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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1918

Page

6

Rock and White At the Wilbur

Boston audiences welcomed Will iam Rock and Frances White as they moved from Plymouth to the Wilbur Theatre for a new run. The company remains intact with new songs by Miss White and Rock, while Jack Gardner adds wit. The Jazz band stays loud and busy as Mrs White continues to charm crowds with her stage presence.

Boston William Rock Frances White Plymouth Wilbur Theatre Miss White Mr. Rock Jack Gardner the Wilbur

Pershing's Crusaders at Shubert Theatre Draws Big Crowds

The final week of Pershing's Crusaders opened at the Shubert Theatre last evening. The government produced war progress pictures have sparked strong interest and enthusiasm. Audiences have been large and are expected to remain so through the closing show next Saturday night.

Pershing Shubert Theatre

Hearts of the World continues at Majestic Theatre

The Majestic Theatre keeps Hearts of the World drawing large daytime and evening crowds with many patrons returning two or three times, showing strong audience appeal for this romantic war play.

Majestic Theatre Majestic

Tremont Theatre ends run of Head Over Heels this week

The Tremont Theatre presents the final week of Head Over Heels with Mitzi at the helm. After Saturday evening, the merr y attraction will depart for a vacation, with a return engagement announced for the season.

Tremont Theatre Mitzi A.cr

Copley Theatre opens second week for A Night Off

The Henry Jewett Players presented A Night Off at the Copley Theatre last evening beginning its final week. The farce entertained a large audience with brisk pacing and strong performances, and crowds are expected to fill the house for the remaining performances.

Copley Theatre Henry Jewett Players Copley

Sun at Paragon Park Show Delights Palm Garden Crowd

Sunday crowds at Paragon Park and its Palm Garden enjoyed band concerts and an elaborate cabaret despite rain. The free open-air circus programme this week is described as exceptional with frequent dansant interruptions and both afternoon and evening performances drawing patrons.

Paragon Park Palm Garden

Franklin Park Theatre Presents Farnum, Reed and Wallace Show

Franklin Park Theatre features William Farnum in True Blue and Florence Reed in The Woman's Law with Alice Wallace the prima donna praised for a rare sweet voice. The latter half of the week Harold Lockwood stars in Lend Me Your Name alongside comedy films, Pathe and vaudeville features completed by varied acts.

William Farnum Florence Reed Franklin Park Theatre Alice Wallace Harold Lockwood

Exeter Street Theatre Week's Attractions

This week's Exeter program features Wallace Reid in Believe Me Xan tippe Viola Dane in The Only Road Elsie Ferguson in A Doll's House Mae Marsh in All Woman Pathe news weekly Strand and Christie comedies.

The Exeter Wallace Reid Xantippe Viola Dane Elsie Ferguson Mae Marsh All Woman Pathe News Strand

Keiths Theatre presents Irene Franklin and varied acts

Irene Franklin and husband Burton Green headline Keiths Theatre this week with new songs and assured vocal delivery. Local acts Felix Rush Jere Delaney Homer Dickinson Grace Deagon and more offer fresh entertainment pieces including Rubeville Paprika of Chatter and Song and Wild Man of Vaudeville. Billie Burke’s nautical comedy Motor Boating is teased in previews.

Irene Franklin Burton Green Miss Franklin Mr. Green Felix Rush Jere Delaney Rubeville Homer Dickinson Grace Deagon Johnny Dunsmore Miller and Masters Bertie Ford Chinko and Company Jimmie Lucas and Company Billie Burke

Orpheum Theatre All-Star Bill Promises Fulfillment

The Orpheum Theatre presents a strong bill with Corcoran and Mack performing songs and stories Could This Happen. The Skating Bear, Grindell and Esther, Thomas and Henderson, and Rodero appear with a capable company. Screen features Charlie Chaplin The Pawn Shop and A Desert Wooing with Enid Bennett. Last half week adds O'Neil and Walmsley, Leonard and Willard, gypsy singers, Belle Oliver, Carbrey and Cavanaugh, La Velle and Lillian, Nazimova Toys of Fate.

