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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
9
Fall River kicked off its centennial cotton mill festivities with a grand celebration. Thousands of flags and bands greeted crowds as Marion Hills was crowned queen of the centennial during Manufactures Day celebrations. Mayor Higgins honored the event with a floral chaplet before the parade opened the week.
After coronation processions moved to City Hall the crowd viewed the coronation ceremony then proceeded to the State armory for a manufacturers exposition opened by Queen Marion. Over 100000 visitors saw art at the Public Library a cotton exhibit at Bradford Durfee and a historic exhibit at Music Hall.
Secret customs agents report millions of dollars in duties on imported cutlery have been defrauded over several years. The investigation, led by Chief Wilkie and backed by Secretary MacVeagh, spans the United States and Solingen Germany where most imports originate. Action to recover funds is undecided as the inquiry nears completion.
Mrs Robert A Saunders wife of the man in a West Thornton New Hampshire robbery last Thursday left St Elizabeths Hospital with her infant and is staying with friends in South Boston. Saunders confessed to complicity stating he was driven by love for his wife and unemployment in Boston.
The Rev Norman Plass and Charles H Brooks were fined 2500 each by Judge Dodge in the US District Court for using the mails in a scheme to defraud tied to the Redeemable Investment Company where they held officer positions. John S Traphagen also pleaded guilty and was fined 500.
Members of the Somerville Masters Club hosted a complimentary banquet for George L Baxter head master of the Somerville Latin School at Youngs Hotel Baxter resigns after 44 years in service about 40 attendees included Charles S Clark superintendent Wag toastmaster and Charles G Hann presented an engrossed album John Avery Somerville English High School speaker
Ex Governor Guild was presented with a silk flag by the George J. Whitten Camp Spanish War Veterans at their meeting. Department Commander Edward T. McGettrick made the presentation. Mrs Guild received American Beauty roses as part of the ceremony. The ex governor said he would take the flag to Russia when he visits as U S ambassador.
Lexington Park has seen major improvements this year with a thousand electric lamps illuminating the grounds. The zoo features nearly every jungle species in representation, alongside an excellent vaudeville bill at the new covered rustic theatre.
Fire from exploded gasoline stove destroys the house and contents of Harry Stacy at Hiot. Volunteers save the barn and stock nearby.
The Castle Square Theatre in Boston presents The Lottery Man opening summer with Donald Meek delivering vigorous comedy in the title role. George Frasier offers sharp sketches and Gertrude Pinley earns praise for her performance as a capable opening act, supported by Mabel Colcord Florence Shirley Kate Ryan and Maude Richmond.
The Lindsay Morison stock company stage musical comedy The Man Who Owns Broadway at the Majestic Theatre to enthusiastic Boston audiences. Wilson Melrose stars with Eleanor Gordon as Sylvia Bridwell, supported by Rose Morison Valerie Valaire Edward Mannery and others. costumes and scenery praised. The company will next present Zaza with Miss Gordon in the title role and Mr Melrose in the male lead.
An unusually strong Keith's Theatre program last evening featured the Meistersingers from Harvard Schubert and Weber quartets, Onita in Brownie dance, Nat Haines and Billy Vidoca, and other acts led by talented stars. The production Swept by Ocean Breezes impressed audiences as a top male voices gathering with witty humor from Haines. The Pirnosffis Parisian jugglers astonished with domestic furnishings feats while Leona Thurber and Harry Madison performed The Department Store act. Snyder and Buckley, the Great Richards, Lester Laurie and Quinn, and Delmore and Oneida added strong balancing and comedy acts.
Ocean Four delivers a pleasing hit at Bowdoin Square Theatre with a lively vaudeville bill this week. Fun on a Battle ship and whistler Danny Ahern showcase new features while Sheldon Brothers dance enticingly and Leavitt and Dunsmore present The Woman Next Door as Hatch Brothers and Charles and Sadie McDonald entertain with original wit.
A varied Orpheum vaudeville program last night thrilled patrons. Marion and Claude Cleveland gave a clever act, the National Comiques showcased acrobatic comedy, McGarry and McGarry sang and danced, Gruett and Gruett performed a black-face comedy act, Farber sisters sang and danced, Louis and Hart offered a minstrel sketch, Gardner played xylophone, and Felix Haney appeared in a singing and talking turn.
Pandora's Box was presented on an outdoor stage on the Winchester estate of O. C. Sanborn. Proceeds benefited Winchester church charities. Miriam Phinney starred as Pandora with Genevieve Robinson Epimetheus and Pauline Chamberlain Mercury among a cast including Margaret French Pinna Frances Elder Hope Iris and Master E. Streeter Vulcan.
Colonial Theatre in Boston enjoys five week stay for the musical comedy Doctor De Luxe as Ralph Herz becomes a new star drawing cordial crowds. The second week opened last evening with strong demand and a longer engagement seems likely.
The Globe Theatre showcased a varied vaudeville program with Joe Wolfe and his Dancing Girls singing and dancing, Grimm and Satchell performing rapid fire comedy, Melvin and Thatcher delivering a humorous baseball parody, and Norman the frog man presenting a contortion novelty.
George N. Brown the 20 year old champion heel and toe walker headlines at the Hub Theatre for the first three days of the week Caillouette a comedy wire act Helen Primrose singing comedienne and the team Housley and Nicholas a comedy colored duo round out the bill in this regional program.
Bass Point and Nahant enjoy a full season with steamboat service linked to the new $100,000 ocean pier at Revere. After the Governor Andrew was destroyed by fire, Nantasket line manager Cushing lent the Old Colony to the Bass Point and Nahant fleet, keeping Boston to Bass Point and Nahant trips uninterrupted. The Bass Point to ocean pier service remains unaffected.
Paragon Park enters its seventh season with Mare Gay's Military Band and the Viennese Orchestra performing at the Palm Garden. Soprano Marie Unevarsky draws crowds, and Wednesday and Saturday nights feature free fireworks exhibitions for park patrons.
A colorful carnival yesterday at Austin & Stone's Museum featured back and wing dancing by the black brilliants, a colored orchestra, and a standout chorus of 50 natural-born vocalists led by a half-dozen Creole girls noted for their voices and appeal.
Bob Milo entertained with talk and whistle at Scenic Temple yesterday. Billy Rea, billed as The Musical Chink, delivered a clever eight minute specialty. Regal Trio presented a lively singing act. Lenna Howe's Union Orchestra supplied the musical backing.
At Norumbega Park open air theatre this week the vaudeville programme drew large crowds. Headlining is Mlle. Cecile and company, French acrobats and whirlwind dancers, with Dixon and Dixon comedy instrumentalists, Carberry brothers, the Marathon quartet and the Vanellas offering original entertainments.
The Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre opened yesterday with a full crowd for both performances. Headlining acts include the Village Choir performing old songs, the Harrar La Salle Trio with comedy and roller skating feats, Hilton and Lewis in a Scotch dialect sketch, the Hennings as comedy jugglers, and Rastus Brown and Charles Taylor billed as the dancing coons.
The New Palace Theatre presents three new reels of the latest motion pictures daily as part of the regular big show. Patrons can drop in any day for up-to-date and interesting entertainment at the venue.
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