On Account of Eliza opens at Hollis Street Theatre
Last evening Louis Mann and Clara Lipman opened an engagement at Hollis Street Theatre with a new Leo Ditrichstein comedy, On Account of Eliza. Mann portrays a retired rum provision dealer and school board president, while Lipman plays the dainty schoolteacher. The cast includes Mrs E A Eberle and Master Walter McArdle, with a late curtain due to a streetcar accident en route. All performances promise broad humor, with moments of pathos and strong acting by Mann and Lipman.
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Louis Mann
Clara Lipman
Leo Ditrichatein
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Miss Lipman
the Park
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New York
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E. A. Eberle
Boston Theatre Stock Company
Teepera
Ned
Walter McArdle
St. Louis
Eliza
Siberia revived at Grand Opera House after four-year gap
After a nearly four year absence Bartley Campbell's melodrama Siberia returned to the Grand Opera House last night to a well filled house. The Russia set production featured strong leads James Horne as Nickolai Norgoff and Eugenia Besserer as Sara with robust support. The audience applauded loudly at curtain calls while the laughs came from Edgar Foreman and Julia West in the comic parts. Tonight election news will be read from the stage and next week Marie Corelli's The Sorrows of Satan arrives with the same scenic melodrama appeal.
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Bartley Campbell
Siberia
Russia
James Horne
Nickolai Norgoff
Eugenia Besserer
Sara
Jaracoff
W. N. Ranous
Michael
Charles B. Waite
Ivan
Nordoff
Marie
J. B. Cooper
Florence Lytell
Edgar Foreman
Julia West
Marie Corelli
Satan
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents The Hidden Hand
Bowdoin Square Theatre offers melodrama with a strong Bowdoin company led by Edith Talbot as Cap tone in The Hidden Hand. James True 8, James B. R. Philips, John Phillips, Carl Fey and others deliver solid performances with Denison and Phillips praised for character and comedy. Daily matinees with bargain prices. souvenir tonight. next week Rip Van Winkle with Jay Hunt in the title role promised as a notable production.
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Bowdoin Square
Price
Bowdoin
Captone
Black
Edith Talbot
James
Black Donald
Messrs
B. R. Philips
John Phillips
Carl Fey
Frank M. Hadfield
James Waters
Eri. D. Denison
Whitney and Knowles stage Rome and Nero at Ion Theatre
The Whitney and Knowles adaptation of the Sienkiewicz tale of Rome and Nero will present few more performances at the Ion Theatre. Samuel Edwards replaces Edmund Lyons in the cast and brings new elements to the role, signaling changes from the original portrayal.
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Whitney and Knowles
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Rome
Nero
Ion Theatre
Samuel Edwards
Edmund Lyons
Mr. Edwards
Heartenly Silent Rehearsal At Boston Museum For Hearts Are Temed
A Boston Museum rehearsal for the dramatic spectacle Hearts Are Temed showcased silent stage cues. Stage Manager Marshall led forty two crew with a light signal system while heavy scenery trucks blocked surrounding streets and horses hoisted sets into the theatre. Rehearsals continue today to ensure tonight's curtain rises at 7:40.
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Boston Museum
The House That Jack Built at Park Theatre Shines
A large Monday crowd at the Park Theatre witnessed Broadhurst's The House That Jack Built a comedy centered on a paper hanger hired for a house by a wealthy eccentric doctor named Jack. Sir Edward Singleton loves Hester the doctor daughter who despises aristocracy, leading to merry complications. The powerful cast features Thomas Wibe Annie Yeamans Alfred Klein and others in a standout performance.
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Park Theatre
Broadhurst
Jack
Edward Singleton
Hester
Thomas Wibe
Annie Yeamans
Alfred Klein
Charles Cherry
Fred W. Peters
Herbert Ayling
Ion Armstrong
Roy Fairchild
Alexis Law Gisiko
Miss Douglas
Anita Bridger
Grace Dudley
Jennie Yeamans
The Great Ruby Continues at Castle Square Theatre
The Great Ruby enters its second week at Castle Square Theatre with matinée and evening performances. The Castle Square management cites superb scenic design and mechanics, but the strongest draw is the troupe’s strong impersonations, sustaining strong demand for seats through next week starting Monday the 17th.
