Summer Plays At Music Hall Show Inspires Audience
Carl Hagenbeck trained animal company opens in this city with acts featuring Anita Gilkoe and animals, Vasile Popescu with elephant and tiger, Ivil Kerslake with pigs, Herman Boger with lions and tigers, plus fox terriers and sea lions. Bowdoin Square production praised. Charlotte Hunt shines in Lindy Isabel and Mme Vine roles. East Lynne and The Colleen Bawn tour schedule noted with a testimonial to Hunt.
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Music Hall
Carl Hagenbeck
Chicago
Anita Gilkoe
Vasile Popescu
Ivil Kerslake
Herman Boger
John Dudak
Hagenbeck Company
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Fast Lynne
Bowdoin Square
Charlotte Hunt
Lindy Isabel
Mme. Vine
Virginia Thornton
Boston
Barbara Hare
Florence Hare
Cornelia Carlyle
I. D. Denison
Archibald Carlyle
Carley
Sir Francis Levison
Lawrence Merton
Richard Hare
FB. R. Phillips
D.L. Gaylord
James Lovering
Elmer Young
East Lynne
Colleen Bawn
Trunt
Mr. Hunt
Castle Square Shines in The Way of the World at Last Night’s Show
The Castle Square company delivered an excellent performance of Clyde Fitch modern play The Way of the World. Howell Hansel Lillian Lawrence led a capable cast with strong portrayals of Mr and Mrs Croyden Nevill and Mrs Lake. Next week the troupe stages Jane.
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Castle Square
Clyde Fitch
Metropolis
Mrs. Croyden
Howell Hansel
Lillian Lawrence
John Saiipolis
Mr. Nevill
Susette Willey
Bowdoin Square Theatre 60 dramas in steady demand
The Bowdoin Square Theatre presents a steady stream of dramas, with older plays drawing crowds alongside newer offerings. Patrons report strong attendance as the venue continues to host a mix of classic and contemporary productions, sustaining local cultural interest.
York State Folks Opens to Packed Majestic Boston Run
The second week of York State Folks opened last night at the Majestic Theatre to a capacity crowd. The pastoral drama draws Boston theatregoers with natural dialogue and village life portrayal. Notables include James W Lackaye as village ruler and Ray Sh. Royce as Myron Cooper, with Mrs. Eleanore Sidman and Miss Marie Falls among Boston favorites.
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York State
Majestic Theatre
Boston
F. E. Wright
James W Lackaye
Lackaye
Ray Sh. Royce
Myron Cooper
Joyce
Flarry Crosby
Eleanore Sidman
Emmeline Hubbard
Bay State Republicans Back Roosevelt Plan
Massachusetts Republicans pledge strong Roosevelt endorsement, led by Senator Lodge and Mayor Joseph N. Peterson. expected planks call for unity at the state convention and a solid delegation to the national meeting. discussion includes Parker retirement, treasurer changes, and salary debates amid party plans for 1912 strategy.
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Ohio
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Joseph N. Peterson
Salem
Republican State Committee
Lodge
Washington
Bates
Crane
George P. Lawrence
Parker
Worcester County
Boston Theatres Draw Crowded Houses Throughout Stay
The run in Boston drew crowded houses as audiences flocked to see the production. Even when only scenery and properties were noted, the draw remained strong, signaling robust local interest in live theater.
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Boston
The New Defender at Boston Theatre Delights Audiences
The New Defender continues to fill the Boston Theatre with delighted audiences. Manager Block and Stage Manager Smithson receive praise for direction. Cast members Dan McAvoy William Armstrong Frank Rushworth Ben Grinnell Harry Watson Gordon Tomkins Margaret McKinney Lizzie B. Raymond Edna Floyd Mayme Kelso Almyra Forrest Florence Averell shine in popular numbers. concerted chorus praised for precision and volume. Tonight honors Charles Dennee with a larger orchestra conducted by the composer during New England Conservatory of Music night.
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Defender
Boston
Block
Smithson
Dan McAvoy
William Armstrong
Frank Rushworth
Ben Grinnell
Harry Watson
Gordon Tomkins
Margaret McKinney
Lizzie B. Raymond
Edna Floyd
Mayme Kelso
Almyra Forrest
Florence Averell
Congo
New England Conservatory of Music
Charles Dennee
Tremont Theatre Hosts Peggy From Paris First Night
The Tremont Theatre opened last night with Peggy from Paris featuring a new musical number Come, Uutla Chick sung by Georgia Caine as her entrance song in the second act. Henry W. Savage secured the French tune in Paris and bids by other managers failed. George Marion directs artistic business as the piece enters its fourth week with a crowded house and strong chorus performances.
