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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1912

Page

8

Baron Trenck Captivates Boston Audiences at Uran Theatre

New Boston production Baron Trenck drew a large crowd with a cosmopolitan score by Felix Albini and a strong cast led by Blanche Duffield as Countess Lydia. Frits Sturm fela as the Baron and Perle Barti in supporting roles received praise for acting and vocal effort. The two week engagement featured a polished orchestra under Signor de Novellis and a lively Hungarian influenced score.

Boston Baron Trenck Felix Albini Ubert FB. C. “Whitney Company Ilesia Trem Lydia F'elix Bint Hes Chicago Baron Trench Trench Blanche Duffield Frits Sturmfela

Pyramid Pile Remedy Claims Quick Relief and Free Sampler

Advertises Pyramid Pile Remedy for piles with claims of instant relief and swelling reduction. Promises a free sampler from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan and a 50 cent regular package at drug stores. Urges immediate mail request to stop suffering.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

How to Gain Weight With Hypo Nucleane Tablets

The article notes thin adults risk disease and recommends adding weight by increasing blood corpuscles through 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets. It advises obtaining sealed packages and using them for several months per directions.

Hollis Street Theatre Highlights Elsie Ferguson in The First Lady

Hundreds packed Hollis Street Theatre to see Elsie Ferguson in The First Lady in the Land marking the second week of her engagement. Frederick Perry and Lowell Sherman head a strong supporting cast portraying Aaron Burr and James Madison with finesse. Next week Mme Nazimova presents The Marionettes and ticket sales begin today.

Hollis Street Elsie Ferguson Miss Ferguson Frederick Perry Aaron Burr Lowell Sherman James Madison Clarence Adyside Luke Martin Carl Hartberg Aud Hosford Lillian Thacher Myrale Mme. Nazimova

Pink Lady entertains Boston as Colonial runs ninth week

The Colonial Theatre continues showing The Pink Lady with no signs of fatigue for Boston audiences. Patrons' appreciation remains high as the musical comedy marks its ninth week, delivering lively entertainment and broad enjoyment.

Colonial Theatre Boston

Tremont Theatre Bows Out Megfeld Follies Run

The Tremont Theatre’s week marks the last of Megfeld Follies with a farewell set for next Saturday night. The trio travesties Every Wife Pinafore and The Pink Lady head a bill of equally attractive acts.

Tremont Theatre

Globe Theatre Promotes Successful Vaudeville Week Act

The Globe Theatre enters week three of the Success Vaudeville policy with strong crowds. Kathryn Purnell and company present a clever comedy playlet, Roxbury natives Neil Sullivan and James Hayden star, the Lorretos showcase a twin act, the Mozart sisters entertain as singers and dancers, Melvin and Thatcher deliver a baseball skit, and Frits's dog circus plus the Rays receive warm receptions. The song review remains a popular draw.

Globe Theatre Kathryn Purnell Melvin Thatcher Kelly Catlin Frits Globe

Orpheum Theatre Week Features Varied Bill

The Orpheum Theatre presents Hope Booth and company headlining the sketch The Little Blonde Lady. Early week shows include Tiffany McLellan and company in After the Honeymoon Niblo and Reilly in Blackface acts Franko's baboons Ned Dandy Hebrew comedian Grace Edmonds and Marcou the shadowgraphist. The latter half promises many clever performers in a strong lineup.

Orpheum Theatre Hope Booth Co Y Tiffany, McLellan and Company Niblo and Reilly Franko Ned Dandy Grace Edmonds Marcou

Plymouth Theatre Thriller The Herfords Proves A Hit

The mother scene in the final act of The Herfords by Rachel Crothers drew strong praise as Viola Allen and a notable cast opened the third week at Plymouth Theatre. Audiences grow more enthusiastic with each performance signaling the play’s local appeal. The cast includes Misa Allen Charles Waldron George Fawcett John Westley Grace Elliston Jessie Izette Beatrice Prentice and Emily Varian.

