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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1909

Page

9

The Happy Marriage Opens at Hollis Street Theatre

Clyde Fitch new play The Happy Marriage opened at Hollis Street Theatre in Boston with Miss Billie Burke ill. Doris Keane charmed as the wife, Edwin Arden played the husband, Eric Maturin the lover, and May Donahue the Irish servant, all praised for solid ensemble work.

Clyde Fitch Hollis Stat Theatre Boston Billie Burke Lakewood N. J Fitch Criterion Theatre New York Mr. Fitch Doris Keane Edwin Arden Eric Maturin May Donahue

Candy Kid dazzles Grand Opera House crowd in musical melodrama

The Grand Opera House hosts The Candy Kid drawing a full house and warm reception. Charles Blaney’s melodrama features Commodore Bosworth thwarting an insolent South American plot with song and spectacle. HR Williard Frances and Wanda Ludlow lead a strong cast in a lively production with notable musical numbers.

Candy Kid Grand Opera House Charles EB. Blaney South American Republic United States Robert Bosworth U U.S. Squadron Williard Frances Edy Edson Wanda Ludlow Frances

Austin Stones Features Strong Woman and Variety Shows

Hundreds watched Mlle Lablanch lift feats at Austin Stone's and a Zulu village exhibit. Bears clashed with Milo Carrino while a three legged horse performed. The Manhattan Girls plus Powell Steele Bullock and others presented singing, dancing, and comedy acts with moving pictures completing the program.

Mlle. Lablanch Austin & Stone's Africa Milo Carrino Zolta Manhattan Powell, Steele Bullock Detelo Sisters Elsa Campbell Miss Shaw Carolina Mais French Miss Ross Miss Gray Miss Steele Pinckneys Tom Bullock Knight Seaton Thompson Serida

Try Marine Eye Remedy For Red Weary Watery Eyes

Marine Eye Remedy promises relief for red weak weary and watery eyes. It claims soothing effect on eye pain with active marine ingredients.

Marine

Pied Piper at Majestic Theatre Glitters With De Wolf Hopper

De Wolf Hopper stars in The Pied Piper at the Majestic Theatre. The production charms both children and adults with music and stagecraft. A Shubert Company cast creates an enchanting retelling of the Hamelin Town tale with vivid scenery and engaging prologue.

de Wolf Hopper Hamelin Majestic Theatre Messrs. Shubert City of Innocence

A Bachelor's Wife at the Orpheum Theatre

John C. Rice and Sally Cohen star in a new comedy about an invalid bachelor who discovers a woman in his flat and learns the groom is his doctor. The bill also features Edith Helena’s vocal feats, Dickens sketches by Lucas, Mayme RemiMmegton and troupe, Will Dillon songs, and Fox and Foxie circus acts.

Orpheum Theatre John C. Rice Sally Cohen Boston Loth Samson Edith Helena Edward Lucas Mayme RemiMmegton Will Dillon Sears Allen & Co Laytons Fox and Foxie Circus Deltons Harry Thornton Barnes and Apheusy Mozartlo West Harry Thornton Foxie Circus Remington and Mrs EF. Lucas the Laytons William Dillon Rice Ad Cohen Morriscope

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Jim Bludso Melodrama

The Bowdoin Square Theatre audience welcomed the old time melodrama Jim Bludso based on Pike County Ballads. Hal Clarendon led in the title role with Frances McHenry as Kate Taggart and James Barrett as Murrell. Florence Hale Rose Tiffany and Tommy Shearer starred in fitting roles with a large cast. A souvenir honoring Hal Clarendon will be given away Thursday night.

Jim Bludso John Hay Pike County Bowdoin Square Theatre Kate Taggart Tim Hal Clarendon Frances McHenry Murrell Jim James Barrett Florence Hale Rose Tiffany Tommy Shearer Harry Humphrey Harry Brooks Hal Brown Harold Clairmont Charles Stevens Harry Jenkins Mr. Linton Mr. Linton and the Misses Goodrich Tiffany and Russell

Palace Theatre Presents Serenaders Burlesque Week

C B Arnolds Serenaders offer A Night at the Carnival and A Trial for Fair at the Palace Theatre with Bob Van Osten and a host of comic and musical acts. Grace Celeste, Evelyn Westcott, Margaret Ryan and others headline, plus Moran sisters act and Abdallah acrobats. Amateur night staged Friday.

