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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1898
Page
6
The Bride Elect drew a large and enthusiastic audience at the Boston Theatre last evening. Music lovers attended in strong numbers, with a notable turnout from fans of grand opera, as Sousa's new comic opera continued its engagement.
Boston theater scene reports John Drew and company presenting H V Esmond's One Summer's Day at Hollis Street Theatre with Isabel Irving in the lead and Elsie De Wolf as an adventuress. The New York premier was delayed until the Boston run due to preparations. The piece, now at the Comedy Theatre London, centers on a hero who adopts his dead brother's son and a love entangled with the truth.
The Park Theatre audience welcomed Vesta Tilley, famed male impersonator from London, praising her six song set with rapid costume changes and her classy, non vulgar performance. Reno and Richards excel in trick tumbling and the Lamont family acrobatics headline a strong bill ahead of a new opera, The Normandy Wedding.
The notice marks the start of a second week in the wedding progression with details likely listing dates and participants. It references a bride elect and associated events or arrangements leading up to the ceremony. The brief item emphasizes forthcoming nuptial planning within the social page.
Philadelphia scene lists a bar of glassware, kitchen tables and pans, marble and dogs. COO.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre presented Ranch 10 last night under manager Lothrop. Edwin Mordant starred as Al McClelland and twin Tom, earning warm recognition. Supporting cast included A. H. Stuart, William Cullington, Lizzie Hall, Ethel Barrington, Florence Hall, and Lucretia Smalley. applause was extended after climaxes. Ranch 10 runs through the week with matinees. The Two Orphans follows next week.
The Grand Theatre in Washington and Dover streets drew large day and evening crowds. Wallace Campbell led as Jack Waters with strong reception. Lizzie Clifford played four roles showcasing versatility while Moses Wopps charmed the audience. Supporting cast Frederick Murray James K Keane Mark Kent Joseph De Grasse William Elkins Charles Barnes and Bessie Hunter received commendations for their clever character work.
The second week of motion pictures of the Passion Play opened at the Museum last night before a respectful audience. Lacy describes scenes vividly as the moving pictures reach new possibilities. Exhibitions are held every evening this week with marriage on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Tremont Theatre hosts the second week of Frank Daniels's engagement with Victor Herbert's comic opera The Idol's Eye. The music and songs win quick public praise, the libretto by Harry B. Smith shines, and Daniels's aeronaut hero performance delivers standout, recall-worthy stage business and comic timing.
Keith's Theatre featured M. Rudhroff a jovial showman with a Van Dyke beard. His act began with a smoke picture created from a white enamel plate as gasoline vapor formed a moonlit harbor scene, soot cleaned with a brush and fingertips for highlights.
The article praises M Rudinoff for shadowgraphy in Boston with strong applause. Edmund Hayes and Emily Lytton presented a tearful sketch, Lydia Titus led female numbers with FE Titus on piano, Sadie Fox sang Take Me Back Babe, and an automaton orchestra by Professor Korayce offered ventriloquial feats.
The Grand Opera House marked its tenth anniversary with a packed crowd and lively celebration. Burt Haverly and company were welcomed back with flowers and a tall five foot horseshoe of roses bearing Welcome home. Edith Murella and Harry Porter received floral tributes as they rejoined the cast, with Murella delivering a captivating performance as the leading soubrette.
The Watson Sisters head a large company in a strong burlesque program at the Howard yesterday afternoon. The lineup features aerial acts, the Triangular Giratorio featuring the sisters and Juan De Zamora, plus Fitzgerald and KeNy, Billy Barlow, Mansfield and Zanfretta, Warren and Howard, May Adams, Préss Eldridge, the Herbert brothers, T. Barrett McMahon and King, Ed Lang the poet, Melville and Conway, the Rooneys, and many others in a varied bill of talents and novelties.
A large audience at the Columbia Theatre enjoyed George W. Monroe in A Happy Little Home with an excellent company. Monroe, Miss Lloyd, Edwinia, and others delivered lively songs and humor. A five mile bicycle race pitting Teddy Hale against Joe Rice followed the show, Rice winning by a length. A Guilty Mother comes January 17.
