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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1911
Page
6
Four new plays debut with The Fourth Estate at the Shubert The Spendthrift at Hollis The Commuters at the Park and Beverly at the Globe offering diverse drama and entertainment for local audiences.
Last night at the Shubert Theatre the play The Fourth Estate debuted in the city. Wheeler Brand fights to publish a story exposing Judge Bartelmy while balancing love and duty. Critics praise the plausible, newsroom atmosphere and solid performances by Waldron Mitchell Thompson and Johnson.
The Orpheum Theatre program features the Five Juggling Jordans with a top club juggling act. The Marshalls, a group of colored entertainers, drew a hearty reception. Harry Crandall's Fun in a Grocery Store sketch pleased the audience, with the Williams brothers May Nash Pique Davis Trio and Barlow and Franklin also receiving appreciation.
Edmund Breese stars as Richard Ward in The Spendthrift a four act drama by Porter Emerson Browne at Hollis Street Theatre. The plot centers on Ward a wealthy stock broker ruined by his wife extravagant spending then saved as she works as a governess and they reconcile. Cast includes Thais Magrane Mattie Ferguson Vivian Martin Robert Cain T Daniel Frawley Sumner Gard and Grace Gibbs. Runs two weeks with strong moral about living beyond means.
Lillian Mortimer has framed a melodrama Bunco in Arizona at the Grand Opera House featuring Miss Dollie Davis as Bunco. A waif adopted by a miner rises among Black Creek roughs and later learns she is an heiress prompting pursuit by suitors. Cowboys and a mining saloon scene add action as the tale unfolds. Next week features The Blind Girl set in sensational London.
James Forbes newest play The Commuters draws a packed Park Theatre audience for nearly three hours praising its wholesome satire of suburban life. Harry Davenport and John S. Robinson headline a strong company with Florence Malone Georgie Laurence and a supporting cast delivering lively farce and charm amid clever stage settings.
In Boston the Majestic fills for the final two weeks of Madame X as the sensational French melodrama nears its end. With only 15 performances left, capacity crowds are expected each night and two holiday shows are planned tomorrow. A special souvenir will be given on March 1 to mark the Thth performance.
Bowdoin Square Theatre featured the Columbus Military Band in snappy uniforms under Valerio Saja. The half hour program included patriotic airs for Washington's Birthday with acts from Tolis Clark and Lewis Shaw and Evarts Plunkett and Marlowe The Great Marion and Mile Ramon the vocalist drew applause while a moving picture program complemented the show.
Gingras the sensational cannonball man manipulator headlines the Hub Theatre bill with the American Comedy Four and Mary Davis for the first three days. Thursday features Ray and Williams in a comedy musical act and Bombay Deer foot, one of Uncle Sam's Indian entertainers.
At Austin and Stones Museum yesterday a crowd gathered for two features with the fat women totaling about one and a half tons. Walter and Pearl, noted gymnasts, gave an exhibition. The theatre offered The Princess Without a Dollar with Campbell Hennessey and Walsh, the Manhattan Maids with Anderson Leonard Mile De Val, plus Nolan the blackface comedian and Porter and Russell in a hobo life sketch.
Miss Sara Burnett describes severe psoriasis covering her body and scalp. After trying doctors and hospitals, she found relief with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting itching stopped and scales vanished. She endorses Cuticura and provides local address in Philadelphia for more information.
Music and mirth blend as The Dollar Princess extends a successful Boston engagement at the Colonial. Donald Brian Daisy Le Hay and a strong cast gain hearty applause for tuneful melodies and comedy. Tickets go on sale this morning for The Girl of My Dreams starring John Hyams and Leila McIntyre.
Julian Eltinge and his clever company have a strong run at the Boston Theatre with The Fascinating Widow. The engagement enters its third week as crowds swell in his hometown. To meet demand, two special matinees are set this week and next on Thursday February 23 and Thursday March 2 at 2 o clock.
The Follies of 1910 staged at Tremont Theatre near end of run with famed Ziegfeld names and newcomers. The farewell performance is set for Saturday evening March 4 as audiences stay strong and cast members like Bert Williams Fannie Brice and Shirley Kellogg appear.
A regular holiday bill at the Scenic Temple drew capacity crowds yesterday. Featured acts included Skinner and Wood singers and dancers Emile Chvriel violin soloists the Four Ever etts acrobats Harrington and Hilliard illustrated songs Lenna Howe's Union orchestra provided substantial musical support.
