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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1902

Page

5

Henrietta Is Noted For Robson Crane In Museum Showing

Edward H Crosby reviews a Museum performance of The Henrietta with Stuart Robson and William H Crane. He lauds Robson and Crane but criticizes supporting players notably Arbuckle and Keefe for faltering in this revival which he finds uneven and ragged overall.

Museum Stuart Robson Bertie Mr. Robson William H. Crane Mr. Crane Robson Maclyn Arbuckle Nicholas van Alstyne van Alstyne Arvackle Crane Frank Mordaunt Arbuckle Charles Lane Dr. Wainwright Joseph P. Keefe Murray Hilton Clifford Leigh Roy Atwell Russ Whytal van Alstyne, Jr Eleanor Barry Bach Narre Henrietta Nere Andrew Mack Tom Moore Edward H. Crosby

Bowdoin Square Theatre Still Alarm Wins Fresh Honors

The Still Alarm at Bowdoin Square Theatre drew thousands yesterday afternoon and last night winning new honors and fans. Bert Lytell and Carl Fey earned praise as leads, while the firehouse scene with real fire equipment drew encore after encore and the company received strong notices for overall performance. Next week the drama will be followed by The Victorian Cross in a sumptuous production.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston Jack Conley Bert Lytell Jack Manley Carl Fey John Bird BE. D. Denison Joe Jones Lawrence Merton Willie Manley E. R. Philips Doc Wilson DB. L. Gaylord Foreman Jack Conley George Morse Gilmore Hiammond Frank Anerson James Levering Frank Marr Loraine Dreux Elsinore Feldham Corinne Cantwell Carrie Wilbur Say Goudrette Florence Hale Mrs. Manley Bowdoin Revere House Still Alarm

Put Me Off at Buffalo Opens Week at Grand Opera House

The three act musical comedy Put Me Off at Buffalo opened a week at the Grand Opera House under Frank Hennessey. Fisher and Carroll headline a clever cast with Reta Curtis on violin and the four Moore girls. The Trocadero Quartet and Willie Neverwork provide lively acts and punch lines delighting a Boston audience.

Buffalo Grand Opera House Frank Hennessey Fisher Carroll Reta Curtis Boston Charles Lomier Willie Neverwork

Rajah at Castle Square Theatre Delights Large Audience

Castle Square Theatre presented William Young's four act comedy The Rajah last evening. John Craig impressed as Harold Wyncot the English officer tasked with managing a vast estate. F Edmund Jreese delivered a solid Joseph Jeckyll impersonation and Lindsay Morison captured Mr Job's witty echo. James A Keane showcased sharp comedy as Richard Jocelyn.

William Young Castle Square John Craig Harold Wyncot Edmund Jreese Joseph Jeckyll Lindsay Morison Mr. Job James A. Keane Richard Jocelyh Ranard Wade Cragin William J. Hasson

Mikado thrills city crowd at Bijou with strong second act

Murray and Gilbert company delivers a thoroughly enjoyable Mikado performance. Miss Knight shines as Yum Yum replacing Miss Lane. replacements Macey sings Peep-Bo. Ko Ko and Katisha receive strong applause with Fairbairn's Katisha a major hit.

Murray & Gilbert Bijou Miss Knight Miss Lane Miss Macey Ko-Ko Mr. Gilbert Bessie Fairbairn Katisha Mr. Murray Mr. Tallman Mr. Shields Mr. Ralston Miss Ladd

Foxy Grandpa Plays Closing Week at Boston Theatre

Last evening Foxy Grandpa began its second and closing week at the Boston Theatre with a filled auditorium. Joseph Hart as grandpa, Carrie De Mar as Polly, and the two boys charm audiences with wit and talent. Bright music, dances, pretty women, and handsome scenery add to the show’s appeal. matinees are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday, closing on the Saturday evening performance.

