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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
8
The Herfords featuring Viola Allen is set for Plymouth tomorrow evening with the cast highlighted. The Middle Man continues at Castle Square with attractions holding over for additional showings.
The Herfords by Rachel Crothers debuts at Plymouth Theatre tomorrow night with Viola Allen in the cast supported by Charles Waldron George Fawcette John Westley Grace Elliston Jessie Izette Beatrice Prentice and Emily Varian The opening was postponed due to Miss Allen’s laryngitis.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre drew a throng of women for a reception honoring Chiquita the human doll a featured act this week The show drew applause at its close and the program also included Lewis dog and monkey circus Harry and Kate Jackson Cupid's Voyage Nel Son and Millidge Glass Put In Ross and Cransell pianologue and Jeane Beaugere change artist The moving pictures impressed and amateurs are slated to perform Thursday night as usual.
Mrs G A Selby reports constant use of Cuticura Soap for her five month old baby who won a prize in a baby contest. She cites fewer sores and chafes and urges others to try Cuticura. Free samples of Cuticura Soap and Ointment with booklet available by post. Also promotes Cuticura Shaving Stick for men.
The six week run of The Pink Lady at the Colonial Theatre shows no loss in audience enthusiasm during the seventh week. The production charms local playgoers with lively humor songs and polished staging led by Frank Lalor and a cast including Hazel Dawn and Alice Dovey.
Last night and yesterday afternoon crowds at the National Theatre enjoyed a strong vaudeville bill headlined by Maggie Cline famed for Throw Em Down McClosky. Jessie Hayward Hugh Liloy Adeline Frances act and The Kemps plus Frank and True Rice entertained with songs tricks and chatter.
The Columbia Burlesquers led by John G. Jerman present A Parisian Temptation at the Gaiety Theatre this week. The troupe features the four Banta brothers, Helen, Jessie Moore, Nellie Floredo, Frank O'Brien, Leo Stevens, and Mlle. Follette touted as the world’s handsomest woman.
Advertising claim for URICO asserts it cures rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments by removing uric acid from blood and tissues. It warns common remedies provide only temporary relief and offers a $1 size or free trial via mail order from Urico Co at 65 Smbldg Binghamton NY.
Panel board and two coats of paint can partition a large room into smaller spaces. Inexpensive and attractive, advice is to consult a local carpenter or hardwareman. Charles D. Brown & Co., Inc. at 49 Federal St., Boston.
The Hollis Street Theatre enters week two of A Single Man with John Drew starring as Robin Worthington. The cast features Carroll McComas Louise Drew Ivan Simpson Thais Lawton Mary Boland Clara Bracy Thomas Kelley Helen Bolte Eva Condon Cecilia Radcliffe. Elsie Ferguson begins a national tour next week in The First Lady in the Land and sale for seats opens this morning.
Charles Kellogg the naturalist returns to B F Heiths Theatre with enhanced vocal control and acoustics based feats. He imitates animal sounds and extinguishes a gas flame with a bird note. Also on the bill are Evans and Hoey, Grace Hazard, Will Dillon, Mildred Grover, Dick Richards, Connolly’s Sweethearts, and the Balliol gymnasts.
Waldron’s Casino in this city opened a week of burlesque and vaudeville with Louie Roby’s Knickerbockers. The Love Kiss and Casey the Piper feature Roger Imhof as Casey. The cast includes Marcelle Leslie, Kitty Gebhardt, Susanne Corrinne, Hugh L. Conn, James J. Lake, Harry Sauber, William Duff, William Walsh. Specialties by Duff and Walsh, Sauber, Imhof, Conn and Corrinne accompany the program.
The Orpheum presents Sherman and De Forest in A Jay Circus as the feature for the week. Early week attractions include Jackson and Marguerite, Brown ing and Lewis in Nearly a Soldier, Busse's dogs, Latham duo, Billy Barlow, Brown and Small, and De Frates. Late week adds the Metropolitan Trio, Perry and Elliott, the Boldens, Cameron and Gaylord, the Carmen sisters, and Lester and Kellett.
HYOMEI vapor treatment recommended for stubborn chronic catarrh. Use nightly by inhaling steam from boiling water for several minutes with a towel over head. The cure is described as relieving head congestion, improving sleep, and clearing nasal passage. bottles cost 50 cents, complete outfit $1. Free trial offer from Laianelle Booth's Hyomei Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
Park Theatre enters the third week of The Country Boy engagement with expectations of continued prosperity. The show blends rural and city settings with a boarding house theme and features principals Dadley Hawley George A. Wright Walter Allen Alfred Moore Jack J. Horchtaps J Hartman Roeder Joseph Kaufman Ethél Clayton Hélen Hilton Ida Glenn Marion Stephenson and Mrs C G Craig in a lively cast amid scenes in the city location.