Palace Theatre C. B. Arnold Bob van Osten William Hagan William Odem Edward Moran William Herman Charles Savan Mora Vincent Warren Grace Celeste Evelyn Westcott Margaret Ryan Henrietta Moran Zenie Moran Ada Coral Hazel Rice Alio Moran Sisters Lyric Four Savan Warren Killeen Conroy Hagan and Westcott Abdallah

A Waltz Dream arrives at Tremont Theatre Boston next week

Vienna sends another comic opera triumph to Boston as A Waltz Dream succeeds The Merry Widow in popularity. Tickets go on sale at Tremont box office at 8 this morning. Cast includes Henry V. Donnelly Sophie Brandt Joseph W. Herbert Josie Sadler with a large chorus and bigger orchestra under Arthur Weld.

Vienna Boston Tremont Theatre Henry V. Donnelly Sophie Brandt Joseph W. Herbert Josie Sadler Arthur Weld

Scenic Temple honors Lincoln with motion picture exhibit

The Scenic Temple keeps Lincoln memory alive this week with a life of the Rail Splitter presented in a motion picture exhibit. The entertainment program yesterday drew hearty demonstrations and superior merit, with continuous engaging attractions. The same bill continues through the week.

Lincoln

Little Nemo at Colonial Theatre Impresses Crowd in Week Three

The Colonial Theatre opens its third week of Little Nemo by Klaw and Erlanger drawing full houses. The spectacular transfer from Sunday color pages to stage dazzles with Cawthorne, B Van, Kelly, Master Gabriel as Nemo, and stars Snowden Beaumont Berra Manning Marshall delivering strong performances.

Colonial Theatre Little Nemo Klaw & Erlanger Joseph Cawthorne Billy B. van Harry Kelly Master Gabriel Elphye Snowden Rose Beaumont Mabel Berra Mildred Manning Madelyn Marshall

Park Theatre Opens Second Week With Fluffy Buffies

Hattie Williams begins the Park Theatre's second week with Fluffy Buffies drawing audiences similar to opening night. She showcases versatility, especially in the last act with imitations of renowned New York stage players. The cast features William Norris Bert Leslie Jack Gardner John Bunny Marion Abbott Nellie Butler Josephine Drake and Marie Annis.

Hattie Williams Park Theatre Miss Williams New York William Norris Bert Leslie Jack Gardner John Bunny Marion Abbott Nellie Butler Josephine Drake Marie Annis

Globe Theatre Delivers Two Shows in One Week

The Time the Place and the Girl continues at the Globe with Marie Glazier as Molly Kelly drawing early praise. Eulalie Jensen and the Broilers deliver notable dancing and John Rowe stands out as Jaspar Simpson in this second week. A matinee is set for Lincoln's Birthday. Cole and Johnson arrive Monday for The Red Moon musical comedy.

The Globe Marie Glazier Molly Kelly Eulalie Jensen Broilers John Rowe Jaspar Simpson Lincoln Cole and Johnson

Golden Crook extravaganza at the Gaiety Theatre

The Golden Crook extravaganza arrives at the Gaiety Theatre with Messrs Jacobs and Jerome staging an all star cast led by Reed and Gilbert. Alvara performs solos in Ta Grande Ballet while a large chorus and big supporting acts provide elaborate scenery and lively dances and songs from a diverse cast.

Golden Crook Gaiety Theatre Messrs. Jacobs and Jerome Reed Gilbert Alvara Jack Reed W. A. Inman Billy Kelly Frank Wakefield Ella Reid Gilbert Marie Nelson Mona Hehr Marie Francie LeTour Florence Wragland

Castle Square Theatre to Close Circus Girl Run Soon

The Castle Square Theatre ends two weeks of The Circus Girl as audiences grow and the star keeps breaking house records. Producer Craig may continue with the show but will debut Henry Arthur Jones drama The Evangelist on Monday February.

