Milestones at Tremont Theatre A Boston Premiere
The Tremont Theatre presented Milestones by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblauch, a London success about three generations of the Rhead shipbuilding family. The play, set in one room across decades, follows tradition versus progress with strong acting by Malcolm Cherry, Sybil Walsh, and Gwendolen Floyd, supported by an English company.
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Arnold Bennett
Edward Knoblauch
Tremont Theatre
London
Rhead
Young Rhead
John Rhead
Rose Sibley
Gertrude Rhead
Yrouth
Malcolm Cherry
Sybil Walsh
Gwendolen Floyd
Miss Floyd
Miss” Walsh
Cathleen Doyle
Geoffrey Douglass
Una Venning
Clayton Green
Cronin Wilson
Marie Hassell
Charles Vaughan
The Merry Countess Ends Run At Shubert Theatre
This week only remains of The Merry Countess at the Shubert Theatre. Next Monday Annie Russell opens a week with She Stoops to Conquer and The Rivals. Seat sale starts Thursday morning.
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Shubert
Annie Russell
Follies of 1912 Opens at Colonial Theatre in Big Week
The second week of the Follies of 1912 opened at the Colonial Theatre to an immense audience. The program features numerous novelties and talented performers providing continuous amusement during the limited engagement.
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Colonial Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre Opens Closing Week for John Drew
John Drew began the closing week of his engagement in The Perplexed Husband at the Hollis Street Theatre last evening. The popular actor has not been seen at equal advantage for many seasons. Mrs. Fiske in The High Road will be next week's attraction and seat sales open this morning.
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John Drew
Hollis Street Theatre
Arliss Disraeli Engagement Shines at Plymouth Theatre
The 14th and last week but one of George Arliss in Disraeli opened last night at the Plymouth Theatre. A large enthusiastic audience applauded superb acting by the extraordinary supporting cast alongside Mr. Arliss. His performance is described as one of the season's biggest treats.
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George Arliss
Plymouth
Arliss
Garden of Allah debuted at Boston Theatre in dramatic adaptation
The Garden of Allah staged in Boston as a four act drama with an epilogue, adapted by Robert Hichens and Mary Alderson Navarro. Domini Enfielden and Boris are joined by Count Anteoni and Father Roubier in a desert tale of love, confession, and renunciation. Performances featured Dororthy Donnelly and Lawson Butt with notable scenic desert imagery and camels. The production runs until further notice.
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Robert Hichens
Boston
Mary Alderson Navarro
Boris Androvsky
Tunis
Hotel du Desert
Beni-Mora
Domini Enfilden
Count Anteoni
Father Roubier
Boris
Domini
Desert
The
Garden of Allah
Dorothy Donnelly
Madam X
Domini Enfielden
Sahara Desert
Allah's Garden
Miss Donnelly
Lawson Butt
Mr. Butt
Charles A. Stevenson
Frank Kingdon
Florence Johns
Edwin Brandt
Sheridan Block
Jose Rubin
Harry Ford
Woman at Park Theatre Draws Steady Boston Backing
For two weeks at the Park Theatre the piece has held the Boston public, presenting a thoroughly interesting story that is admirably performed and well received.
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Park Theatre
Boston
Hanky Panky Ends at Majestic After Baseball Night
One final week remains at the Majestic Theatre for Hanky Panky with a lively close suggested by last night's baseball night. Bunty Pulls the Strings will follow next week with a carefully selected cast. seat sale opens Thursday morning.
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Majestic Theatre
Bunty
the Majestic
The Greyhound Returns to St James as Crime Melodrama
Boston audiences pack the St James Theatre for The Greyhound revival marking the first local staging since summer. The production features Miss Beth Franklyn as a compelling bad woman and a strong cast including Theodore Friebus Dudley Hawley Charles Abbe Ethel Grey Terry William Walsh Kate Ryan Burt Symon Bella Cairns Henry Grady Sydney Dudley. Next week offers The Lion and the Mouse with Grace Elliston in her original role.
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Pale Faced
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Greyhound
Boston
St. James
Jimmy Valentine
Deep Purple
the Greyhound
the Lion and the Mouse
Grace Elliston
Gaiety Theatre Presents Runaway Girls with Burke and Welp
Gaiety Theatre Clark presents Runaway Girls in Maid of Montezuma and The Diamond Palace this week. John Burke and Billy Welp lead a strong cast with Joe Opp Joe Mack and James Moran delivering solid performances. Margaret Clemons handles the lead feminine role while Leslie Harcourt Carrie Bastedo Anna Rose and Maud Dunn share prominence and contribute to the show’s success.
