The Dictator at Park Theatre Delights Boston Audience
William Collier stars in Richard Harding Davis's farce The Dictator at Park Theatre Boston. The plot follows Brooke Travers who feigns murder and becomes consul in a fictional Central American republic Porto Banos while a revolution brews. Travers is rescued by a U S battleship as a plot twist unfolds. The show runs two weeks with Ezra Kendall and Madame Wiehe also noted in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
William Collier
Richard Harding Davis
Mr. Collier
Boston
Davis
Brooke Travers
Porto Banos
Central America
Colonel Bowie
United States
Bowie
Travers
Grady
Dickey”. Davis
Collier
Edward Abeles
Dia John Barrymore
Three Little M at Colonial Theatre in city debut
The three act musical comedy by Paul Rubens opened at the Colonial Theatre. The plot follows the three daughters of Rev Theodore Branscombe who travel from Market Mallory to London and wed Lord Cheyne Bryan Molyneux and M de Lormeé. The production features strong dialogue and capable acting though music is routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Paul Rubens
Theodore Branscombe
Market Mallory
Mallory Golf Links
Lord Cheyne
Bryan Molyneux
M. de Lormeé
Lady St. Mallory
London
Lady St
G. P. Huntley
George Carroll
Cupid
Madge Crichton
Maurice T‘arkon
R. St. George
Colonial
Madame Wiehe Off Broadway Globe Engagement Enters Second Week
Madame Charlotte Wiehe and her French company begin the second and final week at the Globe Theatre. A large audience returns for repeats of Tig a Tic La Main and Le Petite Corse with La Main drawing the strongest interest. The new melodrama Le Petite Corse shows promise despite its somber premise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Wiehe
Globe Theatre
la Main
Madame Wiehe
Mighier
Globe
Charlotte
le Petit
Hawtrey Stars in The Saucy Sally at Hollis Street
Charles Hawtrey headlines as Herbert Jocelyn in The Saucy Sally at Hollis Street Theatre. The farce centers on a boastful captain mistaken identities and comic predicaments. Fanny Brough leads the mother-in-law role with a sharp edge. Next week’s bill features Maude Adams in The Pretty Sister of Jose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawtrey
Herbert Jocelyn
Hollis Street
Hawtrey
Jocelyn
London
Sally
Southampton
Cecile
Fanny Brough
Hollis
Charles Prohman
Maude Adams
Jose
Isaac B. Rich
Meter
Bresings
Se Phates
Charles ES Prohman BE
Amenean Steel
Charles Frohman
Mne Adams
Jane
Majestic Theatre Hosts Arrah na Pogue with Lane and Murray
A large sympathetic crowd filled the Majestic Theatre last night for Boucicault’s Arrah na Pogue starring Clara Lane and J. K. Murray. The duo won encore after encore with Murray’s singing deepening audience fondness as Lane’s Ariah Meelish drew strong praise alongside a strong supporting cast led by Frank M. Kendrick and Maude Amanda Scott.
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Boucicault
Boston
Clara’ Lane
J. K. Murray
Majestic Theatre
Clara Lane
Mr. Murray
Shaun
Ariah Meelish
Miss Lane
Aed
Frank M. Kendrick
Michael Feeney
Miss Maude Amanada Scott
Fanny Power
Marshall Framum
Beamish McCou
Way Down East at Boston Theatre Delights Crowds
Boston Theatre showcases the play Way Down East drawing large crowds and praise. Phoebe Davis as Anna Moore and Marion Shirley as Kate lead a strong cast with strong supporting roles. The two week engagement features admired music and skilled performances.
