Drummer Boy of Shiloh Honor Benefit at Boston Theatre
Boston Theatre reopened for a week to present The Drummer Boy under the Massachusetts department G A R. A large patriotic audience filled the hall with notable military figures in attendance. The veteran cast, led by John Craig, delivered earnest wartime scenes, ending with a reunion of the Howard family and the Union victory. Tonight Captain George W. Lakin takes the lead as Farmer Howard, with matinees today and Saturday.
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Boston
Massachusetts Department
Mathews
Hogan
Marion
Carpenter
Glines
W. W. Blackmar
W. A. Wetherbee
John Gilman
John Craig
Matt Howard
Farmer Howard
Howard
Matt
Joe
Johnny Howard
Andersonville
Mr. Craig
Arthur E.i Hull
Ralph W. Cushman
Harry Howard
Roy Wentworth
D. T. Remington
Major Rutledge
Harry C. Nail
Frank Rutledge
W. H. Haddock
Tom Eliott
A. F. Nail
Uncle Joe
Mabel Colcord
Mother Howard
Charles K. Darling
Robinson
Embury P. Clark
Fusileer Veterans
Boston Theatre
Lawrence M'Carty
Drummer Boy of
Shiloh
Department of Massachusetts
G. R
Sons and Daughters of Veterans
Boston Fusileer
George W. Lakin
Runaway Girl Revival Opens Boston Music Hall Summer Season
The third week of the Boston Music Hall summer season opened with a revival of A Runaway Girl. Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monkton’s score with Seymore Hicks and Harry Nichols’ libretto pleased a hot audience. George W. Leslie and Henri Leoni led strong leads. Clara Palmer and others delivered solid performances across a lengthy cast and capable chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Music Hall
Ivan Caryll
Lionel Monkton
Seymore Hicks
Harry Nichols
George W. Leslie
Henri Leoni
Clara Palmer
Miss Miller
Dorothy Stanley
Edna Hunter
Alice
Tom Hadaway
Lord Doodle
Harold Blake
Lord Stanley
H. W. Trederick
Tamarind
Castle Square Theatre Stages The Colleen Bawn
The Castle Square Theatre presented Boucicaults drama The Colleen Bawn to a large audience last evening with noted scenic effects and tasteful stage pictures. Craven and Mackay led strong casts as Myles-Na-Cappaleen and Hardress Cregan while Thompson, Elliot, Seeley, Hasson, Morison, OMoore, Wade, OConnor, Sanders, Shannon, Clinton and Pitt delivered noted performances. The production runs only this week with a Monday finale forthcoming by the Castle Square company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucicault
Colleen Bawn
Castle Square Theatre
John T. Craven
Myles-Na-Cappaleen
Charles Mackay
Hardress Cregan
Hallett Thompson
Kyrie Daly
Robert Elliot
Danny Mann
James L Seeley
Father Tom
William J. Hasson
Mr. Corrigan
Lindsay Morison
Bertie O’moore
Edward Wade
Hyland Creagh
Ely O’connor
Mary Sanders
Lavinia Shannon
Anne Chute
Katherine Clinton
Prince of Pilsen Thrills Tremont Crowd with Countess Violinist
The Prince of Pilsen enters its second month at Tremont as audiences fill the theatre. Madame Bianca de Jeneppe, a real live German countess, appears in act two as violinist for Tale of the Seashell and earns prolonged applause for her talent and charm. The summer price schedule draws big crowds from all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Pilsen
Tremont
la Countess
Bianca de Jeneppe
Columbia Theatre Delivers Glittering Defender Night
A large pleased audience witnessed The Defender at the Columbia Theatre last evening. The show is among the era’s big hits with standout performances by Alexander Clark and Harry Davenport. Cast highlights include Miss Perry as society woman and Miss Edwardes in a memorable impression, with strong singing by Ling Eldridge Ring Kelso Milliken Dickson and a well staged finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Theatre
Alexander Clark
Harry Davenport
Miss Perry
Miss Edwardes
Columbia
Miss Ring
Mr. Ling
Miss Eldridge
Miss Ke
Riders Defy Gravity Amid Electrifying Night Show
Spectators roared approval as performers executed daring maneuvers on the tented arena last night. The display featured riders perched precariously and seemingly defying gravity, with the crowd's appetite for danger met by thunderous applause.
