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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1895
Page
5
Scott's Emulsion remains widely trusted after twenty years, praised for its flesh forming and strength giving properties. It combines cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda to aid digestion and support the nervous system, building up a weak or wasting body. Doctors endorse its effectiveness in consumption and related wasting diseases, urging against inferior substitutes.
Albany February report to the legislature by Labor Commissioner Thomas J Wiing details how labor organizations influence wages and general conditions. Of 671 responding unions, 543 said they prevented wage cuts. 621 credited improved trade conditions due to organization. The eight hour workday is urged by many, with 155 303 current members. about one third already enjoy eight hours. The 1894 figures show 689 unions with 155 303 members, up from 118 628 in 1888, and more than half a million dollars in unemployment benefits disbursed in the year.
In W Haven Connecticut on February 4, Post Office Inspector Jen of Boston arrested mail wagon driver Fred Cc ers and assistant R. Hamilton for stealing from a missing mail pouch. A fragment of the bag was found near Union depot and later letters tied to Hartford surfaced as more of the missing mail was recovered. Only three portions of the missing mail have been found, suggesting the thief or thieves delivered the majority of contents to their destinations.
Corrections on a misspelled captain name. Gear improvements on ferry drops reduce danger in snowy weather. A large fishing fleet with 40 ships and about 1.5 million pounds of fish arrived. prices slumped. The schooner Neriod suffered damage in a January gale near Georges Bank. Nantucket South Shoal lightship was towed after losing a mushroom anchor. The British fruit steamer Anderson met with propeller damage en route from Messina. Yachts Yampa and Cydonia were noted with routes and arrivals. Imports for the week totaled 946316 dollars, with last year at 963864. exports matched 1946.
A new club named the Jollyet Club has been organized in Brookline. It reports a large membership and has elected officers including President James G. Brutcher, Vice President John Tarrant, Secretary and Treasurer D P Donovan. The executive committee lists J F Donovan as chair, with F F Harrington, James Connors, and J T McGarry. Headquarters will be in Guild Block.
MARBLEHEAD, Feb. 4 Leonard Rowe a 13 year old son of William E Rowe has been missing since Wednesday last He was employed by Rufus Lefevour a provision dealer The missing money traced to him prompted the disappearance and the police have the case in hand.
David Henderson's American extravaganza company presents Aladdin Jr at Castle Square Theatre Boston last evening with spectacular scenery electric displays and elaborate costumes. Shapely Anna Boyd stars as Aladdin joined by Frankie M Raymond Allene Crater Irene Verona and a strong male cast. Three week engagement promises a bright season with notable ballet and dramatic features.
Miss Effie Ellsler opened a week of repertory at the Grand Opera House with Doris her season hit. The cast includes Robert Drouet Frank Weston R C Chamberlain Sophie Albert George F Farren Evelyn Evans and Helen Weathersby delivering strong acting and comic bits. The program also lists Hazel Kirke appearing Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Kendal presented Pinero's The Second Mrs Tanqueray at Tremont Theatre last night. Mrs Kendal dominates the action with a refined Paula performance showing marked improvement since earlier portrayals. Her nuanced handling elevates the quieter scenes and reduces prior harshness, making the night a notable success.
For aching backs or muscular pains nothing speeds relief so sure as Cuticura antic Pain Plasters. This terse OCR snippet promotes Cuticura plasters as a quick remedy for pain and strain without detailed context or claims.
The review praises performances by Kendal Graham and Miss Campbell in a staged play, with praise for Paula and Marion Lea and a plan to repeat shows through Wednesday. It then details Wilson Barrett in Othello at Boston Theatre with Emelia by Maud Hoffman, Desdemona by Maud Jeffries, and notes on Barrett’s interpretation and supporting cast Horace Hodges Cassio T W Percyval Brabantio and Ambrose Manning Roderigo. Remaining week repertory includes Virginius The Manxman Hamlet Ben My Chree and Silver King with matinees and evenings.
Otis Harlan delivers energetic humor as Hot Stuff in A Black Sheep now in its third month at the Park Theatre. Irene Perry William de Vere and Hoyt's company provide lively support, with new costumes and plans for elegant souvenirs for the seventy fifth performance next Monday.
At Hollis last evening a dramatic horse and rider sequence rescued inmates at Post Kennion, eliciting loud audience cheers. The Girl I Left Behind Me wraps a successful second week with Maud Harrison starring. Advance sales begin at 8 am for Nate Goodwin’s Hollis engagement featuring a new impersonation and Robertson’s David Garrick next week. A Gilded Fool returns for Saturday matinee with Lend Me Five Shillings as curtain raiser when Goodwin plays Golightly.
