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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1906

Page

10

Big Audiences Enjoy Holiday Bills at Theatres

Boston crowds fill the Colonial for Richard Carle's The Gate of Tokio third week. The show breaks a fortnight record and enters a new prosperity run with large audiences. New cast member Harry Williams shines as songbook attache while the chorus and wardrobe gags keep patrons laughing.

Richard Carle Boston The Colonialre Agor Tokio the Colonial Sac House Carle Pacific Japan Harry B. Williams Opera Emma Janvier Mildred Parrot Adele Rowland Ada Mitchell Florence Willarde Sylvain Langlois George Somes

Last Week of The Tourists Ends in Boston Majestic

The Tourists light opera closes its Boston run this week at the Majestic Theatre. The Hindustan setting, beautiful costumes, and a captivating chorus have drawn crowded houses and encores, with the final matinee on Saturday replacing the usual Wednesday show.

Boston Majestic Theatre Hindustan

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Ten Nights in a Bar-room

The Bowdoin Square Theatre staged Ten Nights in a Bar-room with modernized action and settings. Charles Miller as Joe Morgan leads a strong cast including Charles Wheeler Willie Hammond Butler Haviland and Henry Alexander with notable support from Misses Hall Marshall Thornton Thornton and Ella. Next week East Lynne is announced as the offering.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Charles Miller Joe Morgan Charles Wheeler Willie Hammond Butler Haviland

Monster Audience Fills Austin and Stones Museum

A large crowd packed Austin and Stones Museum with the Barbeau band playing and the Passion Play in Miniature on display. Psycho the electric marvel drew chatter on her mystery while the cu sio hall featured pythons and the longest snake Ben Hur Among other highlights were Minstrel Maids in a second year show with Charley Clark as interlocutor and vaudeville acts by Madge Daytelle Jack Davis the Thibault brothers James and Richard and the Pa Ma La trio.

Austin & Stone’s Museum Psycho Electric Marvel Barbeau Nes Therammergau Ben Hur Professor Hutchings Cusio Hall Charley Clark Fred Bowman George Howard James Maxwell Madge Daytelle Jack Davis Thibault Brothers James and Richard

Fourth Week Opens at Nor Rumbega Park With High Class Vaudeville

The Sunday opening at Nor Rumbega Park on the Charles features Carleton and Terrie singing comedians, the Golden Gate Quintet, Francis Wood and hoops acts, De Fays on multiple instruments, Mullen and Corelli in a comedy acrobatic routine, and new motion pictures. patrons visit the zoo and enjoy the attractions amid steady popularity.

Norumbega Park the Charles Lst Carleton and Terrie Golden Gate Francis Wood de Fays Mullen Corelli Zoological Garden Ates

Beach crowd strains city streetcar lines

City rush to Revere Beach overloads cars with long waits at Scollay Square. A proposed plan suggests riders take East Boston tunnel cars to Orient Heights then transfer to beach service to ease congestion and speed trips.

Scollay Square Revere Beach Boston Orient Heights

Man From Now at Tremont Entertains in Fourth Week

Tremont Theatre hosts Henry W. Savage production The Man From Now with Harry Bulger delivering popular fun and six encores for College Chums and There Isn’t Any Thing That Can’t Be Cured. New scenes impressed as Miss Arnold and Bulger earned fresh comedy honors alongside Miss Hale Demerest Tonge and Mr. Lawrence.

Harry Bulger Henry W. Savage Tremont Theatre Bulger

Chimes of Normandy at Castle Square Theatre

Castle Square Theatre presented Planquette's Chimes of Normandy last evening with a strong cast led by Claudia Albright and Harry Luckstone. Otis B. Thayer impressed as Gaspard, and George Tallman shone as Jean Grenicheux with a capable supporting chorus. Next week Bizet's Carmen will headline with Albright in the title role.

Castle Square Theatre Planquette Normandy Serpolette Otto B. Thayer George Shields Clyde Mackinlay Claudia Albright Harry Luckstone Miss Albright Savage Opera Company Otis B. Thayer Gaspard Henri Marquis George Tallman Jean Grenicheux Bizet Carmen

Wagner Night Opens New Era at Symphony Hall

Pop concerts present the eighth Wagner night in Symphony Hall with Mr Strube conducting the first Wagner programme. The bill features marches and waltzes, Grieg Norwegian Dances, Rienzi Overture, Wagner preludes and Lohengrin Romance, plus Das Meistersinger and Vienna tunes.

Symphony Hall Strube Brooke Strauss Solvegg Grieg Jane Hoffmann Wagner “Valse Fortune Eeeevere Herbert March Wien Bleibt Wien Schrammel

Lyceum Theatre stock company shines in yesterday shows

The Lyceum Theatre presented excellent afternoon and evening performances featuring Uncle Daniel and Count of Monte Carlo. Notable entertainers include Joe Kelley Harry Koler Harry La Marr Lou Powers Frank Cohan Marion Blake Virginia Kelsey and others with new vaudeville acts by Bohannon Corey Madison brothers boxing newsboys and a trio of colored performers. Matinees daily at popular prices.

Lyceum Daniel Count of

Paragon Park draws thousands in first full week despite weather

Paragon Park showcases a six act animal show at Bostock arena and a crowd pleasing lineup headlined by a cowboy trainer guiding ferocious lions. The season features Hades to Paradise by Airship, Pike's Peak scenic railway, Chil dren's Circus, Lovers Lane with marriage licenses, Ethiopia, and continuous live music across the park.

