Maeestro's Masterpiece debuts at Boston Theatre with mixed verdict
Edward Locke's comedy The Maeestro's Masterpiece opens at the Boston Theatre portraying a Polish composer and his daughter an opera singer who loves a Russian. The prologue features grand operas while the last act blends original music by Gaetano Merola. Performances praised singing and Merola's work but critics note thin plotting and inconsistent integration of operatic pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaetano Merola
Massenet
Signor Merola
Locke
Samuel Schneier
Josef Pulaski
Ethel de Fre Houston
Leonid Samoloff
Count Enzo Bozzano
Edith M. Somes
Andrea Sarto
Lucia
Barcarole
Father John’s Medicine Endorsed by Vermont Mother
Mrs. I F Ames of Ludlow Vermont praises Father John’s Medicine as a reliable family remedy used for three years. She notes it treats her children and husband without fail and emphasizes it is alcohol free and free of dangerous drugs.
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L F. Ames
Ludlow
Father John
I. F. Ames
Madame X Enjoys Fifth Week at Majestic Boston
The Majestic Theatre presented Madame X for its fifth week in Boston last night as a capacity crowd filled the house. Notable cast members Dorothy Donnelly Malcolm Williams Boyd Nolan Ralph Morgan and others drew praise for their performances in this enduring drama.
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Crucible
Boston
Majestic
Savage
Dorothy Donnelly
Malcolm Williams
Boyd Nolan
Ralph Morgan
Robert Paton Gibbs
Harry C. Bradley
Cecil Kern
W. H. Denny
Maurice Drew
Bon Tons bring new jokes and songs to Gaiety Theatre
Bon Tons company presents a lively bill at the Gaiety Theatre this week with fresh vocal selections and clean comedy. Leading the cast are Messrs James Lake James Rowland Peter Kelly Michael Feely and Arthur Hetler. Miss Fannie Thatcher leads the female group with assistances from the Misses Lady Berg Fanny S J Clair Mabel McCloud and Annie Kelly. Specialties include the Donegan sisters skating act the Duneden cyclists Feely and Kelly in a comedy acrobatic act and Lady Berg with James J. Lake performing The Dance of the McQuirks.
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Bon Tons Company
Gaiety Theatre
James Lake
James Rowland
Peter Kelly
Michael Feely
Arthur Hetler
Fannie Thatcher
Lady Berg
Fanny S&j. Clair
Mabel McCloud
Annie Kelly
Donegan
Duneden
Feely and Kelly
James J. Lake
Balkan Princess Delights Shubert Crowd In New Haven Style
The Balkan Princess at the Shubert Theatre is praised for a logical plot and witty humor. Louise Gunning with a strong vocal showing leads as Princess Stephanie, with a supporting cast including Herbert Cortell May Boley and Robert Warwick. The show features tuneful music, graceful dances, attractive scenery, and two weeks of engagement.
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Shubert
New Haven
London
Frederick Lonsdale
Frank Curzon
Paul Rubens
Balkan
Bavaria
Stephanie
Sergius
Max Hein
Blatz
Magda
Henri
Louise Gunning
Princess Stephanie
Herbert Cortell
Henri the Waiter
May Boley
Robert Warwick
Joseph Herbert
Teddy Webb
W. T. Carleton
Marie Rose
Vida Whitmore
My Friend from Dixie at Grand Opera House Boston
A Black cast led by Bill H. Vodery and Leona Marshall presents My Friend from Dixie at the Grand Opera House. The show blends talent from Cole and Johnson and Williams and Welxer companies with strong performances and a light plot about two friends seeking fortune.
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Grand Opera House
Dixie
Cole and
Johnson and
Williams and Welxer
Boston
Bill H. Vodery
Sousa
Leona Marshall
Robinson
Mamie Butler
Louis Mitchell
Will Brown
Richard Shelton
Jim Jackson Lee
Bill Simmons
Jim
Bill
Arsene Lupin Still At Large At Park Theatre
Park Theatre patrons see Arsene Lupin escape with valuable paintings and jewels again though he pretends reform. William Courtenay stars as Arsene in a Boston run's fourth week with audiences eager for the next twist. On Monday January 30 William H. Crane debuts in George Ade's U. S. Minister Bedloe.
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Arsene Lupin
Park Theatre
Boston
William Courtenay
Arsene
William H. Crane
George Ade
U. S
Bedloe
Scenic Temple VAudeville Show Delights Boston Audiences
A rollicking program at Scenic Temple drew crowded houses this week and yesterday. Charley Harris showcased The Gibson Girl and Lampest Inspector to roaring acclaim. Hanley and Jarvis topped as singing comedians, Annie McMann impressed as a fresh Boston entrant. A clever comedy sketch by real comedians closed the act and a high character motion picture exhibit educated and was commended.
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Charley Harris
Hanley
Jarvis
Annie McMann
Boston
Tremont Theatre Follies of 1910 drawing big crowd
A large Tremont Theatre audience enjoyed The Follies of 1910 last night. The revue features old favorites and new acts with rapid stage management and a lineup including Bert Williams Lillian Lorraine Bobby North Billie Reeves Fannie Brice and Shirley Kellogg among principals.
