Die Meistersinger Opens at Boston Theatre Season
The Boston Theatre begins the second week of German opera with Die Meistersinger under a largely familiar cast. Emil Fischer as Hans Sachs leads in a careful performance with Kraus new in Walter delivering a strong upper register, Gadski singing Eva with intelligence, Hobbing as Pogner and a generally capable chorus and ensemble.
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Ernst Kraus
Walter
Barron Berthald
Emil Fischer
Hans Sachs
Mr. Kraus
Miss Gadski
Eva
Too Much Johnson at Bowdoin Square Pleases Large Audience
Gillette’s Too Much Johnson drew a large Bowdoin Square crowd with a strong cast led by George F. Backus and Maud Haslam. Kate Meek and Eugene Jepson complemented the ensemble as the company praised for its polished humor and overall excellence.
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William Gillette
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Billings
Maud Haslam
Mrs. Billings
Kate Meek
Eugene Jepson
Gus Heege
Geisha at Hollis Brings Brilliant Audience and Praise
The Geisha at the Hollis enters its second week with an acclaimed reception. Miss Morton delivers a graceful Geisha portrayal while Violet Lloyd charms with comic songs including The Monkey on a Stick and The Interfering Parrot. Other cast members such as Van Rensselaer Wheeler, Mark Smith, Swain, Louise Paullin, Alice Athelston and Nellie Yates Nelson receive commendations for their performances. William H. Crane to follow with A Fool of Fortune, seating opens tomorrow.
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Japan
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Mr. van Rensselaer Wheeler
Reginald Fairfax
Mark Smith
Mr. Swain
Louise Paullin
Alice Athelston
Nellie Yates Nelson
William H. Crane
Milk White Flag Second Week Inauguration Impresses Park Theatre
The valued Ransome Cards band opened the second week at the Park Theatre with the audience filling the last seats. The revived Milk White Flag is up to date with bright specialties and clever, ludicrous situations, after significant revisions removed earlier objectionable features.
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Jack and the Beanstalk filling Boston Museum five weeks in
The Boston Museum crowd filled the house last night as Jack and the Beanstalk entered its fifth week of engagement. The performance again delivered complete, lively, and thoroughly diverting entertainment with frequent, hearty, spontaneous applause.
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Keith's Theatre Week Show Mix Includes Counsellor for the Defence
Comedy and novelty acts dominate the current lineup with Robyns presenting a sketch titled Counsellor for the Defence. Fleurette and Fleur de Lis entertain with an electric gimmick and graceful dancing. Rackett brothers impress as vocalists and instrumentalists. Ray L. Royce delivers sharp impersonations. John and Nellie Healy return with fresh material while the Tennis trio and Tam Avreansa provide club juggling and aerial feats.
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Doan's Kidney Pills End Long-Running Kidney Disorder
A Boston reader recounts relief from thirteen years of kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial cites relief from dizziness head pains and bladder inflammation after buying at Knight's Pharmacy. The notice also mentions the product’s price and Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents.
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Lohengrin Extends Run With Major Cast Change In Elsa
The opera returns for a second week as Fatmah Diard re joins the Elsa role and delivers strong ensemble and solo performances. The chorus and supporting singers please, and next week features a double bill of Lucia and Cavalleria Rusticana.
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Polar Star to Debut in Boston Stage Spectacle
The Boston Theatre prepares a massive production of Under the Polar Star next Monday evening. William A. Brady directs the elaborate show with a large local crew working night and day, aiming to surpass the New York Academy of Music version. Eugene Tompkins praises the venture, postponing his own melodrama to prioritize this event.
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Howard Atheneum Hosts Weber's Olympia Burlesquers in Busy Week
The Howard Atheneum continues its run with Weber's Olympia burlesquers led by Letta Meredith and Lizzie Von. The bill features Irish and tramp comedians, musical acts by Leslie and Tenney and the Whitney brothers, a Boston Post ballet, and the Cherry Blossom dance. Vocalist Troja, tenor Walter J. Talbot, banjoist Tommy Glynn, and Pete Le Maire headline alongside a strong supporting cast. Flynn and Sheridan's Big Sensation is upcoming.
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Burman Sisters
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Whitney Brothers
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Gallagher
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Eddie Clark
Robert T. Tyrell
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Sheridan
Fallen Among Thieves Drama Performed in Boston
Frank Harvey’s Fallen Among Thieves was staged in Boston last evening. Critics praise the strong early acts and the mix of humor and pathos with elaborate scenery and convincing villainy as a New York confidence man entices a Vermont village girl.
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Zoo's New Baby Lions Delight and Parade Monkeys
The zoo displays two new baby lions, including the famed Mrs. Jack, now in a cage for petting, while Victoria the lioness watches. The monkey enclosure expands to double size, featuring Hogan's Alley and the Yellow Kid. Hindoo fakirs perform dazzling tricks, Chiquita remains a crowd favorite in the reception hall.
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Spectacular New Grand Theatre Show Delights Audiences
Eyewitnesses praise yesterday's New Grand Theatre program a lengthy twenty five act entertainment appealing to women children and men alike. Standout features include Raymon Moore’s ballads William Foote’s imitations Caroline Hull triple voice singing and McCart’s dog and monkey circus with Wallace the bird and animal imitator and bioscope closing the program.
