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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1898
Page
6
In a late evening scene Emma learns to ride with Charley teaching in Franklin Park. The lesson fills the night with clatter and comic misadventure as Emma wobbles, crashes, and banters with Charley while dodging trees and street hazards.
A dialogue on a bicycle lesson ends with Emma and Charley planning another ride. Neighbors listen as Emma contemplates learning to ride, while a playful reference to the ponderous firefly underscores the scene. The block remains the stage for patience and shared curiosity.
An early 20th century advertisement by John H. Woodbury of Boston promotes samples of soap and facial cream for skin care. The copy promises cream and soap samples for household testing and skin benefits over an eight week period.
Captain Stephen B Porter aged 61 veteran Ohio newspaper man dies in Columbus He was editor-in-chief at the Evening Despatch for over two decades and served in the Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War on General Thomas's staff.
Portsmouth July 11 opening day of the Isles of Shoals summer meeting drew a large gathering of men and women. In the afternoon Rev. Samuel Crothers of Cambridge lectured on Enjoyment of Poetry.
J Palgrave Simpson's comedy A Scrap of Paper drew large crowds at Castle Square yesterday and last night. Cast led by Gilmour Lawrence and Morgan delivered sharp comedy with Prosp Coura mont Suzanne de Russeville in top form. Miss Drake charming as Louise de la Gla ciere. Miss Sanders, Mathilde. Zenobie by Morgan provoked laughs. Humphrey Baron de la Glaciere. Lewis as M Brisemouche. Cummings as Anatole. Souvenir violet water given at matinee today. Next week Across the Potomac to be staged.
Paulette’s new song and chorus change captivate audiences at Keith's yesterday though critics note uneven balance in the chorus. Eleanor Barry and Charles Kent appear in the vaudeville sketch Taming a Husband with fair success while Conroy and McDonald deliver crowd-pleasing dialogue. Joe Welch, A D Robbins, Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds, Sadi Alfarabi, Millie Gracie, Lew Randall and others round out a strong lineup praised as among Keith's best since warm weather began.
Report notes a reception for Cuban insurgents described as intelligent, respectful toward Spaniards, and well treated. The program features the Hello Girls vaudeville skit praised as one of the season's best, with numerous acts listed including Kanvar troupe and others.
The Boston Theatre vestibule exhibition of paintings enters a seven week run with a larger organization providing music daily. Visitors to the gallery of nudes are invited to linger after viewing works like Judith Francesca da Rimini Nana at the Bath and The Temptation of St Anthony to enjoy the musical selections. The display grows in popularity as a midsummer attraction with hours from 9 am to 11 pm.
Crowds visit the Chute grounds daily on Huntington avenue to enjoy the new novelties this week. A baby donkey charms visitors while Professor Page Buckley presents a horse dog and pony show and General Sherman the educated stallion performs. Children enjoy afternoon sessions with half price admission and the Chute Marine Band plays both afternoon and evening as the grounds stay open from 1 to 11 pm.
An entire new vaudeville show at Point of Pines this week features Tom Hardy in an acrobatic tramp act Vernell jugles various props Wylie and Sanford in a funny comedy sketch Maud Scott and Pauline Fielding in dancing Numbers. The Lynn Cadet Band plays concerts daily Edmand's Orchestra performs in the dance hall The Manila battle spectacle with finale continues.
The Sans Souci box office opens Thursday morning for reserved seats and boxes for the opening Monday night. Demand is high with many applications already received, served on a first come basis. Refreshments are arranged by a company sure to enhance the vaudeville program with Henry Dixey Kitty Mitchell Katherine Warren Marie Heath Mile Flora Kate Davis and the rest, plus the orchestra led by Louis Baer.
Entertainment at Music Hall drew a large crowd as the First Regiment band led a program of music and variety acts featuring John Francis Gilder and others.
Ernest A Bond and guests praise a hall with central bouquets. The same artists perform all week. Tonight features Baseball Night with Boston and Louisville teams invited and seated at center tables.
Knowlton and Allen's orchestra performs at No rumbega Park in the Music Court during supper hour. Patrons enjoy a lunch or substantial meal at the cafe and stay for the stage show and electric fountain. Gorman's Olympia Company headlines this week with a strong cast.
Chaplain recounts Captain J W Philip of the Texas praising God after the July 3 battle off Santiago de Cuba. The interview details prayers aboard, devotion as a leadership example, and the admiral’s deferment of action on Sunday. The chaplain emphasizes Philip’s steadfast faith and calls readers to seek faith in God.
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