A sketch on Robert Burns poetry will be performed at Jordan Hall on Thursday evening March 2. Cast includes Merrill Daniels Gilbert and Henderson with Miss Wood dancers and an orchestra directed by Charles Frank.
Gertrude Hoffmann presented an elaborate act at B F Keith’s Theatre featuring impersonations of stage stars including Kellermann and Held. The show included 12 miniature Annnettes, divers in a large tank, and a 40 person company with scenic splendor and expert acts. The bill also featured Erna Claren as model, Frank Milton and the DeLong sisters, McDevitt and Kelley, Eldora the juggler, the Four Floods and Phil Staats.
In Castle Square Theatre final week Faust wins broad approval with Mary Young as Marguerite praised for a simple attractive portrayal and Mr. Craig as Mephistopheles drawing notable acclaim. Next week Arms and the Man by Shaw will be staged, linked to the Chocolate Soldier adaptation.
The Jersey Lilies company led by Leon Errol performs two burlesques at Waldron's Casino this week. Cast includes James E. Cooper Alf P. James Robert Algier Johnnie Walker Marty Reagan and others with musical acts and sketches such as Compleated Affair and Winning 2 Miss.
The Gaiety screens the Columbia Burlesque this week with Leo Stevens in A Persian Temptation as Ludwig Tiggle of Chicago. Arthur Banta Frank OBrien and Fred Russell support, with Nellie Floredo Chrysanthemum Giggle and Helen Moore as Mrs Giggle. Musical numbers include Mademoiselle Paree Some of These Days Pajama Song Just for a Girl Star of My Dreams. The four Banta brothers perform on instruments and Nellie Floredo and Helen Jessie Moore star in living pictures. OBrien closes with a solo.
At a Cathedral meeting Catholics formed plans for a large archdiocesan choral society. Archbishop OConnell was absent. Monsignor Splaine read his approving letter and pledged financial support. The group will use the nearly finished Cathedral School hall for semi monthly meetings.
The Globe Theatre started a two week run of Bever ly from the Graustark series with Eleanor Woodruff in the title role. The American girl and a secret prince face danger as Miss Woodruff portrays love, adventure, and heroism amid a full Boston reception.
The Bohemian Burlesquers present two part farce The Belle of the Boarding School followed by Patsy in Paris with Andy Gardner Ida Nicolas. Musical numbers feature Bill Lawrence Mark Thompson Hugh Bernard Jack Dunham and the Bohemian Quartet. The Valmore sisters unveil a new dance and the chorus shines. Thursday hosts wrestling between Stanley Karp Ed Rizen and a winner to meet Sam Anderson. Friday showcases amateur acts.
Mrs Mary KE Kidder of Malden told Judge Bell in East Cambridge court that she married Charles D Kidder a Navy petty officer on November 22 1905. The couple lived in Malden and Lowell until January 1 1907 when he deserted her and went to Cuba and she has not seen him since.
John Craig will address Radcliffe students and present the Craig dramatic prize for The End of the Bridge to Miss Florence Lincoln at the Agassiz House. Professor George Baker will also speak. The Castle Square theatre will stage the play the week of March 7. The house floor is reportedly sold out to Radcliffe girls.
An inquiry by the Finance Commission is examining the appointment of nine first assistant assessors and the dismissal of eight others at City Hall last Friday. The investigation follows internal actions within the city government and may affect municipal staffing decisions.
Mae Martyn in the San Francisco Call says home shampooing with canthrax is rising in popularity. She advises dissolving a teaspoonful in hot water, rubbing into the scalp, rinsing, and drying for fluffy glossy hair, noting to buy only from original packaging.
Holiday week at the Howard Atheneum features an extra strong burlesque and continuous show led by the Imperial Burlequers with a line of clever comedians. Highlights include Heines Hotel with Harry Cooper, Violet Hilson and Madge Hughes. gymnastic acts by the Four Lagardes. musical interludes by Warren and Brockway. and a Russian dancing novelty by the Fondeliers. On Washington's Birthday performances begin at 12.
A home mixture boosts cough relief by combining sugar syrup with Pinex. The method claims instant relief within a day and suitability for whooping cough bronchitis and hoarseness. It specifies pure Pinex Norwegian pine extract and guarantees satisfaction with refund.
A chemist reports a home prepared cough syrup essence mentholaxene that relieves asthma bronchitis and chronic coughs. It is stated to be 2% times cheaper than labelled syrups and supposed to cure with 8 to 10 daily doses. Children should receive smaller amounts.
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