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Anna Rose
Maud Dunn
The New Sin at Castle Square Theatre
A four act drama centers on Hilary Cutts who must support his siblings after an unjust will pins the estate to them. Craig stars as Hilary with Meek as Maximilian and Walker as Davids, delivering a gripping tale of self sacrifice amid vivid character work and strong stage presence.
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Castle Square
Hilary Cutts
Hilary
Craig
Mr. Meek
Maximilian Cutts
Walker
Davids
Melrose
Mr. Trader
Night on a House Boat opens National Theatre bill
A vaudeville night at the National Theatre features Jesse Lasky presenting Night on a House Boat and Fred A. Le Duke with Alias Mr. Roseberry. Lamb's Manikins and Bison City Four delight audiences while Cotter and Boulden receive an enthusiastic welcome. Other acts include Francis and Wilson, Louis Granat, Stuart Sisters, Ballinger and Reynolds, and new film offerings.
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Bison City
Cotter
Boulden
Francis and
Wilson
Louis Granat
Stuart Sisters
Ballinger
Reynolds
New Picture
Tremont
Dover St
Lambs’ Manikins
Ico
Cotter & Boulden
Francis & Wilson
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Lamarco
Waldron's Casino Charley Waldron's Big Two Act Show
Waldron's Casino presents a two act burlesque titled The Girl of Many Husbands. Highlights include Nothing's Too Good for the Trish and Imagination sung by Tom Coyne and Sam Sidman. Strong performances by Mabel Leslie Ollie Olden and a cast including Thomas Shea Ed Edwards Lee Rose and William Waldron.
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Harry Hastings
Tom Coyne
Sam Sidman
Mabel Leslie
Ollie Olden
Thomas Shea
Bowdoin Square Theatre Vaudeville Show Pleases Crowd
The Bowdoin Square Theatre impressed patrons with acts by The Five Baltons and European aerial girls. The Street Pavers of Paris delighted with a musical novelty. Joe Flynn and Harry LaMarr drew laughs and songs while Newport and Stirk offered Fun in a Barber Shop. Amateur acts arrive Thursday ahead of Cabaret Night Friday.
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Paris
Joe Flynn
McGinty
Harry LaMarr
Newport
Stirk
Fred Elliott
Broomstick Fiddler
Frank Bernier
Bowdoin
Five Baltons
Harry la
Abby
Boston
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Revere House
Scollay Sq
Velocity Vaudeville
Globe’s long shows praised by Boston theatergoers
The Globe notes a policy of extended performances is likely to please Bostonians. The Bottomley troupe of aerialists and Monarch Comedy Four impressed audiences with daring acts and humor. Kelly and Galvin received numerous encores, Princess Suzanne shone in singing and wire work, and Harmony Girls offered a novelty act. May Mulligan, Silver and Gray, George Dixon, the Cullen brothers, Rays, and others also received applause for song reviews and pictures.
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Boston
Bottomley
Monarch
Kelly
Galvin
Princess Suzanne
Harmony Girls
May Mulligan
Silver and Gray
George Dixon
Cullen Brothers
Rays
Big Election Burlesque Grips Grand Opera House
A regular cyclonic burlesque titled The Big Election entertained yesterday at the Grand Opera House by the Follies of the Day company. Gertrude Hayes led as comedienne with Harry Keeler as the Boss Am bark Ali and Jim Litchner as candidate roles. Ida Sturgess Mamie Kent among the attractive cast. May include a piano contest and a wrestling bout later in the week with George Sandele, European Unknown, George Tuohey refereeing.
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Follies of
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Gertrude Hayes
Harry Keeler
Ambark Ali
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Ida Sturgess
Mamie Kent
Boston
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Miss Hayes
George Sandele
George Tuohey
Northampton Players Stage The Little Town of Bethlehem
The Northampton Players civic stock company performs this afternoon at the Majestic Theatre presenting The Little Town of Bethlehem. Local residents are invited to attend as the troupe showcases a community theatrical production.