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Castle Square Theatre
Castle Square Company
Professor's Love Story delights Tremont Theatre crowd
The Tremont Theatre opened the fifth week of Mr Willard's engagement with The Professor's Love Story. Audience applause was robust as Willard repeated his acclaimed portrayal of Professor Goodwillie. Tickets sold briskly and more dates were scheduled including Tom Pinch in Dickens's Martin Chuzzlewit and future shows The Middleman Da Garrick.
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Tremont Theatre
Mr.Willard
Mr. Willard
Professor Goodwillie
Willard
Tom Pinch
Dickens
Martin Huzzlewit
da Garrick
Professor
E. S. Willard
M. Barre
Tom Pince
the Middleman
Wedinestar
Davi Gaeck
Eve Tom Pinchy Frida
Levee SS
Batarnay
Therofessor
Marie Dressler at Columbia Theatre in Boston
Marie Dressler and Migs Priant drew large crowds at the Columbia Theatre last night as new jokes songs and dances pleased audiences. The burlesque Leslie Zara Carter continues to prosper with Dressler sharing top billing with Theodore Babcock and a strong supporting cast including Jobyna Howland and kitterieh la Frank.
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Columbia
Marie Dressler
Migs Priant
Comedienne
Boston
Leslie Zara Carter
Opening advance sale for Ben Hur at Klaw Theatre
The inaugural performance of Ben Hur at Klaw Theatre in New Colonial Teatre opens advance seat sales December 19 at 8 o clock Room 1. Actors and critics await the event with public interest and ticket prices noted for readers.
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fErianger
Klaw New Colonial Teatre
Foe
Frohman
Uae
Ramatic
Ben Hurew Wallace
Liam Young
Seat Sale Openation
Person in Line Finds Clean Box Sheet
A person waiting in line discovers an intact box sheet, noting its pristine condition and potential use. The find prompts curiosity about contents and origin, with speculation about its purpose and next steps for ownership or disposal.
Bartlett Davis Headlines Keith’s Week Vaudeville Bill
A Keith’s week program features Jes sie Bartlett Davis of the Bostonians as headliner with a flawless voice and graceful stage presence. The Strakosch company performs Martha’s kitchen scene with Fields and Gaynor, while Macdonald and Martell charm in Her Sister’s Beau. Pete Baker, Joe Welch, and James O Barrows troupe deliver strong comedy. Tomawn and Harrigan of vaudeville perform Pat and the Genie in a noted sketch.
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Keith's
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Bostonians Opera Company
Hst
Robin Hod
Miss Fields
Mr. Macdonald
Miss Martell
Pete Baker
Chris and
Lena
Joe Welch
New York
James O. Barrows
Lancaster
Tomawn
the Harrigan
Comany
Hattie An
Katherine Wn
Pat
Caron and
Herbert
Musical Dale
Bell Ringers
Harry Burgoyne
Howard Morris and the Twentieth Century Maids at the Howard
Harry Morris leads the Twentieth Century Maids burlesque at the Howard featuring George Dixon Flo Irwin Walter Hawley and Mrs Charles Ellis. Acts include The Gay Mission An Artist's Dilemma The Devil's Holiday Vogel's Bier Stube and a bright afterpiece. Returns from the city election will be read from the stage tonight.
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Harry Morris
Howard
Mr. Morris
George Dixon
Flo Irwin
Walter Hawley
Charles T. Ellis
Dixon
Boston
Sun Ashe
Flo_ Irwin
Udell
Pearce
Melville and Conway
Clown
Soubrette
Johnson Trio
Mareena
Martella
Massoney
Haberman
Myrtle Tressider
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Jake Vogel
Macks and Mora
Retta Curtis
the Howards
Kitty Dixie
Comedienne
Truth Kary
Famous Burlesque Co
Mr. Living Pictures
Pianka Lions Break Records at Boston Music Hall Vaudeville
Pianka and trained lions enter the third week of a vaudeville engagement at Boston Music Hall as Canfield and Carleton headline the bill. Blanche King Stella Lee and the Merrills contribute vocal and dance acts with novelty and circus flair, while the Johnsons showcase xylophone prowess.
