Bernhardt. duel scene praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Madge Lessing
Julius Steger
Miklos
Raymond Hitchcock
Chis Bruno
Richard Carle
Maym Gehrne
Cissie Loftus
Ada Behan
May Irwin
Doan's Kidney Pills Relieved Dorchester Woman
Mrs W L Rollins of 24 Selden Street Dorchester recounts a painful kidney attack with back soreness and leg cramps. After failing other medicines she used Doan's Kidney Pills from Knight's Pharmacy 97 Court Street and soon felt relief with no recurrence.
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W. L. Rollins
Selden Street
Dorchester
Dean
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court Street
Doan
Comedietta Roles Impress In Local Stage
The company features Lieutenant Schuyler Lindsay Morison as Isaiah Sharpless and Edward Wade as Silas Denman. Maude Odell shines as Widow Hillary, with Mary Sanders as Josie Armstrong and Lizzie Morgan as Mrs Schuyter. Ida Glenn and Marian Chapman also excel, with The Senator listed only for the current week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieutenant Schuyler
Lindsay Morison
Isaiah Sharpless
Edward Wade
Silas Denman
Hillary
Maude Odell
Mary Sanders
Josie Armstrong
Lizzie Morgan
Schuyter
Ida Glenn
A Daughter of Cuba at Grand Opera House Praised Cast
History repeated itself last night as Jean Mawson led a capable company in A Daughter of Cuba or the Call of 98 at the Grand Opera House. Arthur Sprague and William Hazlett energized the stage while Mawson shone as the American girl. next week Paul Gilmore performs The Musketeers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Jean Mawson
Cuba
Arthur F. Sprague
Venner
Seventy-first
New York Volunteers
William H. Hazlett
Company D
San Juan Hill
Block House
Paul Gilmore
Musketeers
The Stowaway Returns to Boston at Columbia Theatre
The scenic drama The Stowaway opened to a large grateful audience at the Columbia Theatre last night. Frederick Kensil led as Tom Inglis Sam Sampson with strong support from J. K. Miltern Charles Etherington and comic leads Joseph Mitchell and R. J. Moye. Elaborate scenic effects, including a yacht scene, drew keen applause and the safe blow drew enthusiasm. The play runs a week before Katie Rooney and Mark Murphy in The Girl From Treland begin Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Craven
Columbia Theatre
Boston
Tom Inglis
Sam Sampson
Frederick Kensil
Charles Etherington
Dickie Dials
Job Hickey
Joseph Mitchell
R. J. Moye
Katie Rooney
Mark Murphy
Treland
The Senator at Castle Square Theatre Impresses New and Old
The American play The Senator enjoyed strong audience enthusiasm at Castle Square Theatre last evening. J N Seeley impressed as Senator Hannibal Rivers, delivering a central performance that inspired surrounding actors. William Humphrey shone as Count von Trahl while James J Ryan impressed in his first appearance as Secretary Armstrong, Ling Ching and other supporting roles drew laughs and applause.
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Castle Square Theatre
J. N. Seeley
Hannibal Rivers
William Humphrey
Count von @trah
James J. Ryan
Armstrong
N. H W. Fowler
Ling Ching
Tony Cummings
Vance
Charles Mackay
Bowdoin Square Theatre Revives Jack Sheppard
Bowdoin Square Theatre revived Jack Sheppard with N S Wood in the lead and a strong supporting cast including Fred Murray and E Enneking. The production features rich costuming and new scenery praised as perhaps the best yet at Bowdoin Square. The run lasts for one week, concluding with the early offerings of peace week.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Jack Sheppard
London
Wood
Fred Murray
Jonathan Wild
BE. R. Philip
Jake Blueskin
D. L. Gaylord
Owen Wood
Carpenter
Carley
Sir Rowland Trenchard
Maurice Darcy
Thames Darrell
Leigh Morrison
William J. Geary
James Levering
J. J. Farley
Edward Cummings
A. L. Fielding
Lawrence Daly
Edward Kelly
J. M. Waters
Eliote Enneking
Boston
Sheppard
Florence Hale
Helen du Carte
Winnie Wood
Charlotte Hunt
Rachel
Henriette Rich
Poll Magott
Marie Pomeroy
Edgeworth Bess
N. Ss. Woo
N. S. Wood
Frederick Murray
FE. R. Philips
Carl Fey
Maurice Carey
Leigh ‘Morrison
Eliote’ Enneking
Helene DuCarte
Charlotte. Funt
Henriette Ricu
Tremont Theatre Hero Jefferson De Angelis Charms Crowd
The article notes Jefferson De Angelis's spontaneous fan making and relaxed stage manner enhancing his embodiment of the roguish, carefree hero in a performance at Tremont Theatre. His off-hand speeches and natural acting add to the lively, unscripted feel of the role.
Jolly Musketeer and Vaudeville at Tremont and Keiths Theatre
A vivid review praises De Angelis in The Jolly Musketeer with strong supporting turns by Maud Hollins Van Rensselaer Wheeler and Bertha Waltzinger. The Howard and Keith's lineup features Irene Franklin Irene Franklin and a large cast including Ermani the mirror dancer and the Savannes. The program promises nightly vaudeville variety with comedy, song, and spectacular acts including Teonidas the dog trainer and numerous billed stars.
