The New York Idea Shown At Majestic With Fiske Cast
Mrs Fiske headlines a lively Majestic performance of Langdon Mitchells farce The New York Idea The cast features Philip Phillimore Charles Harbury Mrs Phillimore Vernon and John Karslake George Arliss and Marion Lea Dudley Clinton and Mrs Fiske delivers bright satire and comedy While the plot centers on a divorce theme the play offers brisk action and a playful verdict on modern relationships Two week run promises strong box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lea Mir
Wilfrid Cates-Darby
George Arliss
John Karslake
Mason
Cynthia Karslake
Fiske
Mitchell
Victorien Sardou
Algy
New York
Mr. Arliss
Marion Lea
Dudley Clinton
Ethel Barrymore Opens at Colonial in Alice Sit by the Fire
Ethel Barrymore began an engagement at the Colonial Theatre last evening with Barrie’s Alice Sit by the Fire. Bruce McRea and Beatrice Agnew co starred with John Barrymore in the cast. She appears this week only, then Captain Jinks runs January 28 and February 4, with a special Doll’s House matinee on January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
Colonial
Barrie
Alice
Hollis
Miss Barrymore
Bruce McRea
Colonel Grey
Beatrice Agnew
Amy Grey
John Barrymore
Stephen Rallo
Clyde Fitch
Captain Jinks
Nora
Ibsen
Colonial Theatre
Charles Frohman
J. M. Barrie
Jinks
Ben Hur at Boston Theatre Enters Second Week
Last night Klaw and Erlanger's Ben Hur continued its sellout run at the Boston Theatre managed by Lawrence McCarty and Charles F. Towle. The production’s spectacle, action, and Romantic religious atmosphere earn high praise for its strong, picturesque characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw & Erlanger
New England Playhouse
Lawrence McCarty
Boston Theatre
Charles F. Towle
Ben Hur
The Cattle King at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square Theatre presents The Cattle King in Boston at popular prices for one week. Katherine Paxton leaves England for the Western frontier to find her roving brother while Alexander Gaden stars as Bob Taylor with Gertrude Binley as Katherine Pax ton and a large supporting cast. Matinee daily offers bargain prices for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Boston
Katherine Paxton
England
Bowdoin Square
Alexander Gaden
Bob Taylor
Irving at Harvard on the life and art of actors
Henry B. Irving spoke at the Harvard Union on The Art and Status of the Actor. He dismissed myths of rich indiscriminate fame and argued actors control their emotions while morality remains high. he lamented the decline of stock companies as a training ground for young actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Irving
Colonial Theatre
Harvard
Harvard Union
Hamlet at Hollis Street Theatre Delights Boston Audience
Forbes Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott star in Hamlet with strong support from Ian Roberson Bourne Langley. The Boston audience applauded after each act and at curtain calls. Performances run tonight and through Thursday with Merchant of Venice and mice and men dates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Robertson
Gertrude Elliott
London
Hollis Street
Robertson
Boston
Sothern
Mr. Robertson
Miss Elliott
Ophelia
Ian Robertson
Miss Bourne
Mr. Langley
Polonius
Hamlet
Hollis ST
Isaac Oo Jrich
Arewell
Forbes
ROBERTSON_ b
Elliott
William Faversham
Globe Theatre Presents His Last Dollar Romance at Globe
The Globe Theatre features His Last Dollar a Kentucky romance by Higgins and Cooke with David Higgins as Joe Braxton and Eleanor Montell as Eleanor Downs. Favorite moments include a paddock scene at Sheepshead Bay and Mongrel the horse winning the race. Next week The Wizard of Oz joins the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Higgins
Baldwin G. Cooke
Globe Theatre
Joe Braxton
Eleanor Montell
Eleanor Downs
Blue Grass Region
W. Burt Cartwright
Tom Larson
Emma Salvatore
Viola Grayson
Kauffman
Thomas Reynolds
New Penn
William Belfort
Boston
Bliss Milford
Alicia Giles
Page Spencer
Allen Bailey
Alma MacLaren
Mongrel
Sheepshead Bay Race Track
Miners Americans Delight Columba Theatre Crowd
