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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
6
Thomas E. Shea stars in a new dramatic program in Boston featuring The Love Route at the Castle Square while the Grand Opera House presents a different production and additional attractions headline the bill.
Francis Wilson begins the final week at Hollis Street Theatre with The Bachelor’s Baby showing his versatile range from comedy to more serious moments. He leads a strong company as Boston audiences respond with warmth. Ruth St Denis and the Imperial Russian Court Balalaika Orchestra take the stage next week for a two week engagement with regular matinees and a Christmas matinee on December 26.
Sidney Brew opens his two weeks engagement at the Majestic Theatre with the comedy Billy after a special chartered train from Kingston Ont. Drew's Billy has been a Canada wide success, drawing continuous laughter. The company includes Mrs. Sidney Drew Blanche Moulton Inez Plummer Elizabeth Ariaans Caroline Harris and others with a matinee tomorrow.
The Colonial Theatre extended its run of The Old Town starring Montgomery and Stone. The duo dominates the show with lively dialogue and comic routines, while supporting performers Flossie Hope Allene Crater Charles Cox Melville Stewart Genevieve Eloise Reed Lyndon Law May Ellison and the English pony ballet create memorable contributions.
The Columbia Theatre presents Miners Americans with a notable cast and the Challenge Beauty chorus. Four burlesques, vaudeville olio, a dramatic playlet, and The Trial of the Girl in Blue headline. Cast includes Teddy Simonds, Robert Deming, Marc Lerner, Chester Nelson, Felix Krusch, Leo Doherty with Beatrice Haynes and Lillian Alton.
A lively program at Scenic featured the Knickerbocker trio of comedy singers and dancers as crowd favorites. The Wilsons performed The Automobile Mishap to frequent laughter, Natalie Ormandie sang in a striking style, Sam Barban offered a brick man routine, Loerie delivered strong laughs, and Lenna Howe's Union Orchestra played a brief concert as the evening’s side attraction.
Kajima and Farlon present mystifying and magical illusions with the three Juggling Harddits and Murphy and Andrews, singers and dancers, at the Hub Theatre for the first three days of the week. A bill of motion pictures and illustrated ballads by competent artists rounds out the program.
Christie MacDonald greeted by a crowded Tremont Theatre as she headlines The Spring Maid a comic opera from Europe. The German princess disguise tale, lively score, and Boston cast including Elgie Bowen, William Burress, Tom McNaughton, Jessie Bradbury, Blanche Sherwood, Lawrence Rea, Ralph Errold, Beth Stone, Paul Chute and LaReve heighten the show’s charm. The farewell fort night ends next week.
Enthusiastic Boston audience sees Katie Did enter the final fortnight of its Boston Theatre run. The musical version of My Friend from India features book by Duncan and Smithson with music by Karl Hoschna. Gaites productions are praised for lavish scenery, costumes, and high artistic standards.
Mr Worbes-Robertson begins his second Shubert Theatre week in Boston with large attendance. The performance features The Passing of the Third Floor Back in three acts and Mr Forbes-Robertson’s portrayal of A Passer-by The Third Floor Back and A Friend earning repeated viewings.
The Park Theatre crowd shows strong taste for the long running comedy Seven Days. The cast remains Albert Brown Georgia O Ramey Allen Pollock Florence Reed Carl Eckstrom Hope Latham Williamville and Lucille LaVerne, credited for seamless performances after over a year together.
Ed Lee Worthe stars as the Janitor in a week long engagement at the Gaiety Theatre. The company delivers strong comedy with effective song hits and chorus work. Bijou Russell, Signor and Edith Franz, Primrose Lemon contribute acts including a clever opening burlesque and fancy bicycle riding.
Yesterday at Bowdoin Square Theatre the Original Mrs General Tom Thumb and company presented In the Enchanted Statue and the Tittle Folks to instant favor. Ali Paz offered fortune readings and Todesc Keating Trio performed on wheels to applause. Buckley Martin and Kit Karson showcased talents with a strong rifle shot display. Amateur Night is promised Thursday with many applicants.
Edward Peple's third Boston play, The Love Route, opened at Castle Square Theatre. John Craig directed with strong cast led by Miss Young as Allene Houston and Donald Meek as Billy Ball. The plot follows Texas railroad expansion and a romance opposing the railroad's encroachment. Next week Craig's holiday production Jack and the Beanstalk closes the season.
