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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1903
Page
4
Prof Munyon invites every dyspeptic and all those with indigestion or stomach or nerve trouble to call for a sample bottle. He claims it will enable everyone to eat what they like, all they like and when they like.
Public urged to test Munyon Paw Paw Remedy promising nerve nourishment and digestion aid. Free distribution from Boston Post office ends today at 6 PM with requests for readers to report results.
The Boston writer Fitz ger ald Murphy presents Beware of Men at the Grand Opera House. Gertrude Reynolds stars with Alexander G. Carleton as the villain and Tom Morrison Tom H. Warde supplying comedy. The cast includes Ethel Fuller Clara Joel and George Barr in supporting roles. The program also promises The Man Who Dared and Shadows of a Great City in forthcoming performances.
The Hub Theatre debuts under E. D. Stair and A. L. Wilbur with a red and gold makeover and a marble lobby floor. Elmer E. Vance’s The Limited Mail leads the program to strong audience praise, especially for Beatrice as a convincing boy, with daily matinees announced.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre opened yesterday afternoon to a large attentive audience featuring a realistic melodrama The Counterfeiters. Willard Blackmore as John Farle impressed, Corinne Cantwell as Edith Norwood presented a clear heroine, Florence Hale added wit as old Judy, and the familiar cast including E D Dennison and Lawrence Merton delivered creditable performances.
J H Gilmour returns to Castle Square in Jim the Penman supported by a strong cast including Isabelle Fletcher and Alice Riker. The production shows polished stagecraft with notable performances from Gilmour as Jim the Penman Louis Percival portrayed by Thomas MacLarnie and Dr Petty Wise by John T Craven. The company plans Aristocracy next week with Gilmour to remain on stage.
Howard Hall presented his own play The Man Who Dared at Music Hall yesterday. The tale of a man who impersonates his dead brother to uncover the schemes of his faithless wife and treacherous friend features a dramatic third act with a lion cage scene that shocks the audience. Hall performs both brothers with ease and appeal, earning enthusiastic response from a large crowd.
The four months run of Peggy from Paris at the Tremont Theatre closes one week from Saturday night. The Boston engagement of George Ade's latest work has drawn crowds since May 12. Peggy from Paris will bow in New York on September 10 after Prince of Pilsen opens August 31 at the Tremont. Helen Hale, returning as Lily Ann Lynch, was applauded last night.
Painters carpenters upholsterers and decorators complete annual summer house-cleaning at the Boston Theatre. Liebler Co presents The Christian with Edward J. Morgan as John Storm and Clara Blandick as Glory Quayle for a one week run with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Seat sales start Monday morning. Next on Aug 31 Under Cover by Edward Harrigan debuts, with seat sales opening Monday.
It is doubtful if a more popular young star than Robert Edeson could be secured to open the season at Hollis Street Theatre on Aug 31. Edeson and Henry B. Harris will present a new American comedy by Byron Ongley titled The Rector's Garden for the first time on any stage.
The Silver Slipper coming to the Colonial Theatre in Boston for a run beginning September 14. The production will be essentially the same as last season and aims to surpass Sleeping Beauty and the Beast in popularity.
The Majestic Theatre begins advance ticket sales for Fred E. Wright's York State Folks, arriving next Saturday for a two week run. Labor Day marks the start of William A. Brady's Girls Will Be Girls, with the same cast from last season led by Ray L. Royce and James Lackaye, as John B. Fitzpatrick becomes resident manager.
The four Cohans star in Running for Office a new musical comedy praised as funnier and catchier than The Governor's Son. They inaugurate the Park Theatre under Rich Harris and Frohman management with opening set for Sept. 5.
Yesterday the theatre opened another weeklong engagement with strong crowds and lively acts. Rosa Weidhorn’s violin solos from The Gypsy Dance to Carmen, a comedy sketch by Menifee Johnstone and Belle Stoddard, and a farce with Bert Howard and Leona Bland led a varied bill. Ernest Hogan sang racially charged songs with a supporting dancer, Belmont returned to boost Mindtown Minstrels, and tricks by Si Stebbins, Castanos dancing, and the Brooks brothers’ wit drew laughs. A Royal Gorge panorama and a popular dinner scene capped the program with broad appeal.
After a brief vacation season the old Howards doors were opened to amusement seekers yesterday afternoon. For the first time since it was organized Helen May Butler's involvement is noted.
Boston attorney E W Philbrick cites Vice-Chancellor Pitney of New Jersey and a 1894 table showing Massachusetts ranks high among states in relying on other courts, while New Jersey lags. The discussion centers on cross state judicial respect and authority.
A Howard program highlights the Ladies' Military Band, Ziska and King, Avery and Hart, Reed and Shaw, the Fonti Boni brothers, and a large burlesque company. Notable acts include Rosa, Ada Buttner, Helen Russell, and a cineograph presentation. Strongest burlesque troupe in the show, with many named performers and synchronized dog acts.
The Point of Pines seaside resort drew its largest Monday crowd of the season as a week long carnival opened. Diving horses King and Queen arrived from Youngstown and will perform after a rest. Litz’s 40 foot diving dog Dandy wowed spectators while acts by Richard Harlow Bertie Fowler and Finley and Burke entertained in the rustic theatre.
The management offers a splendid week show featuring the Creole belles with songs and dances. A fat ladies convention adds novelty, Kid Gavin performs muscular poses, Vito Basile is the vegetable king, and Scottie the prestidigitateur impresses as a clever magician. Ayotte and Dumont present Ixion in a new all-star variety act with a host of performers. Amateur night is Friday.
Signor Jou vine's Neapolitan Troubadours headline Austin & Stone's in Naples style spectacle. La Paloma sisters charm with La Deville and Europe’s dances. Curio hall and theatre brim with acts, including Lew Carroll, Maude Elston, Saroni, Alice Gray, and others in a lively stage week.
Solaret the fire dancer returns this week with Lily Night and flower dances using striking electric effects. Eldora and Norine perform acrobatics and juggling feats. O'Brien and West delight with clever comedy. Ah Ling Foo mystifies with illusion and sleight of hand. Eckhoff and Gordon mix music with top comedy. The Tourist Trio adds vocal harmony and comedy. Afternoon and evening performances daily this week.
Palace Theatre launches the fall and winter season with Clark's New Royal Burlesquers. The versatile company features a strong chorus and comedians. Two burlesques titled A King's Reception and A Mixed Affair promise hearty comedy and lively music. Performers include J. Hopkins, Abe Reynolds, M. J. Kelly, George T. Davis, George Guhl and C.
Crowds remain large at Lexington Park on the Paul Revere trolley route as a new vaudeville bill opens in the rustic theatre for the third week of August. The act features the Mullettes in difficult acrobatic stunts, plus dogs performing with ease, Max Ritter the blackface comedian, and the sketch team Fredo and Dave.
Large attendance yesterday at Crescent Gardens Revere Beach attracted many visitors as favorable weather encouraged afternoon and evening enjoyment. Local officials reported strong turnout despite intermittent crowds and noted lively activity across the pier and promenade areas.
Residents are reminded that the Boston area sea side retreat Bass Point Nahant is nearing season's end in about three weeks. Lafricain's Marine Band performs concerts daily, the large dancing pavilion hosts sessions, vaudeville is staged in the open air theatre, and quiet rocky shores offer rest.
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