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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1901

Page

5

Forest Lovers at Boston Stage Stars Hertha Galland

Hertha Galland headlines last evening in Forest Lovers a melodramatic adaptation with witchcraft and murder themes. The cast includes Harry B. Stanford as the knight, George W. Barbler and Stephen Wright as villains, and Margaret Bourne as the countess, with four scenic settings and notable music enhancing the production.

Hertha Galland Boston Oman Maelanl Nasee Niel Peop Galland Tseult Patiste Miss Galland Miss Trailland Daniel Wrohman Harry B. Stanford George W. Barbler Stephen Wright Frank C. Bangs Hoda Cameron Margaret Bourne

Are You Buffalo? A Grand Opera House debut musical farce

A lively three act musical farce at the Grand Opera House titled Are You Are You Buffalo? shows a playful plot about a fictitious society the Buffaloes with Ed M Favor as Sellem Goode delivering hearty humor. Edith Sinclair and Jillian Lawson headline a strong cast with witty dance and song numbers and a parade of specialty acts.

Grand Opera House Buffalo Harry B. Marshall Buffaloes Ed M. Favor Boston Sellem Goode Edith Sinclair van Clare Virginia Lillian John Price Officer Mooney Petite Jillian Lawson Beatrice Nordyn Hitler Jack Louise Latour Lillian Lawson John Lorenz

Shall We Forgive Her at Bowdoin Square Theatre

Unanimous praise for the Bowdoin Square Theatre production of Shall We Forgive Her with Miss Dreux winning early audience approval. Cast praise notes Miss Thornton Joanna Marguerite Nellie West Florence Hale and Bert Lytell among others delivering strong performances. Last scene garden setting praised along with good vaudeville numbers incidental to the play.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Miss Dreux Price Bowdoin Bowlein Square Theatre Miss Thornton Joanna Marguerite Nellie West Florence Hale Martha Bert Lytell Oliver West Gilmore Trammond Paul Pilsworth R. Philips James Stapleton J. R. Peaison Neil Garth Lawrence Merton D.L. Gaylord Carlley James Levering

Castle Square Theatre enjoys clever staging of Why Smith Left Home

The Castle Square players drew merry laughter with a clever interpretation of Why Smith Left Home. Evan Taylor and Kate Ryan led strong performances as Mrs Smith and the cook lady Lavinia Daly. John Craig excelled as John Smith with others including Leonore Bradley Maye Louise Algen and James A Keane adding notable turns. The show runs this week only before next Monday's revival of Jim the Penman.

Castle Square Theatre Smith Castle Square Evan Taylor Lavinia Daly Boston Leonore Bradley Miss Smith Maye Louise Algen Mrs. Rilletdoux Mauritian A. Chapman Rose Walton Mary Sanders Julia John Smith John Craig John T. Craven Tillet- Roux James A. Keane J. T. Seeley William J. Tiasson Robert Walton Jim the Penman

Garrett Olcott Stars in Magic at Boston Theatre

The second and farewell week opener drew a warm, enthusiastic crowd. Garrett Olcott, young Irish comedian and singer, dominates the performance with a romantic elopement episode and strong supporting roles. His singing drew vociferous applause and encores, with matinees scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday.

Chaun“Garrett Cey Olcott Boston Theatre Garrett Eileen Mr. Olcott

Marlowe in Boston: Last Week for When Knighthood Was in Flower

Julia Marlowe’s Boston engagement nears end with her star turn as Mary Tudor. Audiences praise her versatile portrayal across scenes from romance to disguise. A midweek matinee on Dec 18 is announced with box office sales underway.

Nings Irda Aunsahy Lia Marlowe Symphony Hall Frohman & Gorlitz Ubelik Sje Shay Werr Friml Sand Julia Marlowe Boston Mary Tudor Miss Marlowe Catherine

Arizona at Tremont draws large audience in second week

Arizona closes its Tremont run amid a warm reception with Thomas's play receiving strong curtain calls. Cast members May Cope Wilton Farnum Wagellone Haworth Champau share honors as crowds acclaim the production, which will move to New York's Grand Opera House for a holiday engagement, while Elsie de Wolfe heads to The Way of the World at Tremont. Last matinees set for Wednesday and Saturday. tickets for de Wolfe's run go on sale Thursday.

Arizona Tremont Theatre Mr. Thomas Miss May Cope New Tremont York Thomas the Tremont Elsie de Wolfe Miss de Wolfe

Sky Farm at the Boston Museum and the week ten run

The tenth week of Sky Farm at the Boston Museum drew a full house, with audiences delighted by the baby crowing at villainy undone. Dalby appears strong, Busly scores a notable hit, and Sarah McVicker with Edwin Holt anchor the lively village cast. Fellow actors Robinson, Florence, Whyte, Tosee, Truesdell, Kramer, Hodge, and Marshall receive praise.

