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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1914

Page

8

Keiths Theatre Unusual Vaudeville Week Features Star Couple

Carter de Haven and Flora Parker headline a varied Keiths Theatre bill with dances songs and graces. The program includes Walter Dickinson the Rube in rural skits Ed Gallagher and Rob Carlin in Before the Mast and aerialists Zeno Jordan and Zeno plus the Hearst Selig Weekly with Mexican news.

B. F. Keith Carter de Haven Flora Parker Mr. de Haven Miss Parker Walter Dickinson Mr. Dickinson New England Ed Gallagher Rob Carlin Admiral Dock Shakey Schmaltz Clayton Kennedy Mattie Rooney Danessia Conrad Grace DeMar Zeno Jordan Sharp Tarek Bel and Caron Hearst- Selig Weekly Mexico de Haven Lew Fields Rube” Dickinson Justice of the Peace Bob Carlin Daniell

Sidelights Lead St James Theatre Program This Week

The St James Theatre opens the first half of the week with Sidelights a pretty little playlet written by Roland West and staged by Henry B Toomer and company. The bill also features Charles Rockwell and Ben Woods with Percy Chapman and company in The Winning Widows the Valdos and Dooley and Evelyn. Pattee's diving girls appear Thursday.

St. James Theatre Roland West Henry B. Toomer Charles Rockwell Ben Woods Percy Chapman

The Irish Players Return with New One Act Plays in Boston

The Irish Players, returning from a Western tour, performed three new one act plays at Plymouth Theatre in Boston. The Clancy Name, The King's Threshhold, and Duty showcased strong acting from Fred O'Donovan and Eileen O'Doherty with praise for J A O'Rourke and J M Kerrigan. The company drew a large, appreciative audience and remains highly regarded on stage.

Boston Plymouth Theatre Clancy Lennox Robinson W. &B. Yeats Seanchan Fred O'Donovan John Clancy Eileen O'Doherty J. A. O'Rourke J. M. Kerrigan

Bowdoin Square Theatre marks week of varied acts

A diverse Bowdoin Square Theatre program features Arthur Houston in Teddy in the Jungle with Houston costumed as a former president, Mary Pickford in Hearts Adrift, Lucille Love photo play, Zinka Panna with a musical animal act, Reeves and Warner novelty act, Artusa the equilibrist, and Charles Eardley. Wednesday offers a tango contest with prizes, while Thursday highlights amateur talent and Friday the cabaret show.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Arthur Houston and Company Arthur Houston Daniel Frohman Mary Pickford Boston Post Zinka Panna Reeves Warner Artusa Charles Eardley

Rheumasalts a safe quick laxative for run down health

An ad advises dissolving Rheumasalts in water to create a carbonated drink that cleanses the stomach and intestines, removes toxins, and aids constipation, headaches, skin issues, bad breath, and more. It claims quick, gentle action on bowels and liver without griping, selling in multiple sizes and via mail order.

Dept Minneapolis Minn Riker- Jaynes Edwards Calomel

Count de Besa lecture dazzles Cort Theatre crowd on Mexican war films

A large Cort Theatre audience was impressed by Count de Besa s engaging talk on Mexican war films. He framed the screenings as a historical document shedding light on Mexico s turbulent situation while praising Villa s opponents and noting British protection of subjects abroad. The show included images of Diaz Carranza Villa and others and scenes of US Navy and Mexican battles.

Cort Theatre Count de Besa Mexico Benton Villa Torreon Uncle Sam Atlantic Daniels Porfirio Diaz Carrenza

The Queen of the Movies heads to final Colonial run

The Colonial Theatre enters the final week of The Queen of the Movies with bright music and strong performances by Mme Valli Valli Stel la Horan Frank Moulan Felix Adler and others. The Misleading Lady with Louis Do Stone to follow and seat sales open this morning.

Colonial Theatre Boston Mme. Valli Valli Stella Horan Frank Moulan Felix Adler Louis Do. Stone

Tremont Theatre Ends Warfield Run in The Aucitoneer

David Warfield’s Boston engagement at Tremont Theatre nears its end with slim chances to view his Simon Levi performance in The Auctioneer. The third week opened with enthusiastic audiences and Marie Bates and the company earning praise. Adele is scheduled to follow on May 11.

David Warfield Tremont Theatre Simon Levi Boston Marie Bates Warfield Adele Tremont

Romance at Wilbur Theatre Returns With Doris Keane

The second week of Romance at the Wilbur Theatre opened last evening with Doris Keane in the lead. Her growing popularity and the play draw fashionable audiences. The new house is praised for design and comfort, aided by a strong supporting company.

Doris Keane Wilbur Theatre

Waldron's Casino Burlesque Esteems Social Maids Headline Show

Waldron's Casino features the Social Maids company a top burlesque act on the road with George Stone and EHita Pillard in evidence through the performance. The plot follows two lads Bill and Bud seeking their sweethearts who journey to Venezuela to live with an uncle. Strong singing and dancing numbers and exceptionally pretty girls highlight the show with Billy Baker Billy Foster Jack Pollard Marty Seamon Jessie Hiatt and the Four Haley sisters in the supporting lineup.

