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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1910
Page
6
The Majestic presents The Clansman at Thelma in Boston as part of a midsummer program. Keith's Theatre and nearby venues feature special attractions including outdoor park shows and performances at other playhouses. Charlotte Hunt stars in The Maid of Mystery at the American Music Hall.
The American Music Hall staged The Clansman by Thomas Dixon Jr with strong censorship on racial scenes. The four act play centers on a white governor of South Carolina aided by a Black lieutenant governor and the Ku Klux Klan, with Ben Cameron and Elsie Stoneman in lead roles and a cast of 26 including Theodore Friebus, Rosalind Coghlan, and Edward Nannery. Audience excitement ran high as supporters praised performances, especially Wilson Melrose and the cave scene.
A family reports a one year old child suffering eczema on hands face nose and mouth with crusting and itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed crusts faded within three days and a week later no scabs remained. The mother notes the baby sleeps well now and praises Cuticura as a wonderful remedy. Advertisement from Henry M F D Bath PA dated December 9 1909 lists Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment Cuticura Resolvent and related products with ordering details.
Miss Charlotte Hunt stars as Thelma in Thelma a Corelli drama at Majestic Theatre. Richard Ruhler as Errington and James Barrett as Sir Francis Lennox receive strong audience reactions. Eleanor Brownell as Lady Winsleigh and Olive Rea Temple provide sharp supporting turns while Olaf Guldmar Sigurd and others fill the cast. The drama mixes romance jealousy and tragedy culminating in Thelma’s eventual reconciliation with Errington.
Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre manager J W Gorman presents a strong vaudeville lineup this week. Gardener and Stoddard wowed yesterday with Vaudeville Frivolities, while Richards and Montrose as The College Boy and the Athletic Girl drew hearty applause. Also featured are Michael Braham and Miss Bright Eyes, Cowboy Four, Fred St Cnge and Company The Whimsical Wheelmen, Virginia Grant and Carmody the club juggler delighting patrons.
Paragon Park and the Palm Garden at Nantasket Beach drew larger crowds than the prior Sunday record. Martland Military Concert Band and Statmary Viennese Orchestra performed in shifts during day and night. Mile Desmond and the Paragon Male Quartet sang alternately. Free features included La Diva Venus diving acts, the Stanleys strength stunts, Demon’s flaming slide for life, and Arora’s balloon ascents and parachute drops.
The Globe programme features Green and Weathers on a thrilling single wheel act. Lee Allen and Lucia Arnold debut their story and song melange. Marks and Young dance cleverly while John Philbrick delivers jokes and new songs. O'Donnell and Maxwell showcase entertaining numbers.
Continuous vaudeville and moving pictures at Bowdoin Square Theatre yesterday pleased audiences. Bob and Emma Spears offered a pianologue with songs, Lamont's circus impressed all ages, Mildred Bisa was a hit, Dorva and De Leon starred in Gems of Grand Opera, Will Campbell juggled expertly, Huntly sisters drew good notices, and the entire program met the usual high standard.
An excellent bill of attractions drew large audiences to the Scenic Temple at the corner of Berkeley street and Warren avenue yesterday afternoon and evening. Sherman and Rose as The Bridegroom and Best Man headlined a laughter provoking comedy talking act. Tom Bateman the dancer received a flattering reception and Eva Walker with illustrated songs made her usual good impression.
The Boston and Gloucester steamboat line reports daily and Sunday crowds traveling between Boston and Gloucester. Enthusiasts describe their first experiences as misses no more, praising the beautiful north shore route and the scenery observers enjoy on this popular crossing.
City officials report lower operating costs for the street park and water departments in June and the corresponding last week compared with 1909. The mayor welcomes the reduced teaming rolls and payroll figures amid rising costs in public services, noting the administration’s favorable results.
Fitchburg Mass July 18 There was no evidence of foul play surrounding the sudden death of Mrs Clemen tine Richards here yesterday according to a statement today by Medical Examiner Dr A H Pierce.
London reports practically all of the $3,000,000 in gold on the market today was bought for America at a halfpenny advance, signaling strong American demand and limited supply in the market.
Lawrence July 18. Former Mayor Robert H. Tewksbury died at his home today aged 77. Born in Hopkinton New Hampshire he had lived in Lawrence since youth and for many years was editor of a local paper.
Providence Rhode Island July 18 the body of Charles Peck a Pawtuxet shrimp fisherman was recovered from Old Maids Cove at Harbor Junction He had been missing since Saturday and his death is under investigation by local authorities
An anti trust plea attacks the Labor Trust and praises the President for shielding the public. It denounces Congress for failing to curb the trust while detailing abuses by unions and employers. It calls readers to write their representatives, defend freedom, and support peaceful worker associations in place of strikes and coercion.
At Norumbega Park on the Charles River, an open air theatre offers a major vaudeville bill led by Brindamour the master mystifier. The Four Diamonds present the mirthful harmonists, Neslon the juggler receives strong applause, Codua and Maud perform gymnastic feats, and Warren and Brockaway contribute a comedy instrumental act.
Thelma introduced by a live act suspended in mid air, seemingly asleep, floating without visible support. The show featured the Manhattan Maids with a West style musical skit, comedians Vanetta and Bullock, Prinz sisters and DeVoe’s canina circus. Benign acts by Lamont, Gordon and Melville, and other performers completed the program.
This week the stock company at Waldron's Casino presents A Temporary Husband and the closing burlesque Stella's Reception. Leading comedy roles include George Wilson George Brennan Richie Craig and Tommie White with Kitty Bingham Lillian Keeley and Lillie Thurston headlining the girls. The vaudeville bill features Massey and Kramer Adams and Hart and Emery and Nadine as skilled entertainers.
The diving horses King and Queen, secured at great expense as a special attraction for Lexington Park this week, attracted large crowds yesterday. They march to the tower, step onto the platform and plunge into the lake in single file. The vaudeville bill is the strongest of the season, featuring Eddie Foyer the Mitchells and Burke with a trained donkey, Wise Mike, and Frank the cellist.
The fast steamer King Philip leaves Commercial Wharf at 10 o'clock daily for the fishing grounds drawing large crowds eager to land the biggest cod or haddock for gold awards. A matron attends to ladies aboard, with lines bait and chowder provided free to all patrons.
The Kings of Pool wow Wonderland crowds with fancy shots. The champions thrill spectators as Mrs King stands out as a particularly spectacular player.
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