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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1911

Page

7

Three Weeks at Majestic Theatre Delights Crowded Opening

The Majestic Theatre opened with a dramatization of Three Weeks. The house was full for both matinee and evening shows with women lining the street to buy tickets. Miss Gordon portrayed the queen with strength while Mr. Melrose, though in a minor role, showed reserve and dignity. Mrs. Hibbard contributed well in a small part as the production reflected Mr. Morison's noted attention to character types and humor.

Majestic Theatre Sardalia Paul Miss Gordon Mr. Melrose Mrs. Hibbard Mr. Morison

Tremont Theatre Opens Second Week of Excuse Me Show

Tremont Theatre entered the second week of its run with the comedy Excuse Me staged last night. The play humorously dramatizes a long railroad journey and appeals to patrons who have endured Pullman travel experiences.

Tremont Theatre

Over Night at Shubert Promises Labor Day Matinee

The fourth week of Over Night at the Shubert Theatre shows steady patronage and sustained audience enthusiasm for W. A. Brady's clever comedy. A Labor Day matinee is scheduled, drawing continued interest in the production.

W. A. Brady Shubert Theatre The Shubert

Park Theatre to Reopen Season with Zelda Sears

Final preparations are underway at the Park Theatre as the house reopens next Saturday night with Zelda Sears starring in The Nest Eye.

Park Theatre Zelda Sears

Hollis Street Theatre Announces New Season Opener

The Hollis Street Theatre box office opens next Thursday for ticket sales to the forthcoming season. The season begins next Monday Labor Day with Helen Ware starring in The Price by George Broadhurst.

Hollis Street Theatre Helen Ware George Broadhurst

Raymond Hitchcock Reopens Colonial Theatre Saturday

Colonial Theatre will reopen Saturday night with Raymond Hitchcock in the new season. Seat sales start tomorrow morning at the box office of the venue.

Raymond Hitchcock Colonial Theatre

Castle Square Theatre Readies Opening of The Rose of the Rancho

Preparations for Castle Square Theatre opening production The Rose of the Rancho near completion. Rehearsals occur daily and a notable scenic production is planned for the run.

Castle Square Theatre Castle Square

Coronation Pictures Still Reigning at Tremont Temple

The Coronation Pictures remain Tremont Temple's main attraction with two daily showings at 2 30 p m and 8 15 p m.

Tremont Temple

Ross and Fenton at B F Keiths Theatre Delight Boston

Charles J. Ross and Mabel Fenton drew a cordial welcome with Just Like a Woman at B F Keiths Theatre. The pair's return to vaudeville sparked an ovation while J K Murray Clara Lane offered a pleasing mini concert. The Aurora troupe riders balancers and other acts completed a varied program.

B. F. Keith Charles J. Ross Mabel Fenton Mr. Ross J. K. Murray Clara Lane Boston Aurora Harry H. Richards Felix Adler Flanagan Edwards Sam Hollingsworth Whittle John T. Ray William F. Rogers

Bowdoin Square Theatre Vaudeville Show Impresses Crowd

Yesterday at Bowdoin Square Theatre the vaudeville season peaked with Kendall and his Auto Girl and a mystery that remained unsolved. The Diamond Comedy Four performed The Old Fashioned School and Lillian Keeley impressed with lively songs. The program also featured Mr and Mrs Henderson in Miss Auto From Mobile and a lineup including Eugene Davis and Lazario Trio with moving pictures.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Kendall Diamond Comedy Four Lillian Keeley Eugene Davis Lazario

Orpheum Theatre Presents All Star Weekbill

The Orpheum Theatre unveils an all star bill for the week headlined by Henela and company a premier magical comedy illusionist. Included are Stewart sisters and Escorts in song and dance Polk and Miles banjoist and prima donna Lee Barth as a character monologist Marr and Evans in The Dog Thief Mr and Mrs Thomas in a laughs bill Florence Bowes singing comedienne and Robbie Dale.

Orpheum Theatre Henela

Waldron's Casino Presents World of Pleasure Company Show

Waldron's Casino hosts a week of burlesque entertainment headlined by the World of Pleasure Company led by Will Fox and Harry Marks Stewart. Supporting cast includes Charles J. Raymond Dora Andreae Eddie Foley James Hall Phrynette Ogden and Tommy Mead with a chorus of 30 attractive performers.

Waldron World of Pleasure Company Will Fox Harry Marks Stewart Charles J. Raymond Dora Andreae Eddie Foley James Hall Phrynette Ogden Tommy Mead

Two Weeks of The Girl in the Taxi End at Boston Theatre

The Boston Theatre closes its two week run of The Girl in the Taxi next Saturday night. Bobby Barry leads a cast including Julie Ring Helena Salinger Jean Salisbury and Jeanette Bageard with Harry Hanlon Frank Farrington Jack Norval Joseph Clark and Jules Cluzetti in a fast lively production.

