Way Down East Opens Tremont Season In Fine Style
Tremont Theatre starts its season with Way Down East by Lottie Blair Parker. Odell Williams and Phebe Davies receive praise for strong performances while Louise Galloway charms as ingenue. The production blends domestic sentiment with melodrama and features notable musical numbers, with a promising run ahead. Dr. Pierce advertisements appear amid the review.
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Way Down East
New York
New England
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Shore Acres
Jed Prouty
Parker
Odell Williams
Joshua Whitcomb
Dunstan Kirke
Phebe Davies
Miss Davies
Louise Galloway
Forrest Robinson
Frank Lander
Ella Hugh Wood
George Backus
Felix Haney
J. H. Bunney
Edwin Hoff
J. F. Boyle
Carol Jordan
Jeanne Millard
Boston Museum Opens After Short Preliminary Viewing
The Boston Museum opened its doors last evening for a brief preliminary sea exhibition preview. Attendees noted the quiet opening and the hope for broader displays in coming weeks.
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Separation Decree Granted in Gavin Savin Domestic Case
In New York's Superior Court a decree of separation was granted between Frank W. Gavin and his wife Fennette Savin after a tumultuous affair linked to a rooftop garden and the elopement of Shirley Richardson Tuck with Sousette Virginia Maynard. Savin’s wife receives alimony of $1000 monthly as the divorce unfolds amid public scandal.
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Mr. Tuck
Hilarious Farce What Happened to Jones Delights Summer Audience
Broadhurst presents the New York hit What Happened to Jones with a strong company. George C. Boniface Jr. stars as Jones, Gerald Griffin as the harassed professor, and Frank Carrier as the bishop. Anna Belmont Kathryn Osterman Helen Bell shine among an able cast as two weeks of performances lead to Roland Reed and Isadore Rush in A Distinguished Guest.
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Charles Kent
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Helen Bell
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Ada Craven
H. F. Roberts
Roland Reed
Isadore Rush
Still Waters Run Deep at Castle Square Theatre
Last night’s Castle Square Theatre showing of Still Waters Run Deep drew strong praise for its cast led by J. H. Gilmour and William Humphrey with Frances Drake and Maude Odell in key roles. The program also featured Lucille performance numbers at Sans Souci and a varied vaudeville lineup including Maggie Cline and Imogene Comer delivering lively songs and patriotic ballads.
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Boston
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Gallando
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Langdons
Boston House Thrives With Favorite Entertainments
A bustling crowd praised Mr. Keith's venue as a renowned stop for diverse acts. Katie Allen and John C. Fox drew laughs with a comical dance, while The Flat Next Door impressed the audience with its novelty setting. The troupe featured talents from Ed Latell to the Borani brothers and the Paolis, with biograph reels and a notable Hagenbrook animal show drawing big crowds. Willie Phelps’s trip to Boston included Hagenbrook’s animal kindergarten, ending with a risky moment over geese in the barnyard. The Sporty Girls at Mystic and a wide vaudeville lineup closed a packed evening of entertainment.
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R. J. Dustan
Lyceum Stock Company
Aug. Thomas
Boston
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Willard Simms
Hiatt
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Grand Isle
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Wille
Ticonderoga
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Mystic
Cardonna
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Ellerton
Vesta Villars
Flo Logan
Howard Opens Season With Varied Vaudeville Bill
The Howard launched its season with a strong lineup of straight variety acts headed by Joe Flynn. Future programs will feature vaudeville and burlesque with the first burlesque scheduled the week of Labor Day, Sept. 5.
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Variety Show Shines at Point of Pines This Week
The program features Raymond and West, blackface comedians, and champion cake walkers. The Anora sisters Lottie and Tessie debut with clever original dancing acts.
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Point of Pines Enjoys Record Crowds This Season
Sisters of Dan Daly showcase talent under his tutelage as Tom Ripley charms audiences with descriptive numbers. Hart and Verona entertain with imitations and songs while Lynn Cadet Band and star soloists draw large crowds. Attractions include a Manila battle presentation, Edmonds Orchestra, fish dinners by Mr Barnes, a top North Shore beach, and a balloon ascension with fireworks planned for next Saturday.
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Verona
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Point of Pines
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the Pines
Palace Theatre Weekly Entertainment Promises Laughter
The American Gaiety Girls company offers a lively bill at the Palace Theatre headlined by a bright burletta Camping Out. Mile Ordlar performs a Charmion disrobing act with new poses, plus Clements and Marshal in a popular sketch. Ida Howell, Mack and Howard, and Frank Kennedy provide songs, parodies, and jokes ending with The Real Thing. Smoking concerts continue.
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Marshal
Boston
Pickaninny
Ida Howell
Palace
Mack
Howard
Frank Kennedy
Aerial Balloon Feats Draw Crowds at Huntington Grounds
Enthusiastic crowds throng Huntington avenue grounds nightly to watch Professor Wolcott’s balloon ascensions. Electric searchlights and fireworks mark the ascent as spectators await the daring landing. Manager Hyde’s entrance-card offers draw to the Chutes amid festive fairground scenes and popular Sunday concerts.
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Goodbye to the paintings at the Boston Theatre exhibit
The American Art Syndicate will remove the paintings from the vestibule galleries and ship the collection to another city after a final weekend crowds day. More than 2000 visitors passed the ticket taker by noon as works like Judith Francesca da Rimini and Nana at the Bath drew steady attention and a special crowd management plan was in place. A daily musical program runs 9 am to 11 pm through the week.
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Bath
The Sporty Widows at Lyceum Theatre Delight City
The Sporty Widows drew strong public favor at the Lyceum Theatre yesterday. The first part, A High Old Time, follows Willie Fresh whose sailor caper inviting ladies aboard ends in comic misadventure, promising further amusement this week.
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Willie
Nose blemish remedy consultation with John H Wood
An offer to consult free with John H Wood Ter Boston for anyone with a hump nose Roman nose flat nose pug nose med nose broken nose or skin marks. Contact details provided for assessment and treatment advice.
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Boston novelty company opens at rustic theatre
True to nature this resort hosts recreation and amusement as Gorman's Boston novelty company performs this week. The company with skilled artists received a flattering reception at the opening yesterday and promises strong business for the week with the electric fountain playing each evening after the show.
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Inexpensive Dress Goods Sale At Gilchrist Co
Gilchrist & Co at 5 to 11 Winter Street launches a sale drawing crowds with 9 cents per yard dress goods. The all wool American made fabrics, previously 3 cents, now present a 26 cent drop praised for quality and satisfaction. Buyers urged to purchase before stock runs out.
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Endorsed by Clergy Promote Kutnow’s Powder
Clergymen praise Kutnow’s Improved Effervescent Powder with letters from Canon Arthur Atkinson and Canon Ravenhill. The ad urges readers with stomach liver or kidney troubles to request a free sample from Kutnow Bros at 13 Astor Place New York, mentioning the Boston Post.
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Knights of Pythias to Hold Grand Encampment Session
The grand encampment supreme lodge session will be held in Indianapolis from August 22 to 29. The Boston and Albany railroad offers a $21 round trip rate with a daily through sleeping car from Boston leaving at 10 30 a m arriving in Indianapolis at 11 30 a m the next day.
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Lewiston Steamer Offers Best Ocean Excursion From Boston
Thousands of Boston and suburbs enjoy the Lewiston steamer excursion along the North Shore and Isles of Shoals. The ship provides fine dinners and high class entertainments. The trip offers views of Cape Ann and departs Commercial Wharf at 10 am with a 5 cent round trip fare and half-price for children.
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