Boston Grandpa Joseph Hart Carrie de Mar Polly

Morocco Bound at Park Theatre Charms Large Audience

Park Theatre presented Morocco Bound by Mr. Chamberlyn's organization to a very large crowd. Review praises stagecraft, show girls, and bright tunes sung by Miss Baker, Mr. Branson, and Mr. Torrance. The production features rich costumes, strong local flavor in topical ditties, and a standout Nancy Brown number performed by an octet.

the Park Miss Baker

Columbia Theatre Presents Mr Antoinette in Final Week

The third and final week of Mr Antoinette at the Columbia Theatre drew a large enthusiastic crowd. New cast members and songs boost the show with witty topical humor and strong performances from William B. Van Josephine Hall Nellie Neill and a bright chorus. The production remains a top draw for musical comedy lovers and should not be missed.

Antoinette Columbia Theatre William B. van Charles E. Evans Josephine Hall Nellie Neill

Tremont Theatre Bright Musical Comedy The Explorers

The Explorers at Tremont Theatre enters its second and final week to strong Boston reception. The lively company delivers witty dialogue and catchy musical numbers. To accommodate crowds, shows now end at 10 40 PM so suburban patrons can catch trains. Richard Carle Ruth White Knox Wilson Agnes Paul and others sustain strong performances.

Tremont Theatre Boston Richard Carle Ruth White Knox Wilson Agnes Paul William Riley Hatch Josie Intropodi

Colonial Theatre Hosts Sold Out David Harum Run

The audience filled the Colonial Theatre last night for David Harum with Mr. Crane as Harum delivering quiet merriment and infectious humor. Curtain calls marked the second act as the beloved play drew smiles and laughter from a crowded crowd. Mr. Crane closes his town run a week from Saturday night.

David Harum Colonial Theatre Mr. Crane Harum

Miss Bates Thrills Hollis Street in Under Two Flags

Hollis Street Theatre drew a large audience last night for Miss Bates in Under Two Flags. The production featured stirring scenes and widespread applause for Bates and the cast in a spectacular stage pageant.

Miss Bates Hollis Street

Stage Review of Villa Algussa Play at Sea Cliff

Last night’s audience praised the production of Villa Algussa with vivid scenes of Chellala Gorge and Bedouins. The plot follows Cigarette’s daring escape and riding prowess as she flees the Bedouins, aided by a strong cast led by Ormonde, McIntosh, Mervale, and Miss Gist with an engagement ending Saturday night.

Ouida Villa Algussa Chellala Gorge Cigarette Mr. Ormonde Bertie Cecil McIntosh Lord Rockingham Mr. Mervale Marquis de Chateauroy Miss Gist Venetia

Keith's Theatre Delivers A Night Of Lively Comic Acts

A big Keith's Theatre crowd enjoyed a varied program led by Sandow the heavyweight lifter. Will Hickey and Winlter Leroy drew laughs along with Lillian Nelson and Florence Clayton. Acts included Hogan of the Hansom and a lively duo with Lynch and Jewell. Vocalists Luke and Harris and Elsie imitator performances also impressed.

Keith Sandow Will Hickey Winlter Leroy Jackey Lillian Nelson Leroy Florence Clayton Hogan Lynch Jewell Luke Harris Little Elsie John Geiger Murphy Slater Burto

Hurly Burly at Boston Music Hall Entertains Crowd

The second week of Hurly Burly at Boston Music Hall offers richer, brighter features and diverse movement. Notable numbers include Oh Tell Me Pretty Maiden from Florodora sung by Guyer Sidman and Harris with Wilson Persons and Tudor, and the three English maids Moore Victoria and Shilson delivering a standout dance routine. Eleanor Falk Rosey Posey with a chorus of costumed girls draws strong applause, while Maude Odell as Cleopatra and Blanche Ring as Suzannah receive praise. The cast also features Augustus Cook Frank Lalor Robert Dailey Charles Guyer Sam Sidman and Rob Harris in a lively spoof Way Up East striking the audience with humor. The vaudeville lineup adds jugglers handle experts songsters and trick riders along with a Bluebeard pantomime headliner.

