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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1901

Page

5

Comedy in Hotel War Paralyzes Boston Inn

The Hotel was sealed during a possession dispute led by William A. Miller and attorney Henry Cunningham. Guests left outside, while others kept trunks inside, and telegraph notices read to readers under the doors. Gould & Pello claim the property and seek injunctive action as court sessions unfold.

Te Hotel Constable McDonough Boston Ith’s William A. Miller Henry W.unningham Cunniingham Mr. Miller Cunningham William H. Lapointe Frank Paul Gould & Pollo Supreme Court Loring Miller Rontrove Ould & Pallo Winiam “A. Miiery erry’ rtner_ De O Ohn Diiier He Enterprise Fgade Ieanwhie Gating Et Ee Ee Emselves Gould & Pello Hell Boys

Harvard Crew Trials Mark Start Of Varsity Selection

Harvard's best 21 crewmen trained on the river under Pancroft and Ewell with Captain Bullard guiding from the launch. Coaches Storrow and others observed as the two trial crews, not first and second, will be pared to a final varsity eight in about three weeks.

Harvard Ogramen Pancroft Ewell Bullard B.C. Storrow Joulard Ani Ayer Hen McConnell Gregg T Francis Derby James Cmt Rownell Brownell J. Lawrence Davis Loud Shuebruk Shuebruck J. Lawsoop Bancroft Frd Messnnell Reme Sr Vale Goodwin Jack and Hewe Colby Soldiers Field Roxbury

Annual junior gymnastic competition list

The Bos Athletic Association holds tomorrow afternoon a junior member gymnastics meet in the BA gymnasium. Entries include various classes and events with competitors named such as Malcolm William, Townsend, Smith, Cairns, Wademorth, and Wade among others.

Bos- Athletic Association B. A. Gymnasium Venta Malcolm William R. 8 Townsend R. L. Smith C. D. Wademorth D. M. Cairns Wil- Mobuara B. Dee E. L. Hopkins F. P Bnerrook Walter Pie J. Cmelley M. Oa Auing Brett A . C. D. Wade Malcolm Whiie J. M. Rothwell M. Cairns A. S. Dabney P. Catt L. Hopkins F. R. Esterbrook W. Kelies M. Bray Morton Climbh P. Burte F. I. Mibatotton Opkins Dabney Fa Mpiliingy W.ikelle Welles” Bank Ox Unninghi Race Firat Lange cdi de Medwell Townse Cusiger Goedam Ae Naairns Ddleton C. D. Wadsworth Fiobertson Fea

Bowlers Celebrate Club Event Highlights and Speech

A fragmented report records a bowling club gathering with witty remarks by a speaker and brief mentions of participants such as Dudley and various club members. Names and places are unclear, but the tone indicates a celebratory social event with light commentary.

Nga Danauet Dudley B. Reyn

Weber and Fields at Tremont Theatre in burlesque revue

Weber and Fields bring a star company to Tremont Theatre for a one week run of Fiddle-de-Dee. The show features Def Ho in burlesque, with Lillian Russell Fay Templeton David Warfield John Kelly and a chic chorus. Matinees midweek and Saturday, followed by Unleavened Bread dramatization by Robert Grant and Leo Ditrichstein and the Skinnersobson LeMoyns company.

Audi Mesers Weber Fields Hopper Quex Ace Constantine Silian Russell Fay Templeton Sophie David Warfield John T. Pany Messrs Warfield Robert Grant Leo Ditrichstein

Octoroon Delights Castle Square Theatre Crowd

The Castle Square Theatre company gave a strong summer performance of The Octoroon last evening, drawing a large audience. Notable turns included Lilian Lawrence as Zoe and Leonora Gnito as Dora Sannty, with strong support from Bradley, Jennies Kendrick, John Craig, Charles Mackay, Edmund Breese, J. L. Seeley, Lindsay Morison, James A. Keane, John T. Craven, and Anita Sylvia as a capable cast. The run continues this week before A Night Off follows.

Castle Square Theatre Company Boston Everest the Square Theatre Atéamer Magnolia Lilian Lawrence Zoe Leonora Gnito Dora Sanntysi Leonora Bradley Peyton Jennies Kendrick John Craig Balem Scudder Charles Mackay George Peyton Edward Wade Edmund Breese Jacob McClosky J. L. Seeley Lindsay Morison James A. Keane Pointdexter John T. Craven Pete Anita Sylvia

Funny Parisian style show thrills New York crowd

Harry Giifoil impressed as Baron Sands maker with rapid imitations. Colleague Davis entertained with popular songs while Willie Hale Frances, Whalen Otto, James Myles and Fred Brown offered varied acts. The Bachelors’ Club sang well though comedy lagged. Joseph Gove’s cornet solo drew strong applause. It was a capital programme.