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Tremont Theatre
Bickel and Watson
Bert Williams
Lillian Lorraine
Bobby North
Billie Reeves
William Schrode
W. Wania
Fannie Brice
Shirley Kellogg
Return of Peter Grimm thrills Boston crowd at Hollis Street Theatre
At Hollis Street Theatre David Warfield closes a spellbinding run in The Return of Peter Grimm. The production explores spirit messages with delicate, impressive acting and Belasco crafted staging. Next week Mrs. Fiske stars in Becky Sharp followed by John Drew in Smith.
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David Warfield
Hibollis Street
Peter Grimm
Mr. Belasco
Boston
Warfield
Belasco
John Drew
Smith
The Dollar Princess Opens Second Week at Colonial Theatre
Empty seats marked the Colonial Theatre last evening as The Dollar Princess began its second week in Boston. Donald Brian drew praise for a fitting prince like role in The Merry Widow style, with E. J. Connelly amusing as the old millionaire. Will West, Daisy Le Hay, Carroll McComas, Hilda Vining, Zena Curzon and others shared honors in the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Boston
Donald Brian
E. J. Connelly
Will West
Daisy le Hay
Carroll McComas
Hilda Vining
Zena,Curzon
Albert Hart
Cyril Biddulph
F. Pope Stamper
George HE. Reed
Waldron's Casino Presents The Avia tors and Mixed Affair
Waldron's Casino features a large company of comedians and attractive performers this week led by Jack Reid and Ella Gilbert. The show includes two snappy musical burlesques The Aviators and Mixed Affair with principals Wakefield O Connor Jackson Williams Welsh Brookland Lepp Phillips Green and Wilson among others plus Rismor the Hindoo Wizard and a novelty act The Tie That Binds with Winifred Green Reid Wakefield company and Estella Rose in character impersonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Phillips
Winifred Green
Pert Croix
Alice Wilson
Alio
Rismor
Reid, Wakefield and Company
Estella Rose
Frohman Prefixes Miss Billie Burke in All References
Charlie Frohman orders that the actress Billie Burke be consistently announced with the prefix Miss in all references under his management. He regrets the misuse of her name by vaudeville performers and aims to prevent public mislead by using Miss before her name whenever the Frohman star is involved.
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Charlies Frohman
Billie Burke
Frohman
Miss Burke
Castle Square Theatre Ends Run of Jack and the Beanstalk
Last evening marked the start of the final stretch for Castle Square Theatre's run of Jack and the Beanstalk. Five weeks total and many new features will accompany Mary Young John Craig and Kate Ryan as they bid Mother Gooseland farewell. Next Monday reveals Mr Craig's Hamlet.
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Castle Square
Mary Young
John Craig
Kate Ryan
Mother Gooseland
Hub Theatre Week Headliners Feature Variety Acts
The Hub Theatre presents a lineup of headliners this week. Bingham and Pisano, the Goyt Trio, a European hand balancing act, and the Ito raps perform the first three days, followed by the Two Shermans with the radium dances and others. Homer Barnette, a baritone toreador, appears for the remaining days.
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Hub Theatre
Bingham
Pisano
Goyt
Ito
Shermans
Homer Barnette
Toreador
Brown Grads Plan 38th Reunion Dinner at Hotel Somerset
The Sons of Brown University announce the 38th annual alumni reunion and dinner at the Hotel Somerset on February 2. Headlining speakers include James Burrill Angell and Hon. Joseph Walker with other notable guests such as Dean Alexander Meiklejohn and Governor Robert Bass. Reception at 4:30, meeting to 6:30, dinner at 6:20.
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Sons of
Brown University
Somerset
James Burrill Angell
University of Michigan
Brown
Joseph Walker
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Dean Alexander Meiklejohn
Robert P. Bass
New Hampshire
Edward Judson
Herman Carey Bumpus
American Museum of Natural History
Free 1911 Census Atlas Offer With Dictionary
An advertisement announces a free 1911 Census Atlas of the world available with Webster's New International Dictionary. Send coupons to obtain the atlas which includes latest world maps, chapters on the Panama Canal, North Pole discovery, and city censuses with a chart of U S and foreign cities.
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Panama Canal
North Pole
Frontier Life leads at B. F. Keith’s Theatre with vaudeville acts
B. F. Heith's Theatre presents Frontier Life a Wild West novelty directed by Billie Burke featuring cowboys cowgirls Indians sharp shooters bucking bronches lariat throwing and kicking mules. Also on bill The Leading Lady a musical comedy by B A Rolfe's company. The Little Sunbeam by Mrs Gardner Crane and company. Ward and Curran The Terrible Judge and Will H Fox a noted trick pianist headline with other acts Sandberg Lee Al and Fanny Stedman Three Mascagnos among others.
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B. F. Keith
Billie Burke
Far West
Keith
B. A. Rolfe
Ward
Curran
Will H. Fox
Europe
Sandberg
Lee
Fanny Stedman
Mascagnos
Austin & Stone’s Museum Week long show delights crowds
The Austin and Stone’s Museum offers a varied program headlined by Mlle Crystal with performing leopards. A musical comedy Up side Down stars Pete Murray Frank Walsh and Ida Campbell, plus nine vaudeville acts and notable moving pictures entertain patrons.