Plymouth Theatre Charles Waldron George Fawcett John Westley Grace Elliston Jessie Izette Beatrice Prentice Emily Varian

Boston Theatre Presents The Fortune Hunter in Final Week

The Boston Theatre closes its final week engagement of The Fortune Hunter with Wil Deming in the title role. The comedy pleases a broad audience with its rural atmosphere and direct humor, leaving patrons in good humor and believing not all sermons come from the pulpit.

Wil Deming Boston Theatre

Majestic Theatre announces two week lineup in Holbrook

Majestic Theatre presents Blinn in The Boss a Edward Sheldon drama starring Michael Regan who battles rival James D Griswold while wooing Griswold’s daughter She accepts in hope of easing business tensions Sears tickets go on sale Thursday for Reginald De Koven’s comic opera The Wedding Trip opening next week for one week only

Holbrook Blinn Majestic Theatre Edward Sheldon Michael Regan James D. Griswold Griswold Regan Sears Reginald de. Koven

Product of the Mill Draws Big Castle Square Crowd

The second week opening matinee drew about 16500 schoolchildren who enjoyed the drama The Product of the Mill featuring Skinny Hinks. Evening audiences applauded Miss Mary Young John Craig Henrietta McDaniel Madeleine Moore and George Hassell as the run continues at Castle Square.

Castle Square

Waldron's Casino Weekstart With Robison and Company

Waldron's Casino opened its week featuring Charles Robinson and his famous Cru soe Girls. Two burlesques titled Lost a Million Dollars and The Gay Sky larkers lead a program of fun music and vaudeville. Robinson stars with Ida Emerson and a large company including Harry Hills Patsy Barrett Charles Dunn Bernard Woods Jack Dean Ollie Woods May Bernhardt Herry Kane Joe Tate Freda Lahr. The chorus numbers a score of handsome singers and dancers. Patsy Barrett and Charles Dunn perform a conversational sketch Ida Emerson and Harry Hille sing a specialty act The Woods and Woods trio present An Elopement by Wife and Robinson showcases his noted character specialty.

Charles Robinson Waldron Skylarkers Charlies Robinson Ida Emerson Harry Hills Patsy Barrett Charles Dunn Bernard Woods Jack Dean Ollie Woods May Bernhardt Herry Kane Joe Tate Freda Lahr Harry Hille Woods and Woods

Scenic Temple Show Delights Large Audience

Large and enthusiastic crowds attended the Scenic Temple yesterday for an old-time variety program. Miss Ines Lawson impressed on cornet with advanced technique while the Johnson and Bonnell duo delivered engaging songs and dance. The comedy sketch Kid Hamlet drew laughs as J Albert Hall led five performers in a standout act. Robbins and La Favor offered acrobatics and a new photo play exhibition featured the Home Coming of Cardinal o Yonnell.

Ines Lawson Johnson and Bonnell Kid Hamlet J. Albert Hall Temple Robbins la Favor Cardinal O Yonnell

Country Boy Shines at Park Theatre in Boston

The rural comedy has played four weeks on the Boston stage and opens the fifth to packed houses. The Country Boy at the Park Theatre drew a large crowd last evening, marking one of the engagement’s best performances.

Boston Park Theatre

National Theatre’s Vaudeville Night Draws Big Boston Crowd

A large Boston audience filled the National Theatre for the first stage appearance of Eileen DeRoche and Della Finnegan. The show featured The Three Keatons and Buster, with strong turns by Hoyt-Lessig’s The District Attorney, Phil Ott and Nettie Nelson, Green, McHenry and Dean, La Toye brothers, the Stanleys, Edwin George, and a second week of the songfest.

