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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
8
Sewall Ford’s next Sunday Post Magazine recounts how Shorty hoped to stay home for a quiet Fourth but an invitation from Sadie changed plans. He aimed to keep a dignified Britisher pleased by arranging a loud, unexpected surprise for the visitors, revealing Shorty’s talent for drawing the best from people.
A Sunday Magazine piece previews Edgar Beecher Bronson's continued exploits in big game hunting in the jungle. It promises vivid word pictures and accompanying photographs, noting Theodore Roosevelt also hunting in the same region and comparing fortunes.
Richard Moore surveys sleepwalking as a boundary between consciousness and unconsciousness. The piece notes many tales of somnambulism but points out few well authenticated cases accepted by scientists, yet cites those remarkable instances.
Thousands visit Uncle Sam’s warships as crowds flock to the Kansas and Louisiana, with tugs and launches ferrying visitors. Sailors display trophies from around the world while a Boston Postman quizzes Captain Badger on discipline and the evolving Navy ethos.
Paragon Park reports record attendances over three days as fireworks and a free open air circus draw crowds. New act Bigney, an English high diver, performs from 150 feet into a water tank, with Bennett’s aerial stunts and balloon drops adding to the entertainment.
The New Palace Theatre presents Montgomery and the Healy sisters De Blackers circus of educated dogs and monkeys Joe Carey Edith Ray and Wade sisters as singing comediennes. Featured films include A Japanese Invasion Parted on Their Honeymoon The Hindoo Dagger Jones Theatricals and Cure for the Gout.
The article notes Bass Point as a popular escape from heat with enhanced steamship service. A double steamer schedule now provides nearly hourly departures from Otis Wharf and Rowe's Wharf Station, improving traveler convenience.
The Gloucester line offers a steel steamer ideal for travel to Gloucester. Departures from the north side of Central wharf are weekdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 15 a.m.
Holiday crowds packed the King Philip on yesterday's trip to the fishing grounds under Captain Edward Dixon who has a large following. The voyage offered recreation and lively activity as passengers enjoyed the voyage in festive mood.
An ad touts Van Camp's Natural Milk Condensed Milk, arguing it delivers twice the value of standard condensed milk by providing 16 ounces per 10 cent can and half sugar content. It claims savings on cooking and daily use, calling Van Camp's a ready source of milk or cream and urging grocers to offer 10 cent cans in six states from Van Camp Packing Co. Indianapolis.
Lindsay Morison presents Caught in the Rain a lively stock comedy noted for crisp dialogue and polished staging. Hansel as Dick Crawford delivers a deft performance while Edna Bruns charms as Muriel. the cast also includes Birch Clinton Walker and Walsh with Morison's troupe praised for seamless teamwork. The July 12 show features The Ensign as the next attraction.
Norumbega Park drew huge holiday crowds with all day concerts by the Marlboro Military Band in Music Court. The vaudeville program features Lamberti the European import, a musical genius who mimics famed composers, plus acts by Hickey and Nelson, Brown and Wilmot, Murphy and Francis, Lorrette and Latina, and new moving pictures.
Today is naval day at Lexington Park with free admission for all in uniform. A record crowd attended yesterday and Sunday enjoying a trolley ride, park attractions, ideal weather, and an open-air theatre with two performances. Dolly Burtons dog circus delighted families as Force and Williams and Miller and Russell provided laughs.
Fay Templeton delivers So Long Mary as a main draw at Theatre Premier. The Cameraphone showcases Eddie Thomas, Marie Beauregard, Hughes and Sully, and George Cohan imitations. Films include A Great Wrong Righted and Inspiring Sunset among others.
The Keiths Theatre bill this week includes acrobatic musical drama and farce. The Boys in Blue perform a military drill and a sinking ship scene. George B Reno’s company headlines with long and short soldiers. Vince Daly and Lillian Shaw draw praise, with John P Wade, Haines and Vidocq, Brown and Ayer, La Triska, Sellow’s novelty circus and Sidney Baxter also showcased.
The famous Naples Troubadours dazzled yesterday with vivid costumes and singing. Headliners included ex-prize fighter Young Sharkey and Dugan the clay modeller. The Manhattan Girls offered Malundy Bullock Hall and a dozen pretty girls, Donaldson monologues, Ferris and Russell as comedians, Eugene Sweet, plus moving pictures and illustrated songs.
A Globe Theatre bill featured the Turner brothers acrobatic act the Nazeroff trio singing and dancing Russians Rastus Brown Jack Clahane Florence Mann Madi son and Burke. Washington Under the American Flag appeared among the motion pictures. The program runs through Thursday.
One headline picture at the Hub Theatre features The Japanese Invasion. The bill includes Ger tie Le Claire and her four picks Arlington Hilston Wallie Fitzgerald Jugging De Lisle Fieding and Wisher in a vaudeville program.
A Home Made Quinola Hair Tonic claims to cure dandruff and thinning hair. The formula dissolves one ounce quinola in a half pint alcohol and a half pint water, applied to scalp to promote healthy growth. A grand opera star reportedly uses this tonic for glossy tresses.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre features Jesse James this week presenting the outlaw and his brothers in a favorable light. Frederick Van Rensselaer and Gladden James impersonate the James boys with strong support from James Barrett and Harry Humphrey in the leading heavy roles. Sadie Hilton joins Florence Hale Florence Hartley among the female leads with a stock company including Hal Brown Harry Brooks Tommy Shearer Sam Brack and William Dale. The program also includes a moving picture feature.
The Theatre Comique features Washington Under the American Flag as its main attraction with The Mes sage a strong drama, Vampires of the Coast an unusual subject, and An Unusual Elopement a funny scene. Fun With a Man nikin provides constant laughs and the Bogey Woman showcases clever illusion work.
Visitors in Provincetown praise the expected panorama from 950 feet atop the Pilgrim Monument with views toward Boston Light and Nantucket. The Cape Cod steamer departs Bay Line Wharf at 9 in the morning for Provincetown.
Wonderland announces a free fairy spectacle Cinderella starting Monday at 8:30 pm. The week features Cecil Weston, Tweedy and Roberts, Green and Weathers, Erestes and Barnes, and the Four Musketeers along with new songs and dancing in the girl minstrels.
Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre launches a strong vaudeville bill led by Mene tekel a Bible referenced act. William Berol guides a talking word trail with an unguided tennis ball. John Dunn Wil helma Francis and company perform The Hold Up. Thibault features new act Ted Lytell Daisy Chaplin Ike Lawson Mack s Cafe by the MacDonalds.
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