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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1904

Page

5

Vaudeville Offer Delights with Siamese Acts and Handcuff Feats

The program features lively Siamese boys full of ginger who romp and play ball and excel at ping pong. Big Rosy-cheeked Marie, aged 20, tips the beam at 878 pounds and grows, while Ali Hindoo performers stun with necromancy and a six month old baby joins acts. The Delkanos enthrall as King and Queen of the Handcuffs, with many other exclusive entertainers including Soldene, Princess, Banden, and a long list of vaudeville acts and hummers.

Marie Hutchings Ali Hindoo Hindoo Delkanos Soldene Princess Banden Vaude‘ville George Carrol Ruth Wiley James Freeland LaVarni Fagan Merriam Wagner Robbins Trefnaman Gracie Reynolds Scott Howard Tom Gertie Grimes Miskell

Columbia Theatre to Open for Zaza Advance Tickets

The box office at Columbia Theatre opens Thursday for advance seat sales to Eugenie Blair in David Belasco's Zaza. Stair & Wilbur manage the house with popular prices. Evening performances nightly with three matinees weekly on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Box office hours 9 am to 8 pm. mail or telephone orders accepted.

Columbia Theatre Eugenie Blair David Belasco Stair & Wilbur Columbia

Walker's Museum Presents Greatest Show on Earth Extravaganza

Patrons flock to a compact museum display featuring six curio hall acts led by Mile. Norada French in a daring globe and spiral tower act. Notable performers include Charles, Kalit the comedy juggler, contortionist Charles Jackson, King Karlo the Mexican magician, and a tug of war between two teams of athletic girls, plus an hourly vaudeville lineup with Smith and Leslie Nellie Mason Buckley Bessie Rowa Joe Harrison and others.

Headzy Norada French Charles Kalit Charles Jackson King Karlo Curio Atiin Smith and Leslie Nellie Mason Oe Buckley Coon Buck and Ying Bessie Rowa Joe Harrison Wedney

Amateurs Added to Strong Evening Bill

Day evening adds several amateur performers to the already strong show. The lineup boosts talent and crowd appeal, enhancing the event’s prominence.

Curio halls feature Rose Morris troupe and vaudeville acts

Rose Morris and her female basketball troupe draw crowds with vigor and charm while Fielding the amphibious man Salvail the card expert exposes gambler tricks. Joe Stanley the human sledgehammer and George Thompson the blind musician entertain beside Millie May the gastronomic wonder. The curio halls host a vaudeville line up including Joe Leclaire Lilian Leglie Nellie Hartford Jessie McIntyre Leonard sisters and amateur night with prizes.

Rose Morris Fielding Salvail Joe Stanley George Thompson Millie May Joe Leclaire Lilian J. Leglie Nellie Hartford Jessie McIntyre Leonard Sisters

George Grossmith in Boston at Jordan Hall next week

London entertainer George Grossmith will debut in Boston at Jordan Hall next Thursday in a new program for his American tour. The show includes How to Succeed, a desertation on Things You Must Have Noticed, and notes on modern musical comedy. Additional appearances are scheduled for next Saturday afternoon and Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings. Seats are on sale at Symphony Hall.

George Grogemith London Boston Jordan’ Hall

Mme Schumann-Heink to Perform in Boston Recital

Pip ager L H Mudgett announces Mme Schumann-Heink's sole Boston recital of the season at Boston's agesphony Hall tomorrow afternoon featuring recitative and arias from Rinaldo Del, Schubert, Brahms, Liszt, and more with selections including Frauenlieben and Gute Nacht Bach.

Mme Schumann-Heink Boston Pipager L. H. Mudgett Age Phony Hall Fromdel Rinaldo Schubert Wohin Bonkmann Franz Hugoolf Helmweh

Longy Club Second Concert At Potter 1 Acknowledges Giliberts

The Longy Club held its second concert last evening at Potter 1 before a fair sized, enthusiastic audience. The program was assisted by Mr and Mrs Charles Gilibert. Space constraints limited further comments on the performance.

