Last Night at Castle Square Theatre A Contented Woman
The Boston stage offered Charles H. Hoyt's A Contented Woman with strong stock company turns. Mary Hall impressed as Grace Holme, Aunt Jim amused as the woman’s rights advocate, and Izetta Jewel with the group of Grace’s friends drew favorable notices. Supporting performers Howell Hansel and Lindsay Morison added depth. musical numbers and dances lit the third act before A Midnight Bell opens next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hoyt
Castle Square Theatre
Grace Holme
Mary Hall
Aunt Jim
Gertrude Berkeley
Susette Willey
Ebbsmith
Izetta Jewel
Josephine Sherwood
Phyllis Ralston
Grace
Lindsay Morson
Alexia Durant
Aubrey stock company opens at Music Hall with Devil's Island
The Aubrey stock company inaugurated a Music Hall season with Devil's Island, led by William G. Beckwith. Daisy Lee Whipple stars with a strong cast including Junie Swift and Mildred Hope. The bill features McIntyre and Heath in blackface and other acts, plus Mrs Nichols and her Fadettes Orchestra. The program promises daily matinees and a busy summer season with new plays weekly.
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Aubrey Stock Company
Music Hall
Devil’s Island
William G. Beckwith
Maurice de la Toure
Daisy Lee Whipple
Junie Swift
Mildred Hope
Leah Starr
Aida River
Harry Humphrey
George Lund
Thomas P. Shea
William Norton
William Walsh
Thomas Norton
Sylvester Howe
Fred Williamson
Charles J. White
Devil's Island
Boston
Dreyfus
France
Toll Gate Inn
MccIntyre
Heath
Keith’s
Keith
McIntyre
Tate
Chirles Kenna
Martine
Balno
Fersruson and Watson
Jules
Ellas Garrison
Ross
Fenton
Dale
York State Folks extended run draws large audiences
The pastoral play enters its fifth week at the Majestic Theatre with no announced end to the extended engagement. An extra matinee will be held on Hooker Day next Thursday afternoon, and the 2:30 show follows the Hooker parade. James Lackaye, Rayl L. Royce receive ovations after the third act. Ernest Lamson as Lem Dunbar, Arthur Gregory as Zibby Tucker, and Harry Jackson as Ezra Blowers are praised for strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York State
Wright
Majestic Theatre
New England
James Lackaye
Rayl L. Royce
Ernest Lamson
Lem Dunbar
Arthur Gregory
Zibby Tucker
Harry Jackson
Ezra Blowers
A Chinese Honeymoon Hits 60th Local Show Night
At the Colonial Theatre last evening a souvenir performance of A Chinese Honeymoon marked its 60th consecutive local showing. John E. Henshaw and Toby Claude received praise for their portrayals as Mr Pineapple and Fi Fi, while Miss Bostonia gleefully collected gifts as the theater’s beloved patronesse. The audience enjoyed the familiar Mr Dooley song, with fans begging another encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Bostonia
John E. Henshaw
Toby Claude
Mr. Pineapple
Mr. Henshaw
Mr. Dooley
Liberty Bell
Harvard
Judge Emmons
Claude
Howard Atheneum Burlesque Show Attracts Big Cast And Acts
The Howard presents a week of burlesque and vaudeville led by a 40 member house burlesque company. Notable acts include Yankee Comedy Four Maddox and Wayne Dot Davenport Shattuck and Bernard Kimball and Donovan Bartlett brothers and more with The Goo Goo Makers as the featured comedietta and a roster of talent including Kitty Bingham Clara Adams Emma Krause and Nellie Hartford among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Howard
House Burlesque
Maddox
Wayne
Dot Davenport
Shattuck
Bernard
Kimball
Donovan
the Howard
Yankee Comedy Four
Comediennes
Poston
Bartlett Brothers
Capital
Blackford and West
Corps of Charmers
Jim
Sunny Jim
Richards debuts as Captain Plummer in Peggy From Paris at Tremont
George Richards, long a Boston favorite, appears for first time in Peggy From Paris at Tremont Theatre replacing William T. Hodge as Captain Alonzo Plummer. The show enters its seventh week with summer prices in effect and has set Tremont musical comedy records as George Ade’s piece entertains crowds with numbers like Emmaleen and The Girl From the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richards
Boston
Peggy
Paris
Tremont Theatre
Mr. Richards
William T. Hodge
Alonzo Plummer
Hickory Crick Village
Henry W. Savage
Tremont
George Ade
the Tremont
Emmaleen
Lil
Dixie
Lyceum Theatre Burlesque Billy Taylor Dazzles Audiences
The Lyceum stock company presented another delightful program yesterday with burlesque Billy Taylor as the centerpiece. Weber and Koen led a troupe of musical numbers and comedy sketches in the afternoon and evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Taylor
Messrs. Weber and
Koen