Harry ‘Giifoil Baron Sands New York Ifon Zeile Davis Willie Hale Frances Seling Revere Globe Whalen Otto Jamés .Myles Fred ‘Brown Bachelors’ Club Quare Baer Joseph Gove

Vaudeville Stage Parade Features Equestrian Feats and Stars

A lively program showcased animal tricksters, a bareback daredevil elite act, and a balance specialist Chevalier Sivado. The crowd enjoyed Farmer Wain's Barnyard Circus and a host of vaudeville acts including the Wrascoes, Mons, Mme Maurane, Ignaio Reeves, and the Mediium sisters among many others in a bustling show.

Animal Chevalier Sivado Farmer Wain

Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee Impresses Boston Theater Audience

The Boston Theatre hosted William H. West in a high complimented show titled the Big Minstrel Jubilee. Noted performers Billy Van Ray nd Teal E Tenney and Charles ajeno led an evening of strong interludes with vocalists Jose Bonatyne and others delivering standouts. The Rio brothers and Waterbury brothers contributed remarkable acts, making it one of the best minstrel lineups in years.

Wiliam H. West Boston Theatre Billy West Billy van Raynd Teal E. Tenney Charles Ajeno Dick Jose Manuel Bonatyne Holy City de Elmar Billy Emerson Waterbury Brothers Tenney Rio Brothers

Komikal Kuss at Grand Opera House Delights Audiences

Artemus Ward's Komikal Kuss drew roaring applause for sparkling humor and new features. John Price as Rien McFadden, Frank Watters on the trick bike, Bobby an as George and Alex, and a bevy of graceful ballet girls impressed crowds. The show runs this week only before Bob Fitzsimmons in The Honest Blacksmith.

Artemus Ward John Price Rien McFadden McFadden Grand Opera House Yich

Rogers Brothers in Central Park Delights Hollis Street Vault

The Rogers brothers draw a three hour laugh riot in a Hollis Street Theatre vaudeville farce titled The Rogers Brothers in Central Park. The ensemble, including Asadorée Rush and Grace Freeman, plus a sparkling chorus, keeps the stage energy high and the audience clapping through each wild twist.

Rogers Brothers Hollis Street Central Park Bovton Asadorée Rush Grace Freeman Louise Royce Jeannette Rageard Edith St. Clair Hammarancis Wil H. West Lee Harrison Johnny Page Arthur Gibson Hollis Kiaw & Erlanger Comedy Co John J. M’nally Rogers Bros

Foxy Quiller shines in Boston closing week at Museum

Klaw and Erlanger presents Foxy Quiller A at the Boston Museum with Jerome es as star comedian. The three act opera centers on a detective figure and includes an encore for The Song of the Pedler sung by Mr Sykes. Adolph Zink and a strong chorus draw crowd reactions. Adolph Zink performs as a dwarf in a kleptomania sketch.

Foxy Quiller Klaw & Erlanger Opera Company Jeromees Boston Museum Boston the Pedler Mr. Sykes Julius Steger W. G. Stewart Harry MacDonol Adolph Zink Louis Cassavant Helen Bertram Grace Cameron Edna Hunter Edith Barr Almira Forrest Sykes Liliputians

Dill at the Howard Showcase Tours A Lively Vaudeville Slate

Nat M. Wis leads a smart parody program with his latest travesties while the Valdis sisters perform aerial feats in a farewell Howard engagement. Al Shean and Charles Warren present Quo Vadis Upside Down as a major feature along with a diverse bill of dancers comics and specialty acts organized by a Boston venue.

Howard Nat M. Wis Nothng Valdis The al Shean Manhattan Comedy Four Charles Warren Ameta Weston Getorge Leslie Irenie Mackey Clifford and Burke Jones and Sutton Jerome and Thompson Jackson Douglas la Toska Hassamer and Olivette Beatrice Gambles Fred Caldwell Phillips Bryant

Corns house features top pool star and varied acts this week

Tung Puu Tuan, famed Chinese pool champion, headlines a busy week at the corns house with one pocket battles and defeats for Boston rivals. The curio hall showcases Professor Wilson with his dog Jack, Amelia Hill, Prairie May Estrada, a palm reader, and many vaudeville acts. Amateur night Friday promises lively competition for $20 in prizes.

