Lent opens with Ash Wednesday ceremonies across Catholic churches
Tomorrow marks the first day of Lent. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at Cathedrals and parishes, led by Cardinal O Connell at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The six Fridays feature stations of the cross and devotions continue through the season with a mission beginning next Sunday at the Cathedral conducted by Passionist fathers.
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Cardinal O'Connell
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
William B. Finigan
Old St. Mary's Church
North End
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Roxbury
Blessed Gabriel Monastery
Brighton
The Royal Vagabond at Colonial Theatre Delights City
The Royal Vagabond a three act musical at the Colonial Theatre with Cohanian flair. Frederic Santley as Prince and Frances Demarest star in a lively, swing filled production featuring elaborate costumes and strong dancing.
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Colonial Theatre
Cohan
Harris
Royal Vagabond
Stephen Iver Skinney
William Carey Duncan
Anselm Goetz
George M. Cohan
Stephan
Flaroun-al-Rashid
Ferenz
Anitza
Frederic Santley
Prince
Robinson Newbold
Frances Demarest
Royal Vagabond delights with strong voices and elaborate costumes
Princess Violetta Grace Daniels Princess Helena Winifred Harris the Queen in fine voice and striking costumes. Virginia O Brien as Anitta sang well. Dancers Lou Lockett Edna Pierre Mary Faton were admirable. Cast overall praised. ensemble number Charming praised as one of the show’s best. The Royal Vagabond promises a delightful evening.
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Violetta
Grace Daniels
Helena
Winifred Harris
Virginia O'Brien
Anitta
Lou Lockett
Edna Pierre
Mary Faton
Wilkie Bard stars in By the Sea at Keith's Theatre
English music hall comedian Wilkie Bard debuts By the Sea at Keith's Theatre yesterday delivering broad farce and melodramatic absurdity. The show showcases Bard’s comedic genius alongside strong turns by Mrs Barry and a vivid act from Davigneau's numerals.
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Wilkie Bard
Jimmie Barry
Davigneau
Gerva
Margaret Ford
Annie Wood
Eleanor Griffith
Edith Chriss
Lila French
Townsend Ahern
Mortimer Weldon
Paul Marton
Naomi Glass
Dupree
Boston Theatre screens Farnum in Heart Strings drama
William Farnum stars as a refined French Canadian violinist in Heart Strings at the Boston Theatre. The show features intrigue and lively situations with strong character, plus vaudeville acts by Margot Francois and partners, Sam Berk and Juanita Swan, Margaret Ford, Nelson and Bailey, and Carson and Willard.
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William Farnum
Boston
Margot I*rancois
Sam Berk
Juanita Swan
Margaret Ford
Nelson and Bailey
Carson
Willard
Miss Hayes Scores Big in Comedy at Hollis Boston Debut
Helen Hayes made her Boston stage bow at the Hollis in the comedy Bob. Though with limited experience, she displayed poise and magnetism, shaping a notable first appearance as the featured performer.
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Helen Hayes
Hollis
Boston
Bob
Miss Hayes
Bath Play Adapts Rinehart Comedy Stunningly
The acting piece adapts Mary Roberts Rinehart’s novel into a stage show set in Bath focusing on Bab Archibald a lively half grown daughter. Miss Hayes shines as Bab with youthful vigor and romance while Tom Powers Carter Brooks Grace Henderson Arthur Eldred and others deliver solid support in a lighthearted comic production.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Edward G. Carpenter
Bath
James Archibald
Bob
Leila
Bab
Miss Hayes
Tom Powers
Carter Brooks
Grace Henderson
Boston
Arthur Eldred
Katherine Alexander
Ilelen Gurney
James Kearny
George Alison
Claribel Campbell
Junius Matthews
Raymond Griffiths
Political Ethics Aired in the Newberry Trial
In Grand Rapids on February 16 the Newberry elections conspiracy trial heard political ethics questions arising from Flint Michigan conduct. Government witness Edward T. Riley a Justice Department investigator presented statements by defendants before the grand jury.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Flint
Mich
Newberry
Edward T. Riley
Department of Justice
Brook Farm and the Transcendental Community
William Justin Mann recounts Brook Farm's founders led by George Ripley and its aim for social reform through cooperative living. From West Roxbury in 1841 twenty members pursued a noble programme of wisdom, justice, and spiritual progress, but a 1846 fire ended the venture after five years.
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Brook Farm
George Ripley
Boston
Transcendental Club
The
Dial
Ripley
West Roxbury
Hawthorne
John S. Dwight
Riplex
William Henry Channing
Brook Farms
Make Friends With an Alien Week Campaign Gains State Support
The American Legion State branch launches Make Friends With an Alien Week to educate the alien element about Americanism and its meaning. The effort, begun yesterday, has backing from all Legion posts statewide and many fraternal groups. The campaign also aims to counter Bolshevism and un American ideas across 14 districts in the canvass.
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American Legion
Legion
State Legion
Meat Exports Stalled as Trade Slumps Worldwide
The Institute of American Meat Packers reports export trade for pork and beef has nearly ceased due to the foreign trade situation. Last year pork exports topped 2.5 billion pounds. England holds seven months of supply while France Holland and Scandinavia reduce activity. Italy buys nothing recently. Wholesale meat prices fall with anticipated further declines. packing houses warn of price cuts and trimming in the coming season.
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Chicago
America
Institute of American Meat Packers
England
Holland
France
Scandinavia
Russia
Italy
Knight Knight As Daylight K P Knight As Daylight
Horace Greeley Lodge known as the Daylight Lodge of the K of P will knight at 38 Boylston Place this afternoon starting at 2 with the lodge opening at 2 o clock sharp. Members especially out of town guests are invited and D O K K members should wear the fez.
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Horace Greeley Lodge
K. of P
Castle Hall
Boylston Place
Massachusetts
Jitney Line Permit Sought by East Boston Driver
Michael Albanese of 335 East Eagle Street Mast Boston filed for a jitney line permit to run from Maverick Square through East Boston to Beachmont and on to Revere Street. The proposed fare is five cents per segment with a five cent additional to Orient Heights. The issue was referred to a five member special jitneys committee appointed by President Moriarty.
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East Boston
Beachmont
Michael Albanese
East Eagle Street
Mast Boston
Ford
Moriarty
Yale Men Offer to Take Gas Tests
Thirteen Yale University students volunteered to take carbon monoxide tests conducted by Professor Yandell Henderson to measure safe exhaust gas levels for the proposed Hudson River vehicular tunnel. Tests will conclude on March 7.
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YALE
New Haven, Conn
Yale University
Yandell Handerson
Hudson River
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Nerve Relief and Gains
An advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a nerve feed to treat nervous weakness and debility. It claims thin, nervous individuals regain strength, sleep returns, and cheeks pink again. cautions the flesh-building lure should be avoided by those who do not want weight gain.
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John Hart Brittain
New York
N. WY
Uaminent
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