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Boston
Playhouse
Phoebe Davis
Anna Moore
Marion Shirley
Kate
Robert Fischer
Squire Bartlett
Bila Hugh Wood
Martha Perkins
Sara Stevens
Mrs. Bartlett
Tess of the D Urbervilles at the Columbia Theatre
The Columbia Theatre presented a four act dramatization of Tess of the D Urbervilles with Rebecca Warren in the title role. Warren received praise for intelligent forceful delivery and expressive acting. Supporting cast Earl Ryder as Angel Clare impressed, while Will J. Dean as Alec D Urberville showed strong villainy. The play runs this week only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
the D'Urbervilles
Worrimer Stoddard
Thomas Hardy
Columbia Theatre
Rebecca Warren
Miss Warren
Mrs. Fiske
Earl Ryder
Angel Clare
Will J. Dean
Alec D’urberville
D'Urbervilles
Columbia
Grand Opera House Double Attraction Draws Crowd
At the Grand Opera House last evening a double feature played in The Bowery and an additional act. Patrons enjoyed the pairing as audiences swelled for both performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Minstrel Show Captivates Tremont Theatre Audience
Tre mont Theatre hosts Lew Dockstader's company in a two part minstrel program blending old style songs like Old Folks at Home with new numbers. Notable acts include Carroll Johnson Neil O'Brien Ora F Weller Manuel Romain and Emmet's Lullaby and Cuckoo Song The second part titled The South Is the Home for Me features a large transformation scene with cotton field melon patch and other southern tableaux. Engagement runs for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Lew Dockstader
Magsa
Joe
Boston
Mr. Dockstader
Carroll Johnson
Minatdaka Jane
Neil O’brien
the Cornfield Nigger
Lucy Lee
Ora F. Weller
Courage
Manuel
Romain
Matt. Keefe
Emmet
J. K. Emmet
William H. McDonald
Ms. Dockstader
Imperial Hussar
South
James H. Decker
Georgia
Darky
D Arky
Darkies
Mississippi
Patrice stars in Hal Reid's Driven From Home
Vaudeville favorite Patrice headlines Hal Reid's Driven From Home a comedy drama about a country girl wooed by a city man. The plot follows her journey from farm life to the city with a devoted crippled brother and a furious father pursuing her amply staged by a large supporting cast. Patrice electrified two audiences and drew praise for her charm and broadened talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrice
Hal Reid
New York
Walter Wilson
Charles Hutchinson
Hal Clarendon
Charles Gibgon
Thomas Norton
Arthur J. Coleman
Charles J.white
Frank O’neill
Helen Jones
Wessie Farrell
Lottie Hyde
Ee. Ryan
D'Arcy of the Guards at Castle Square Theatre
The Castle Square Theatre in Philadelphia presents D'Arcy of the Guards set in 1777 with a strong cast led by Howell Hansell as Major D'Arcy and John Sampolis as Captain Townsend. Pamela Townsend and Isabella Fletcher headline with a dramatic rescue scene enhancing the production's appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre Stock Company
D’arcy
Guards
Philadelphia
Howell Hansell
Cornwallis
John Sampolis
Townsend
Washington
Thomas MacLarnne
Gregory
John F. Webber
Samuel Davis
John T. Craven
Edward Wade
Lindsay Morison
Mortimer Weldon
Robert Hall
Pamela Townsend
Isabelle Fletcher
Cor
D'Arcy of the Guards Casts Townsends and Sanders
Delia Macdonald as Mrs Townsend and Mary Sanders as Cynthia stand out in the current stage lineup. D Arcy of the Guards is listed for this week with a Boston premiere next Monday featuring Frederick Paulding's dramatization of Hugo's Notre Dame story Secrets of Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Macdonald
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents A Mother's Heart
