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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1897

Page

6

The Devil's Disciple Opens at Hollis with Shaw Drama

Richard Mansfield stars in George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple at the Hollis for a one week engagement. The review notes Shaw’s satirical style, Dick Dudgeon’s redemption arc, and strong supporting turns by Judith Anderson Evelyn Briscoe and Forrest and Weaver.

George Bernard Shaw Richard Mansfield Hollis Mr. Shaw Shaw Dick Dudgeon Mr. Mansfie Mansfield Judith Anderson Miss Evelyn Boston Miss Briscoe Essie Mr. Johnson John Drew

Belle of New York Delights Boston Audience in Sold Out Run

The Park Theatre opened with The Belle of New York before a packed house. Edna May and Phyllis Rankin drew praise, Dan Daly’s minor accident delayed his appearance, and Dan Dodd filled in well. The advance sales hint at a prolonged engagement amid strong overall reception.

Park Theatre Belle of New York Boston Theatre Edna May Dainty Phyllis Rankin Fifi Harry Davenport George Schiller William Norris William Cameron George Fortesque Marie George Chrissie Carlyle Paula Edwardes Dan Daly Daly Norris Dodd Boston

Harbor Lights Shines Again At Bowdoin Square Theatre

Boston patrons witnessed Harbor Lights at Bowdoin Square Theatre with Emily Rigg leading a new cast. The melodrama from Simms and Pet titling drew praise for its modern scenic effects and coastal English setting.

Harbor Lights Simms and Pettitt Boston Bowdoin Square Theatre Emily Rigg

Hanlon Brothers Present Superba in Boston Second Week

The Boston Theatre hosted the Hanlon brothers pantomime Superba entering its second and closing week. The show featured eight performing electric banjos, original stage devices, and a fairyland mood highlighted by Eugenia Dingens, Ellenore Carroll, Anna Stannard, Louise Truax, and Prince Leander portrayal. Rossi and Powers siblings impressed with acrobatics and bicycle tricks while Charles Guyer provided comic relief.

Boston Hanlon Brothers Superba Eugenia Dingens Ellenore Carroll Wallallia Anna Stannard Prince Leander Louise Truax Silva Rossi Brothers Powers Brothers Charles Guyer

Circus Girl closes as Boston Museum winds down engagement

The merry musical comedy The Circus Girl enters its closing week at the Museum with high advance sales and popular prices for the final Saturday performance on Jan 1. Cast members Fabris Young Baker Howe Slavin Edwards Hickman are praised for their work and Boston audiences are said to have formed strong attachments. Beginning next Monday the Passion Play cinema show at the Boston Museum offers seat sales at 8 o clock with lower floor tickets at 50 7% cents and $1 and other discounts applies for the rest of the house. The portrayal by Horitz Austria peasants has drawn notable responses in American cities visited.

Howard Atheneum Old Howard Robert Manchester Boston Emma Manchester Teddy Pasquelena Rene St. John Minerva Healy Stella Borland Maude Clark Nina DuBois Bessie Burns Jennie Mason Lydia Brown Louie Lynn Allie Clark Clark Sisters Mason and Healy al Weston Baker and Lynn Nick Brown Sparrow Lorenzo and Allen Cy Jenkins Coney Island Welby Pearl Keyes Nellis Clayton and Allen Josie Evans Prouty Mendoza Chris Green Merritt and Gallagher Alicia Perrault M. J. Fenton Peters and Walters Tom Nolan Museum Miss Fabris Miss Young Miss Baker Miss Howe Slavin Edwards Mr. Hickman Horitz Austria Irwin Brothers Palace Theatre George Sidney Minerva Lee Thomas Baker Jessie Woods Bella Irving Quigley Brothers McCloskey Tollgate de Varos Harvey Sisters Marshal Worth Barrison

Francis Wilsons company opens second week of Half a King

Tremont Theatre crowds enjoy Francis Wilson and his opera company in Half a King as they close the engagement. Miss Glaser delivers appealing songs while Wilson provokes laughter and earns a warm reception from enthusiastic listeners.