Last evening's performance of Diplomacy at Castle Square Theatre impressed a large audience. The stock company delivered a notably satisfactory rendition with J H Gilmour as Henry Beauclerc, Charles Mackay as Captain Julian Beauclerc, William Humphrey as Baron Stein, J L Seeley as Count Orloff, and Tong Cummings as Algie Fairfax. The piece runs only this week and today features an artists' matinee with a souvenir imperial portrait of Lizzie Morgan.
The Aquarium crowd packed the exhibition hall for Colonel Austin’s twenty five year record of popular entertainment. Highlights included Aleitha’s fiery act, 51 Campanos orchestral trio, illusionist Sarcho, and George Gilbert’s world class goat display with a pedigreed herd and majestic tableaux designed to charm families.
Mrs Florence McCusker stands accused of shooting husband Michael McCusker in Camden New Jersey amid opposing accounts of the incident. Prosecutors warn on second degree murder. public fear and sympathy swirl as the case unfolds with two contrasting narratives and a mob threat. The couple had a troubled marriage with public sympathy for the husband and a dramatic confrontation at their home.
The facility allows visitors to attend without an escort, easing access for individuals preferring solitary viewing.
A visitor from Chelsea Vermont toured Austin & Stone's Museum and described Tom the giant steer and Jerry the giant, the snakes in a cage, Wallace Ross's sword act, Whirl wind Rosas return, Sidona on the wire and Erin on the balance monopede. The animated watermelons with Mynne Burroughs as soloist drew applause and the bioscope showed fourteen new moving pictures. Vaudeville acts by Barr and Evans Riley and Hughes Dana Burk Glen and Western Camilla Chevalier Stanta Kingston sisters Wilson and Cook Sybel Dudley George H. Timmons and Jennie Neary also impressed the crowd.
The Mile. Ann's Merry Monarchs opened a week at the Palace Theatre to large audiences praising burlesque and specialty acts. Notable performers include Morrissey and Rich, Weston and Deveaux, the Davenport sisters, Williams and Adams, O'Brien Jennings and O'Brien, and Zeryni the equilibrist. The finale Paris Upside Down features lavish sets and costumes.
The zoo unveiled a general change of attractions including Professor Mapes and his calcium stereopticon views, Walter Wentworth’s box illusion, and a lineup featuring the Norwood brothers on triple bars, the Paynes, Berto the clown, Ed Crissie the farmer, Pete La Mar the vocalist, Herr Schultz with a lion hunt, and the horoscope among many other acts drawing large crowds.
Burton Holmes continues illustrated lectures at Music Hall tomorrow evening with Cycling Through Corsica. The following motion pictures, shown last week via chronomatographe, will be re screened. Lectures and pictures repeat next Saturday afternoon, seats available at the box office.
A mass meeting denounces rivals in the campaign for Marcus A. Hanna to return to the Senate. Speakers attack Bushnell, Kurtz, and allies while urging Republicans to uphold party honor and the will of Ohio voters. Delegates adopt resolutions amid strong demonstrations.
Senators reviewing precedents say a governor appoints a senator who holds until the Legislature elects or adjourns. Law provides the Legislature cannot elect before two weeks in session, implying a vacancy if the appointee held only until meeting. Historically such appointees serve until successors are chosen by the Legislature.
Syracuse January 10 1920 Mrs Clarence Rice wife of Ward 6 Republican Alderman announced that her husband will no longer support the Republican ticket for the Common Council and will vote for Democratic candidates for city offices.
Martin L. Mowry stood trial before Judge Wilbur on a charge of killing Edward Reynolds his wife Abbie J and their adopted child Servilla at Burrillville last April. Mowry has served eight months in Cranston prison. Proceedings opened with jury selection and delays as two more jurors are sought. Testimony to begin Wednesday amid expected lengthy proceedings.
The Cornell Athletic Council met to adopt a definite rowing policy and voted to announce nothing yet. They likely will accept Yale's challenge if Yale guarantees a race next year. Cornell intends to row Yale if possible and seeks no favors, ready to race a former rival.
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