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Boston Music Hall
Mlle Fanka
Wdrk
Canfield
Carleton
Miss Carleton
Blanche King
George Evans
Stella Lee
Buck
Three Merrills
Hamilton
Winter St
Oxford
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Canfield & Carleton
Musical Johnsons
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Montrell
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Eveniings
Cold Weather Cures Promised by Scott's Emulsion
An advertisement urges readers to fear a cold if untreated but not to fear if infected. It claims Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil can break a cold, while noting colds take about half a week to run their course. The ad lists Scott & Bowne of New York.
World’s greatest freak Francisco Lentini stars at Austin & Stone’s
Physicians, professors and students flocked to the Austin and Stone’s exhibition hall yesterday to see Francisco Lentini, the three legged man born in an Italian mountain village. His genuine third leg, fused to his right hip, drew astonishment as he walked with one leg tucked under his arm. Also featured were Tony Tom the 28 foot python, Major A J Criqui and Pearl Robinson the wedding dolls, and a roster of vaudeville acts including Delmore, Clayton, the Leroy family, and others.
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Italy
Ireland
Tony Tom
Sumatra
A. J. Criqui
Mias Pearl Robinson
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Rainbow
Clayton
Hercules
Leroy Family
Will
Cissig Cooke
Violet Dunton
Howard Sisters
Howell and
Alton
Tne
Riley and
Hughes
Mathias
Williams
Mormon
Macon
Fafayette
Tom Herron
Bennet Sisters
Fronted Down at Grand Theatre Delights Audiences
A sensational Engish melodrama Fronted Down was staged at the Grand Theatre twice yesterday and drew praise for its strong company led by Frank J. Kirke and Gilmore Hammond. Notables include J. J. Owens James A. Bliss and Mildred Hyland with Virginia Thornton Grace Euler in key female roles. Vaudeville entrees between acts add clever variety. Stockholders with coupon seats will receive souvenir photos on the next Monday and all future Mondays.
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Grand Theatre
Frank J. Kirke
Gilmore Hammond
The
Grand
J. J. Owens
James A. Bliss
Thomas Carroll
W.W. J. McCormack
Charles Farwell
Evan Harris
James Walsh
Mildred Hyland
Lancashire Lass
Virginia Thornton
Grace Euler
Nickelodeon Show Attracts Crowd With Free Shampoo Promise
Manager Walker promotes Mile De Mora’s female barbers offering free shampoo this week at a popular house. Curio hall acts include Rattlesnake Jack with 100 venomous reptiles, Alphonzo the puncher, Ida Smith the tattooed lady, and a Vaudeville program led by the Lombard brothers. Other acts feature The Zenos, Phyllis Gilmore, Frank Phipps, Mabel Williams, and Charles R. Kenney among others.
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Mile. de Mora
Curio
Jack Sonnell
Jack
Young Alphonzo
Ida Smith
Hunter
Sam Cohen
Mile
Zeta Estrada
Wall Street
Henry L’hereux
Allah Bey
Casey Little Parlor Theatre
Lombard Brothers
Zenos
Phyllis Gilmore
Frank Phipps
Mabel Williams
Charles R. Kenney
Herbert Warren
Nickelodeon
de Maus
Lady
Phylis Gilmore
Fagan and
Faxon
Frank Fitz
Lombard Bros
Blanch Goford
Chasson
Buabel Y
May Morris
Monologue Artist Blanche Hartford Sets New Repertoire
Fagan and Fagan present a monologue artist Blanche Hartford in a program featuring coon songs and marvelous moving pictures on the bioscope. Many well known local amateurs plan to appear Friday.
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Blanche Hartford
Fagan
Bioscope
Howarde r Emerson New York Girl Company Returns to Lyceum
The Howarde r Emerson New York Girl Company returns to the Lyceum with new acts and features. The burletta A New York Girl depicts the Sheepshead Bay track and Lenox Club interior with Jimmy Frank. The Livingston family acrobats Williams and Adams Monte Carlo millionaires and a Limited Masquerade skit appear alongside songs by Kitty Nelson and performances from Kelly and Davis. Fitzsimmons Ruhlin fight pictures premiere to close.