Lifting Contest and Variety Acts At Canto Halls This Week
A popular house hosts a week of attractions with a great lifting contest open to all comers and a prize of a barrel of flour for the best lift. Fathest contestants test strength during the week, with a final lifting display on Saturday. The PhilippineWalter cure is demonstrated at each performance alongside Georgia Minstrels, May Sonneil, and amateur acts. Ice cream eating contest and hourly shows by a female minstrel and a vaudeville company round out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Georgia Minstrels
May Sonneil
Keiths Theatre Revival Delights Varied Vaudeville Cast
Keiths Theatre presents a diverse vaudeville week featuring Eva Williams and Jac Tucker in Skinnys Finish, the Livingstone acrobats, and Bertie Fowler with witty stories. Fadettes impress with March Runaway Girl and War Songs of the Boys in Blue as Christian Science delegates and out of town press attend. The show draws large crowds on a cool day and is praised for high energy, while Jordan Welch Johnson and Wells, the Marvelles, and Montgomery and Pearl contribute varied acts shaping a strong summer bill.
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Fadettes
Eva Williams
Jac Tucker
Livingstone
Bertie Fowler
Keith's
Christian Science
Raymond
Boys In Blue
Keith
Miss Williams
Tucker
Jordan
Welch
Johnson and Wells
Johnson and
Dean
Marvelles
Wasey
Montgomery
Pearl
Swan Delights Audiences In Daring Serpent Tank Act
Austin & Stone's Young Swan enters a water tank with large East Indian serpents to start the second week while audiences cheer. The hall bill features Connie Jackson and trained Holstein steers plus a long list of acts including Matzonis, the George brothers, Burkett brothers, Liston sisters, Peerless Albert, Leah Lajoie, Gardner, West and Sunshine, Billy Hinds, Tormquit brothers, Kimball and Donovan, James and Richards, Etta Drew and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Austin & Stone’s
Connie Jackson
Holstein Steers
Matzonis
T. W. Sann
George Brothers
Burkett Brothers and Company
Langs Burlesque Delights With Cycle Whirl At Show
An afternoon and an evening entertainment by Langs operatic burlesquers featured The Widows Outing, living pictures and various specialty acts. L C Mettlinger Alice Thornton Hanley and Flynn Milo Delmore Fred Bowman Thornton and York and Johnny Weber performed. The main attraction was a sensational cycle whirl by Walthour and Van Bill, a large saucer ride with riders speeding to near the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
L. C. Mettlinger
Alice Thornton
Hanley and Flynn
Milo Delmore
Fred Bowman
Thornton
York
Johnny Weber
Walthour
van Bill
Thrilling 200-foot Davis act tops Pines vaude lineup
At Point of Pines Manager ONeill showcases a gripping Davis act. A 200-foot incline display ends with a plunge into a four-foot water tank, while a masked rider inches down at high speed. The week features Falke and Lemon, Ott and Claire, Ford and West, Dr. J Sully and Emma Italia, Reata Winfield on violin, daily Lynn Cadet Band concerts, Strachan's Orchestra dances, and BE M Stafford Walloon ascension and parachute jumps each afternoon, weather permitting.
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Point of Pines
O'Neill
Davis
Rustic Theatre
Falke and Lemon
Phil Ott
Gladys Claire
Otts
Ford
Dot ‘West
the Pines
Dr. J. Sully
Emma Italia
Mr. Sully
Reata Winfield
Lynn Cadet Band
Strachan
BE. M. Stafford
Pines
Teisis Weerf
Happy Family Cage
Falke & Lemon
Dot West
W. J. Sully
Holiday vaudeville bill at Combination Park this week
A holiday program at Combination Park features Alf Grant Lyons and Crowley Rus sell and Locke Howard Knowles Kathryn Dixie and J Bernard Dyllyn as headliners. The bill includes racing dancing and band concerts with shows from 1 30 pm to 11 pm daily and a repeat schedule through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Alf Grant
Lyons and Crowley
Boston
Russell and Locke
Howard Knowles
Kathryn Dixie
J. Bernard Dyllyn
Texas
Bridge of Sighs
Norumbega Park Week Opens With Big Attendance
The third week of the season at Norumbega Park begins with large afternoon and evening crowds. Extra streetcar service is planned to handle the rush, and the vaudeville show features Jennie Yeamans, the Quaker City Quartet in The Village Blacksmiths, Daly and Devere, Carmen baton artist, Yamamoto brothers, and Jack Dempsey. Canoe and boat facilities at the new boat house on the Charles River are expanded, doubling last year’s capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norumbega Park
Rustic Theatre
Jennie Yeamans
Quaker City Quartet
Daly and Devere
Carmen
Yamamoto Brothers
Jack Dempsey
Charles River
The
Charles
Daly & Devere
Quaker City
Quartette
Carmen Ack Dempsey Yamamoto Brothers
Newton Boulevard
Norumbega
Nonantum Sq
Watertown
Commonwealth Ave
St. Ry
Trolley Exploration Proposes Historic Lexington Route
A plan for a trolley excursion highlights exploring the historic sites of Lexington and Concord. The proposal connects the new electric line on the Newton system with a sightseeing route, inviting consideration of a public transit driven tour of early American landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Observation Electric
Newton Lines
Lexington and Concord
Postum Coffee Reverses Headache and Nervous Trouble
A wife describes relief from coffee dyspepsia and nervous issues after using Postum Coffee. She notes better sleep, improved complexion, and weight gain from 98-100 pounds to 108, with praise for the beverage and its boiled preparation. The letter credits Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
The Paul Revere trolley routes to Newton and beyond
Boston Elevated street railway cars run from Nonantum square with lines to Newton Lower Falls Wellesley Natick and Saxonville. Through cars connect to Wayland South Framingham Fayville Marlboro and Worcester with frequent departures every few minutes. The Prospect Hill Park terminus offers views and the General Banks homestead stands near the park entrance.