Boston Museum Dalby Sky Farm Iill Busly Boston Sarah McVicker

Riddle Dee Dee burlesque at Park Theatre second week

The musical nonsensical show opened a second week under Joseph E. Howard with riotous fun and strong singing. Dutch comedians Jake Bernard Bobby Harris and Al Johnson lead the humor while lively chorus numbers and costumes charm the audience. Laura Comstock's coon songs also drew praise and the Americus Quintet impressed the crowd.

Riddle Dee Dee Park Theatre Joseph E. Howard Jake Bernard Bobby Harris al Johnson Mint Mr. Howard Laura Comstock Americus

Opera plans at Bijou shift to Cavalleria and Pirates

There was no opera last evening as the Bijou was held by Cercle Francais and date could not be moved. Tonight the season resumes with Cavalleria Rusticana and The Pirates of Penzance. Cast lists and new price schedule announced. student performances begin tomorrow and recur Mondays and Wednesdays with special prices.

Cercle Francais Cavalleria Rusticatia Santuzza

Keith's Varieties Review Highlights Melville Stetson Act

Keith's weekly performance features Janet Melville and Evie Stetson as opera vocalist and May Irwin style comedienne. Cinquevalli dazzles with juggle stunts including a dog cart on chin and a four-figure charity forfeit. Piccolo's midgets, Martinetti and Sutherland, Spencer Kelly, Leo Cervalto, and others receive strong crowds and encore-worthy acts amid new material and strong orchestra.

Keith's Janet Melville Evie Stetson May Irwin Melville Stetson Cinquevalll Cinquevalli Keith Piccolo Boston Martinetti Sutherland Will Murphy Blanche Nichols Spencer Kelly Leo Cervalto Press Eldridge Swickard Fortuni Brothers Biograph Baer

Boston Music Hall Vaudeville Show Delivers Notable Novelties

Staley and Birbeck bring a unique two‑part transformation act to Boston Music Hall. They swap from a blacksmith shop to a parlor and back in two seconds with full scenery and costumes. The program also features Captain Webb’s educated sea lions, Whitelaw and Howard, the Carmen sisters, blackface performers, May Yvonne, Emile Chevrier, and other acts plus Vitagraph views.

Boston Birbeck Captain Webb George Evans Whitelaw Howard Carmen Sisters Gorman West Russell and Locke Bessie Paxton Spawneding Brothers Hume Ross Lewis May Yvonne Emile Chevrier Nettle Masse Vitagraph

Howard Presents Oriental Bur Lesquers and Pony Ballet

The Howard showcases a combined bill with the Oriental Bur lesquers and a Pony Ballet variety program led by Pony Ballet. The eight English type dancers are praised as fine, graceful and capable of lively, sensational numbers. Also featured are Jeanette Dupre, Johnny Weber, Charley Johnson, Daisy Randall and 20 other versatile performers with singing and dancing, amid new extravaganza Krausmeyer's Trip to Lady Smith.

The Howard Pony Ballet Jeanette Dupre Johnny Weber Charley Johnson Daisy Randall Belle Gordon Bla Shields Ida Farr Kitty Howard Stella Devere Minnie Hayes Eleanor May Helen Kepler Wilorence Puottadlin Krausmeyer Ladysmith Kitty Clements Bowery Lassard Brothers Howard and Karl Comediennes Com

Variety bill stars Weber and Gordon in lively show

In a merry farcelet Johnny Weber and Belle Gordon headline the program as the top acts. The finish features a ewitt parletta The Lady Buffaloes with Weber and Charley Johnson as candidates for admission to the order. The Pony Ballet opens Howard's show followed by the Dillon brothers Serpini Smirl and Kessner Ozar and Delma Lewis and Delmore and the Howard Comedy Four in Burnham's farces.

Johnny Weber Belle Gordon Ewitt Parletta Lady Buffaloes Charley Johnson Pony Ballet Howard's Niil Dillon Brothers Serpini Smirl Kessner Ozar Delma Lewis and Delmore Hioward Charley Burnham

May the Frisco giantess dazzles Boston audience

May, a seven foot seven inch performer from Frisco, wowed crowds in Boston after a show at Austin & Stone's Museum. The tall Jewess, well educated and cultured, spoke of childhood growth and longing to fit her height, while admirers packed the venue and women and children led the applause.