Bobby Barry Boston Julie Ring Mignon Helena Salinger Jean Salisbury Mary Petite Jeanette Bageard Harry Hanlon Frank Farrington Jack Norval Joseph Clark Jules Cluzetti

Opening of Scenic Temple season with varied acts

Crowds filled Scenic Temple as the 1911-12 season opened. Six Imperial dancers, Mc Avoy and Brooks, Eli Dawson the blackface comedian, and Deigham the balance artist performed with encores and feats. A fine series of new motion pictures was shown.

McAvoy Brooks Eli Dawson Deigham

Lexington Park Rustic Theatre Draws Big Vaudeville Crowds

Audiences at Lexington Park enjoyed two large shows in the rustic theatre yesterday. The Seabury Duo the skaterial jugglers performed a unique act while Louis Elliott impressed with impersonations. Delan and Holcolm led a travesty singing routine as John Jennie and Jo were called out, ending with lively paging and dancing.

Lexington Park Seabury Louis Elliott Delan Holcolm John Jennie

Star Show Girls Shine at Howard Athenaeum Evening

A bevy of entertainers including Johnny Baker as Willie Green Louie Lynn as Polly Pickles and the Harrigan and Giles troupe wowed patrons at the Howard Athenaeum Star Show Girls and burlesque features drew cheers May Bennett Kathryn Carr Hillebrand and De Long performed in standout acts while Moore and Davey Mile Lucille Savoy Cole and Warner entertained with variety and canine acts Nat Clark sang a number during the program

Howard Athenaeum Howard Johnny Baker Willie Green Louie Lynn Polly Pickles Whalen Sisters Clarence Marks Harrigan Giles Tom Burnett Carmelo Kiazatsky Clarence Marks Company May Bennett Old Howard Kathryn Carr Hillebrand de Long Dynes Moore Davey Lucille Savoy Cole and Warner McNamee Natloe Niles Nat Clark

Austin and Stone’s Museum presents two entertainments

Austin and Stone’s Museum offered two acts yesterday. Frank Walsh starred as Uncle Josh with Cassie French and six actors, followed by In Old Japan with the Manhattan Maids and entertainments by W. D. Sweet Tom Lavene and Tom Moya. Vaudeville featured Humes and Lewis Bob Loring and the Vinton Sisters. Curio hall showcased diving girls Colorado Charley in a Wild West act Josephine Lambert Brady’s Punch and Judy a serpent den and a troupe of birds and monkeys.

Austin & Stone

Globe Theatre Pro gramme for Last Week of Summer Vaudeville

Globe Theatre presents Hap Handy and company with snap bubbles and Chief Wolf Wanna a full blood Indian number Lyllian Gwynn The Grand Opera Girl Roe Reeves and Paris brothers deliver songs and comedy Ward and Vokes arrive next Monday for two weeks in The Trouble Makers seat sale opens today at 9 am

The Globe Hap Handy and Company Wolf Wanna Lyllian Gwynn Roe Reeves Paris Brothers Ward Vokes Trouble Makers

Loew's South End Theatre Presents Weekly Acts

The Columbia is now the South End Theatre and Manager Loew maintains high standards driving steady patronage. This week's bill features Francis Wood the hoops man, Pritzkow and Blanchard in A Mixed Affair, Cole and Hastings novelty act, Muller Carney and Bartello in The Janitor, Duncan and Raymond in A Messenger Boy's Courtship, Ferrari and Kramer world renowned dancers, Joe Watson Hebrew comedian, and the Five Musical Smiths in a refined musical novelty act.

Columbia South End Loew Francis Wood Pritzkow Blanchard Cole and Hastings Muller Carney Bartello Duncan Raymond Ferrari and Kramer Joe Watson

Gaiety Theatre Showcases Futurity Winner Burlesque

A Gaiety spectacle featured Ed. Lee Wrethe the famed Janitor Higgins and the Ginger Girls with the vaudeville piece Futurity Winner. The burlesque included three thoroughbred horses in the concluding racing scene, with Ginger Girl winning the Futurity stakes.

Lee Wrethe Higgins Gaiety

Norumbega Park VAUDEVILLE DRAWS HUGE CROWDS

Two large crowds attended the open air theatre at Norumbega Park to see this week’s vaudeville. Torelli's Dog and Pony Circus delighted children while the Claremont brothers drew strong popularity with their display of strength and agility.

Norumbega Park Torelli Claremont Brothers

Alabama Troubadours Draw Large Audiences At Medford

At the Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre yesterday two large crowds attended the Alabama Troubadours real coon entertainment. The act presents a vivid postwar portrait of Southern black life with native songs and dances performed by skilled entertainers.

Medford Boulevard Alabama Troubadours

Bass Point Harbor Excursions Sail on Two Steamer Lines

Daily harbor trips welcome visitors aboard the General Lincoln and the Cape Cod from Bass Point. The Bass Point Nahant Line offers excursions with two sturdy steamers, promising pleasant water navigation and leisurely viewing opportunities.

Bass Point Nahant Cape Cod Wey

State Primary Nomination Papers Certified Across Races

Election officials in Suffolk County certify nomination papers for state primaries. Listed are candidates for governor and dozens of positions including lieutenant governor secretary auditor attorney general and multiple councilor districts as well as clerks of courts and representatives with party affiliations noted.