The Lothrop stock company opens A Mother's Heart at Bowdoin Square Theatre in Boston with a high class production. Willard Blackmore stars as Markland Armont with Genie Du Bois as Helen Armont and Corinne Cantwell as Rose Foster delivering capable performances. Next week a melodrama Drink is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lothrop Stock Company
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Willard Blackmore
Markland Armont
Eugenie du Boils
Helen Arm
Two Little Waifs at Hub Theatre End with Reunion
Lincoln J. Carter melodrama presents twin sisters whose actions spark intrigue. Nell and her sister weave a plot involving Dr. Drake Young and husband Wayne Fleming, who deserts and returns from the Philippines. Harry Fleming and the police avert tragedy as the sisters unite by proxy and restore marriage. Blanche Shirley stars in dual roles. The Lamb children also perform well. Her Marriage Vow follows February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln J. Carter
Lyman
Pendeville
Nell
Drake Young
Wayne Fleming
Philippines
Blanche Shirley
Lamb
New Palace Theatre Presents Al Reeves Company
Manager Waldron presents Al Reeves’s big vaudeville and burlesque bill at the New Palace Theatre drawing large crowds. Highlights include two skits A Chinese Sunny Moon and A Merry-Go-Round plus vaudeville by Reeves and banjo, juggling by the Austins, and songs by Frankie Thatcher and Katherine Dahl with the Newel sisters adding dancing and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Palace Theatre
al. Reeves
al Reeves
Austins
Andy Lewis
Maude Elliott
van der Koor
Fankie Thatcher
Downe
Williams
Katherine Dahl
Newel
Keith's Theatre Review: Sager Midgeley and Diverse Vaudeville Acts
Sager Midgeley’s Foolish Simon crafts an amusing half hour with Gertie Carlisle as a graceful companion. European acrobat Silvano earns top applause along with Waterbury brothers on multiple instruments and Tenney. A parade of Arab acrobats and trained bears wow the crowd. new biograph films also impress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sager Midgeley
Simon
Midgeley
Gertie Carlisle
Duput Ga
Silvano
Keith's
Waterbury Brothers
Tenney
Eldredge
Biograph
Tiny Princess and Human Speck Draw Crowds at Austin and Stone’s
The Austin and Stone's Museum attracted large crowds with the smallest people outside Lilliput, including Princess Anna and Count Ferri the human speck. Budapest natives stand 16 to 23 inches tall and 21 to 24 years old, with noted intelligence and age. Other attractions included Princess Branden, Soldene, and a dozen vaudeville acts in the curio hall and stage shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilliput
Austin & Stone
Anna
Count Ferri
Budapest
Hungary
Curio Hall
Princess Branden
Shakes
Soldene
Agnes Atherton
Mabel Herbert
Ramir
Harry Mofgroe
Grafton Coyne
Arnold and Gardner
Jupiter Trio
Larfan B. Gay
the Walshes
Daly Brothers
John Phillips
Clifton and Hayes
Vaudevillians
Howard Atheneum Presents a Vivid Week of Entertainments
The Howard offers a strong variety bill with Jules and Ella Garrison in a mock heroic bit A Bit of Nonsense and Prelle’s talking dogs in the greatest animal training exhibition on stage Castellanti and Hall present A Friend from Wall Street George M. Cohan’s script impresses Mitchell and Marron in a novel singing and talking minstrel act Bar lows and Bush Gordon deliver daring breakaway ladder and acrobatic comedy Grace Bonner and a lineup of skittists and dancers headline a busy program O Brien and West Morrissey and Rich and Siddon brothers and Fred Caldwell add comic and specialty acts High Water the burletta closes with fresh chorus faces and new songs.