Orpheum Theatre Corcoran Mack Skating Bear Grindell Esther Thomas Henderson Rodero Charlie Chaplin Enid Bennett O'Neil Walmsley Leonard Willard Belle Oliver Carbrey Cavanaugh la Velle Lillian Nazimova

Norumbega Park Actress In Marrying Money

Last night at Norumbega Park Joan Quest starred in Marrying Money a lively play about a girl pressured into a rich match by her mother while her father favors heart over wealth. A rich suitor is found, their marriage begins, and on their honeymoon they learn they have no funds leading to comical misadventures.

Norumbega Park Joan Quest

Scollay Square Olympia Presents Drama and Vaudeville Acts

Edmund Breese enacts Robert W. Service's The Shooting of Dangerous Dan McGrew at Scollay Square Olympia yesterday. Return engagement of Charlie Chapin in Mabel at the Wheel headlines a busy vaudeville lineup with Horn and Ferris Miss Hanley Edmunds and Leedom Going to the Wedding the Kamura Duo Japanese jugglers and more.

Robert W. Service Edmund Breese Service Dan McGrew Scollay Square Olympia Charlie Chapin Mabel Horn Ferris Miss Hanley Edmunds Leedom Kamura Olympia News Weekly

Lancaster Theatre Schedule Highlights This Week

At the Lancaster Theatre Virginia Pearson stars as a Russian princess in The Fire Brand and leads The Trail to Yesterday with Bert Lytell. Added attraction Golden Rule Kate features Louise Claum. Last half bill includes By Right of Purchase with Yorba Talmadge The Son of His Father with Charles Ray and Graft ers with Jack Devereaux.

Lancaster Theatre Virginia Pearson Bert Lytell Louise Claum Yorma Talmadge Charles Ray

Tremont Temple Presents My Four Years in Germany Film

The Boston showing of Ambassador James W. Gerard’s wartime record in Germany enters its 12th week. An adaptation of Gerard’s book, the production emphasizes detailed casting and staging to heighten drama on screen.

Germany James W. Gerard Boston Mr. Gerard

Screen bill at Old South Theatre this week

Sergeant Empey in Over the Top and Belle Bennett in The Last Rebel screen the first half of the week at the Old South Theatre. Dorothy Dalton in The Mating of Marcella and Jack Richardson in His Enemy the Law close the week on the bill.

Sergeant Empey Belle Bennett Old South Theatre Dorothy Dalton Marcella Jack Richardson the Law

Fenway Theatre Presents Stars in Weeklong Bill

The Fenway Theatre opens the week with Sergeant Empey in Over the Top and Charlie Chaplin in The Tramp. Later this week Fanny Ward stars in The Yellow Ticket and Douglas Fairbanks appears in Manhattan Madness.

Fenway Theatre Sergeant Empey Charlie Chaplin Fanny Ward Douglas Fairbanks Sergt Arthur Guy Empey Over the Top

Park Theatre Delights With Theda Bara In Under the Yoke

Crowded crowds yesterday praised Theda Bara in Under the Yoke as Marines in action, plus The House of Gold with Emmy Wehlen about a forged marriage and murder accusation. Christie comedy drew laughs, Pathé Weekly offered Boston news. Nan Hope Still sang, Park Symphony Orchestra performed selections.

Theda Bara House of Gold Emmy Wehlen Pathe Weekly Boston Vicinity Nan Hopestill Park Symphony Orchestra

St James Theatre Topliner Willie Solar Headlines Bow

The topliner at St James Theatre yesterday was Willie Solar the well known comedian. The balance of the bill includes Harmony and O Connor Lockhardt and Leddie acrobats and Pedrini s simian actors in Fun on a Battleship. On the screen are News Pictorial and The Claw with Clara Kimball Young.

