Nursing Declares Profession at Boston Mechanics Fair
Miss Laura Hughes of the Boston Red Cross Nurses Association advocates nursing as a profession citing 1890 encampment hospital origins. She notes nurses’ extensive study and training, even in anatomy and medicine, and highlights daily nursing demonstrations at Mechanics Fair to prove professional status for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hughes
Boston Red Cross Nurses’ Association
G. A. ER
Boston
Mechanics’ Fair
Women Talked About in Early Chicago Social Notes
Mary A Livermore once a Chicago newspaper worker and Agnes Leavitt to exhibit water colors and oils at Room 16 159 Tremont St. Mrs Erving Winslow’s second reading of the Tempest at Pierce Hall on Dec 14 benefits Professor Thiyer. Florence Nightingale notes Irishman makes a better husband than Englishman. Kathleen Huppman of Philadelphia, past 90, treasures a Robert Emmet letter, speaking Irish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Livermore
Chicago
Agnes Leavitt
Tremont Street
Erving Winslow
Pierce Hall
Thiyer
Winslow
N. E. W. Press Associaon
Florence Nightingale
Kathleen Huppman
Philadelphia
Robert Emmet
Hair-Dressing Styles Shift With New Neck-Length Trends
The article notes rapid changes in hair fashion with styles now leaving hair to fall lower toward the nape of the neck. It discusses evolving trends, likely influenced by public salons and fashion guidance, highlighting a shift in how hair frames the neck and face.
Fashion Notes on Hats and Hair in Evening Styles
A discussion of evolving hair and hat fashions. Mrs Langtry influences the new look with a figure eight knot and modified chignons. Fringes vanish as waves and brushed backs become dominant, with a shift away from tousled furze-bush styles toward smooth rippling locks.
The Dilemma of Artists in Portrait Subjects
An New York artist notes difficulty finding women with blue black hair to pose for Spanish themed works. He also cites the rarity of pure blondes, especially Norwegian or Swedish types, among professional models. Some New York society women have posed occasionally, though not as literal likenesses, with their images appearing yearly in Academy exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Academy
Miss Ella F Knowles Life Sketch Featured Prior Election
A brief note notes Ella F Knowles, the young Montana attorney general, as a handsome figure and references a life sketch featured on this page weeks earlier before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella F. Knowles
Montana
The Post Santa Claus Club Seeks Young Helpers
The Post invites boys and girls to join the Santa Claus Club by sending in a filled form with name and address. Members pledge to give gifts to less fortunate children for Christmas morning. If unable to participate directly, gifts may be sent to the office for distribution, and names appear on the roll of honor.
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St. Nick
Post
Santa Claus Club
A Temperance Town in Boston Stage Review
A Boston Park Theatre premiere of Charles Hoyt's A Temperance Town is praised for its simple plot, strong character parts, keen humor, and bold climaxes. Mansfield in the German prince role is a natural comedian. the cast, including Elsie Lombard and Eugene Canfield, earns high marks, with a long Boston stay anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hoyt
Boston
Park Theatre
Vermont
Kloyt
Hoyt
Fred Oakhurst
Minks
Bingo
Old Jove
Squire Belcher
Messrs. Richards
Canfield
Over
Culling
W. H. Currie
Richard J. Dillon
Joseph Frankan
David Davies
Laura Ayers
Evelyn Pollock
Marie Uart
Temperance Town
Prince Karl shines as Mansfield versatile Globe star
Mr Richard Mansfield delighted audiences at the Globe Theatre with a dark sombre drama last evening and a lively comic turn last week He has built a reputation for versatile careful study and steady quality in varied roles drawing prestige to every new production His many distinct characters show deliberate preparation and rapid new ventures beyond familiar types
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mansfield
Richard Mansfield
Merry Prince Earl
Globe Theatre
Mansfield
Sulchess
Prince Karl
Surrender at Columbia Gains in Stagecraft and Cast
The third week of Surrender at Columbia opened with improvements to the production. Miss Eytinge as Mrs General Colgate dominates the closing scene with a moving portrayal of motherhood amid war. New third act scenery, a fresh court scene with Libby prison tunnel narrative, and stronger action as a Confederate officer enters at the gate heighten drama. Cast shifts include cleaner shirts and updated appearances for Bainbridge, McIntosh, and a hair change for McIntosh. Aldrich remains outstanding. O Leary earns applause for her role, and overall age`-`approved cast strength promises stronger popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Miss Eytinge