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Bunker Hill
Boston
Newton
Nonantum Square
Ewtonville
West Newton
Newton Lower Falls
City Hall
Woodlawn Park Hotel
Newton Hospital
Wellesley
Natick
Saxonville
Cochituate
Wayland
South Framingham
Fayville
Southboro
Marlboro
Hudson
Northboro
Westboro
Worcester
Waltham
Washington, Elm
River
Lexington
Moody
Main Streets
Prospect Hill Park
General Banks
City of
Pan-American Vaudeville at Crescent Gardens praised as capital
Patrons at Crescent Gardens Revere Beach lauded the Pan-American Vaudeville Company show as a capital performance. Harry LeClair returned for his third annual visit delivering a top act, while the Burke brothers offered one of the funniest acts seen there. The company including Montie Collins and Wise Mike the donkey drew strong crowds with Madam Flower, Robinson and Grant, and the Bastedo sisters. An open air dance hall enjoyed robust attendance both afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rustic Theatre
Crescent Gardens
Revere Beach
Pan-American Vaudeville Company
Harry LeClair
LeClair
Burke Brothers
Trish
Montie Collins
Mike
Madam Flower
Robinson
Grant
Bastedo Sisters
North Shore Resorts Set to Welcome Summer Crowds
Fair weather predicted brings immense throngs to Bass Point and Nahant resorts on the North Shore. Season opened Saturday but poor weather cut patronage. Nahant fleet schedules boats from Lincoln wharf near Battery Street. The Florida Zoo promises popularity with ostrich farm charm and display of large birds. Open air theatre, vaudeville by first class artists, and daily Boston Marine Band concerts led by BE N Lafricain. Sundays and holidays feature special musical programs with famed artists. Bass Point House remains open offering Nahant shore dinners and an afternoon and evening dancing pavilion with an orchestra.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Nahant Fine
Lincoln Wharf
Battery Street
Florida ‘‘Zoo
Boston Marine Band
BE. N. Lafricain
Bass Point House
Ass Point Grand Harbor
Lafricain
Open Air
Florida Zoo
Aepeat
Pont Ee
G. O. Sheldon
Washington St
Boston
Nantasket Beach Holiday Band Concerts At Pavilion
Nan tasket Beach hosts special holiday attractions by the Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company with Martland's Brockton Band performing afternoon and evening concerts. Hourly boats depart Rowe's Wharf from 9 20 a m to 6 20 p m and an extra late boat runs from Nantasket and Pemberton after the evening show. The State reservation is enhanced by a new mammoth bath house as the season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket Beach
Martland’s
Brockton Band
Rowe’s Wharf
Nantasket
Pemberton
Governor Andrew Sails to Plymouth Daily from Rowe's Wharf
The staunch steamer Governor Andrew departs Rowe's Wharf every day at 10 a.m. for Plymouth, sailing along the South Shore and stopping at Nantasket Beach, Minot's Light, Cohasset, Scituate, and Duxbury. In Plymouth visitors may see Plymouth Rock Pilgrim Hall Burial Hill and other historic spots before the return voyage leaves at 3 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Andrew
Rowe
Shaw undecided on Meyer's appointing Shaw to commissionership
Ex Senator David B Shaw, back in the city, has not decided whether to accept the election commissionership offered by the Mayor to fill the Hogan vacancy. Appointed while in the West, he awaits a telegram confirming the post and will decide next week. The role carries a $3500 salary and Shaw has been linked to Congress bids in the ninth district. Charlestown faces a factional split over Shaw and Kellner’s possible entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Shaw
Meyor
John J. Hogan
Shaw
West
Congress
Charlestown
J. A. Kellner
Corbett
Combination Park Holiday Programme Promises Close Races