Social Maids Waldron George Stone Ehita Pillard Bill Bud Venezuela Billy Baker Billy Foster Jack Pollard Marty Seamon Jessie Hiatt Haley Sisters

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment

The Osmo-Cemic scientists announce a liberal offer for all patients beginning or renewing treatment on or before April 30. One month of therapy including medicines is absolutely free to cure chronic diseases with a time limited window. Only six days remain.

Osmo-Chemic Doctors Named For Wide Range Ailments

A list of patients across Massachusetts seeks Osmo-Chemic Physicians for treatments including asthma bronchitis bladder disease cancer deafness heart disease and other conditions. Names addresses and ailments cover Boston Somerville Chelsea Dorchester Winthrop Quincy Brockton Ipswich and surrounding towns amid medical referral notes.

Bk. D. Waterman Lincoln St Stoughton Thos. Colligan Chickatawbut St Neponset John Brenigan van Winkle St Dorchester Lucy Secord Winthrop St S. Framingham G. H. Hiltz Paine St Winthrop M. Sharkey Edison St Quincy J. A. Minor Porter St E. Lynn Bliss Seaver St Worcester Lucy Thomas Louis St Chelsea Parker Crosby Madison Washington St Boston Robert Klebert Bradley St Somerville HH. Davidson Medford St James Bovean Bridge St E. Cambridge W. A. Emery Dingley M. Markevitz Summer St W. Somerville Hl. M. Goudy Union St Lynn Lumbaro D. Rushforth Glenwood Ave Winchester Wm. Gelina Chandler St Thos. O'Neil Alford St Charlestown P. T. Bedard Vandine St Cambridge M. Ferguson Yale St Roxbury Edmund Welsh Pine St Brockton J. ©. Gott S. Boston Jessie Wilkinson Ipswich

Plankett and Con sulting Physician Practice

J. tL. Plankett and WW. D. Chief Consulting Physician offer specialties in ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases with permanent offices at 18 Boylston Street Boston. Office hours are 9 am to 12 m and 2 to 6 pm. Closed afternoons.

J. Tl. Plankett WW. D Boyance St Boston

Howard Atheneum Violet Mascotte's Telephone Girls Engage Audiences

The Howard Atheneum opened yesterday with the Violet Mascotte Telephone Girls in costumes and a varied program of vocal, dance, and musical specialties. Notable acts included Catherine Crawford and Corinne Allen, with a Coney Island to the North Pole musical tabloid and vaudeville numbers. Next week will feature Jess Willard in an athletic sketch.

Violet Mascotte Howard Atheneum Catherine Crawford Gladys Lloyd May Hamilton Evelyn Wescott Lillie Sutherlan Alice Nickerson Hazel Richmond Ida Gerber Petta Ferguson Eva Walker Marietta Poole Della Arrington Mae Osborne Babe Malveen Corinne Allen Ethel Williams Lillie Harris Minnie Russell Rose Crane Anna Rhodes Florence Saber Ellie Blanchard Lillie Stanley Elsie Reed Audrey Lee Florence McKenzie Mildred Bates Louise Lawrence Revere Harry Landers Toby Lyons Will Hagen Coney Island North Pole Anderson and Goines Barney Gilmore Fred Albert Hayes Wynn Baker and Murray Sarowski Jess Willard

Plymouth Theatre Sets Long Run For Under Cover

Plymouth Theatre opened another week of the play Under Cover, maintaining a steady climb in engagement length. William Courtenay as Stephen Denby charms audiences, with heat waves the only apparent threat to the run.

Plymouth Theatre William Courtenay Stephen Denby

Thin Folks Who Would Be Fat Promises Easy Weight Gain

An advertisement touts Sargol tablets as a natural, rapid fat producing aid for underweight individuals. It claims gains of ten to twenty five pounds per month and guarantees weight increase or money back. Caution notes discourage use by those unwilling to gain weight.

Burlesque at Grand Opera House Stirs Patriotism

Grand Opera House showcased a military themed burletta Off to the Front by the Girls from Joy land with Joe Adams delivering rapid fire humor as the principal comedian. Lillian Stevens Dolly Sweet Elmyra Som mers and Bijou Trio provided varied acts while Ed Bolin plans a Thursday bout and Friday features amateur entertainment with motto cards.

Grand Opera House Joyland Joe Adams Adams Lillian Stevens Dolly Sweet Elmyra Sommers Bijou Ed Bolin

Moving Picture Display Precedes Show With Side Hits

The program features side hits and a moving picture display shown before the main event, aligning with the venue’s typical format and audience expectations.

Majestic Theatre hosts enduring run of With in the Law

The Majestic Theatre reports the cast led by Jane Cowl remains lively as the 11th week opens for With in the Law. Despite rumors of fatigue, audiences continue to enjoy the show as performances extend toward a three month run.

Quo Vadis Plays Entertain Tre Mont Temple Crowd

The second week of Quo Vadis, the motion picture adaptation of the famous novel, opened yesterday at Tre mont Temple. Public interest remained high as performances drew full houses and steady attendance.

Tremont Temple

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