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Jolly Musketeer
de Angelis
Messrs. Stange
Edwards
Harry Macdonough
van Rensselaer Wheeler
Maud Hollins
Bertha Waltzinger
Helena Frederick
Winfield Blake
Edith Hendee
Joseph Smiley
Qle Norman
Tremont Theatre
Helene Mora
Keith
Mora
Mme. Mora
Teonidas
M. Rudinofft
O’brien
Havel
Dooley
Tenbrooke
Darky
Provatore
Allister
Hanley
Jarvis
Morrellos
Mme
Valesca
Lynch
Jewell
Zimmer
Frederick Brothers
Barton and
Ashley
Mary Mannering Shines in Trelawny of the Wells at Hollis Street
Mary Mannering stars as Rose Trelawny in Trelawny of the Wells at Hollis Street Theatre. The Lyceum company, led by Beaton, offers a vivid cast with William Courtleigh Edward Morgen and Charles Putler delivering notable turns. The production is praised for its witty dinner scene and overall charm though the engagement runs only this week prior to E. H. Sothern's King's Musketeer on April 24.
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Mary Mannering
Hollis Street
Lyceum
Pinero
Comedietta
London
New York
Frohman
Gadd
William Courtleigh
Courtleigh
Tom Wrench
Edward Morgen
Charles W. Fputler
Telfer
Boston
E. H. Sothern
Fred Rider
Rubes
Dixon
Bowers
Harris
Walters
Willis
Collins
Batcheller
Cooper and Stewart
Cuerbo and Nolan
Viola Allen in The Christian at Boston Museum in benefit show
Viola Allen resumed her Glory Quayle impersonation before a large crowd at the Boston Museum in a benefit performance for the Boston Firemen Relief Fund. The decorated venue featured snow white sailcloth, chandeliers, palms, and azaleas, with floral tributes from the fire and protective departments presented to Miss Allen after the third act.
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Viola Allen
Glory Quayle
Boston Museum
Curio Hall
Boston Wtremen's Relief Fund
Fire Department
Boston Protective Department
Allen
Boston Fire Department
Protective Department
Miss Allen
Paul Gilmore Presents The Musketeers at Grand Opera House
Paul Gilmore's Musketeers will be staged at the Grand Opera House next week. The show is part of a trio of rival stage versions in New York City and features a large company with new historically correct scenery. The play highlights dueling forbidden yet numerous sword fights and romantic pomp with Gilmore adept at courtly action.
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Paul Gilmore
Grand Opera House
New York City
Hach
Dumas
Mr. Gilmore
Lively World of Haircuts Arrives At The Museum
Pauline Heckler leads a crew of Frauleins from Vienna in a rapid shaving exhibition at Austin & Stone's museum. The fast service impressed crowds with six minute steel wire beards and two and a half minute mustaches, while other acts from Moung Phoset to the Nelson Trio entertain spectators.
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Austin & Stone’s
Borton
Pauline Heckler
Vienna
Pauline
Freda Schlosser
Selma Bauman
Lichen Wolfsen
New York
Boston
Brothers Lutes
Moung-Phoset
Miles
Ireland
Walsh
Nelson
Michael and
Love
Bessie Obrey
Tom and
Lottie Waters
Cross
Holden
Deering
John Goss
P. Wentworth
The
Great Cinematograph
Jeannie Lilford
Kenmore Brothers
Rosita Bishop
Buck and Wing Contest Draws Boston Patrons
Patrons at a popular amusement resort watched top bucking wing and rag-time dancers in Boston yesterday. Manager Walker offered a gold medal for the best dancer of the week with more than twenty leading dancers entering the event. A creole beauty show highlighted an updated curlo hall No 1 program featuring striking Creole performers.
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Howard
Jones
Grant and Jones
The
Irving Jones
Ermani
Loie Fuller
Carr
Jordan
Topack
Steel
New York
Irene Franklin
Mamie Flower
Charlie Duncan
Lou Wells
Grace Vaughn
Terry and
Lambert
Tda Russell
Three Harrises
Pearlie Hight
Mathieu
Mabel Stanley
Fred A. Pelot
Harry DeLain
John H. Shepley
Boston
Walker
Curlo Hall No. 1
Perfumed fragrance fills city Museum after fire cleanup
Patrons at the Museum last evening enjoyed a Carnation fragrance now saturating every area of the venue. The scent, created by Louis R. Harrison Company and supplied by R. H. White Company, replaces the odor from the recent conflagration and delights visitors.
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Louis R. Harrison
R. H. White Company
Fencing at the Boston Athletic Association Champs
The Boston Athletic Association fencing matches drew great interest last Friday and Saturday. Mr Kavanagh impressed with graceful rapid play and won the sabre championship, while M de Diaz of the B A A claimed first for swords. Brownell claimed third in foils, with Diaz also winning the sword title.
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Boston Athletic Association
Kavanagh
Messrs. Brownell
Tatham
M. de Diaz
Kavaugh
Brownell
de Diaz
Universalist Pastor Morrison Resigns for Brockton Call
The Rev. W. Hi Morrison pastor of the Lowell Street Universalist Church Manchester N H for fourteen years has tendered his resignation to accept a call to Brockton Mass He has been prominent in fraternities served on the Manchester School Board and chaplain of the Amosberg Veterans.
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W. Hi. Morrison
Lowell Street Universalist Church
Manchester
N. H
Brockton, Mass
Morrison
Amosberg Veterans
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