Boston Music Hall Messrs Guyer Sidman Harris Wilson Persons Tudor Moore Victoria Shilson Eleanor Falk Rosey Posey Margaret Ashton Charles Guyer Maude Odell Cleopatra Miss Odell Blanche Ring Suzannah Augustus Cook Lord Chumley Frank Lalor Michael McCann Robert Dailey Abel Stringer Solomon Yankel Sam Sidman Robert Harris Cook Lalor Dailey Eldora Norine Jacklin Imam Laveen Cross Grant Ray Ad. Coleman Leonard St. Onge Vitagraph

Howard Atheneum Burlesque Big Sensation Opens This Week

The Howard presents two companies totaling 45 performers in a new burlesque bill featuring Mrs Grundy’s Pink Tea The Watermason Trust and a finale The King of the Poo Gee Boos. Mile Zittela leads the burlesque with strong acts from Harrington Yeamans De Courcy and Antonio plus varied specialties and comic scenes.

the Howard Conroy Keeler Collins Trundy Batchelor Mile Zittela Alien and Appleton Estelle Ardrath Gordon Sisters Gilson and Countess Jusrannigans James R. Adams Howard

Living Nuances at Austin and Stone's Gallery Show

In Marceau’s revolving displays of living figures 14 Paris models pose as veritable marble reliefs. Mme Flora King, acclaimed English sculptor, curates the scene while the models Camille Rayon Cerese Fleury Fernande Stange Bijou Halevy Marie Bursseret Armande lead the lineup as the public learns the next five days will mark a farewell sequence.

Austin & Stone Marceau Paris Stone & Shaw Mme Flora King Camille Rayon Cerese Fleury Fernande Stange Bijou Halevy Marie Bursseret Armande

Dream World Returns for Week at Local Theatre

Ohnet Georgette Pinot Therese d Este Manon Hersee Jeanne d Albert Fauvette Alary Claudine Moreau Lucille Mernon Aimee d Atillie Clarice Dumont Rose Villeforte. Dream World re engages for this week only drawing in and entertaining hundreds yesterday. Vaudeville acts light the show with Isabella troupe Dupont sisters Rice and Carroll Howley and Leslie famed Deagons and more under bright breezy performances.

Isabella Dupont Rice Carroll Howley Leslie Deagons Orville Frank Essex Brothers O’brien Collins Perrine Columbus Toledo Mitchell and Marron Murphy and Palmer Lizzie Clifford Reiff Brothers Hurley Germane Floyd Wilson

Victoria Burlesquers Bow With a Glittering Lyceum Show

Ea F Rush presents the Victoria Burlesquers at the Lyceum offering two new burlesques High School Girls and Slumming in China Town with strong cast led by Mattie Choate and May Gerald. The production features vivid costumes, elaborate scenery and the Victoria Gavotte, promising an entertaining fast paced night.

Ea F. Rush Victoria Lyceum Chinatown Victoria Gavotte

Morrison's Grand Theatre Presents Rosedale Debut

Morrison's Grand Theatre staged Rosedale at popular prices yesterday with a standout performance. The cast, led by Mr. De Deyn, delivered near perfection, rivaling productions in the city’s best venues.

Rri Morrison Theatre Theatre Rosedale Mavorite Stock Company Morrison's Grand Theatre Morrison's Theatre de Deyn

Nickelodeon Show Delights With Birds and Feats

A Nickelodeon showcase yesterday featured Professor Tamahasikas and a bird circus performing tight rope walking ladders and a talking cockatoo named Rags that tells time and adds. Acts include reptile trainer Lady Olga and monster serpents, contortionist Wooise Simpson, strongman Alberuta, and a human alarm Balbroma with temperance drinks. Two theatre companies alternate performances.

Nickelodeon Tamahasikas Olga Woise Simpson Venus Alburtla Samson Balbroma Madame Lincoln Wall Street

San Francisco Wholesalers Buy 129000 Laxative Boxes

During the present year one hundred and twenty nine thousand boxes of Laxative Bromo Quinine have been purchased by San Francisco wholesale drug houses Redington & Co Langley & Michaels Co Mack & Co J R Gates & Co Richards & Co.

San Francisco Redington & Co Langley & Michaels Co Mack & Co J. R. Gates & Co Richards & Co

Bostock's Animal Arena Delights Crowds with New Acts

Frank C. Bostock presents a week of unmatched entertainment at the Cyclorama Tremont Street Animal Arena. Madame Pianka reproduces famed animal pictures with live action while Esau the ape man greets returning patrons. Captain Bonavita showcases 27 lions alongside Madame eaufort and Princess Brandon. Free oriental cavalcade lets all ride camels and elephants. Animal feeding at 4 pm and 10 pm draws eager crowds.