Noted Vaudeville Acts Shine in Local Show
The piece highlights the star turn of Nedy and Miller along with Cameron and Anderson delivering strong vocals. John Grieves earns praise for producing and directing a strong company. Wink and Mack European acrobats and Archie Deacon provide classic comedy while Perry Randall perform a sketch Things You Never Learn at School. Marion Sawtell and Burris Morgan deliver lively performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedy
Miller
Cameron
Anderson
John Grieves
Wink and
Mack
Archie Deacon
Perry and
Randall
Marion Sawtell
Burris and
Morgan
All-Women Vaudeville Stuns Austin & Stone's Crowd
A large opening crowd packed Austin & Stone's as Professor Baum's 20 pretty French girls posed like living bas reliefs in a museum tableau. The all-women show featured Caffrey May Mariatona Kitty Gray Rochleau family Nellie Burgess Ward sisters Huella Florence Alden and many others delivering lively acts and strong stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone's
Professor Baum
Caffrey
May
Mariatona
Kitty Gray
Rochleau
Nellie Burgess
Ward Sisters
Huella
Florence Alden
Helene Austin
Gertrude Hobart
Idella Vaughn
Marion Davis
Lottie Nelson
Maude Wilson
Gertie Williams
Gracie Lyons
Joe Hyman
Jack Davis
the Woodthorpes
Thompson
Francis
Ryan
Nickelodeon Week Offers Largest Variety Show
A strong Nickelodeon bill features Max Abrahams Hebrew convention presenting an up to date programme with a lady shampooing contest and rivalry among contestants. George Brown performs high jumping and kicking while Louise Weston’s all star vaudeville company showcases refined acts plus over 100 attractions in the curio halls. Amateur night closes the Friday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Abraham
George Brown
Louise Weston
Palace Theatre Burlesque and Vaudeville Thrills City
Pal ace Theatre manager Waldron offers a strong weekly program with Lew H. Carroll’s The Tenderloin Girls and a variety of acts. Lawson and Namon wheel and punch, Jennings and Renfrey sing and dance, Idylla Vyner shines, Hughes trio impresses, Mardo juggle s with feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Palace Theatre
Lew H. Carroll
Messrs
Thomas and Watson
Sam Adams
Lew Carroll
Harry Evans
Max Ritter
Madeline Burdette
Tillie Cohen
Annie Carter
Hattie Mills
Idylla Vyner
Minnie Rinehardt
Fannie Everett
Mildred Franklyn
Vic Brinkley
Alio
Lawson and
Namon
Mr. Lawson
Miss Namon
Bey
Jennings
Renfrew
Buck
Hughes
Mardo
Macarte sisters dazzle at Norumbega Park vaudeville
Norumbega Park presents daily vaudeville featuring the three Macarte sisters performing a serpentine slack-wire dance with two sisters holding ends by teeth. Frank Mitchell James MarronMinstrel Boys and LaNole brothers offer aerial and comedy acts, while Mr and Mrs Neil Litchfield present a rural sketch with violin. Knight brothers close with another blackface dancing act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rustic Theatre
Norumbega Park
Macarte Sisters
Frank Mitchell
James Marron
LaNole Brothers
Neil Litchfield
Trock Farm
Point of Pines Vaudeville Ends Week With Lillian Burkhart
A large crowd visited Point of Pines for a last week of vaudeville at the rustic theatre. The program features five acts led by Lillian Burkhart, a favored comedienne, with sketches suited to her style. The weather cleared at noon after a threatening morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
Rustic Theatre
the Pines
The
Pines Musical Comedy Company
Lillian Burkhart
Entertaining Week at the Pines with Notable Acts
A week of varied performances features a standout one act playlet and praised star turn. The Lelliott trio receive strong audience approval for their musical act and Anna Caldwell delivers a hit monologue. The Wilsons charm as original colored entertainers while the Howard brothers showcase banjo skills. William Gorham draws crowds with a bicycle loop. Daily concerts by the Lynn Cadet Band accompany afternoon and evening showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point OF Pines
Wincop
Rustic Theatre
Lillian Burkhart & Co
Anna Caldwell
Lellietts
Howard Bros
the Wilsons
Lynn Cadet
Three Lelliotts
Wilsons
Howard Brothers
William Gorham
Bass Point Sailings Add Summer Service for Nahant Line
The Nahant line at Bass Point reports crowds despite poor weather. Bass Point House offers dinners and free dances, with open air theatre, fishing, boating, and bathing. Next Sunday the Frederick DeBary line will begin regular double boat service for summer. A special concert by L Africain’s Marine Band precedes the launch. boats depart from Union Wharf every 90 minutes.