Greater Paragon Park Paragon Park Bostock

Opening at Lexington Park Draws Crowds Despite Rain

Thousands flocked to Lexington Park where 1000 free afternoon seats attract families to a opening night of Mr Plan et From Mars at the rustic theatre. Mullaly's Orchestra and a busy roller rink complemented a day of entertainment with games, races, and dining venues.

Lexington Park Rustic Theatre Mr. Planet Mars Earth Mullaly Dorchester Episcopal Sunday School

Keith's Theatre Vaudeville Draws Large Boston Audience

Keith's Theatre showcased a strong vaudeville bill with acts like R F Outtault Grace Cameron Horace Goldin and The Fadettes thrilling a big crowd. The program also featured Hugh Stanton Florence Modena Wills and Hassan World Comedy Four Al Carleton and others with a notable kinetograph film The Terrible Kids drawing acclaim.

Keith R. F. Outtault Outcault The Lambs’ Club New York City Grace Cameron Horace Goldin Goldin Fadettes Hugh Stanton Florence Modena Wills Hassan World Comedy Four al Carleton Alpha Trio Leonard Kane Rade Bertman Corbley and Burke

John Craig Opens at the Globe Theatre in Boston

John Craig begins a summer engagement at the Globe Theatre with The Middleman drama. He will play Cyrus Blenkarn with a cast including Mary Young Mary Sanders Kate Ryan and others. Patrons send letters of support and mail orders for seats show strong audience interest. Autographed photos valued at $2 will be given to purchasers.

John Craig Globe Theatre Castle Square Empire Theatres The Globe Craig Greater Boston Chicago Murphy Fred Tenney John McGraw Giants Little Cy Young Conant and Soden P. Moran Pfeffer O'Neill Gamble Topeka Kansas Joplin Inquirer Collins

May Get Lillian Lawrence

Negotiations are underway between Mr. John Craig who opens the Globe next Monday with his own stock company for a summer engagement and Miss Lillian Lawrence former leading woman of the Castle Square stock company to become his leading lady. Her acceptance is awaited daily and Boston friends hope she returns to the city.

John Craig Globe Lillian Lawrence Castle Square Miss Lawrence Boston Mr. Craig

Palace Theatre draws holiday crowds for burlesque shows

The Palace Theatre in the West End drew large holiday crowds yesterday and today for two performances. The comfortable indoor venue offered a rattling good burlesque show with a strong company recruited from regular burlesque organizations. The comedians deliver steady laughs and keep the audience entertained throughout the performances.

Palace Theatre West End Waldron the Palace

Wonderland Day Delights Crowds Despite Rain

Wonderland's Bunker Hill Day drew 380000 visitors under drizzle and fog as shelters protected crowds. Shows like Fire and Flames Indian Congress and Wild West thrived. Thompson Scenic Railway and Shoot the Chutes drew steady business. The ball room and restaurant saw record dancer turnout and thousands enjoyed meals.

Wonderland Bunker Hill Wonderland Company Mystic jFire Flames Hell Gate Indian Congress Wild West Princess Trixie Ferari Wild Animal Arena Beautiful Orient Circle Swings Gillett's Dog and Monkey Circus

Sullivan Wins Prize Debate at BC College Ball

Daniel H. Sullivan captured the prize in a debate at College Ball on James Street. The event featured graduates from the College Preparatory fence and honors from Rev Fathers Rockwell Supple Mitchell. Awards recognized excellence across classes while James Walker and A Walker represented Res Soireess. Arthur Sheehan earned top marks in third class subjects.

H. Sullivan James Street D. Walker A. Walker Daniel Sullivan Michael J. Scanlan David A. Supple Edward L. Mitchell Oseph H. Rockwell Father Wilkses Arthur Sheehan

Dip of Death Amazez Crowd at Barnum Bailey Circus

Miss Isabelle Butler survives the Dip of Death in a touring car at a Barnum & Bailey show. The crowd gasps as the car dives, then ascends, with Butler unhurt and calmly exits. The report praises the spectacle and notes the event as the night’s climax along with other performances and pageantry.

Isabelle Butler Barnum & Bailey Butler Missie

Vacation Pitfalls for College Ball Players

An extended column warns college athletes to avoid professional entanglements and ensure contracts are not signed before college closes. It details discreet earnings, disguise, and honesty with athletic committees, plus a lecture on temptations facing young players. It also notes New York's potential boxing commission and a 1867 baseball shutout context.

Shorty Reddy

Races Postponed At Revere Track Due To Weather

Weather delays push back two key events at the Revere cycle track yesterday. The 25 mile handicap stalled after the Stinson Collins Coffey trio paced race will run tomorrow evening while the $1000 30 mile match between Hugh MacLean and Walthour is moved to Saturday night. Other races in the program will proceed as scheduled.

Revere Stinson

Great game at Dedham Dedham High routs Knights of Columbus

In a highly anticipated contest Dedham High dominated Dedham Council 234 Knights of Columbus 38 to 5. Dedham High tallied 27 hits stole 20 bases drew nine walks and benefited from 14 Knights errors and two sacrifices to post the final margin.

Dedham Dedham High Dedham Council Knights of Columbus Knights

Wet grounds delay Chelsea and Revere field day

Wet grounds at Oak Island Grove Re vere caused postponement of the field day for Chelsea and Revere Aeries of Eagles. Saturday June 30 has been chosen as the date for holding the games.

Oak Island Grove Revere Chelsea Revere Aeries Eagles

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