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Ring of Iron at Grand Opera House Thrills Audience
Yesterday the Grand Opera House presented its thirty eighth offering Ring of Iron a highly thrilling sensational yet coherent drama. The plot follows a young man from a noble but criminal line who flees to Australia marries a penniless woman with a child and later returns to claim wealth while scheming against his wife. Wallace Campbell starred with Florence Zytell in her first appearance at a new theatre. Dorothy Paige played a cruel keeper. Jim Hall impressed as comedian. The vaudeville featured Howard and Bland with Miss Bland singing, plus Stinson and Merton with rapid comic interludes and the Carsons performing acrobatics.
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Postum Cereal Coffee: A Healthful Breakfast Drink
A Pabst style advertisement extols Postum Cereal Food Coffee made by Postum Cereal Co Limited Battle Creek Michigan. It claims the drink resembles real coffee in appearance but is grain based and nourishing suitable for children and adults. Dr E Schoene of Chicago endorses it as delicious and preferable to Health Coffee and Malt.
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Postum Coffee Ad Offers Genuine Product Free Sample
A reliable grocer warns against cheap imitations and assures customers that genuine Postum Cereal Coffee is served. The ad notes that when Postum is ordered, customers receive the real product, not a spurious imitation. Free samples are offered at Cobb, Bates & Yerxa's.
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Safe Cure for Women’s Health Worthy of Confidence
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a solution to pregnancy related discomforts and female weakness. It highlights Dr. R V Pierce as a veteran specialist and promotes his medical adviser book as giving essential reproductive health guidance. A free paper copy of Common Sense Medical Adviser is offered with stamps and optional cloth binding.
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Distinct Act Delights With Song, Dance and Masked Changes
A musical act featuring Deets and Don contributed singing and dancing plus character changes, becoming one of the bill’s hits. Howard impressed as a hand balancer, delivering a successful strong finish to the performance.
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Howard
Ed F Rushs Ex celsior at Palace Theatre draws large crowds
Ed F Rushs spectacular Ex celsior with the Lee Lee dinner drew large audiences at the Palace Theatre yesterday. Ruth Ward leads a capable company with bright dialogue and catchy music. The Seeley dinner scene provokes laughter and a sensational terpischorean novelty stirs the crowd. Strong acts include Tom and Gertie Grimes, Bill Daly, Wrenn and Dally, Fish and Quigg, plus five Japanese performers. Manager Dunn earns praise for securing the attraction.
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Palace Theatre
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Mantel lis Roman students debut at Austin and Stone’s
The first American appearance of Mantel lis Roman students, eight in number, opened at Austin and Stone’s Museum yesterday. The act featured sword swallers led by Chevalier Fritz, with audience watches swallowed, and included potter Wendell P. Van Kleeck and a wide troupe of performers such as Clever Hornmann, Caswell and Arnold, Maude Clifton, Laura Miaco, and Adah Elliott among others in a varied program of novelty acts and comedy.
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Spectacle Draws Largest Crowd of the Season at Local Theatre
Yesterday the house was packed from 9:30 p.m. as Jo Jo the Russian dog-faced man led a diverse bill including Bozie the fire king, Malcomb the human pin cushion, Erskine’s hand pictures, and a full curio hall. Performers ranged from Vina Sanford’s female minstrels to Parvo and Manford, Lillian Merritt, Ada Conroy, Billy DeVine, and Moore sisters, with many other acts in the theatre and alip.
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Thomas Gannon
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Williams
Races Draw Crowd at West Newton Street Roller Rink
Standing room only crowds pack the West Newton street roller rink for trainer races attracting many experts among both ladies and gentlemen. The first prize is a diamond medal of solid gold with about twenty-five additional prizes. Races are held each evening this week at nine o'clock.
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Rochegrosse’s The Fall of Babylon At Masonic Temple Exhibit
Interest in Rochegrosse’s The Fall of Babylon grows as the painting tours the old Masonic Temple. Daily exhibition and brief lectures at stated hours describe events leading to the scene, drawing visitors and praise from all who view it.
Railroad Workers Endorse Dr Bullr Cough Syrup
Rail line employees express strong belief in Dr Bullr Cough Syrup as the trusted remedy, citing tradition and reliable relief for coughs and colds among crews and station staff.
Stock Market Weakens Amid War Talk and Lexow Probes
A weaker New York market on Monday sees industrials slide while rails hold. copper and other shares trend lower. Boston & Montana, Butte & Boston, and Old Dominion fall, with East Boston and harbor development eyed as expected value catalysts. Illinois Steel faces heavy liquidation amid Chicago troubles. Sugar Refining declines during Lexow probe adjournment, and new Oregon Short Line shares are quoted.
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Satiriays Letter on Wheat Operations and Safe Investments
The letter praises our wheat dealing facilities as unequalled and safer than stocks. It notes an excellent purchase opportunity disclosed by letter to those over 21, not via advertisement, and invites careful consideration of prior recommendations. It asks readers to recall many good ideas we have previously highlighted.
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Python Swallows Anaconda in Museum Tug of War
A morning contest at Aus tin & Stone's Museum featured a python capturing an eight foot anaconda in a rabbit tug of war. The python, valued at $1000, won as the anaconda disappeared after being swallowed. Trix the snake charmer owned the snakes and awaits results.
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