Today’s program at Combination Park features five races from afternoon to evening. The 2:17 class includes mile heats for trotters and pacers with a $150 purse, while a three-minute class covers trotters only with three half mile heats. Favorites include Drummer Girl, Morley King, Amber Sphinx, and Polly among others with Diva, Red Spider and Marjorie in the runners list. A special evening half mile heats race features Toto E and Dreusella among the starters, with Junk and Dandy Boy in the final evening field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Keater
Atherton
Drummer Girl
F. C. Briggs
Morley King
Ed Shannon
Amber Sphinx
E. Dayle
Taylor
J. A. Baker
Jim Mace
C. Bailey
Deacon
T. Holmes
Bob Fitz
Dr. Turner
I. B.C
T. J. Woods
Thom Lawson
W. M. Hadley
Wee Wee
C. BE. Hall
Brazilian, Jr
Miss Dixie
C. O. Balley
Polly
Diva
Red Spider
Marget
Duke of Boyden
Marjorie
Toto E
Dreusella
Charley W
May Audubon
Harry G. Thornberg
Milton
Mose Sinclair
Doctor T
Don R
Junk
Reeve
George Thomas
Dandy Boy
Tours to Lakes George and Champlain by Central Vermont
The Central Vermont Railway offers two eight day tours from Boston starting July 1. Tours cost all expenses paid thirty to thirty five dollars. One itinerary includes three days at Burlington at the best hotel and a trip down the St Lawrence.
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Montreal
Quebec
Sagamore Hotel
Green Island
Lake George
van Ness
Lakes George
Champlain
Vermont Railway
Boston
Burlington
St. Lawrence
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Theonter
Presbyterian Church
Greensburg
David Kennedy
D. David Kennedy
RE. W. Grove
Tremont Theatre
Nickelodeon
Keith’s Theatre
Austin & Stone
Lyceum Theatre
Nantasket Steamers
Plymouth
A. H. Chamberlyn
Allen Lord Charles Dennee
Irene Perry
Blanche Ring
Mayme Kelso
Sandol Millike
Edith Eldridge
Amy Ashmore
Grace Spencer
Paul
Charles Dickson
Richieling
Gilbert Clayton George Alison Gordon Tomkins
Dwardes
Dorothy Morton
Jno
In. Arta . i
WM. Stewart
George W. Leslie Harold Blake
H. W. Trederick Henri Leoni
Frances Miller
Bessie Tannehill
Margaret Bland
Castle Tibras
Tremont St
Tel
Music Hall
Oxford
Castle Square Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
Colleen
Heston
Bo Keith
Williams and Tucker
the Livingstones
the Marvelles
Gordon Eldred
American League
Huntington Ave
Cleveland
Cohen’s
Summer St. Tel
Back Bay
Readville
Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club
S. Walter Wales
South Union Station
Forest Hills
Trai
Haymarket
Symphony
Rpofpss
Gustav Strube
Nichkelo
Philippine Water Cure
Boston & Albany Railroad
South Station
Trinity Place
Cook
TH Country Club
Country Club
Ipswich Street
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Boylston Street
Spawich Street
Brookline
Village Square
Hotel Touraine
Boston Cadet Band
Rammenning
Lyons
Crowley
Russell
Locke
Povanay
Kathee
Sullivan
Prp. M
Naltastella State Reservation
Turday
INCE
ERTS
Martland Brockton Band
Mace Gay
P. Cushing
Gov
Andrew
Oston
Long Wharf
Concord
Palace Observatio Electrics
Lexington & Boston St. Ry
Arlington Heights
Consolidat
Auburndale
New England
Charlestown Cadet Band
South End
Columbus Avenue
Walpole Street
New York
Connelly
Adams He
Jamiston
Klein’s Pharacy
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Revere
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Provincetown
Cape
Cape Cod
Harris Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Collins
Quincy
Philadelphia
Sorensen
Commercial Wharf
Eye
Hough's Neck
Manet Beach
Otis Wharf
Atlantic Ave
Hull & Boston Steamboat Company
Nantasket Point
Winthrop Ye
Wantakes Point
Jiang
1St Regiment
Spex Gilbert & Sullivan
Colonial Opera Co
Neponset
Old Colony St. Ry
Charles River Park
Elkes
Stinson
Ramiacion
Chicago
Kansas City
Washington
Atlanta
Memphis
Buffalo
Detroit
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Beekman
Washington Street
Philip
Edward W. Dixon
North Side
Hull & Boston Steamboat CO
Winthrop
AsBu
Anderson
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