May Boston Austin & Stone’s Miss May Leah Museum Ped Hassall AA Chauncey Morlan Milo Norada French London Hippodrome Emil Tekla Wahlund Merode Cleo Clara Clarey Murphy Nolan Dalton Elliott Cora Clark Royeford Ada Henry Jessie Terry George Donaldson Fantas Princeton Dan Regan Ritchie Clever Cupenti May Hamilton

De Deyn and Gerald Star In My Partner at Boston Theater

Crowds burst into applause for Mr. De Deyn and May Gerald in a Western States themed role showing crude chivalry and romantic appeal. The cast includes S S Cairns Frank Frayne W Wells Rainey Charles Stanton William Hunt and others. The house promotes daily matinees and tonight reads Boston ward election returns from the stage with next week’s attraction Dangers of a Great City.

Mr. de Deyn May Gerald Western States Old Fields Miss Gerald Ss. F. Cairns Frank J. Frayne W. Wells Rainey Charles P. Stanton

Chiquita the Cuban specimen headlines Bostock's Arena

Thousands visit Bostock's Great Ant Meal Arena since its opening last Saturday. Chiquita Respiridiona, from Matanzas, Cuba, captivates audiences with doll like charm and expressive eyes. The venue touts evolving features including Captain Bonavita's 27 hare monster forest ghier lens and Louise Morrall the Queen of Jaguars drawing praise.

Chiquita Bostock Respiridiona Cuba Matanzas Bonavita Louise Morrall Animal Kingdom Lostock’s

First Appearance Before the Footlights

A performer makes their debut under stage lights, marking a notable entry in the local theater scene. The program highlights debuting talent and the promise of a fresh presence in upcoming productions.

World Beaters at Lyceum Theatre Delights Patrons

The Lyceum hosts the World Beaters company featuring Farnum brothers Reynolds and Baynard Violet Gleason Harrington and Miller Udell and Yule Hiatts and others. Opening act is The Naughty Widow with rapid action and humorous situations. The girls’ costumes and special scenic effects impress patrons who are urged to see the show.

Lyceum Theatre Lyceum World Beaters Company Farnum Brothers Reynolds and Baynard Violet Gleason Harrington and Miller Udell and Yule the Hiatts

Klahre Delivers Steady Steinert Hall Piano Recital

Yesterday afternoon at Steinert Hall Edawin Klahre presented a varied program that included TAszt s bb minor Ballade Echubert s fantasie in C major Rubinstein Liszt Beethoven Chopin and Schumann The performance showed commendable facility and serene interpretation with evident audience approval after each number despite the previously postponed date The recital reflected his growing pianistic art and drew hearty applause.

Steinert Hall Klahre Taszt Echubert Rubinstein Liszt Beethoven Chopin Schumann Mr. Klahre Edawin Klahre

Christmas Party at Children's Theatre Featured by Spider

The Little Miss Muffet play runs every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 o clock and Saturdays at 2 30. The spider hosts a web party inviting Muffet with songs and tunes written for the show. Music and acts promise charm for children and grownups, with standout kit performances.

Children’s Theatre Huntington Ave Little Miss Muffet

Morrison's Grand Theatre Opens New Stock Company

The new stock company at Morrison's Grand Theatre presented Bartley Campbell's My Partner last night, signaling a new era for the South End venue. Severin De Deyn impressed as Joe Saunders with notable sentiment, and the Boston audience greeted the company with cordial enthusiasm.

Morrison's Grand Theatre Bartley Campbell Severin de Deyn Joe Saunders Boston New de Deyn

Curio Hall at Base Presents Big Show for Five Cents

Manager Walker hosts a high turnout at the base theatre with five cent admissions. Acts include Miss Mariel Sweet and her basketball troupe, the Human Furnace in The Devil's Supper, the Human Bullseye act, Professor Lynch shadow pictures, Lt. Mettler and Merelto plus Mme Lincoln mind readers. Vaudeville pairs, classic living pictures, and many other performers headline, with Friday Amateur Night drawing crowds.

Walker Curio Hall Mariel Sweet Blondell Thompsons Professor Lynch Mettler Mimic Merelto Mme Lincoln Classic Living Joyce The Destinos Society Daily & Austin Blanch Hartford James Burke Viola Jerome Temmy West May Collins Jennie Lane Allie Colgate

Debut of Bohemian Violinist Jan Kubelik

The recién debuting Jan Kubelik receives strong silent praise from the orchestra at private rehearsal for Paganini variations. He will perform at Symphony Hall on Saturday afternoon December 14 with a program including a Vieuxtemps concerto in A major Bach aria Beethoven romance and Paganini variations.

Jan Kubelik Paganini Kubelik Symphony Hall Vieuxtemps Bach Beethoven

Tickets On Sale At Simphony Hall

The note announces tickets available now at Simphony Hall for an event. No further details on date or performers are provided in the readable text.