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Peggy
Paris
Tremont
Henry W. Savage
George Marion
Miss Caine
George Ade
Keith's Theatre Show Delivers Mixed Variety This Week
Keith's Theatre presents a strong show with excellent acting though the new sketch by Charles Dickson and Marian Chapman runs long and lacks pace. Cressy’s self written piece offers constant activity but uneven construction. Acts by Nat Haines Will Vidocq Kaufmann troupe and Pantzer trio receive strong notices with notable novelty. The Fadettes Encore and standout vocal numbers boost an otherwise variable program.
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Keith
Charles Dickson
Marian Chapman
Yrandeville
Dickson
Mr. Cressy
Miss Dayne
Nat Haines
Will Vidocq
Vincey
Kaufmann
Pantzer
Kaufmanns
Panther
Chamber approves bill on revising corporation laws
The Chamber of Commerce endorsed the bill filed by the special committee on corporation law revision. Resolutions adopted at yesterday's meeting urged its enactment into law by the Legislature.
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Chamber of Commerce
Foreigners at Yunan Fu Safe, State Dept Reports
The State Department reports that all foreigners at Yunan Fu in China are safe. No further details are provided in the brief.
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Yunan FU
Washington
State Department
China
French singer and varied stage bill entertain at local show
French singer with a magnificent baritone headlines a bill that also features Campbell and Canfield in I Wish the Band Would Play. A troupe of educated dogs a wire performer a juggler and a mimetic comedian share the program while Robinson Crusoe appears via Vitagraph in an enjoyable display pleasing both adults and children.
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Campbell
Canfield
Vitagraph
Howard's Burlesque and Variety At The Museum
The Howard's week features a new burletta A Wedding Rehearsal plus a strong variety bill including John Chinee Leach and Howard and Harris. Gladys Fisher and a host sing new songs while a puppet act, ventriloquism, jugglers, contortion and illusion close the show. A second highlight is the Wonderland production with Till of London and acts like Hines Williams Edwards Sefton and the McLean sisters in a packed program for museum audiences.
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John ‘‘Chinee
Howard
Harris
Fisher
Frank Tfigher
Gladys Fisher
Bingham
Josette Webb
Carrie Ezier
Allie Vivian
Charles Morrell
Iowley
Fowley
Johnson and Wells
Allaire
Caville
John Clahaneé
Leah Ta Joie
Turners
Fredericks
Curio Hall
Coontown Society
Linda
Sousa
Silver Moon
Dina Jones
Africa
Zachariah
Joe
London
Billy Hines
Williams and
Edwards
Herry Sefton
May Dagle
McLean
Stetson
Hermann
Nason
Earle
Beatrice Kennette
al and Mamie Anderson
May
Charles
John “Cinee
Leach
Butterfly Burlesquers Shine At Lyceum Theatre This Week
The Lyceum Theatre week by week grows in fame with the Butterfly Burlesquers delivering a clean cut, meritorious show. The bill opens with A Night in Manila Bay a Pinafore travesty as Johnny Weber and company entertain. The second part features JL Mettler Belmont and O Brien Prior brothers Reno and Smith the Majestic Quartet and Smiths Reception. Matinees daily.
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Manila Bay
Johnny Weber
Messrs. Marshall
Anderson
Cameron
Hiller
Hafford
JL. C. Mettler
Belmont
O'Brien
Prior Brothers
Reno
Smith
Majestic Quartet
Fat Dancers, Acts, and Minstrels Dominate Resort Show
Crowded houses all day as T B Walker’s fattest dancers amuse crowds and Ed Hughes delivers a strong hag puncher act. Scottie the wizard comique entertains, fat lady lifting draws competition, Mexican troubadours perform, Gertie Zola and troupe headline in the theatre, with amateur night Friday.
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T. B. Walker
Ed Hughes
Scottie
Gertie Zola
Bob Cook
al Hall
Annie Cook
Grace Belmont
Daisy Hutchines
Pauline Perkins
Maya French
Hazel Dean
Laura Grey
Readymade Coon in Custom Clothes Delights At Museum
Yesterday at Austin and Stones Museum a musical performance titled The Coon town 400 entertained, featuring Colonel Alf Wilson's colored company of nearly 59 performers. The act cut ice in big chunks with a lively, mirthful routine drawing cheers from the audience.