Thomas E Shea returns to this city with A Self Made Man a drama about a merchant whose devotion to business strains his marriage. Shea delivers a versatile, convincing leading performance. He also presents Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Bells on designated nights with A Self Made Man repeated Friday. The following attraction will be Through Death Valley.
The Columbia Burlesquers drew crowded houses at Waldron's Casino yesterday with a two act burlesque. Just for a Girl became a big hit with a dozen encores. Leo Stevens led the principal comic section with strong support from Arthur Banta Frank OBrien W S Swor Matt Banta Norman Banta and Frank Banta. Leading ladies included Helen Moore Jessie Moore Nellie Florede Marguerite Chabauty May Nash and Marie Allen. The show featured a rich chorus and notable numbers by the four Banta brothers Nellie Florede and Frank OBrien with Moore delivering entertaining descriptive talk.
The bear woman walked on all fours drawing thousands of spectators. Marie De Vere performed throat sword swallowing. Professor De Blake’s dogs and monkeys plus other acts like Antonella the musical marvel and Punch and Judy featured prominently. A varied bill also included The Charity Nurse presented by Frank Walsh and others, plus a sensational live snake dance and musical numbers.
The Keith's Theatre holiday programs feature John B. Hymer in Tom Walker on Mars with 15 singers and dancers, Homer Mason and Marguerite Keeler in In and Out, Hills-Nowlin acrobats in I'm in a Fire House, Steve White vaudeville debut, Barnes and Robinson musical sketch, and more. Nat Braham showcases trained fleas in the engine room.
Fieldings and Williams headlined the Orpheum bill this week and drew strong crowds. The King sisters impressed with singing while the Young brothers and Veronica offered clever dancing. Mannion and Hall presented a pianologue and the gymnasts Alvello and Orthello showcased expertise. The rest of the bill was excellent.
The Globe Theatre presents a lively bill of vaudeville and motion pictures featuring the Shopperly sisters clever instrumentalists Morse and Ray colored comedians Harry Thriller the equilibrist and the Dololado sheep and pig circus. Illustrated songs and moving pictures attract audiences as the programme will be changed next Thursday.
A collection of kitchen guidance with varying dishes from authors Emma I Mason Martha McMahon and Mrs A F Wenham. Recipes include tomato sauce dessert cake cream icing meat loaf and layered liver bake with regional attributions to Medford Pittsfield and Boston.
Middleboro December report notes John J Morrison of 156 Centre Street believes his left hand is cursed. In under two years two fingers were severed at a shoe factory and a third was removed by a machine. Saturday the final digit vanished as he worked, leaving only the thumb. He seeks work away from machines.
A wife defends early rising and shared chores, praising her husband for building the fire, fetching coal, and cooking breakfast. She claims no quarrels in six years of marriage and says they work for each other with equal consideration.
The author extols Nantucket Island as an aged seaport turned premier summer retreat. He recalls the Coffin house from the 17th century and describes rustic farms, windmills, historic mansions, modest cottages, and simple stores that fit the island’s timeless charm.
A reader requests advice on raising a six week old Angora kitten. Questions cover feeding frequency, bathing suggestions for a pure white coat, whether to allow outdoor access, clipping sharp claws, and general care tips. The writer asks Circle readers for practical, experienced guidance.
A 20 year old bride writes to the Sewing Circle expressing she agrees with a piece titled Tit for Tat and arguing that if a wife is well she should get up and prepare her husband’s breakfast. She signs as a devoted reader of the Post.
A bride seeks guidance from sisters on what towels bed linen and basic supplies she will need to start housekeeping for her future home. She notes her current experience is light housekeeping and she expects to have a home of her own soon.
A reader laments a letter praising a wife for making breakfast while arguing a divorce would be justified if she is lazy. The writer defends traditional duties and men's sacrifices, insisting wives should provide early meals regardless of cold weather and cost to the husband.
A reader writes in thanks for a circle suggestion that cured chilblains and asks for remedies for a swollen painful bunion or joint on the foot, hoping others with similar experience will respond.
A student inquiry concerns a statue named The Hewer. The editorial note confirms the statue in question and provides a brief acknowledgment of the inquiry.
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