Suffolk County

The White Squaw opens at Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House began its second week with The White Squaw a melodrama set 100 years ago in Michigan forests. Clara Snelling led a strong company delivering striking scenes and humor as two sisters reconcile after a tale of love and identity.

Grand Opera House Michigan Della Clarke Clara Snelling

Prisoner for Life Phrase Appears in Week’s Coverage

The sentence fragment notes a week’s summary concluding with the words Prisoner for Life. The context suggests a criminal case outcome or legal proceeding covered in the issue, with emphasis on the phrase indicating a life sentence.

Paragon Park season finale set for Labor Day features

Paragon Park closes the regular season on Labor Day Monday with Manager George A. Dodge placing attractive holiday features to mark the seventh year’s end.

Paragon Park George A. Dodge

Provincetown Seaport Sights Meet Steamship Schedule

The steamship Dorothy Gradford runs daily from 400 Atlantic Avenue to the Cape tip, leaving the wharf at 9 and returning in time to connect with early Boston trains.

Provincetown Dorothy Gradford Cape Atlantic Avenue Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pris Cilla George Sam Priscilla Y Majestic Colonial Chas. H. Fletcher UR Company Murray Street New York City Boston & Albany R. R Pittsburg City New York Cntral B. F. Keith’s Theatre Bowdoin Sq Theatre Waldron’s Casino Boston Theatre Globe Theatre Loew’s South End Theatre Gaiety Theatre Medford Boulevard Theatre Election Board Eugene N. Foss Louis A. Frothingham Joseph Walker Robert Luce David I. Walsh D. P Frank J. Donahue Albert P. Lantry Edward O. Skelton D. P. Russell A. Wood Eeether E. Stevens, R. Acvegti L. Thorndike, TD. and D. P. Auditor Herbert W. Burr Charles B. Strecker John FE. White George W. Anderson John F. Duffy Joseph J. Leonard J. Stearns Cushing R. Henry J. Dixon D. Jean P. Nickerson D. W. Prentiss Parker Henry A. Savage John J. Quinn, Jr Charles L. Burrill Alexander McGregor Supreme Judicial Court John F. Cronin John P. Manning James BF. O'Connell Edward J. Grainger Ernest R. Woodside Arthur M. Forbes James A. Hatton Joseph I’. Lomasney John W. Vaughn Timothy F. Callahan William H. Callahan Timothy L. Connolly Freeman D. Emerson Thomas M. Joyce Edward J Francis M. Cummings Joseph J. Keeley John J. Moor Francis J. Horgan William E. Hatman William M. McMorrow Michael J. Murray D. Representatives Thomas C. Carr Daniel J. Generson Thomas J. Giblin Thomas A. Niland Benjamin F. Sullivan Theodore L. Sorenson George H. Watters John J. Walsh D. I Edward C.R. Bagley Frederick A. Cronin Feeney A. Griffin William B Adolphus M. Burroughs Martin M. Lomasney Eugene G. Smith Isaac Gordon Daniel I. Conenolly Menry J. Jeffords Joseph Leonard Thomas B. McKeagney John J. Radley John F. Sheehan Jeremiah J. Sullivan Charles S. Boogusch Nicholas Carafellas Peter Eb, Richardson John J. Foley George A William E. Chester Fravcrs J. WH. Jones John B. McGregor John F. Logan Leony Milough James J. Moynihan William V. Newton William J. Sullivan James J. Twohlg William BP Hickey Thomas Casey John J. Mardy John J. Mahy John Troy Robert J. Ware Jacob Bibber Hanscom John J. Creed William. E. Hickey John J. Lydon Michael J. Reidy John J. Carr William H. Murphy Witten P. O'Brien John Ballantyne Thomas Grieve Charles H. Seales John B Tuttle I. Ward Timothy J. Ahearn Louis T, Lutzio James Melnerney P. Joseph McMands William H. Sullivan Charles Ee Ee Joseph A. Cahalan James FP. Eagan Louis A. Foley James A. McKlaney, Jr Daniel H. McNeff Tilton S. Bell William L. Chase Harey BR Cumming Luther C. Greenleaf W. J. Kelly Charles Hi. Wigley Edwin N. Hill Carl Meyer William H. Morgan Emil F. Shriftgiesser Joseph AH. Wentworth John J. Conway Francia M. Cummings George Leo Fleming Fred J. McLaughlin William M. Me» Morrow Ward D. Prescott Richard I. Robinson William N. Poland John Ww. McCormack Frederick AL. Corcoran Jeremish EK. Conner Thomas P. Curtin Cornelius J. Desmond Frank A. Lacher D. PL William H. O' Brlen John J Reilly Sanford Bates John H. Burns Harrison H. Atwood Charles L. Carr Henry 8. Clark James A. Hart George Philip Wardner Thomas F. J. Callahan Allen Clark William IH Woods Joseph B. Brown Clarence N. Davis Mar Hays Wero Saxony Brussels Axminster Washington St Beysion
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