At the Columbia Theatre last night the Miners Americans staging drew a frenzied, applauding audience with mirth and melody. Gladys Fisher led the burletta with standout musical numbers while Will H Ward Henry Bergman Jolly Zeb and Jimmie Mahoney entertained. The four Gregorys hoop act and Marie Stuart Dodd’s singing also drew big cheers. Thursday features Patsey Logan and Louis Mettling in a mile race on their patented machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Gladys Fisher
Boston
Legion
Will H. Ward
Henry Bergman
Jolly Zeb
Jimmie Mahoney
Four Gregorys
Marie Stuart Dodd
Clark
Bergman
Mahoney
Farren
Patsey Logan
South Boston
Louis Mettling
Theatre Comique features Foul Play and lively acts
This week's bill at the Theatre Comique presents Foul Play a dramatic love of speculation story by a clerk Cabby by the Hour is a strong number Joined Lips a playful act A Wig Chase keeps audiences laughing Otto Fisher debuts as soloist with the usual favorites May Vincent Grace Mordaunt Harry F Downing John Beasley Thomas Bullock Frank Cohan Helen Qualey Harry Russell W O Johnson Theatre Comique March is also making a big hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Comique
Otto Fisher
May Vincent
Grace Mordaunt
Harry F. Downing
John Bea
Crosman to Open Two Week London Run in All-of-a-Sudden Peggy
Henrietta Crosman seats went on sale yesterday at the Tremont for her upcoming two week engagement in the London comedy All-of-a-Sudden Peggy. The production marks a return to modern comedy for the star, who has scored a hit in this country with the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tremont
Henrietta Crosman
Peggy
Dainty Duchess Company At Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre presents the Dainty Duchess company in two skits Cherry Con Carnie and The University Girls. Helena May offers a clever singing act while the Big Three Herzog Adams and Duffy provide a lively specialty. George Scanlan and Pearl Stevens draw applause and the Willie Pantzer comedy acrobats deliver surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Dainty Duchess Company
University
Helena May
Herzog
Adams
Duffy
George Scanlan
Pearl Stevens
Willie Pantzer
Keeler
Hawley
Act
Clarke
Floretto
May Irwin Stars in Park Theatre Farce Mrs. Wilson-Andrews
The Park Theatre crowd packs the house as May Irwin plays Mrs. Wilson-Andrews amid a string of songs in Hobart’s playful production. The audience heckles and requests encore numbers while May answers with her signature humor and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Legion
Miss Irwin
May Donahue
McCloskey
May
May Irwin
Percy Williams Orpheum Shows Skilful Variety Bill
The Orpheum this week presents Three of a Kind as a chief feature with echoes of old time stage comedy. Abdel Kader’s impressionist act with his wives draws curiosity and the educated elephants troupe returns for a second week. Lorimer’s eloquent legs, the Max Tourbillon cycling act, and the Tennessee students with Abbie Mitchell offer strong entertainment along with Barnes Cooke Clinton and Boyle acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Abdel Kader
Eph. Thompson
Jack Lorimer
Max Tourbillon
Tennessee
Abbie Mitchell
Stuart Barnes
Pauline Cooke
May Clinton
Patsy Svoyle
Curse of Drink at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House presents The Curse of Drink a five act melodrama about a railroad crew led by engineer Bill Sanford a slave to alcohol. P Augustus Anderson and Mildred Hyland star with a vivid performance and a dramatic snow bound rescue scene drawing strong audience reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Bill Sanford
P. Augustus Anderson
America
Mildred Hyland
Boston
Nellie
Shaughraun at Castle Square Delights City Cast
Castle Square Theatre presents The Shaughraun with Conn as the central figure Mark Kent’s vivacity and humor shine assisted by a strong stock company cast Hansst as Captain Molinezax Miller as Robert Ffolliott Lawton as Claire Ffolliott Lasche as Moya Kate Ryan as Mrs. O Kelly and Waldron Wade Lerner and others fill roles. Thursday’s performance will be a testimonial to Mr Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaughraun
Castle Square
Conn
Mark Kent
Mr. Hansst
Molinezax
Mr. Miller
Robert Ffolliott
Lawton
Claire Ffolliott
Miss Lasche
Moya
Kate Ryan