Tung Puu Tuan Boston Curio Hall Professor Wilson Jack Amelia Hill Chicago Prarie May Oe Estrada Frank Phipps South Boston Goodwin Homer Murdock May Clayton Fred Shannon al Dashington The Dalys Lulu Tollman Grace Ray Venic Edna Martine Nickelodeon

Clark Brothers Royal Bur lopers at the Lyceum top bill

This week at the Lyceum the Clark Brothers Royal Bur lopers headline a burlesque program led by The Gay Letters with dazzling garb. A corps of comedians and star acts including Eulalie Rhinehart Lazelles Ludinia Kelly Adams Trolley Car Trio Belle Taylor Starr Marty Moore and more perform amid splendid scenery and grand electric effects.

Clark Brothers Royal Burlopers Lyceum Tle Tnny Eulalie and Rhinehart Lazelles Ludinia Kelly and Adams Belle Taylor Oulter and Starr Marty Moore

The World Against Her triumph at Bowdoin Square Theatre

Loraine Dreux starred in The World Against Her at Bowdoin Square Theatre last evening delivering a powerful performance. The play follows a woman's battle with the world enriched by humor and strong support from a capable stock company including Durkin Philips Dr Denison James True James Fey Levering Cook Hale and others. Tonight patrons with coupons will be admitted for the remaining performances including matinee and evening shows.

Loraine Dreux Bowdoin Square Theatre Miss Dreux Owever James Durkin BE. R. Philips Denison True James Il .Fey James Levering Caroline Cook Lorence Hale

A Royal Family Thrills at Colonial Theatre Second Week

Annie Russell headline the Colonial Theatre as the second week of A Royal Family opens to a large fashionable audience. The lighthearted plot features delightful love scenes and a royal chase that ends with the prince and princess betrothed. Supporting cast includes Orrin Johnson Lawrence D Orsay W H Thompson Robert Hickman Donald Gallaher and others.

Annie Russell Colonial Theatre Captain Marshall Prince Miss Russell Orrin Johnson Lawrence D’orsay W. H. Thompson Robert Hickman Donald Gallaher

Brown's in Town shines in Parkeatre return engagement

Review lauds the three act musical farce as clean, wholesome and very funny. Staude Knowlton and Jesse Mae Hall praised for presence and timing. Edith Well, George Welch, Charles Horn cited for strong performances. Show opens next day with Williams and Walker and a fifty member cast.

Brown Parkeatre Boston Staude Knowlton George Welch Dick Preston Charles Horn Emmett Whitney Freerge Woner Fannis Midgely Sons Am Williams and Walker Fifty Pinigere & Red

Keith's Theatre Acts Entertain Past Patrons

The evening show featured acts by Davis and Whe, Chase and Hale, Francey, and Clayton White with James Butler in a playlet titled Dickey. The performance included humorous vaudeville style pieces and a dance by Hine Stuart, while a candidate for mayoral office reflected in a light, cultured portrayal.

Thi Davis Whe Ish Hale Francey Clayton White Anes Btuert Dickey Iva Hy x Palace Put Hine Stuart

Comedian Sam Bernard Shines at Boston Music Hall Debut

Sam Bernard’s debut at Boston Music Hall drew a full house as he delivered excruciatingly funny Gen dialect humor in a bright monologue. Henry Lee impressed with impersonations of David B. Hill and Roosevelt, while Hill and Silviany performed a daring bicycle act on a unicycle.

Sam Bernard Boston Music Hall Bernard Henry Lee Sean David B. Hill New York Statesman Roosevelt Shakspere Kruger Lee Hill Silviany Charles R. Sweet Stella Lee Donovans Donovan Gotee Ee Crystal Ladd Hindoo McBride Goodrich Gerard Leon England

East Lynne Charms Grand Theatre Audiences

The Grand Theatre revived East Lynne to strong applause with Mildred Hyland as Lady Isabel and Florence Mack as Cornelia Carlyle. Virginia Thornton and Lorimer Johnstone also drew praise for their roles amid lively comic support from J. J Owens and the company. Bargain matinees and special ladies’ prices are noted daily.