Canary and Lederer’s topical extravaganza The Passing Show ends its third and final week at the Columbia with standing room only. John E. Henshaw leads the songs and is repeatedly recalled. The same cast and costumes will premiere The New Boy next Monday under Charles Frohman with James Powers headlining. Advance sale opens at 8 this morning. Arthur Law’s farce reaches its peak. The company also features Schiller Ross Cameron Vernona Jarbeau Sylvia Thorne Lucy Daly Madge Lessing La Petit Adelaide and others.
The engagement of West ward Ho at the Museum will finish this week, with next week being its final performances. The show has enjoyed strong attendance since opening, and only unbreakable contracts prevent extending the run. The last performance is set for February 16, with crowds likely through that date.
After years away Lotta's famous play Zip returns to Boston with Annie Lewis in the title role on February 18. A fine cast will perform and musical features will be added, promising strong audience interest.
A Sunday evening show at Hollis Street Theatre on Feb 10 will feature European novelty acts not yet seen in Boston. The lineup includes Vernona Jarbeau John K Henshaw Charles J Ross Lucy Daly Canary and Lederers band George A Schiller Madge Lessing Olympic Quartet William Cameron Minnie Miller and others with tickets from 1 to 25 cents available at the box office.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre began its last week of the production The Prodigal Daughter with Frank Biaif in the role of Lord Ban. The curtain fell on a brisk evening in a noted Boston venue as critics praised the performance.
bury in the city. Alexander Kearney as Maurice Deepwater emerges as a captivating villain while Amelia Bingham gives a precise Rose. Mary Anerson and Edith Marella spark the ensemble with Violet and vivacity as commendable. The horses dazzle and the crowd cheers the climactic race scene.
Keiths handsome house hosts a varied vaudeville bill led by Tschernhoffs educated dogs praised for Sagacity. The program features the Mayas roller skaters, Kaffa brothers acrobatics, Tyrolean singers, Musical Blacksmiths, and many more acts plus a dramatic finale. The season ends after this week with a new stock company opening Monday in Wife for a Wife.
The Howard Atheneum features Mlle Troja with new songs and a hit last night The Clip per Quartet performs The Spasm of Life drawing warm reviews The program includes O'Brien Jennings and O'Brien Bark-Ben-Achmet acrobats Martinetti brothers and Mlle Turnout Rita Durand Nelson Levanion and Nelson Maude and George Ricketts Emery and Russell Hines and Remington Alexander Wilson and Mueller The Violet Mascotte burlesque company led by Miss Mascotte performs Prince Charming with a large cast and vivid scenery
The Italian Padrone production at the Grand Museum yesterday featured R. M. Carroll and E. H. Carroll as Antonio Simetti and Old 49, earning high praise along with strong support from John Weber, James M. Hall, and a capable ensemble. The program showcased a diverse entertainment lineup including Prince and Princess Watanbe, singing acts, jugglery, a funny sketch, and a burlesque farce, all offered from 1 to 10:30 pm for 10 cents.
The London Gaiety Girls inaugurated a week's engagement at the Palace Theatre yesterday afternoon under favorable conditions. The show is better than last time and broke the house record by playing two successive weeks. It offers a lively burlesque and specialty blend with the breezy skit The Reception of the Clans.
Proceedings at Austin Stone's Museum featured Laplanders with dogs sledges and war gear and Tasmanians with boomerangs. Viennese music, Legless Bowen the gymnast, Gumbo the gorilla, new London Zoo serpents, and vaudeville acts including Eclipse Comedy Four and many others drew crowded audiences.
A crowded Lyceum audience yesterday afternoon greeted Peter Maher and his specialty company with enthusiasm. The Keegans opened with a live sketch, followed by Lew C. Mettler and other acts. The program concluded with McCracken's Reception and a lively exhibition by Maher and Billy Hennessy.
Standing room only marked a Chickering Hall song recital by Albert G Thies. The mellow tenor impressed with refined phrasing and expression as popular pieces by Martini Balfe Bohm Duprato and Tosti drew praise. Vashti Baxter accompanied. Upcoming: Buckley concert at Boston Theatre Feb 17 and Ysaye recital Feb 9 with Abbey Schoeffel Grauit Opera season beginning Feb 9 at Mechanics Building. Tremont Theatre sale ends Feb 9 with single ticket sales starting Feb 18.
Stormy weather kept many away from Mr. Kennedys Soiree Musicale at Union Hall last night. The programme presented was very enjoyable despite the lighter attendance.
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