Castle Square

Buffalo Jones Stars at Star Theatre in Western Life Talk

Buffalo Jones addressed thousands at Star Theatre recounting thrilling Far West adventures and life on the plains. Col Jones, a noted lecturer, kept listeners spellbound with a vivid tale of frontier experiences amid a program of drama, comedy, and illustrated songs.

Buffalo

The Witching Hour at Majestic Theatre Opens This Morning

Box office sale for John Mason in The Witching Hour begins at the Majestic Theatre for a three week run with a Washington's Birthday matinee. Mason, a Boston favorite, offers a chance at his finest stage work as occult science draws attention to the production.

John Mason Majestic Theatre Washington Boston Augustus Thomas

Theatre Premier Pioneers with Cameraphone in New Show

The Theatre Premier draws crowds with motion pictures illustrated songs and artists. The Cameraphone talks dances and sings as a highlight. Highlights include Wilmot and Morton singing Descriptive number Streets of New York street piano and Willya from the Merry Widow. Films feature Cloount of Monte Cristo The Women Chauffeurs and A Wreath in Time.

Wilmot Morton New York Willya Monte Cristo

Theatre Comique Highlights and Features This Week

The Theatre Comique presents Virginius for first time to new audiences alongside Convict 5874 a major feature picture Choosing a Life Partner draws interest He Can Imitate Anything a top comedy number and Travelogues show Salmon Fishing Soloists include Maude Powers Gertrude Mann Phil Salman and Edith Mellor with musical numbers by Katherine Hawkins Alice Dramis and Harry Cheney

Hub Theatre Banner Week Features Vaudevillians and Acts

This week at the Hub Theatre showcases The Vaudevillians as headliners for the full week with the W LaBell Troupe acrobats and tightwire specialists, plus Cumberland and Fowley and Bill Nichols in a two act sketch for the first three days. A new Miles brothers program with moving pictures and illustrated songs follows in great variety.

Hub Theatre Vaudevillians W LaBell Tightwire Cunningham and Fowley Bill Nichols Miles Brothers Moving Pictures

Moran Attell boxing film thrills at the Howard

Boston audience views Moran Attell fight pictures praised as best boxing reels in years. Burlesque by Fashionate company plus singing by Rose Carlin, the Lyres, Phillips sisters and Falke. Rialta Parisian model features, aided by J Louis Mintz.

Boston Howard Moran-Attell Fashion Wate Company Rose Carlin Phillips Sisters Charles Falke Kichi Hashomoto Rialta J. Louis Mintz Aldines Wilbur Viiladons Iessler Luckie Charley Hughes Girl Cassie Clifford

Talk of New York at Tremont Theatre in Boston

Last evening the Talk of New York entered its final week in Boston at Tremont Theatre. Victor Moore as Kid Burns delighted the crowd describing himself as a Boston boy while Stanley H. Forde as Dudley Wilcox shared honors with Emma Littlefield and Mildred Elaine in the ensemble. John Conroy as Martin McFadden added to the lively cast with his Irish persona and drink motif.

Tremont Theatre New York Boston Victor Moore Kid Burns Stanley H. Forde Dudley Wilcox Emma Littlefield Mildred Elaine John Conroy Martin McFadden

Williams' Imperials at the Columbia in lively show

Williams' Imperials performed at the Columbia last evening with strong Boston input for next season. Harry J. Cooper and Jack Gruet led the fun with per formances from Ida Walling, Minnie Lee, and the Beardsley sisters. Tomorrow features a wrestling bout and Friday opens with lady amateurs.

Williams Imperials Columbia Hub Harry J. Cooper Heine Jack Gruet Harry Cooper Cooper Johnny Dove Ida Walling Beardsley Minnie Lee Boston May Sherman Mazie Robinson Mamie Jee Marie Gruet Emma Wichtamer Jack al Gruet Charles Hl. Mackie and

Ex Govenor Long praises Loyalists at D A R gathering

Ex Governor John D Long addressed the Daughters of the American Revolution praising Loyalists as bearing hardships equal to or greater than patriots. He urged gratitude for ancestors and urged kind words for Loyalists who lost their cause. Mrs Clara A Hill and Mrs Laurence Wentworth Fowler were elected delegates to the national congress with alternates Mrs F D Ellison and Mrs C H Stevens.