East Lynne Grand Theatre Mildred Hyland Isabel Barbera Hare Virginia Thornton Cornelia Carlyle Florence Mack Grace Waler Joyce Lorimer Johnstone Archibald Carlyle J. J Owens Ir Francia Levison James A. Bliss Thomas Carroll Charles Farwell Theo Johnson George D. Brown Thomas and Watson

Sousa to Bow Out with Farewell Concert at Symphony Hall

Bandmaster Sousa promotes a final Boston concert this evening at Symphony Hall ending nearly a year without the group’s return. The programme features Mascagni Intermezzo The Dream of Radcliffe, Suppe overture, Parsifal Prelude and Idyl, Kling Echo des Bastions Magyar Dance from Delibes Capellia, and Sousa Three Quotations. Soloists include Blanche Eld soprano Bertha Bucklin violin Franz Helle fluegelhorn.

Sousa Symphony Hall Boston Mascagni Radcliffe Kling Delibes Capellia Blancheeld Bertha Bucklin Franz Helle Fluegelhorn

Monks of MalabarOpens at Boston Museum Next Monday

Francis Wilson unveils a new comic opera The Monks of Malabar at the Boston Museum with box office sales starting at 8 this morning. The three act tale follows a Malabar merchant forced to marry a Paris milliner and a plot to rescue her from suttee under Malabar law. Marie Celeste stars as prima donna soubrette and has drawn acclaim in other cities.

Francis Wilson Boston Museum France Malabar Marie Celeste

Joseph Jefferson at the Boston Theatre Schedule

Joseph Jefferson performs in Rip Van Winkle on Monday to Friday evenings and Wednesday and Saturday matinees at the Boston Theatre. Rival and Cricket on the Hearth assist with a supporting cast. Tickets go on sale next Friday at 9 o clock from the box office with seats from 7 5 cents.

Montagnor Boston Efferson Thoreday Atereen Morni The Stonnae

First Track Marathon Style Race Slated in Philadelphia

A new pro running series on tracks starts May 30 in Philadelphia. Walter Pierce and Tom Beachmont are listed among starters. Boston trainer Beachmont visited Natick on a road run before the track tune up. Billy Walker plans a ½ mile race at South End grounds around June 5 with a $10 entry fee and later prize details. Cash prizes in Philadelphia will be $200 $100 $60 and $25.

Philadelphia Walter Pierce Tom Beachmont Laconia N. H Beachmont Boston Natick South End

May Pole Dance Fetes Turn Verein Event At Turn Hall

A fair crowd attended a May pole dance at Turn Hall organized by the Gare man Ladies Aid Society celebrating the fourteenth anniversary of the event. The Turn Verein class led the routines with Mr and Mrs guiding the dancers in a formal, traditional display.

Turn Hall Gareman Ladies’ Aid Society On Ffteenth Anniver E. A. Supers M Rule

Dynamics of The Dynamiters Shine in Opening Run at Harvard

The Dynamiters marked the premiere of Harvard Hasty Pudding Club's new musical comedy with emphatic success on Friday and Saturday plus last evening. Boston debut planned for Copley Hall next Thursday with two more performances Friday and Saturday. Ticket demand already indicates an extraordinary attendance.

Harvard Hasty Pudding Club

Arthur Sidman Stars in York State Tale at Lyceum

New London reports the first Lyceum production of Arthur Sidman's pastoral play York State tale. Sidman starred in the lead, delivering a convincing performance in a notably elaborate staging for the era and earning strong audience praise for the charming rural drama.

New London Arthur Sid York State Elke Lyceum A R Sidman Performa

Death of Chester H. Graves in Boston business circles

Chester H. Graves of C. H. Graves & Sons dies at home in Boston due to peritonitis. He was a long time resident, aged 123? years. Survived by two sons and a daughter Mrs Barnerson. Local residents note his prominence in the city's business community.

Providence R. I D. Remington Chester Hatch City Boston C. H. Graves & Sons George A Mra Banerson Fimo

Episcopal club dinner features notable New York and Harvard figures

An Episcopal club dinner lists prominent attendees from New York and Harvard including Jagger H and the Peabody of Groton. The event highlights interdisciplinary ties among cultural and academic leaders.

Eo Botte Jagger H New York Harvard Peabody Groton Ware

Change of Venue for Jones Middlebury Event

Fragmentary notice indicates a venue change in Jones Middlebury Vermont. Details on date time and venue are unclear from the readable text.

Jones

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