Boston National Theatre Eileen DeRoche Della Finnnegan Dorchester Miss DeRoche Finnegan Keatons Buster Joe Myra Hoyt-Lessig Phil Ott Nettie Nelson Green McHenry and Dean la Toye Brothers Stanleys Edwin George

Goose Girl at Grand Opera House Delights Patrons

Patrons enjoyed The Goose Girl a MacGrath novel dramatization by George Baker at the Grand Opera House. Adeline O Connor starred as the title heroine with John J. Ivan and Gertrude Barker, among others, in a romance of mistaken identity and happy unions. The engagement runs for a week followed by The Traveling Salesman at popular prices.

Grand Opera House Mr. MacGrath George Baker Loveng Joy Alty Adeline O'Connor Gertrude Barker Holland Hudson Jessie Howse

Bowdoin Square Theatre Vaudeville Show Among Boston Favorites

The Bowdoin Square Theatre presented a varied vaudeville bill led by Dow and Dow the New York Hebrew comedians with lively songs and jokes. Camus and Everett drew enthusiastic Boston applause on their first visit, while Fred Bowman and the acts of Alle Byron Blanche and Ladon Viretta provided humor and musical numbers. A Tin Wedding and Life in the Country showcased the troupe with Carding O Connell’s homecoming film as a feature. Amateurs are announced for Thursday night.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Dow New York Camus Everett Boston Fred Bowman Alle Byron Blanche Ladon Viretta Marks Alvin Rosa Carding O'Connell

Gaiety Theatre hosts Rose Sydell London Belles company

The Rose Sydell London Belles opened a week at the Gaiety Theatre with a strong performance. Johnnie Webber led the comedy with Mark Davis Dewey Campbell and James Bogard providing solid support. Miss Sydell heads the female cast with Miss Vinnie Henshaw adding to the success alongside Frances Mercival Monta Parker and Annie Morris. Several vaudeville numbers followed between acts.

Rose Sydell London Belles Gaiety Theatre Johnnie Webber Mark Davis Dewey Campbell James Bogard Miss Sydell Vinnie Henshaw Frances Mercival Monta Parker Annie Morris Miss Nicoll Hans Williams Campbell Papa

Mobile Serenaders Bring Old Time Tunes to Austin and Stone

At Austin and Stone's Museum Mobile Serenaders offered plantation and levee songs. Cassie French performed the Apache Dance with Floradora, Walsh Fiynp and company troupe presented a farce Fun in 9 Thotograph Gallery, plus acts by Fete Murray Mekal Suva and Ide Campbell. Curio hall showcased Gagnon the head balancer and Walston Iya Pearl in Nevada stunts with Hindu magic, and Professor Bonni performed musically. Moving pictures featured two new series including Battle Hymn of the Republic and life in the frozen North.

Austin & Stone Cassie French Floradora Walsh Fiynp Fete Murray Nanner Mekal Suva and Company Ide Campbell Curio Hall Gagnon Walston Iya Pearl Nevada Bonni North

Watterson and Wilson Controversy Now Ties Josiah Quincy

New chapter in the dispute between Henry Watterson and Woodrow Wilson's camp emerges. Josiah Quincy former Boston mayor is named after Watterson suggested a court of honor to judge the points of disagreement with New Jersey officials and their aides.

New York Henry Watterson Woodrow Wilson Josiah Quincy Boston Watterson Washington New Jersey

Collateral Money Tied to Wilson Campaign Ride Returns

Colonel Wattersons statement recounts meeting in New York and an urgent appeal for funds. Reports identify the donor as Josiah Quincy and note Penfield contributing to the Wilson fund. Amounts cited range from 10 000 to 350 000 with varying figures reported by different sources.

Watterson New York Wilson Gentleman of Distinction Josiah Quincy Boston Julian Hawthorne Quincy Colonel Watterson Frederick Courtland Penfield Fifth Avenue Nile Africa Wilson Fund Penfield Washington W. F. McCoombs

News Wagon Drivers Ball Draws Large Roxbury Crowd

The fifth annual concert and ball by Local No. 269 news wagon drivers and chauffeurs was a record success at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury. Chief Marshal James J. Treanor opened the ball with the grand march as committees led by W J Doherty and A Pearlstein ensured a smooth, well attended event.