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Howard
Jules
Ella Garrison
Prelle
Zanade
Wall Street
Castellat
Hall
George M. Cohan
Mitchell and
Marron
Barlows
Bush
Gordon
Grace Bonner
Dixon
Burt
Leon
Leonard
Drake
Larry Shaw
O’brien
West
Morrissey
Rich
Smith and White
Siddon Brothers
Fred Caldwell
Kinetograph
Howard’s Corps of Merry-Makers
Gay Morning Glories deliver lively Boston debut at Lyceum
The Gay Morning Glories company enchanted Boston audiences with After Business Hours an original musical farce comedy and A Jay Circus a burlesque both brimming with talent style and humor. The troupe impressed with vim dash and strong comic timing as they opened their first local visit of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jay Circus
Alio
Local Stage Highlights Include Notable Skits and Talent
A roundup of performances features Merle Dunham trio Cooper and Harrison George B Hoyt Scott and Wilson Rey nolds and Watson Rose Jeanette Inga Tner and a series of the latest moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Dunham
Cooper and Harrison
George B. Hoyt
Scott and Wilson
Reynolds
Watson
Rose Jeanette
Inga Tner
Walker's Museum This Week Show Highlights
Beautiful horses Bonta and Brigham perform arithmetic and spelling tricks under owner trainer Professor ead. Old Kentucky concert Company offers new songs and dances. Mme Garretta displays art works and parlor magic acts. High jumping contest features skilled female athletes. Punch and Judy again entertains. Hourly shows feature Wynn and art Irish sketch George J Foster black faced comic and more in Dijon auditorium. Amateur acts planned Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonta
Brigham
Ead
Boston
Old Kentucky Concert Company
George J. Foster
Franceeta
Pearl Frazier
Marion Barry
Nickelodeon Resort Show Features Champions and Acts
Holiday crowds are urged to visit the resort this last week to see Harry Gardwell and Patsey Keegan in racing on the Australian velodrome. The program includes J W Coffee the skeleton then Garretta with educated canines Ivy Jeane the conjurer and a popcorn contest. Vaudeville features Stith and Leslie Bessie Rene Tyrolean warbler Jim Burke Wilson and Davis Scott and Howard with amateur night Friday and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry KE
Gardwell
Patsey Keegan
J. W.coffee
Professor Garretta
Ivy Jeane
Stith and
Leslie
Bessie Rene
Jim Burke
Wilson
Davis
Scott
Howard
ONeill Shines as Camille Delights Audiences
Miss ONeill delivers extraordinary acting in Camille with two matinees proving beyond doubt her talent. Costumes, delayed first shown, now enhance the performance and will be reused in today and upcoming shows. Thursday and Friday feature Peg Woffington or Maske and Faces in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille
Miss O’neil
F&ind
Miss O'Neil
Boston
Peg Woffington
Maske
Faces
Arbos Quartet Impresses with Busoni at Jordan Hall
The Arbos Quartet played at Jordan Hall with Ferruccio Busoni as guest pianist. They performed Tschaikowsky String Quartet in D major Op. 11, plus a piano solo by Baygan Geert. Busoni, absent from this city for years, displayed high artistry in solo and ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Hall
Arbos Quartet
Ferruccio Busoni
Tschaiko Geert
Busoni
Tschaikowsky
Bank Officers Present Musical Evening Tonight at Symphony Hall
The Bank Officers Association plans a 7:15 to 12:00 program in Symphony Hall with an organ concert, then Amphions Club of Melrose featuring soloist Mme Caroline Gardner Clarke, followed by a promenade by the Salem Cadet Band concluding the night. The committee is led by George C. Stimpson and includes senior bankers from several national banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Officers’ Association
Symphony Hall
George C. Stimpson
George W. Hyde
The
National Bank of
the. Redemption
J. Everett
Holbrook
National Bank of the Republic
Eugene L. Bassett
First National Bank
Robert E. Hill
National Webster Bank
Amphions Club of
Melrose
Mme
Caroline
Gardner Clarke
Salem Cadet Band
Maine man suits against Mulholland dismissed
Announcement was made here today of the final dismissal of the assaults against John Mulholland of this city in connection with 16 attachment suits brought in Jersey City two or three months ago by Harley H. Field a banker of Phillips Me and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Mulholland
Jersey City
Harley H. Field
Phillips
Narrow Escape for Tug Robert S Bradley at East Boston Wharf
The steel tug Robert S Bradley narrowly avoided sinking at Bradley Fertilizer Co wharf on New Street East Boston Sunday morning. Captain Roger Sears of the tug Blanche and engineer Michael O'Brien pumped her free after half an hour of work. The vessel, to Weymouth this winter, fought through ice. rivets or siphon leak may have caused danger. Sears’s timely intervention saved a costly loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Bradley
Bradley Fertilizer Company
New Street
Boston
Roger Sears
Doane Company
Blanche
Bradley
Michael O’brien
Weymouth
Sears
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