Esau Bonavita Madame Eaufort Princess Brandon

Manager McCarty books The Christian for Boston Theatre return

Brisk advance sales began yesterday as manager Lawrence McCarty secured The Christian for a return engagement at the Boston Theatre. The booking signals strong public interest and a likely sellout.

Lawrence McCarty Boston Begin

Maude Adams to Return for Highly Anticipated Boston Engagement

Fans expect long box office lines at Hollis Street Theatre as Maude Adams visits Boston for her annual engagement next Monday. She tops her past successes with Quality Street and the beloved Lady Babbie role, drawing strong demand across cities and likely here in Boston.

Maude Adams Hollis Street Boston

Williams to perform The Crisis arrangement at Steinert Hall

Charles Williams presents his dramatic arrangement The Crisis this afternoon at Steinert Hall at 3 o clock. A misbelief wrongly places Harold Bauer's second recital at 4 this coming Tuesday. the correct time is 3. George Hamlin gives a Steinert Hall song recital this evening featuring only Richard Strauss songs.

Charles Williams Steinert Hall Harold Bauer George Hamlin Richard Strauss

Fourteen Wholesale Firms Buy Laxative Bromo Quinine

In the current year four hundred fourteen thousand seven hundred ninety two boxes of Laxative Bromo Quinine were purchased by Chicago wholesale drug houses including Fuller & Fuller Co Hami ston Keeling Co Morrisson Plummer & Co Lord Owen & Co Peter Van Schaack & Co Robt Stevenson & Co.

Chicago Fuller & Fuller Co Hamiston, Keeling Co Morrisson, Plummer & Co Lord, Owen & Co Peter van Schaack & Co Robt. Stevenson & Co

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Entertainments Adonis Clayton Duke and Harris Lynch and Jewell Nizarros Mudge and Morton Carson and Willard American Biograph Hickey and Nelson Grand Opera Buttons Louis Thiel Sykes Gladys Wyncot Marion A. Chapman Mary Sanders Emilia Jeckyll Lechora Bradley Castle Square Theatre Boston Theatre Hollis Street Theatre Keith’s Theatre Howard Atheneum Belleville Swelltown C. Jack Harrington DE Courcy Brothers Perfect Specia Physical Development Renlean Jennie Yeamans America Clotilde Antonio Collins and Lessee & Man Jos Hart Carrie Demar Pretty Girls Christian Edw. J. Morgan John Storm Elsie Leslie Glory Quayle Cyclorama Bldg Tremont St Ape Man Wonder Pianka Rex Mlle. Beaufort Princess Brander Dark Theatre A. H. Chamberlyn Opera House Keith’s Boston Museum Noa Stuart Robson Anirew Eea The Weber-Fieldian Lillie Lawson Tremont Music Hall Oxford Matinee Fisher & Carroll Cripple Greek Charles Frohman Wm. BH Westcott Isaac B. Rich David Belasco Blanche Bates Hollis St Quality Street Harry N. Farren Alfred E. Aarons Big Musical Comedy Co Symphony Hall J. B. Pond of— Miss LuCcy Cates Adolf Glose Utah Vic James J. Jeffries Telephone Haymarket Ickelodeo Hanover St. Pamahasika Bird Circus Queen of Snake Handlers Lady Olga Lyceum Theatre Elliott Grey Mattie Choate Rosa Leigh May Gerald Lady May Adelaide Goundre Florence Jastings Frances Mortimer Lee Beggs Lustre Miles McKenna J. Butler Haviland Matthew Leigh S. F. Cairnes Henry F. Horn W. Wells Rainey P. J. Connelly Clarence F. Lyons Joseph Dokes Richard Disney Morrison Rocketts Jess Till Hartford Sisters Eddie Giguere Dolly Frankie Allen Tom Davis Pauline Zara Jennette Willett Daly and Adams Pearl Fraser Harry Thornton Gertie Wareham Minnie Cain Fleetwood May Humphreys Liebler & Co Edgar L. Davenport Horatio Drake Edward J. Morgan
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