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Howard Emerson
New York
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Minco City Club burlesquers at Palace Theatre this week
The Minco City Club burlesquers headline at the Palace Theatre with two shows Satan's Will or the Garden of Eden and The Sultan of Ballahgha. Fanny Everett leads the cast with Rosa Gore and Bob Fitzsimmons style laughter. strong boxing bouts and lavish settings accompany Crimmins Gore, Larry Lund, the Levines, Charland and La Pearl, and Cole and De Lose performances.
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City Club
Palace Theatre
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Larry Lund
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Miladi and the Musketeer in Early 18th Century Tale
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Miladi and the Musketeer set for Boston stage debut
Manager Chamberlyn of the Columbia Theatre prepares a large Boston production of Miladi and the Musketeer with a cast of a hundred. R. A. Barnet wrote the book and Frank David directs. The Cadets ballet and a corps of fifty dancers will feature elaborate new figures and groupings. Marina, introduced at the Oscar Hammerstein Olympia Theatre, will lead the cast.
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Columbia Theatre
Miladi
Boston
R. A. Barnet
Frank David
Peertion
Oscar Hammerayey Olympia Theatre
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Theatrical Mechanics Spotlight Review
A compact note highlights Theatrical Mechanics, praising its stagecraft and period flair. The piece notes actor performances and design elements, signaling a refined local theater event with strong audience interest.
Theatrical Mechanics Association Elects Officers
Sunday afternoon the Theatrical Mechanics Association elected officers for the year. Officers: President James H. Duffy, vice president George B. Curran, recording secretary Charles E Tyler, financial secretary John Lee, treasurer J. M. Davis, trustee William Callahan. A $25 donation funded one ticket for Holy Ghost Hospital benefit. Dr George E Lothrop became an honorary member. The benefit committee reports most seats sold. additional performers include Lindsay Orrison and Max Heidel, Leonora Gnito, Cummings, Mary Young, Edmund Breese, and Eugene Canfield volunteering for the Columbia Theatre program.
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Theatrical Mechanics’ Association
James H. Duffy
George B. Curran
Charles E Tyler
John Lee
J. M. Davis
William Callahan
Holy Ghost Hospital
George E. Lothrop
Columbia Theatre
Aready
Lindsay |Orrison
Max Heidel
Leonora Gnito
Cummings
Ary Young
Edmund Breese
Castle Square Stock Company
Eugene Canfield
Hoyt Comedy
Pianist Ossip Gabrilowitsch Headlines Boston Concert
An announced concert at Symphony Hall next Sunday features Ossip Gabrilowitsch in his first appearance in Boston. The pianist arrives with a record of triumphs across major European cities and has earned praise from discerning musicians for his acclaimed performances.
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Symphony Hall
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Boston
Europe
St. Petersburg
Rubinstein
Tschaikovsky
Hans von Bulow
B. J. Lang
Gabrilowitsch
Rostand Poem Honors Kruger Departure in Paris
France adores Kruger during his Hol land visit, inspiring Edward Rostand to write a poem. The Figaro printed the piece praising Kruger, urging pardon for Europe. The verse imagines Kruger walking Parisian streets, confronting royal receptions, and leaving with dignity, amid a chorus of pardon from Europeans.
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Paris
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Royalty in a Duel Between British Prince and Prince Aribert
A London dispatch reports Albert of Schleswig Holstein, son of Princess Helena, has issued a challenge to Prince Aribert of Anhalt after alleged insults tied to Princess Helena’s marital issues. Aribert is ready to meet, but the Kaiser delays, seeking a military court of honor ruling first.
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London
Duke of York
George IV
Lenox
Duke of Richmond
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Schleswig-Holstein
Helena
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Anhalt
Prince Aribert
Fred H Barker Dead at Sammetts Field Died of Consumption
The body of Fred H Barker was found in Sammett's Field on Sunday. Medical Examiner Durrell ruled the death as due to consumption after examination yesterday.
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Fred H. Barker
Sammett’s Field
Durrell
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