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Austin & Stone
Crystal
Pete Murray
Frank Walsh
Ida Campbell
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Eclipsing Vaudeville Show
Bowdoin Square Theatre offered a continuous vaudeville and moving picture program that eclipsed prior runs. The Sixteen Boys in Blue performed a military drill with notable precision. T. F. Thomas starred in Senator for an Hour, with Mabel Courtney, Alex Porter, Sheldon and Wilson, and Sam Shepherd delivering well received acts. The picture display drew praise and Thursday night will feature amateur contributions.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Sixteen Boys In Blue
T. F. Thomas
Mabel Courtney
Alex Porter
Sheldon
Wilson
Sam Shepherd
Brockton Ties to Globe Theatre Rosary Opening
Brockton attendees marked the Globe Theatre christening of the second month’s run of The Rosary with a large Monday matinee and a capacity evening audience. Harrington Reynolds starred as Father Brian Kelly and John King appeared as Bruce Wilton to strong acclaim.
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Brockton
Globe Theatre
Boston
Harrington Reynolds
Brian Kelly
John ©. King
Bruce Wilton
Burlesque Night at Howard Atheneum Delights Kentucky Belles
The Howard Atheneum hosted a lively burlesque show by the Kentucky Belles. Pearl Laight and La Belle Helene drew strong applause, with Louise Street and chorus also praised. The program featured Martel cycle exhibition, Bonesetti acrobats, Countess Rossi, Terry and Elmer, Krusader and Job, plus Reed's dogs and Clem ents acts.
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Howard
Kentucky Belles
Pearl Laight
la Belle Helene
Louise Street
Joe Opp
John Early
Charles Belyea
al Paterson
Martel
Bonesetti
Countess Rossi
Terry and Elmer Company
Krusader
Job
Vassar and
Arken
Reed
Hal Clements
Lewis and Burns
Maurice Ritter
Miss New York Jr beauty show shines at Columbia Theatre
The Columbia Theatre hosted Miss New York Jr in Guessing at the Hotel Guess and Slowtown Junction with Will H. Cohan leading the fanmakers. Lefninski Ira Kessner Ada Corbett and the Dancing Mitchells starred with Frank sisters and La Belle Fuda generating acclaim. A wrestling match Sam Anderson vs Jim Smart is set for Wednesday and a chorus girl contest on Thursday with amateur acts Friday.
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Ira Kessner
Ada Corbett
Frank Sisters
Mitchells
la Belle Fuda
Sam Anderson
Jim Smart
Laughter and Laugh Items Dominate Orpheum Show
Yesterday at the Orpheum Theatre the new program drew strong audience mirth with Deane and Sibley leading a travesty sketch and the Yamamoto brothers delivering an aerial act praised as exceptional. Other acts included Robert Melio Leone Gurney Earle Wilson Von Huff and the Christys while the motion pictures met high standards.
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Orpheum Theatre
Deane
Sibley
Yamamoto Brothers
Robert Melio
Leone Gurney
Earle& Wilson
von Huff
the Christys
Receivers Sale of Samuel's Boston Stock At Talbot Auctions
The entire stock of Samuel's menswear shop at 81 Summer street and 4 Bromfield street Boston has been sold to the Talbot Company under receivership. Receivers Frank O. Hatch and Carl Dreyfus announce extensive bargains at 395 Washington street and 72 Hanover street, featuring the latest fashions from major makers.
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Samuel
Summer Street
Bromfield Street
Boston
Talbot Company
New York
Frank O. Hatch
Simons, Hatch & Whitten
Carl Dreyfus
Jacob Dreyfus & Sons
Fownes
Bates Street
Cooper’s Union
Gasolene Fire Fatalities Hug Jensen Family
A fire near Northwood Mason City Iowa cremated J C Jensen and three children after pouring gasolene over kindling. Mrs Jensen and two children escaped but were badly burned.
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Mason City
J. C. Jensen
Jensen
Northwood
Ex Mayor of Medford Michael Dwyer Dies at 53
Former Medford mayor Michael F. Dwyer died at his South Street home after a paralysis. He was 53. Dwyer served as mayor in 1900 and 1905, halving the city debt during his terms, built modern Medford residences, and amassed wealth as a tinsmith and real estate owner. He left a wife and two children. He also moderated town meetings for 14 years and helped draft the city charter.
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Michael F. Dwyer
Medford
South Street
Dwyer
Jerome quits as Robin's attorney in bank case
Former District Attorney Jerome asked the Court of General Sessions for permission to withdraw from prosecuting the actions against Joseph G. Robin the indicted banker. Jerome cited Robin's alleged mental imbalance supported by alienist Dr. Austin Flint and urged appointing a commission to determine Robin's sanity. Justice Swann to hear the point tomorrow.
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New York
Jerome
Court of General Sessions
Joseph G. Robin
Robin
Austin Flint
Justice Swann
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