Intercolonial Hall Roxbury James J. Treanor William J. Doherty Abraham Pearlstein John Belyea W. J. Doherty H. Walker M. J. Driscoll Levin H. Murphy Thomas Burk J. K. Winer James Mc Carthy M.J. Driscoll T. J. O'Connor Charles Fay William Boyle A. Pearlstein W. Hanna William Dwyer H Jones I. Helvitz J. Freindlick

Waltham Aldermen Defy Party in Nominations Vote

At City Hall the Board of Aldermen, dominated by Republicans, refused to confirm Republican nominations by Mayor Patrick H. Duane and approved Democratic picks. City engineer Henry F. Beal, city physician Dr. Frederick McDonald, and assistant assessor Arthur Jennison were rejected while city solicitor T. F. Kearns and assessor Thomas J. Dowd were confirmed.

Waltham Board of Aldermen City Hall Patrick H. Duane Henry F. Beal Frederick McDonald Arthur Jennison T. F. Kearns Thomas J. Dowd

Malden Y M C A Reaches 1000 Member Goal After Campaign

After a campaign begun January 29 the Malden Y M C A reports 518 new members last night, bringing total membership to 1000 with more to come. The drive ends with the association’s aim met and continued growth anticipated.

Malden Y. M. C. A

Man Steals Horse in Downtown Chase Through City

Walter Elwood, 2 years old and living at 719 Pittgenth Street Washing ton, was arrested after a 6 mile pursuit from Court Street to Hanover Street. He allegedly took a horse and coupe owned by Tomas Lyons of 181 Union Park Street. Patrolman McDonald clung to the saddle strap during the getaway and brought the horse to a stop after the officer was dragged 100 yards. Elwood was detained at Joy Street station. The stolen mare and coupe were valued at an unspecified amount.

Walter Elwood Pittgenth Street Washington Court Street Tomas Lyons Union Park Street Ae Elwood Dorcher Avenue Federal Street Congress Adams Square Elwood Hanover Street Court Wilwood Joy Street Pee

Miss Anna Cahill Dies in Hospital

Miss Anna Cahill aged 21 of 130 Bird Street Roxbury died Sunday night in a hospital.

Anna Cahill Bird Street Roxbury

Local Ballerina Dies in Rozburg Area

The article notes the well known amateur ballet dancer from Rozburg Hester suffered a death. Grace and Marion Cahill are named as sisters and part of the Boston Opera Company ballet. Survived by sister Katherine, brother Joseph of Chicago, and mother Mrs Sarah Cahill. Funeral plans pending.

Massach Val Oupientie Rozburg Hester Promiatte Grace Marion Boston Opera Company Ste Katherine Joseph Chicago Sarah Cahill

Canthrox Shampoo Promises Hair Growth and Shine

Mrs Mae Martyn of the San Francisco Times extols a monthly shampoo routine using canthrox dissolved in hot water. She warns against free alkali soaps or mixtures and claims the rinse cleanses the scalp, restores color and softness, and removes dandruff.

Mae* Martyn San Francisco ‘Times

Sargol promises to restore strength and flesh for free trial

Read of a free trial offer for Sargol a "flesh-building" preparation claimed to aid digestion and absorption. The ad alleges Sargol increases appetite appetite and body mass, citing dramatic weight gains and renewed energy, and invites readers to mail a coupon with 10 cents for a 50 cent package and testimonials.

Sargol Free Coupon Offer From Binghamton Company

Letter from Sargol Company asks to prove its product can fatten the reader and offers a free 60 cent package upon mailing a 10 cent stamp, with instruction to pin the coupon to the letter.

Sargol Company Herald Bidg Binghamton, N. Y

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