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Austin & Stone
Coontown
Alf Wilson
Big Colored Company
Dead Man in a Carriage in Back Bay
R V Johnston of Sandwich died suddenly in a public carriage in Back Bay yesterday afternoon while in Boston on business. After lunch at Hotel Lenox an elderly man felt ill and asked for Dr Garrett. later he was taken to Dr Prescott but died en route. Dr Prescott attributed natural causes and the body went to Jones undertakers. Identification came from a card and assented by his Boston-based son.
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R. V. Johnston
Sandwich
Hotel Lenox
Exeter Street
Johnston
Garrett
Prescott
Marlboro Street
Jones
Lagrange Street
Lenox
Boston
German cruiser Ariadne grounded in Brest harbor
Paris France June 1 The German cruiser Ariadne flagship of Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia arrived with the Brest squadron May 14 and grounded amidships today on the extension of the breakwater now under construction at Brest.
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Paris
France
Prince Henry of Prussia
Brest
Steam trawler reports Iceland eruption near Orkney
A Kirkwall bound steam trawler reports a volcanic eruption off Iceland on May 27. While fishing 50 miles from land, the crew observed the sea become foamy and bubbly like soapsuds as the eruption occurred.
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London
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
Scotland
Iceland
Palace Theatre Stock Company presents two vaudeville sketches
The Palace Theatre stock company offers Our Happy-Go-Lucky Girls and A Peep Behind the Scenes with lively music and vaudeville bits. The closing burlesque follows a rich old Irishman and his son on a sightseeing tour with comic roles by Thomas and Watson and supporting acts including Maude Bliston and Annie Everett among others.
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Palace Theatre
Thomas and Watson
Sam Adams
Lew Carroll
Harry Evans
Tom Haverly
Max Ritter
Maude Bliston
Annie Everett
Hattie Mills
Annie Carter
Minnie Rinehart
Idylla Vyner
Madeline Burdette
Alice Leslie
May Bryant
Vic Brinkley
Norumbega Park Vaudeville Bill Delights Large Crowd
A rustic Norumbega Park theatre weekly vaudeville program drew record crowds, with Endward M. Favor and Edith Sinclair in The Maguires receiving strong applause. Millettes Jo and their aerial act, Ward and Raymond, Earl and Wilson, and new rifle range features drew ongoing attention from visitors.
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Norumbega Park
Endward M. Favor
Edith Sinclair
the Maguires
Mr. Favor
Millettes
Ward
Raymond
Terpsichorean
Earl and
Wilson
New York Syndicate Eyes Revere Beach Real Estate Plan
A New York syndicate controlling major summer resort amusements has secured options on Revere Beach property. Western representative Wichard Kann arrived to announce planned investments including a summer theatre nearing completion. The first show will reproduce the Johnstown flood, staged to depict the disaster from rise to aftermath, with a public performance planned for June 17.
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New York
Revere Beach
Wichard Kann
Fastern
Johnstown
Bunker
Tech and Bank Officers Night Previews at Symphony Hall
The Pops opened the second half with a brilliant Symphony Hall gathering as enthusiastic crowds applauded the program. Tuesday marks the sixth annual Tech night while next Friday features bank officers' night with selections from Miss Simplicity and Baron Humbug. Tonight's program includes Wedding march, Mendelssohn suite, Korsakov overture, Galatea Suppe waltz, Seid Umschlungen 4 Konen, Johann Strauss overture, Oberon, Wagner Tannhauser march, Jarmen Bizet suite, Peer Gynt, Grieg Serenade Moszkowski selection Madame Angot Lecocq waltz El Toro Gordans march soccaccio Suppe.
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Symphony Hall
Miss Simplicity
Baron Humbug
Mendelssohn
Kerrigan
Widor
Big audience expected at the grand entertainment event
Indications point to a large and brilliant audience for the big entertainment event with strong turnout anticipated. The show aims to attract notable performers and offer a wide appeal across age groups and local communities.
Recital by Miss Hermine Bopp Pupils at Pianola Hall
A large audience attended a recital by advanced pupils of Miss Hermine Bopp at Pianola Hall Steinert building last evening. Participants included Margaret Strong Winifred Cole Lottie E Curry Annie N Matthews Carrie E Perkins Florence M Titus Lydia Soule Ellen Callaghan Mary A Finn Ethel Kellett Amely Wennerlof and Miss Strong. The program offered varied selections not often heard at pupils recitals and overall the performances were highly creditable.
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Hermine Bopp
Margaret Strong
Winifred Cole
Lottie E. Curry
Annie N. Matthews
Carrie E. Perkins
Florence M. Titus
Lydia Soule
Ellen Callaghan
Mary A. Finn
Ethel Kellett
Amely Wennerlof
Miss Strong
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