John D. Long Daughters of the American Revolution Times Mr. Long Clara A. Hill Society Laurence Wentworth Fowler F. D. Ellison C. H. Stevens

Cure cold in one day with laxative bromidequinine tablets

A vintage medical ad promises a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The listing shows a Grove signature and prices of 25 cents per box, with 4 for a dollar.

Bev. Grove

Eva Tanguay Headlines Keith Theatre Vaudeville Show

Eva Tanguay headlines a packed Keith Theatre bill with new numbers and an encore of her signature stunts. Also featured are Jaura Burt and Ernest Stallard in The Order of the Bath, Sammy Watson’s Farmyard, Mirza Golen’s acrobats, Violette Allen and company, Brown Harris and Brown, Burt and Bertha Grant, a team of colored entertainers, and moving pictures of ice scenes.

Eva Tanguay Keith Miss Tanguay Eva Hyva Tanguay Jaura Burt Ernest Stallard Order of the Bath Miss Burt Stallard Sammy Watson Mirza Golen Violette Allen Angelus Steely Edwards Burt Bertha Grant

O Hara Impresses Coaches At B A A Meet

Coaches from major universities watched sprinting by O Hara of English High at the B A A indoor meet. Despite a nine yard start he delivered a strong finish and drew praise from John Moakley of Cornell Johnny Mack of Yale and Pooch Donovan of Harvard for his technique and potential on the track.

O'Hara Lite Princeds O’hara English High John Moakley Cornell Johnny Mack Yale Pooch Donovan Harvard

Soldier killed by thugs at Fort Strong

Martin Nevin a 24 year old private in Company 120 Coast Artillery at Fort Strong died at Relief Hospital after alleged assault and robbery. Station 15 officers and Medical Examiner Magrath investigate cause of death.

Martin Nevin Coast Artillery Fort Strong Magrath

Soldier Nevin Dies After Fall Near Charlestown Bridge

Nevin, a Fort Strong soldier, was found Sunday on stone steps near City Square, brain injury cited by Dr. John Duff. He died at Relief Hospital yesterday. Magrath cites skull fracture and concussion. Pocketed pay and missing hat fuel robbery theory.

Nevin New Charlestown Bridge Warren Avenue City Square John Duff Relief Hospital Magrath Fort Strong Charlestown Bridge Charlestown

Armory A A Holds Second Cross Country Run

The Armory A A stages its second open handicap cross-country on Washington's Birthday. A 10 mile course starts and ends at the Tremont street clubhouse and runs to Chestnut Hill Reservoir then Beacon Street. Open to all registered New England amateurs. entries close Feb 19 with E F Walsh.

Armory A. A Washington Tremont Street Chestnut Hill Reservoir Beacon Street New England E. F. Walsh

Canopic Storm Reaches Quarantine After Turbulent Atlantic Crossing

The Canopic of the White Star Line arrives at quarantine with forward plates dented after a 14 hour gale that slowed progress homeward from the voyage. Refugees from southern Italy earth quake zones board in large numbers, while notable passengers include Mrs. Wallace C. Fiske and the Fish family amid a list of distinguished travelers.

Canopic White Star Line Italy Wallace C. Fiske Republic Azores Frederick P. Fish Walter Fish Margaret Fish Marjory Fish Natalie J. W. Fish Eleanor Fish Gaetano Poccardi Augusto Franceschini Boston Wallace St. John Rangoon College Rangoon Burmah A. A. Haserick Www. G. Lotze New Haven

Sagamore Mills Weavers Go on Strike in Fall River

About 200 Sagamore Mills weavers in Fall River walk out this afternoon over alleged dissatisfaction linked to the discharge of James Hargraves, the weaving overseer. Hargraves left the mill last Saturday, a fact workers only learned today.

Fal River Sagamore Mills James Hargraves Hargraves

Clergymen Protest Salome Premiere in Philadelphia

Philadelphia clergy protest the upcoming Salome production at Oscar Hammerstein's Philadelphia Opera House. Miss Mary Garden is billed in the title role as several ministerial groups pass resolutions at weekly meetings.

Philadelphia Salome Oscar Hammerstein Philadelphia Opera House Mary Garden

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