At the old Howard the Merry Maiden Burlesquers presented Studio Life and The Dashing Widow to patrons. Lilliarennan Fern Melrose Irving Gear led a strong cast with Mike Kelly William Harris Joe Phillips. South Boston night announced with Miss Brennan expected among friends.
The suffrage convention now in its second week at Austin and Stone’s Museum features debate between English and American participants with lively sessions. Notable attractions include Mrs Elizabeth Stow as chair Professor Duncan Josephine Lambert Hill’s marionettes performers Kittie Allyn Ed Barrett Sherman Cassie French Ida Campbell Walsh Flynn and the Broadway Florodora company and Uncle Mike’s Visit stock show.
Early this morning Rev John J Harkins of Lowell former St Augustine s South Boston was listed in very serious condition at Carney Hospital He faces likely death today He was born in Newton studied at Holy Cross College Worcester St John s Seminary Brighton ordained about 19 years ago and served at St Augustine s then St Margaret s Lowell He led parish groups including the Young Ladies Sodality St Augustine s Glee Club and Division 69 A O H where he served as chaplain He sparked attention in 1906 by criticizing leaders over school board matters
The Shubert Theatre closes the Never Homes run with George Munroe and ensemble. Jess Dandy Ray Cox Bessie Clifford and the chorus entertain in a lively finale. Next week only the New York Casino augmented cast revival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore previews with Hopper Gillette Carleton Cowles Weeks McFarlane Aldridge. seats go on sale Thursday at 9.
Last week of the Trail of the Lonesome Pine at the Boston Theatre draws crowds for the final performances. Charlotte Walker secures a standout June role in an elaborate production. The Fortune Hunter will start a two week run with original principals Forrest Robinson, Charles Fisher, John C. Brownell, Edgar Nelson and Kathryn Marshall.
Review praises John Craig for masterful portrayal of Cyrus Blenkarn in The Middleman at Castle Square Theatre. Miss Montgomery Miss Lothrop and George Hassell lead strong supporting roles. Next Monday Harvard Radcliffe prize play The Product of the Mill debuts on stage.
In Annisquam on January 22 Louils Plursiser and his daughter Helén of 31 Leonard Street with Helen Thompson narrowly escaped drowning after thin ice broke while sliding on the mill pond. Five eel fishermen formed a human chain and Delaney swam under the ice to secure the girl guiding her to safety.
Berlin January 2. Results of today's Reichstag re-balloting show the Socialists at 99 seats after gaining 27 seats. Conservatives total 69, Centre 107, Radicals 34, National Liberals 41, with 38 left for other Left parties. A notable win was Cologne, long clerical territory.
The Majestic Theatre enters the final week of Baby Mine starring Marguerite Clarke Walter Jones and a strong comic cast. Reviewers praise the production for its pure humor and broad laughter with minimal coarseness. Next week promises Edward Sheldon's The Boss with Holbrook Blinn and new seat sales opening Thursday at 9 o'clock.
Colored performers led a full evening at the Grand Opera House with My Friend From Dixie. J L Hill Will Brown Evan Robinson and Richard W Shelton headlined a strong chorus and lively dancing as a well plotted tale of two friends seeking fortune ends with contrasting outcomes. A matinee is announced this afternoon followed by McFadden’s Flats.
Tremont Theatre Boston features the original Follies cast with Bere Williams delivering sharp poker humor and Bessie McCoy as a standout newcom er with witty dances and a special erpline number. The ensemble including William J Kelley Vera Maxwell Leon Errol Charles Mason Walter Percival and others provides strong support throughout the travesties.
The Globe's new policy of high class vaudeville and pictures was a success with a crowded house. Highlights include the Heidelberg Quartet, Uncle Seth and the Hoodoo, Musical Wilsons, Dixie Doings, a German comedy skit, ventriloquist Phelan, and the Rays. A new Equitable Fire photograph from New York impressed Boston patrons.
The Sisters of Providence report an eight year old orphan boy saved from a hopeless case after a month and a half on Father John’s Medicine. Three doctors had deemed the condition hopeless but the medicine restored strength allowing him to attend school and play with peers. Signed by the Sisters at Hospice Auclair Montreal Canada.
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