Simphony Hall

A Royal Prisoner at Grand Opera House next week

Manager Magee brings A Royal Prisoner to the Grand Opera House with a novel plot 18 dramatic situations and strong climaxes. The production features magnificent scenery and period costumes from 1741 and a cast including True 8 James and Susette Willey as prominent favorites.

New York Chicago Pittshburg Magee Grand Opera House Princip True 8 James Susette Willey

Lili Lehmann Farewell Recital at Symphony Hall

Mme Lili Lehmann, the noted vocalist, will give a farewell appearance at Symphony Hall next Friday afternoon. The program includes works by Wagner, Wagner’s Rungert, Herman, and Brahms, with a varied selection from each composer for an enjoyable afternoon concert.

Symphony Hall Mme Lili Lehmann Mme, Lehman Wagner Rungert Herman Brahms

Servist Lectures Promote Saturday Series at Symphony Hall

The Servist Lectures will stage five Saturday afternoon talks at Symphony Hall led by Garrett BP. Demand at the box office yesterday exceeded expectations as advance subscriptions rise. The lectures begin the 2st inst with topics including The Land of Romeo and Juliet Erangeline Old Molland The Home of Shakspere and Bismarck, with season tickets on sale through this week.

Rive Garrett Pr Romeo Evangeline Heo Vand Shakespeare Bismarck Symphony Hall Garrett BP. Servist Erangeline Old Molland Shakspere

Superba to Bring Big Houses at Boxton Theatre

Hanlon brothers’ Superba returns to Boston with full houses anticipated during a fortnight at the Boxton Theatre starting Monday. Manager Lawrence McCarty introduces a policy of highest class attractions at fair prices and the production this year is entirely new with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.

Superba Hanlon Brothers Boston Boxton Theatre Lawrence McCarty

Travel plan with dates and escorted itinerary announced

Leaving Boston Friday evening with dates March 14 28 April 25 May 9 via Fall River line. The package covers all expenses including five days board at first class Washington hotel, visits to Philadelphia and New York, with stop over privileges. Illustrated itinerary guide available from Joseph P Tageart at 20 Washington Street Boston.

Boston Fall River Line Tate Washington Philadelphia New York Joseph P. Tageart N. Bk. BP. A Washington Street

Universalist Club Dined at Quincy House

The Universalist Club dined last night at the Quincy House. W. 8. Beekman of West Medford gave a stereopticon lecture on The Story Our Rocks Tell Us with Arthur Be. Mason presiding. Attendees included Dr. Capen of Tufts College Dr. Hamilton the Hon. B. F. Endicott the Rev Henry W Rugs D D Professor W. H. Shipmann and Hosea 3. Ballou.

Universalist Club Quincy House

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Uekorge W. Magee Tremont Susette Willey and True S. James Boston Theatre & My Election MR. Chauncey Carrett O’nagh Paddy Hanlon Rostock’s Great Dee Animal Arena Cyclorama Building Chiquita S Lee Sharp Steen Richelieu Colonial Theatre Ibijou Opera Keith’s Boston Theatres Her Penzance Hollis Teller Morphy Eldridge Kiate Stetson Avery Williams West Point Amnapolla Augustus Thomas Elsie DeWolfe Bertha Galland New Star Kiralfy Ga. M. ‘Torrenece James Connors Dan Swift Scotty William Vorhees Misses Teband Grace Falk May Lillie Byron Vesta Stanton Grace Ta Ruert Werreorge Margerie Jeannette Hawkins Chauncey Olcott Pijou Opera House Keith's Theatre Boston Music Hall Howard Atheneum THY Dane Pot Ant Sultan Shah Dillon OW Howard Selbini the Lassard Phony Hall Symphony Handel and Haydn Society Emil Mollenhaui Sandel Anita Rie Clara Poole-King Ellison van Livose Frederic J. Martin Effie Stewart Lucille A. Tucker Bass Whitney Tew Aillia Kileski-Bradburs Strale William Fr. Rieger Gwilym Miles Jos. Haernstein Greation Paysu Emmi Juch Back Bay Sir A. Mi Wright & Ditson Alto, Mi Glenn Gall Hamilton PI Winter St Oxford Crna Capt. Webb Callahan & Mack Flying Rabbins Whitelaw & Toward Carmen Russell & Locke Castle Theateen Tremont St Music Hall George H. Broadhurst Square Bow Dooin Theatre Revere Vrisco Mlle Norada Nickelodeon Austin & Stone Edwin Klahre Morrison's Grand Theatre Morrison Sah Palace Jeffries & Rublin Lehmann Song Servist Royal Blue Line Washington, D. C Universalist Club Dined
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