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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
9
Hyomei inhaler advertised as best remedy for catarrh head colds and bronchitis. Claims no stomach dosing, rapid relief, and a money back guarantee via Piker Jaynes Drug Stores. Complete outfit offered at one dollar with all druggists selling the product.
Donald Meek a Boston favorite led the opening performance of The Reformers a new farce comedy at Hollis Street Theatre last evening. He was the meek yet very funny hero aided by Beverley West Grace Goodall and a strong supporting company delivering lively humor and stage energy.
A bustling critique of The Reformers play highlights Donald Meek as the timid reformer who fakes a bold image to win votes. The cast includes Grace Goodall, Gordon Burley, Beverly West, and Raymond Wailburn. The three act drama features a country club moonlight setting and lively audience response.
The reviewer notes several pretty girls in dashing attire and remarks the comedy grows more entertaining as the performance unfolds. The third act becomes a continuous whirl of hilarity with Mr Meek as the mirth centre.
John Craig staged Officer 666 at Castle Square to an uproarious reception. The melodramatic farce blends wit and nonsense with sharp acting by Carleton Ormonde and Olsson as Helen Burton. Next week the company opens The Deep Purple.
Patrons at the Gaiety Theatre this week can enjoy a top burlesque act from Billy Watson and Eddie D. Collins with a strong chorus. The program splits into Krausemeyer's Alley and The Bashful Venus featuring Watson as a German clarinetist and a fuddled chef, boosting his popularity, while Collins garners praise as a fanmaker and Margaret Newell shines in I Want to Dance, Dance, Dance.
At Symphony Hall last evening the Longfellow poem Evangeline was visualized, depicting Gabriel and Evangeline from their separation by British forces to their reunion in a Philadelphia hospital. Scenes were filmed in the Annapolis Valley near Grand Pre with competent players. The program will repeat today and tomorrow both afternoon and evening.
The Globe begins the second merry week of the McManus cartoon musical comedy Bringing Up Father. The Mahoney family's rise to society provides ample humor with a fresh musical portion and Hedges Brothers and Jacobson delivering standout entertainment in the final act.
Orpheum Theatre presents the diving girls known as aquatic feminines as the main attraction this week. The troupe includes top national swimmers such as Mme. Berle. Lew Wells and his saxophone will perform a tramp act along with Bes sie Le Count Neuss Elfrid Kelso Leighton and Henry Toomer in Sidelights to be seen Thursday.
Management of Gordon Lord's Scollay Square Olympia promotes a varied bill headed by Mile Oberita and her dancing girls. Act features a one act farce by Girard and Gardner plus Musical De Waltes, Harry Montgomery, Weber Comedy Four, Hilton and Roberts, Harrison Stewart and Company. Richard Henry Warren performs on the big organ.
The Park Theatre presented Young Wisdom by Rachel Crothers starring Mabel and Edith Taliaferro. A clever farce with satire on marriage and social relations, it offers a pensive twist beneath its humorous surface and delivers an uncommon resolution for such plays.
Two young sisters pursue a trial marriage experiment but abandon the idea after scares and embrace traditional wedlock. The comedy features Mabel and Edith, seasoned performers in supporting roles Bubery Beattie as stern parent and Mabel Burt as wife and mother, with a cast including Junius Matthews and Richard Sterling.
Rio Janeiro April 27. Members of the Roosevelt expedition's second section arrived today. Colonel Roosevelt is expected to be in the vicinity of Manaos tomorrow. The Amazonas state government has sent a steamer to meet him.
Review notes the Boston theatre presents The Old Homestead with BW. I. Snader as Uncle Josh. The production is praised for naturalness, simple country life, and true character portrayals. Snader’s portrayal is described as admiring and well grounded, with strong supporting roles and a capable quartet.
Mayor Willard recommended to the Chelsea Board of Aldermen an appropriation of 125000 for an addition to Chelsea High School. The school committee urged extra provisions as the current building is congested and future pupil growth is expected to require more space.
An advertises Adamson's Balsam as a cure for a lingering cough. The brief notice presents a medical aid claim with a single line of copy.
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