Bijou Theatre Delights With A Poor Relation Cast
Noah Vale anchors the Bijou performance with Craig’s bold lead while Miss Sanders shines as Dolly. Macdonald earns artistic notice as Scallops in unruly makeup. Supporting players include Edwards, Winkie, MacLarne, Evarts, Yost, Clarges, Jocelyn, Colcord, and Farrell. Next week’s Bijou show is A Brass Monkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Noah Vale
Mr. Craig
Theodore Edwards
Little Winkie
MacLarnne
Boston Symphony Quartet Gives Engrossing Chamber Evening
The Boston Symphony Quartet performed Brahms Op. 67 in B flat and Tchaikovsky’s piano violin cello trio at Chickering Hall. Victor Benham’s piano part carried the performance with vigorous rhythm while Griser’s clarinet singing the cantilena impressed the audience, who applauded warmly. The review urges exploration of older masters like Mozart as rich sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Quartet
Chickering Hall
Brahms
Tchaikovsky
Victor Benham
Mogart
Griser
Houdini's Final Week Shocks and thrills at Keith's Theatre
Houdini escapes a straitjacket in under 20 minutes to cap Keith's Theatre third week. The night features Maggie Cline in song, Paris with Clayton White and Marie Stuart, Mosher trio, Catherine Hayes and Sabel Johnson play, Ferry Corney musical clown, and a lineup of dancers, strongmen, monologues, and Kineto graph entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Houdini
Blackwell’s Island
Maggie Cline
McCluskey
Clayton White
Marie Stuart
Paris
Mosher
Houghton
Catherine Hayes
Sabel Johnson
Ferry Corney
Lew Hawkins
Zinka
King
Cook
Sylvia
Meek International
Reeves
Keeny
Lillian Maynard
Reily
Morgan
Keith
Japan
White and Stuart
Houghton and Mosher
Ziska
Howard Atheneum Brings World Class Burlesque acts
A bill at the Old Howard features Lew Hawkins the world champion laugh provoker and a lineup including Steele and Whitie on a slack-wire stunt. Madge Fox, Rob inson and Grant, Dan J. Harrington, Deveau twins Nellie and Hazel, and a cast of singers and skits promise lively entertainment with variety acts and comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Howard
Lew Hawkins
Steele
Whitie
Madge Fox
Robinson
Grant
America
Lawson
Namon
Dan J. Harrington
Deveau Twins
Nellie
Hazel
Marr and
Evans
Joe Byron
May Blanch
Austin and Stone's Museum hosts massive maidens convention
Two tons of fat femininity arrive at the reinforced curio hall at Austin and Stone's Museum for the annual Society of Massive Maidens of All Nations convention. Mile. Ro coco de Seuess of Germany opens with welcome remarks as 2000 attendees applaud. The event features delegates from eleven nations, a Japanese female magician Otturo, cowgirls Braddon and Gibson, and a varied vaudeville bill with contortionists, marionettes, snakes, and illustrated songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone
Rococo de Seuess
Germany
Hutchings
Greater
Boston
John Topp
Curio Hall
Otturo
Braddon
Gibson
James Irwin
Till
Trixie
Violette Dale
Frank Cook
Lew Benedict
Charley Clark
Hall
Desmond
Bertina
Brockway
McDade and Welcome
John Barker
Joseph Maxwell
Lyceum Theatre Big Show Delights With Burlesque Acts
The Lyceum Theatre presents Fred Irwin’s Big Show this week featuring a standout chorus costuming. Nat Carr Will H Cohan and John Fields headline a burlesque lineup beginning with The Only Pebble on the Beach. The Barrison sisters and a grand operatic ensemble led by Marie Buckley appear. The Girls of the Period stars Corrinne Sales Edna Roberts. Nat Carr performs a singing act. Megan Wescott Bennett Goldsmith and Foppe join. The program closes with Wives of the Sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Irwin
Lyceum Theatre
Nat Carr
Will H. Cohan
John Fields
Barrison
Fire devastates Worcester Union Station injuring three firemen
Worcester January 21 fire at Union station causes $10,000 damage. Fire Chief George S. Coleman narrowly escaped death as roof timbers fell. Hoseman James Moore George Bruse and Horace L Ware injured amid a blaze that halted rail traffic for an hour. Fire started in a clothes closet used by Boston Albany and New Haven conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Union
George S. Coleman
James Moore