General Colgate
Harry Woodruff
Libby
Mr. Blakemore
Perry
Messrs
Bainbridge
McIntosh
Louis Aldrich
Miriam O’ Leary
Rosina Vokes Opens Three Week Tremont Run With The Paper Chase
Rosina Vokes opens at Tremont Theatre in Boston with The Paper Chase by Charles Thomas about a search for a prized East Indian recipe. Vokes as Mrs Pomfret impresses in bright entertaining style, with Felix Morris as Mr Busby and Courtney Thorpe in a notable minor part. rest of cast includes Gottschalk, Reglia, Franklin, Granville, Hillyer, Iring, Burton. The piece runs the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosina Vokes
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Miss Vokes
Charles Thomas
Post
Felix Morris
Mr. Busby
Courtney Thorpe
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Franceyn Reglia
R. Franklyn
Walter Granville
Marie Hillyer
Evangeline Ir
Corbett Stars in Gentleman Jack at Grand Opera House
Mr James J Corbett world champion pugilist headlines the Grand Opera House last evening in Gentleman Jack a well known tale that allows his pugilistic displays and acting talent to shine. The strong company supported him admirably with Damar and Decelle war biers Bella La Verde and Lillian Ramsden providing dances and songs Professor John Donadson appeared with Corbett and the final act recreates the Olympic Club ringside from the Sullivan Vorhe? match in dramatic fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
Gentleman Jack
Grand Opera House
Corbett
Damar
Decelle
Warbiers
Bella la Verde
la Verde
Lillian Ramsden
John Donadson
Olympic Club
Irwin Bros bring vaudeville bill to Howard Atheneum
The Irwin Bros comedy and vaudeville company drew a large audience of old timers last evening. The show featured Dick Leggett with funny songs, the National Trio in an original comedy act, the American Maes in a funny sketch, Demona and Monetto contortionists, the Daly sisters in clever dances, Frank Appel as a rape performer, Smith and Campbell as comedians, and closed with the National Trio’s farce “A Warm Reception” which delighted the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Bros. Comedy and
Howard Atheneum
Dick Leggett
National Trio
American Maes
Demona
Monetto
Daly Sisters
Frank Appel
Smith and Campbell
Miss Fannie Davenport Returns to Boston in Cleopatra
Miss Davenport receives royal welcome at Hollis Street Theatre where Cleo escapes praise for familiar play. Magnificent scenery and trumpet scene in act five draw enthusiasm as floral tributes and curtain calls accompany Melburne MacDowell as Antony. Cast earns solid notes. engagement runs through week with Saturday matinee.
Palace Theatre brings Chicago big company to Austin crowd
Theatregoers endure a long program headed by manager Milbank at the Palace Theatre. G. W. Williams big specialty troupe from Chicago stars include the Foy brothers, the Ravens, Richards the singing novelty, Matthews and Harris, ventriloquist G. W. Williams, and the boneless man Antonio Van Cotte. A funny comedy Kidnapped and a variety of acts from the Beech children to Bertoto entertain, with Lew Knight and others rounding out the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbank
Austin
Palace Theatre
G. W. Williams
Chicago
Foy Brothers
the Three Ravens
Richards
Matthews and Harris
Frank Riley
Darkey
Gardner Brothers
Sherman and
Morrissey
Antonio van Cotte
London College of Surgeons
Lew Knight
Beech Children
James K. Parker
English
Fraule O’ Neil
Lilian Cleaver
James Ward
Murphy
Mack
Bertoto
May Russell burlesque draws vast Lyceum Theatre crowd
The May Russell burlesque company attracted a large audience at the Lyceum Theatre last night. The company presented The Fashion Party and Divorce or Follies of the Day with strong casts. Notable acts included Doyle, Odell, Fish and Richmond the Four Gentlemen From Yale, Pauine Batcheller, Fish and Lichmond, the Stewart sisters, Zamona in an aerial act, plus a high class variety interlude by Yankee scolt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Russell
Lyceum Theatre
Enterprising managers showcase novelty to crowded audience
A large audience at Stone and Shaw's house yesterday provided strong word of mouth for this week’s attraction. Foremost among the novelties drew attention as the event showcased the managers’ innovative approach and promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Stone & Shaw
Oura's Great Japanese Circus Troupe Impresses Boston
A historical Boston review lauds Oura's Great Japanese Circus Troupe for bold acrobatic feats and a thrilling slide for life. The Wild Men of Borneo entertain central audiences, while Wild Burt, Sure Shot, and Major Atom charm with western life stories and impressive stage prowess. Both troupes receive strong audience approval across day and evening shows.