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The
Majestic Theatre
Bethlehem
Gov
St Marys C T A Hockey Team Challenges Fast Amateur Clubs
The St Marys C T A hockey team from Malden, formed of former Malden High players, is ready to meet any top amateur squads in the state, at home or away. Write to Hubert F. Cunniff, 146 Adams Street, Malden.
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Hubert F. Cunniff
Adams Street
Livingston Stars in Howard Atheneum Exhibition
World champion wrestler Cora Livingston appears at the Howard with daily exhibitions and special matches arranged by management. The program features vaudeville acts including Teddy Burns leading the New Century Girls, plus performances by Gloria Martinez, Ralph Rockway, Pearl Reid, Lydia Franklin, and others.
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the Howard
Miss Livingston
Jack Sheehan
Cora
Teddy Burns
Union Station
Gloria Martinex
Ralph Rockway
Pearl Reid
Lydia Franklin
Katheryn Garr
Rene Powell
Marie Morse
Tina Roth
Janet Martin
Frank Buch
Morris and Clark
Irving
Johnny le Clair
Campbell
Ferguson
Lew Fitzgibbons
Frank Bernier
Keith's Theatre presents A Night at the Movies and more
The piece A Night at the Movies unfolds in three scenes detailing a cheap moving picture house with twelve parts and a comic yet touching parallel plot. Tim McMahon Edith Chapelle star in How Hubby Missed the Train as part of a varied lineup.
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Tim McMahon
Edith Chapelle
Hubby
Linden Beckwith
Four Cliftons
Olympia
Paris
Rosa Crouch
George Welch
Bowman Brothers
Blue Grass Minstrel Boys
William Burr
Daphne Hope
Merlin
Jed
Ethel Dooley
Boston College Indoor Track Meet Set for Feb 1
Boston College will host its annual open indoor track meet in the college gymnasium on Saturday evening February 1. The event is sanctioned by the NEAAU. entries must be certified. Handicap races include 25, 440, 880 yard dashes, one mile and running high jump. Special events and team races to be announced within two weeks. Entry blanks available from Irving J. Heath at Boston College.
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College Gymnasium
Irving J. Heath
Boston College
Harrison Avenue
Boston
Iron Man McGinnity Takes Northwestern League Role
Joe McGinnity, famed for pitching double headers as a major leaguer nicknamed Iron Man, leaves Newark to take charge of the Northwestern League Club in Tacoma, Washington, a purchase reported after selling his Newark International League stake last fall.
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N. J
Joe McGinnity
Tacoma
Wash
McGinnity
Tufts Halts Varsity Hockey This Year
Tufts College athletic advisory board voted to skip a varsity hockey team this year. Class teams will be encouraged to scout material for next season with a likely decision to support a varsity seven then. Somerville park authorities May build a rink on Tufts Oval and class teams will use it at designated hours for their games.
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Somerville Park
Tufts Oval
Tufts
Plead for Freedom of Filipinos at Anti-Imperialist Meeting
U S leaders in a Manila independence debate at the Anti-Imperialist League 14th annual meeting denounced Taft's Philippines message. Speakers urged independence, criticized U S colonial costs, and warned of ongoing abuses while highlighting native governance and education needs.
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Congress
Philippines
Manuel L. Queson
Philippine Islands
Anti-Imperialist League
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Nelson A. Miles
Philippine
Islands
United States
Harvard Coach Quinn Hospitalized After Relapse
William E. Quinn Harvard trainer for field events and hurdles was removed from his home and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. His condition has not improved and he does not appear to rally from his last relapse.
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William E. Quinn
Harvard
Massachusetts General Hospital
After Dual Meets At Boston College High Delayed
The Boston College High track opener scheduled for Friday is postponed indefinitely due to lacking an opponent after Cambridge Latin canceled the dual meet with James Street boys. The Cambridge meet with Mechanic Arts is also off for now, leaving James Street without a foe until February 4 when Medford visits the BC gym. Manager O'Connor seeks a high school to fill the month with a dual meet.
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James Street Boys
Cambridge
Mechanic Arts
Medford
Boston College
O’connor
Trotting Stewards to Meet for Grand Circuit Plans
The stewards of the National Association of Trotting Horses will hold their annual meeting in Pittsburg. They will arrange Grand Circuit dates for the coming season and consider membership applications from New York City Poughkeepsie Dallas and Springfield Illinois.
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Penn
National Association of Trotting Horses
New York City
Poughkeepsie
New York
Dallas
Tex
Springfield
Ill
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