George Bruse
Horace L. Ware
Coleman
Boston & Albany
New Haven
Frank J. Davis
Joseph Ladue
Chief Coleman
Union Station
N. Y
Roller skating at big Park square rink advances crowds
Racing drives interest at the Park square rink with a five mile professional handicap on Friday nights and a six day race starting February 4. Management plans for large crowds and offers souvenirs Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with daily music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Park Square
Unique Theatre Sets Desperate Girl Arabian Magician
The Unique Theatre presented A Desperate Girl and An Arabian Magician yesterday. A bell solo by the theatre's musician drew applause and today features An Automobile Race as a prominent addition to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unique Theatre
Unique
Wakefield coal dealer files for bankruptcy in U S court
Samuel H. Hellen a Wakefield coal and wood dealer files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 75971 and assets of 38258. Unsecured claims total 66641. Principal creditor Joseph Hellen Somerville filed Dec 31 with a 30000 claim. James L Byrne Dorchester holds a disputed 16525 claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Samuel H. Hellen
United States District Court
Joseph Hellen
Somerville
James L. Byrne
Bowdoin Avenue
Dorchester
Fast Time Low Rates to California Train Service
The electric lighted Los Angeles Limited runs from Chicago to Southern California in under three days with no changes. Through tourist sleepers to San Francisco and Los Angeles operate daily via Northwestern Union and Southern Pacific lines, with special conducting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Colorado Scenic line offers Wednesday and Thursday trips to Portland, Oregon, with Tuesday tours as well. For details contact J. E. Brittain, General Agent, 300 Washington Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern Line
New Salt Lake
Southern California
San Francisco
Northwestern
Union
Southern Pacific
Portland
Ore
J. E. Brittain
Washington Street
Boston
Cat Delays Show at Verbeck Theatre in Oil City
A delayed performance of All-of-a-Sudden Peggy opened late at the Verbeck Theatre Oil City due to a cat disruption. The company traveled by special Pullman at noon, arriving for a comfort-filled, unchanged journey from Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Verbeck Theatre
Peggy
Louis
Actress Henrietta Crosman Brings Angora Kitten On Tour
Henrietta Crosman arrived by train after a journey from Louisville to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with her Angora kitten. She had earlier avoided pets on tour but grew fond of the cat after receiving it last fall. The kitten’s health prompted hospital care, and the actress continued to her Boston venue via Pittsburgh route, causing a late curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Miss Crosman
Louisville
Boston
Oil City
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
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Edward H. Crosby
H. B. Irving
Hollis Street Theatre
Columbia Theatre
Percy Williams
Castle Square Theatre
Bijou Theatre
BY Olin Downes
Keith’s Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Shrewsbury Street
Manhattan Company
Langdon Mitchell
ALL Star
Eee
Volta
Ethel Levey
The
Women’s Auxiliary of British Charitable Society
Boucicault
Tremont
Down Town
Winter Street
GLOBE
David
Hiccins
Scollay Square
Poiures
Llus Raed
Daily 2
Shona Oxford
John Gray
Hoyt
Patlace
Lycey MiItwn
Ae Ig
Tos
QUE
Washington St
Corner Kneeland
Blaney
Miles Bros. Moving Pictures
Howard
Robinson & Grant
Lawson & Namon
de Veau Twins
Harrington
Howard Burlesquers
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Boylston St
John R. Ainsley
Sicily
Italy
William H. Baldwin
George Ea Sec’y
John Mogan
Jos. M. Daly
Knights OF Columbus
Enrietta Crosman
Ernest Denny
Oxford
Percy Heyl Foo
Caudevin
Eph Thompson
Elephants
Tnnessee
We Suden
Henry DeVr
Ieas Mats
Dai i
Patsy Doyle
Clinton Vitagraph Seriies
Wilson Andrews
Cock’s
China
Florida
Riviera
Bermuda
Fall Rivera
Providence
Van’s
Tonigh Wrestling
Prokosts, Rooney and
Bostow Theatre
Lessee
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