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Jacksonville
Nahant
Bass Point House
Nahant Shore
Bass Point
Frederick DeBary
L’africain
Marine Band
Union Wharf
Lincoln Wharf
Peacock Struts Through Lexington Park Deer Reserve
A white peacock has dominated the deer park at Lexington Park until last Thursday, displaying notable vanity and drawing attention from visitors and staff. The incident highlights the park's lively wildlife display and public interest in unusual birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Lexington Park
White peacock moves to new home as Europe offers replacement
In the zoological garden a male peacock has retired from display its brilliant plumage now gracing a private drawing room while a European white peacock will soon arrive to replace it. Visitors can still enjoy other exhibits and the rustic theatre’s current vaudeville shows feature Gorman's comedians Reno and Smith acrobats Eldora and Norine jugglers and balancing acts Pryor brothers.
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Harrison Avenue
Europe
Zoological Garden
Rustic Theatre
J. W. Gorman
Comedians
Gilroy, Haynes and Montgomery
Reno and Smith
Eldora
Norine
Pryor Brothers
Crescent Gardens presents Lady Africa at Crescent Gardens
Al and Mamie Anderson's Lady Africa company continues a two week engagement at the rustic theatre on Revere Beach. The 30 member troupe features top local colored talent led by Gaines and Hazard with the Wang Doodle Comedy Four providing original humor. Matinees run daily and the open air dancing pavilion remains popular with beachgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al and
Mamie Anderson
Crescent Gardens
Revere Beach
the Gardens
Boston
Gaines
Hazard
Wang Doodle Comedy
The Only Way at Vorenberg's The Big Store
The development of Vorenberg's clothing business moves toward legitimacy integrity and liberality as the store positions itself as a premier destination. The narrative emphasizes steady growth, customer trust, and a commitment to fair practices guiding its progression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorenberg’s
Merchants and Manufacturers' Second Triennial Exposition
Boston hosts the second triennial exposition opening October 5 at Mechanics Building. The event promises a complete display of American products devices and inventions with entertainment and music by top bands. Many exhibitors from three years ago return for preferred spaces as plans emphasize the latest industrial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Boston
Merchants and Manufacturers
Mechanics’ Building
Exposition Association
Creature
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Exhibition Association
Governor Andrew Day Trip from Rowe's Wharf to Plymouth
The steamer Governor Andrew of the Nantasket line sails daily from Rowe's Wharf at 10 a.m. for Plymouth. The voyage offers a pleasant outing with a green coastal view after recent rains. In Plymouth, passengers enjoy over two hours to visit historic sites before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavig Rowe
Boston
Long Wharf
Plymouth
G. P. Cushing
Gen. Mgr
Governor Andrew
Rowe
Cape Cod Excursions Sail To Provincetown On Bay Line
Despite bad weather the Bay line shows strong business with summer trips aboard the Cape Cod steamer to Provincetown. The 9 a.m. daily departures from Bay Line Wharf at Atlantic Avenue can carry about 1000 passengers with saloon promenades and many first class staterooms.
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Provincetown
Cape Cod
Bay Line
Atlantic Ave
Rowe's
L'' Sta
Atkins Paine
Sunshine
Massachusetts Bay
Atlantic Avenue
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Edward Clark
Edith Eldridge
Helen Byron
Keith’s Theatre
Bunker Hill
Liberty
Majestic
Howard Atheneum
Lyceum Theatre
Austin & Stone
Nickelodeon
Entertainments
Heath Jules
Ella Garrison Techow
Charles Kenna Ferguson
Watson Fadettes
Boston & Worcester
Chestnut Hill
Brookline
State Muster Field
Framingham
Brookline Village
Muster Field
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester
Andrew
Philadelphia
Sorensen
Commercial Wharf
Hull & Boston Steamboat Co
Nantasket Point
Atlantic Av
HULL & —_— STEAMBOAT CO
C. N. Grant
Gen. An
Nantasket Beach
Rowe's Wharf
Nantasket
Pemberton
North Shore
And
Cape Ann
Cave Ann
DeGuichard Moran Caldwell
Hotel and Charle Cambridge
Charles
River Park
Wright 'S River Park
Itson
Clark
Kitty Bingham
National League South End Grounds
ST. Louis
Connelly
Adams House
Tremont St
Oxford
Castle Sq. Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
William Loraine Eve
Matinces
Symphony Hall
Grand Orchestra
MR. T. Adamowski
American Institute OF Homeopathy
Riday
T. Adamowski
Back Bay
Lexington
Lexington, Ass
Rustig
Subway
Bowdoin Sq
Sullivan Sq
Paul Revere
Newton St. By. Co
Newtonville
Mass
S. Shubert
Nixon & Zimmerman
Music Daily
Mats
Aubrey
TINEE
Louis H Weston
Variety and Specialty Company
Bingham
Norumbega
Auburndale
Mystifyi
Newton Boulevard
Patlace Tomncdorlein
Haymarket
King Philip
Gov. Andrew
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