Potter 1 Charles Gilibert Aes

Chelsea mans wife drowned in France

Harriet Kimball wife of W T Kimball of Chelsea Mass was found drowned in the sea at Mentone France after going out walking alone during a gale. The cause whether accident violence or suicide remains undetermined with speculation she may have been blown into the water by the wind.

Chelsea Mans France Mentone Harriet Kimball W. T. Kimball Chelsea Mass

Unique musical evening pleases audience with vocal duets

The concert offered an innovative blend by presenting singers as supporting artists, a bold choice for chamber settings but well justified by the results. Mme. Gilibert debuted in this city with a pleasing voice and favorable impression, while the instrumental highlight was Loeffler's ballade dedicated to Mrs. R. J. Hall who played the saxophone.

Mme Gilibert Loeffler R. J. Hall

Hawtrey stars in The Man From Blankley at Hollis Street

Charles Hawtrey, last seen at the Boston Museum in A Message From Mars, is announced for next week at the Hollis Street Theatre in The Man From Blankley a contrast to the former piece and regarded by some critics as the superior comedy. The run is only for one week before Balloon Bally follows.

Charles Hawtrey Boston Museum Blankley’s Hollis Street Theatre Hollis

Arbos Quartet Concert With Szumowska At Jordan Hall

Arbos Quartet presented its third season concert at Jordan Hall with Mme Szumowska as assisting pianist. The Faure sonata was the highlight, superbly performed by Mr Arbos and Mme Szumowska. The Schubert quintet featured strong ensemble, with Carl Barth playing cello. The fourth concert in the series is scheduled for Monday evening.

Jordan Hall Arbos Mme. Szumowska Faure Mr. Arbos Schubert Carl Barth Hoffmann Quartet

Recital by Professor Idone and Pupils at Catholic Union Hall

Professor J C Idone and pupils will give a recital at Catholic Union Hall located at Worcester square and Washington street on Tuesday evening February 9.

J.C. Idone Catholic Union Worcester Square Washington Street

Untitled brief on Mexican cold remedy claim

A brief note claims a remedy cures colds in Mexico using a laxative bromide quinine. The item urges calling for the fan name and post surcharge to obtain genuine details.

Mexico Suathe

Riding Club Horse Show Highlights and Winners

Society gathered for the annual Riding Club Horse Show at Hemenway and Norway streets. The event featured horses over 15.2 hands and 14.3 hands with multiple classes including ponies, saddle mounts, and polo ponies. Winners included Nightmare and Jet in the over 14.3 hands category, Sambosa and Matchbox in polo pony events, and several A.M. riders earning top placements.

Hemenway Norway Streets Viceroy Pation Pes R. HB. Reece Beal Nightmare Mite Ma Margaret Head Jet F. H. Burrage Ruby Gordon Is. Prince Ieen and Peacock C. E. Cottwile Empene Bradley Secon Aoe Eliot C. Weark Pisleh Mackorses Mies Mary Perkins Clark

Honored Poet Burns Memory at Boston Club Dinner

The Burns Cosmopolitan Club of Boston celebrated the poet Burns at their annual dinner at the American Rouge. About 100 members marched in, led by Captain James M. Turner. Hugh Cairns, sculptor and club president, sat at the head table as speakers recalled Burns and his works.

Burns Burns Cosmopolitan Club of Boston Hugh Cairns Plowman Bard James M. Turner J. Marshall Turner Martin F. Curley A. C. ‘Her Horace M. Lothrop Charles Barker E& Chief Dallas Boston Caledonian Ub William Pennie

Charity Society Marks 87th Meeting With $50 108.30 Raised

The City Missionary Society held its 87th annual meeting in the Congregational building with Richard H. Stearns presiding. Treasurer 8. F. Wilkins announced receipts total $50,108.30 for missionary and charitable work, with expenditures never exceeding receipts for 28 years and no debt for 21 consecutive years. Twenty-three missionaries served, and yearly efforts included tens of thousands of vigils, visits, religious paper distributions, scriptures given, Sunday school enrollment, meetings, employment, aid, garments, and Fresh Air fund outings.