Tremont Theatre Francis Wilson Opera Wilson Miss Glaser

Keith's Theatre Opening Sells Out with Variety Show

A packed Keith's house on opening day features T Nelson Downs' famed coin manipulation act drawing praise for palming. The Mortons, Clara Louise, and Carl Damann troupe plus Hastings and Wright headline vocals, dancing, and acrobats. A monkey circus and new Europe views delight children and adults alike.

Keith T. Nelson Downs Keith’s Sam Kittie Morton Clara Louise Mortons Evan Vidocq Gus Bruno Bogert O’brien Carl Damann Hastings Wright Monkey Circus Europe

Indian Chiefs Attend Mayor Visit at Columbia Theatre

Seven Indian braves were guests of Mayor Quincy in recent days and then appeared at the Columbia Theatre in Scott Marble’s Great Train Robbery. The performance featured the chiefs Big Casino Crazy Bear Spotted Bull Hailstones-in-His-Stomach Three Crows Bull Tail and Pawnee Killer alongside a large, skilled company. The show included an attempted express robbery plot with seven cowboys, harp songs, Irish songs, a Yankee farmer monologue, and shooting acts. The cast included Theodore De Vere as Tom Gordon Florence Lytelle as Alice Bennett and other strong performances. The Tremont Temple Star Course night featured Mme Clementine De Vere and Mrs Clara Mur-

Quincy Columbia Theatre Davis and Keogh Scott Marble Express Company Kitty Wolf Charles Robinson Cal” Stewart George Bartlett Government Scouts Richard Croker Mr. Croker Mons Jules Carr Tom Gordon United States Express Company Florence Lytelle Alice Bennett Jorge Robinson Sam Carter Dan Hollis Frederick de Vere

James Boys melodrama thrills Grand Theatre crowd

An enthusiastic South End audience last evening enjoyed Frank Javarine's The James Boys at the Grand Theatre. The production features Jesse and Frank James in a historically accurate melodrama with a hold up, express car theft, cottage fire, and Jesse James murder. Cast includes Lavarnie as Jesse, Wallace Campbell as Frank, with Isabel Pitt Lewis and Bessie Hunter. A ten act vaudeville bill, animal acts at the Zoo, and Irwin Brothers burlesque also headline against a busy entertainment slate at Palace Theatre and others.

South End Washington and Dover Streets Frank Javarine James Boys Sid C France Jesse Frank James James Jesse James Bob Ford Roney Sport Lavarnie Wallace Campbell Grand Theatre Stock Company Frederick Murray Joseph Donahue George W. Watson Joseph de Grasse Mark Kent James M. Hall Isabel Pitt Lewis Bessie Hunter James K. Keane Devenes Mabel Hart America Carroll and Larkin Brooks Willie Nichols Carl and Tourgee Norwood Brothers Bill White

Burton Holmes Lectures at Music Hall Next Week

Mr Burton Holmes illustrated lectures announced to be held Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at Music Hall starting next week. Seats go on sale tomorrow morning with descriptive pamphlets at the box office. Holmes is recognized as Mr John L Stoddards West successor.

Music Hall Burton Holmes Holmes West John L. Stoddard Thessaly Corsica Yellowstone National Park Barbara Algerian Sahara Boston

Bride Elect at Boston Theatre Promises Rich Opera Spectacle

One of the season’s largest advance sales opened at the Boston Theatre for John Philip Sousa’s comic opera The Bride Elect. The production, costing $40,000, features Italian color themes, Capri scenery, and a palace setting, with a strong cast led by Nella Bergen and Christie MacDonald. Ben Teal directs rehearsals.

Boston John Philip Sousa Capri Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger B. D. Stevens Nella Bergen Albert Hact Christie MacDonald Lillian Carllsmith Frank Pollock Melville Stewart Harryl Luckstone Edward Wilks Ben Teal

Christmas Wonders and Acts Dominate Boston Museum Scene

The Austin and Stone's Museum in Boston thrives with crowds as Carlosa performs a high ladder act and exotic shows like the Lablanch sisters and the Zarros troupe. Great Peter the Small captivates Zoo visitors this week, with Orissa twins ending their run and a toy-shop dream play featuring elaborate dance and special effects.

