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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
5
Mrs Anna Lawrence, aged seventy two, proclaims her hair remains dark and youthful after using Hair Vigor. She credits the product for maintaining her appearance and avoiding baldness or graying, claiming it keeps her look twenty five years younger.
A testimonial touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as restoring gray hair color and promoting growth while keeping hair soft, glossy, and full. The product is described as a wonderful hair food and elegant dressing, priced at $1.00 per bottle and available from druggists.
The grand council of Royal and Select Masters of Massachusetts opened in York Hall with M W M Samuel G Lyman of Malden as grand master. Many officers and past grand officers attended, a roll call showed 24 of 27 councils represented, and 6190 members were reported with a 159 gain for the year.
William J Sullivan proprietor of a Swett street stoneyard was fined seven dollars for doing business on the Lord's day. all of his employees were fined each.
The Boston Theatre hosted The Flying Dutchman with Herr Bertram as the Dutchman and Frs. Ternina as Senta. Frs. Ternina impressed in the role, while Herr Bertram earned high regard for his performance. Mme. Schumann Heink sang a minor part with few opportunities. Emil Paur conducted and the chorus drew praise.
Reports say actress Julia Arthur will leave the stage after this season to join Boston society as Mrs Benjamin Pierce Cheney. Heavily involved banker and railroad man Mr Cheney travels as her manager but plans to stay at home. Arthur’s star rise may end with retirement and possible cancellation of England dates. She pressed to retire after disruptions at the Broadway Theatre and a feud with Florence Crosby. Cheney’s past bachelor days and intense animosity cited. Arthur declined to confirm or deny the retirement.
The exchange centers on Miss Arthur's future with two parties claiming only they can comment. Miss Arthur declined to confirm or deny, while Mr Cheney avoids a positive answer and says he does not believe she will travel to Europe this spring after altering her contract to end season earlier.
A free life size doll offer accompanies Cook's Flaked Rice two pack purchases at local grocers. The doll arrives flat on muslin with simple sewing directions. Consumers are urged to ask for two packages to obtain the doll at about fifty cents in total.
The weeklong engagements feature Rose Melville in Sis Hopkins at Grand Opera House and Boston favorites Sothern and Harned in The Song of the Sword at Hollis Street Theatre. listings note Sunken Bell American premiere, Dark Deeds at Bowdoin Square, Hanlon brothers Christmas pantomime, Arizona at Tremont, Sag Harbor run at Park Theatre, and other shows at Castle Square and Keith's. A letter extols Postum Coffee outcomes with family testimony.
Dickens booths light the Shuman store as a Christmastide fairyland. The A Shuman Co transformed store hosts hundreds of quotes from Dickens and poets amid electric garlands. The display features a Dickens booth sale carnival and mottoes from Page Schiller and Tennyson.
The season’s mood fills Washington Street and Summer Street with glittering plate glass displays. Shuman’s window displays a festive blend of child apparel ivy wreaths and lights drawing shoppers to combine business with holiday cheer and gift buying.
Dramatic matters tell of Modjeska visiting Boston January 1 for two weeks at the Boston Theatre with other engagements including James O Neill and Brady's Eighty Minutes. An indignant incident involving Odell Williams is noted. Sadie Martinez plans Sapho at Herald Square Theatre in New York. Tremont Theatre outlines John Blair modern drama season with Flor ence Kahn Alice Harrington and others. Metropolitan Opera Company promises a large sacred concert at the Boston Theatre featuring Suzanne Susan Strong Eleanor Broadfoot and Sig Scotti with full orchestra and notable soloists.
Patrons are informed of Mr. Cummings continuing with the company at Castle Square Thea tre. The Palace Theatre presents Rentz-Santley burlesque and vaudeville this week, praised as among the city's best entertainments.
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