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Oura
Boston
Borneo
Wild Burt
Little
Far West
Major Atom
Kentuck Sensational Comedy at Grand Museum
Kentuck a four act sensational comedy drama played to a packed Grand Museum in Alice yesterday. Keane led with strong support from William Frederic J K Keane and a fine cast. A race course scene with Kentucky thoroughbreds drew great enthusiasm. The bill also featured a funny farce A Domestic Cyclone and a noted lineup of laugh-makers.
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Kentuck
Grand Museum
Alice
Keane
William Frederic
J. K. Keane
Kentucky
J. H. W. Byrnes
May Armstrong
Charles Diamond
John McVicker
McElroy
Hall and Deane
Boston Theatre programs highlight winter season and debuts
Nerves and Kerry played by Field's company at the museum. Qui Boys praised ahead of Dec 9 performances, with May Fair premiering Dec 24 at the Boston Theatre. Babes in the Wood continues to draw crowds, Salmonighi's dancing praised, and a matinee Wednesday is noted. Richard Mansfield to aid Elks benefit at Boston Theatre next Thursday. Big Four finale and schedule to be published. Young BE Allison to debut as playwright in January with Boston production. Single-seat sales for Tremont matinee by New York Symphony and Chickering Hall concert tickets go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry
Field
Pinero
Boston Theatre
Salmonighi
Richard Mansfield
Globe Theatre
The
Elks
Big Four
Smith
Martin
Cronin
Walhircon
BE. Allison
St. Louis Courier-Journal
Boston
Bostonians
Allison
Tremont Theatre
New York Symphony Orchestra
Chickering Hall
String Quartet
Symphony Orchestra
Walter Dumrasch
Tremont
Nurses Benefit Sale Supports Sick Relief Association
White capped nurses filled St Andrews Chapel Chanbers street for a sale to aid the Sick Relief Association of the Boston St Barnabas Guild. Mrs McIntosh led the event with bazaars and a can exhibit while afternoon and evening lectures on Emergency Nursing by Dr Joel Geldtiwnuit and nurse demonstrations showcased Boston training schools.
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St. Andrew’s Chapel
Chanbers Street
Sick Relief Association
Boston
St. Barnabas Guild
McIntosh
Joel E. Geldtiwnuit
Charlotte Strum
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Austin’s Theatre
Welcoing Appliuss
the Post
Romise
Cate
Mr. Hoyt
the Park Theatre
Resina
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square
Cleveland
Barney Fagan
John Queen
Martin, Quinn and Kennedy
Maccalaet
Axelman
Cradoe
Roman
Francis, Davis
Howard and
Walsh
Sheik Hadj Tahar Ben Mhomimed
Prince Earl
Flannelett
Velutina Guimpe
Surah
Cashmiere
Astrakhan
the Columbia
Howard Athenaeum
Cleopatra
Hollis Street
Lyceum
Austin & Stone's
Standard Furniture Co
Washington ST
F. Ferdinand’s
Cor
Jacek
Oliver Douad Byron
Tremont Scoil Row
Daanbe
Malent
Amusement Bureau
Warrenton St
Ae Next Selbaker
Majestics
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
J'rops
Mgrs
London Comedy Company
the Paper Chase
Walter Dambosch
Rox Africa
Eugene Tompkins
Anton Seidl
Metropolitan Orchestra
Amanda Fabris
Ghatrude May Stein
Fescrer EE
MER
B. d. Lang
Beau Brummell
Nero
Blat Brummell
Jeky LL
Hyde
Boston Stock. Company
Isaac Bb. Wich
Boston Museum
Comyns Carr
Erves
Boncicault
Iharming Merry
Music Hall
Grossmith
George Grossmith
Akete
Blomburg
Aieury Irving
Bowdoin SO
Mr. Chas
F. Atkinson
W. S. Cleveland
Tony Farrell
Colleen
Howard
C.a. Hae
Irwin Bees
Jas. Il
Athen
Cameron
Ihbumioess
Ak Ae Llick
Washington
Houlston
Russell
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