Austin & Stone Carlosa Paris Boston Siberia Russia D’alberg D'Alberg Lablanch Bioscope New Mile. Rozani Louise Dempsey Moran Wesley Mons. Erni Flemings Tom J, Herron Aimee Zarros Killen and Murphy William Mercer Watkins Sisters Nizarras John H. Murtha Joe Fox

Bibi a Comedy of Toys at Bijou Opera House

A charitable theatrical at the Bijou Opera House presents Bibi a Comedy of Toys on Fri day evening Dec 31 and Sat afternoon Jan 1 to aid the Free Home for Consumptives Dorchester. The cast features Gluepot Katy Bibi Angelica Topsy Caramel Tillerope Bonbon Sylvania the Doll Head Sandman Moon Owl etc with Mary A C Rearson Frank Emery Callahan Gus Andrews Frank Lane Gaynor O Gorman and others in a charming sketch by Charles Barnard.

Bibi Bijou Opera House Free Home For Consumptives Dorchester Gluepot John B. F. Emery Katy Queenie Campbell Louise MacCarthy Angelica Louise M. Potter Topsy Maud E. Carr Prince Caramel Martin A. Ryan Tillerope Thomas J. Giblin Sergeant Bonbon Vincent S. McDonough Sylvania Mary A. C. Rearson Kittle Andrews the Sandman Joseph A. Callahan Owl Frank Emery Gus Andrews Pussycat John Emery Piggie Wiggie Frank Lane Jack Gaynor O’gorman Charles Barnard

Salvation Oil Claim Promises Rheumatism Cure

An advertisement proclaims Salvation Oil as a remedy that has cured many cases of rheumatism when other treatments failed with a price of 25e.

Salvation Oil Frice

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Lés Harbor Lights Bowdoin Square Bill Emily Rigl Lina Nelson Frank Mordant Lieutenant Kingsley Ethel Barrington Dora Vane A. H. Stuart Nicholas Moreland Florence Hale Grand Opera House Mr. Martin J. Dixon Frank Harvey London William Frederic Allen Foster John F. Webber Anthony Radford Iron Works Mr. Webber George W. Walters Mat Craven Ella Brenda Elnora Allen Frances Gale Miss Allen G. Herbert Leonard Elnore Gordon Cora Dane Edith Ives Mrs. Radford Frank Daniels Handel Samson Schumann Murray Listemann the Park Boston Museum Castle Square Theatre Lord Fauntleroy Castle Square Johnnie McKeever J. H. Gilmour Earl of Dorincourt Lillian Lawrence Keith’s Theatre Tremont Templee Tremont Temple Mme Clementine de Vere Clara Mur Grand Theatre Peter Herr Schultz the Palace Theatre Austin & Stone’s Zoo Peter the Great Peter W. L. Hatch Louise Maccarthy Maud E. Corr ARE Theatre Edwin Mordant WM. Cullington Frank Lyman Edward A. Pager Selwyn Barrington Dickie Delaro Gertrude Roberts Nellie Hancock Cari Hammersville Howard Keys Nellis Mason Healy Mendoza Sparrow Lorenze Allen Baker Lynn Clayton Allen Frank Lavarnie, Wallace Crand Dover Washington St Devenes Carr Tourjee Brooks Brooks Carroll Larkin Mabel Hart Campbell Grand Theatre Stock Co Soston Music Hall John B. Schoeffe Elepho Wilsor Gang Toni Ludwig E Harry B. Smith Nylander Shonday Eve Frank Wanicis Kirke LaShelle Harry J. Smith Victor Herbert Snic Eugene Tompkins Mgr Park Suston Geo. W. Lederer Co Model Playhouse Tremont and Washington Streets Biograph Tremont St Tell Stranch Apt Atland V. M Mizzoura Balsora L. Sherman Salem Ernst T. Lee Robbins South River N. J Plummer Highland Light Vineyard Haven Edgartown Sherman East Haven Conn Barnstable Mass Saved BY THE Life Patrol Hull A. P. Emerson Odell Philadelphia Teddy Rocks Nantasket Roads Brollis Teatre Isac Rich Ik Raitiien Mansfeld Devil Eve Buru Brummell Tivars DR. Wekyll MR. Ayde Obera Austin Istone’s Bear Madoon Strong Bisters the Klondike Crard Opera House
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