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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1896
Page
5
At Parker House the Cape Cod Commercial Travellers Association held its ninth annual banquet last night. Colonel Thomas was one of the speakers and drew cheers as the potential next governor of Massachusetts.
About one hundred members and guests gathered as the Cape Cod Commercial Travellers Association met to elect officers for the coming year. J B Crapon president Andrew Hawes vice president A W Thompson secretary E Hobbs treasurer with an executive committee including Edwin D West and others. Lieutenant Governor Wolcott presided at the banquet and offered several toasts including The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Good Citizenship.
Helena Montana January 6 Dr Jameson leader of the South African British Company is a well known figure here and has used the city as his headquarters on many visits dating back to the late 19th century. Between 1875 and 1880 he frequently came with companions to hunt and fish along Mussel Shells Creek and in the Judith Basin, spending several weeks each trip.
Mrs. Cora A Potter and Kyrle Bellew presented The Queen's Necklace at Hollis Street Theatre with mixed reviews noting lack of dramatic urgency but fine scenic details. Bonnie Scotland debuted at the Columbia Theatre with strong castings led by Frank Lander and Louise Rial, praised for fidelity to Highland settings and the cast's fervent audience reception.
Mme Modjeska opens week two at the Boston Theatre in Much Ado About Nothing with Haworth making his Benedick debut. Critics praise her Beatrice but find some early acts weak while Haworth grows into the role, aided by strong makeup. supporting cast includes Harris, Smith, Kyle, McCowe, and Una Abell as Hero. Tonight's bill features Measure for Measure.
A four week revival run begins at Bowdoin Square Theatre with Arrah na Pogue as the first week bill. Aubrey Boucicault stars in his father’s role with earnest effort and gentle comparison to the elder Boucicault. Sadie Martinet as Ariah delivers a moving artistic triumph. Louise Massen and Henry ...
Tremont Theatre enjoyed strong attendance for Little Christopher last night with favorites Willie Collier John Wilson Alexander Clark and Harry Macdonough delivering continuous laughs. Fanny Johnsons voice showed climate fatigue but her charm balanced any vocal shortfall. Mabel Clarks dancing and Louise Allens Jay girl role drew cheers. Pauline Train improves as Guinevere and the cast remains lively. A matinee is planned tomorrow and next week Francis Wilson will present The Chieftain with advance seat sales signaling strong reception.
The Museum will close its engagement of Too Much Johnson with the final performance next Saturday evening. The program features The Prisoner of Zenda starting Monday Jan 13 with Mr Sothern praised as a romantic lead.
The Crystal Maze enters its fourth month at 169 Fremont Street with smiling faces and constant laughter. Attendance has reached phenomenal proportions as the maze becomes a popular resort for ladies and children alike. Visitors are served a cup of hot beef tea, a pleasing feature in chilly weather.
Regulars at Keith's persisted in visiting the beloved venue as subzero temperatures persisted yesterday. The new Keith's theatre was built for winter comfort, attracting patrons despite the cold.
Crowds packed the Howard for a ten hour show featuring Rose Hill burlesque company with A Trip to Newport and Seaside Frolics. Acts included Paulaine Batcheller Georgie Lamoureux Clara Lawrence and others with specialties by Clara Lawrence Morton Eckhoff and more. The bill also showcased Trilby dance Satsuma juggling Adele St Alva Vera Lulu The Frog's Pastime and a Bowery Boy sketch among others.
With subzero weather the Palace Theatre hosts the Watson sisters' extravaganza company for a week of light amusement. The program opens with College Days and closes with Count of No Acecount, featuring aerial act Be triangulairatorio by the Watsons, Juan De Zamora, and a lineup of musical numbers, dances, and vaudeville sketches.
An excellent programme was presented for the twelfth evening in this enjoyable course featuring participating artists.
A melodrama of Mortimer Murdoch's A Hoop of Gold ends at Westminster Bridge after a baby is thrown into the Thames and a hero dives in. Kate Dallas, Richard Wrench played by Harry Leighton, with Park Hughes as Scotty and a cast including Cora Williams Ruth Aylmer Fred Murray Mark Ellsworth and many others perform in London scenes and other acts. The Duchess the elephant at the Zoo is noted with daily tours.
Juvenile patrons in Boston watch Cripple Creek cowboys ride through the streets after arriving at Austin and Stone’s Museum. They will stay a week in Boston before visiting other Eastern cities and returning to Wyoming where Broncho John owns a ranch. John once courted an Eastern girl who spurned him, leaving him with a famed marble heart. The hall features witty acts and crowd pleasing stage performances.
Menager Batcheller presents Zero a spectacular affair with singing, funny acts and a light plot about a wealthy Irishman heading to the North Pole. Acts include Trilby dancers, Charles Banks as an old maid, a zavotte by the company women, a New York street scene, shipboard vaudeville, Mon roe sisters, Fred C. Fish and Frank Quigg, and several Irish comedy turns. Two performances daily.
Szumowska and Ondricek present Beethoven piano violin sonata in C minor at Music Hall tomorrow afternoon. Szumowska performs Schumann Carnival Chopin Nocturne Istude Paderewski Liszt Campanella. Ondricek offers Fantasie Bartered Bride Ernst Romance Wagner Paganini Witches Dance. Matinee for ladies set 2 p m to 6 p m today with ladies only reception.
Professor W S Hutchings, lecturer at Austin and Stone's Museum, is celebrated on his birthday. A veteran showman with broad national experience, he was a prominent figure in the entertainment world.
The renowned lightning calculator and lecturer, once with P. T. Barnum since 1860, spent 24 years delivering over 300000 discourses and 120000 speeches at Austin & Stone's Museum. He has lectured across educational and religious institutions and remains hale and active in the post.
The resort draws steady visitors for wholesome amusements. Featured attractions include Helvix the pyromaniac, Ajax the iron-jawed wonder, Zera the man of 100 faces, Sid Sack the Armenian joker, a bag punching exhibition, and a young ladies doughnut eating contest. The mental Octoroon female minstrels perform on stage.
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