The City Missionary Society Congregational Richard H. Stearns F. Wilkins

Monday Club Fete at Tuileries Hotel Upscale Catholic Social

The Monday Club held its annual fete night at the Tuileries Hotel on Commonwealth avenue. Progress ive whist lasted two hours followed by dancing, attended by prominent Catholic society members and many listed guests and club wives.

Tuileries Hotel Commonwealth Avenue John R. Murphy Thomas F. Boyle C. James Connelly William Holland A. A. Elston James J. Phelan John Sullivan Alice Murray William Taylor Charles Kelley John B. Fitzpatrick P. J. Kennedy Joseph H. O’neil James 8. Murphy Thomas O'Callaghan William Brine John F. Fitzgerald James W. Kenny May Kenny Abner A. Elston James A. McDonald Annie McDonald James L Donovan Carl O. Weber James Boyle E. J. Boyle Terrance Shevlin Frank Fuller Daniel Bradley Fred J. Murray Louise McVey Delale Doonan Cronin Dr. Green Elizabeth McDonough Helen O'Reilly Anna Woodman

Brave mother saves babe in Brookline street accident

Mrs Jennie Lee of 24 Walter avenue Brookline was knocked down by a hack driven by two prancing horses at Washington street and Walter avenue. She dropped her two year old daughter Marion Lee to safety just before the wheels passed over her. Mrs Lee was badly bruised but the child survived unharmed.

Marion Lee Jennie Lee Walter Avenue Brookline Washington Street Roxbury Crossing

Minstrel Show by Sodalists at Immaculate Conception

The Young Men’s Sodality of the Church of the Immaculate Conception presents a minstrel performance in Boston College Hall tonight after two months of preparation under Harry Cleary. Interlocutor is Charles F. Mahoney. tambos and endmen include Neil J. Sullivan William J. Cleary Francis A. Hogan Fred A. Adams. phones are William H. Goodwin John J. Ruddy James F. McEntee and August J. McNeil.

Young Men’s Sodality Church of the Immaculate Conception Boston College Harry Cleary Charles F. Mahoney Tambos Neil J. Sullivan William J. Cleary Francis A. Hogan Fred A. Adams William H. Goodwin John J. Ruddy James F. McEntee August J. McNeil

Chief Wade Stricken By Severe Grip At Home

Rufus R. Wade chief of police is seriously ill at his home on cereene er street West Somerville with a severe grip. Doctors fear pneumonia but hope to avert it. Wade is too weak to receive visitors.

Rufus R. Wade Cereeneer Street West Somerville Chief Wade

Reverend Joseph Swaim Named Watchman Associate Editor

The Rev Joseph Swaim newly elected associate editor of the Watchman will begin duties tomorrow morning He has led Hirst Baptist Church New Bedford for 14 years and plans to move to Boston Born in Worcester about 52 years ago he considers Cambridge home with youth spent there He was educated at Cambridge schools Harvard University and Newton Theological School His pastorates included Claremont NH Providence RI Binghamton NY and New Bedford First Baptist He is outdoorsy enjoys camping and has three sons Roger D a Boston lawyer Loring T a Harvard junior crew member and Stanley B a Harvard freshman

Joseph First Claremont N. H Union Church Providence Binghamton N. Y New Bedford First Baptist Church Swaim Mr. Swaim Roger D Boston Loring T Harvard Stanley B

Colds Headaches Stomach Upsets or Colds Headaches

Sun or Olivert and Santer Mage are referenced in a brief item noting illness complaints and a name pair. The fragment suggests a racing or gaming context with a winner named Mage, but lacks clear actions or event details. The readable content emphasizes health ailments and a single named individual.

Santer

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