St. James Theatre Willie Solar de Luxe Harmony O'Connor Lockhardt Leddie Pedrini the Claw Clara Kimball Young French Brandt Pisano and Bingham Temple Four Smiletta Sisters Ordway Charlie Chaplin Enid Bennett

Bowdoin Square Theatre Features Mary Pickford This Week

Mary Pickford appears in M liss at Bowdoin Square Theatre this week alongside Charles Ray in His Own Home Town. Vaudeville includes The Talking Tea Kettle, Tom Monnelly, Teen Trio, Platt and Carlson, and Cegna. Also shown are The Woman in the Web and Animated Weekly. Next week John Barrymore stars in Raffles the Amateur Cracksman.

Mary Pickford Bowdoin Square Theatre Charles Ray Tom Monnelly Platt and Carlson Cegna John Barrymore Raffles Bowdoin &3 Artcraft M'Liss Chas. Ray

Gillette Workers See Pershing Film at Shubert Theatre

More than 2000 Gillette Safety Razor Company employees filled the Shubert Theatre last night to view Pershing's Crusaders. Amateur singers and dancers from the firm performed, followed by several patriotic speeches by company leaders and guest speakers.

Paine Lecture to Feature Admiral Spencer Wood in Tremont

Rear Admiral Spencer 8 Wood will introduce Ralph OD Paine at Tremont Temple on Tuesday night to lecture on naval history under The Fighting Fleets. Wood, close to the other side, will give an introductory talk as Paine's lecture and motion pictures depict the actions of our naval forces.

Spencer 8. Wood Tremont Temple Ralph OD. Paine Admiral Wood Mr. Paine Temple Tremont Ralph PD. Paine Gov't Motion Pictures Admiral Spencer Woods Pricon

Columbia Theatre Presents Wallace Reed and Hart Features

The Columbia Theatre screens Believe Me Xantippe with Wallace Reed and The Primal Lure with William S Hart along with comedies and newsreels. In the second half of the week Elsie Ferguson stars in The Doll's House and Clara Kimball Young in The Claw.

Columbia Theatre Xantippe Wallace Reed William S. Hart Elsie Ferguson Wallace Reid W. 8. Hart The

Boston Theatre Showcases Nine-Tenths of the Law and Vaudeville

The leading picture at the Boston Theatre this week is Nine-Tenths of the Law a highly entertaining photoplay. Vaudeville features Miller Pollack and company in Speaking of Father J C Mack and company the Four Casters in Something new for Everybody Skipper and Kastrupp and Those Girls in additional acts.

Boston Theatre Miller Pollack and Company J. C. Mack and Company Skipper Kastrupp Mitchell Lewis Milton Pollock & Co Kastrup Capes & Snow Hearst- Pathe

The Mating of Marcell a and His Enemy the Law at Washington

At the Washington Theatre the first half of the week features Dorothy Dalton in The Mating of Marcell a and Jack Richardson in His Enemy the Law. The remainder showcases Sergeant Empey in Over the Top and Gloria Swanson in Station Content.

Washington Theatre Dorothy Dalton Marcella Jack Richardson Sergeant Empey Gloria Swanson

Mayor Peters pushes plan for new Boston transport board

The mayor urged a city ordinance to create a transportation department to take over the Boston Transit Commission duties. The proposal features a chairman with a $5000 salary and two unpaid members serving one year each, appointed by the mayor. Ex Mayor Josiah Quincy is expected to be offered the chair.

Transportation Department Boston Transit Commission Peters Josiah Quincy Transit Board

Hub Men for War Houses Washington June 24

Architects, engineers and town planning experts for government housing projects funded by a $60,000,000 war worker quarters act were announced by the Labor Department. For New England sites the teams include Bath, Bath, Parker, Thomas & Rice, Boston. Lorring Underwood, Boston. Weston & Sampson, Boston. Quincy, J. E. McLaughlin, Boston. H. J. Kellaway, Boston. Ernest W. Branch, Quincy. Bridgeport lists R. C. Sturgis, Boston. A. A. Shurtleff, Boston. no engineer named.

Washington Congress Department of Labor New England Bath Parker Thomas & Rice Boston Lorring Underwood Weston & Sampson Quincy Mass J. E. McLaughlin

Close Matches in Junior Tennis Play

Excellent tennis action marked opening day at Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill with two rounds in the boys division and 15 junior matches. All junior contests ended in straight sets except Francis Plimpton of Walpole versus Bar rett Hurwitz of Boston Latin School who split 6 3 and 3 6 before Plimpton won 8 6 in a deciding set.

Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill Francis Plimpton Walpole Barrett Hurwitz Boston Latin School

Steamer Burns Crew Arrested After Fire at Cienfuegos Wharf

Havana June 2 The American steamer Mary Olson of 848 tons gross, laden with coal, was burned at her Cienfuegos wharf last night. The captain and crew were arrested and held for investigation pending further action.

Havana Mary Olson Cienfuegos

OUR BOYS TAKE ALL OF BELLEAU WOOD

American forces push 400 yards against stern German resistance and seize machine guns while digging in on a new line after a bold operation near Belleau Wood. Germans respond with gas shells and intensified shelling. two Americans listed as missing.

Belleau Wood Chateau Thierry St. Die Vosges Baccarat Toul

Madame Petrova Tops Gordon's Olympi Screen Night

Madame Petrova headlined Gordon's Olympi last night with Tempeered Steel her fourth personal screen production, praised for romance suspense and rapid action. Charlie Chaplin features in Mabel at the Wheel along with May Marvin Harry Bond and Our Wives. Goudsmiths provide novelty clownery and other pictures top a lively vaudeville program.

Madame Petrova Gordon Charlie Chaplin Mabel May Marvin Harry Bond and Our Wives

Codman Square Theatre Weekly Bill Features Eddie Girard

The Codman Square Theatre presents Eddie Girard and company in From the Bowery to Broadway, Weston and Young in comicalities, George Reeves the burnt cork comedian, and Lillian's dogs. On screen the latest news pictures and Uneasy Money. Thursday shifts to Motoring by Harry Tate Justa trio and Steve Freda plus A Mother's Secret with Ella Hall.

Codman Square Theatre Eddie Girard and the Bowery Broadway Weston Young George Reeves Lillian Harry Tate Justa Trio Steve Freda Ella Hall

Say Young Fellow and The Venus Model At Modern Theatre

All week at the Modern Theatre feature Douglas Fairbanks in Say Young Fellow and Mabel Normand in The Venus Model with additional short news pictures and comedies.

Modern Theatre Douglas Fairbanks Mabel Normand

Beacon Theatre Week Show Features Normand and Fairbanks

The Beacon Theatre presents Mabel Normand in The Venus Model and Douglas Fairbanks in Say, Young Fellow during the current week, complemented by short news pictures and light comedies.

Globe Theatre Week Shows Stars In Silent Screen Classics

The Globe Theatre runs a weekly program featuring Annette Kellermann in A Darling of the Gods along with Douglas Fairbanks in Double Trouble and Charlie Chaplin in The Pawn Shop. Each film showcases silent screen legends in full modern charm.

Globe Theatre Annette Kellermann Douglas Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin Ann. Kellermann Doug. Fairbanks

Kerrigan Leads Golf Field at Brae-Burn Club

Former Boston pro Tom Kerrigan now at Pearl Harbor led one of the strongest fields in this section yesterday at Brae-Burn Club during the first day of 72 hole medal play for the Army and Navy War Relief Fund amateur tournament.

Boston Tommy Kerrigan Pelham Bay Naval Station Brae-Burn Club Army and Navy War Relief Fund

Kerrigan Takes Day Lead In Brookline Golf Event

Kerrigan and McNamara traded credited rounds first, then Kerrigan posted 76 to reach 152 for the day and lead as Ouimet finished two behind. Tellier, Bowden, Guilford, and Campbell followed with solid scores, while Ouimet cannot play the final 36 at Brookline.

Kerrigan T. L McNamara Francis Ouimet Louis Tellier Brookline Ouimet Camp Devens Tellier George L. Bowden Tedesco Country Club Tom McNamara Matt Campbell Bowden Jesse Guilford Arnold Statz Worcester Pelham Bay

New Freight Rates Announced Across Railroads

Washington June 24 Increased freight rates take effect tonight on most short lines and larger government controlled roads. Shipments starting now will ride at old rates. those accepted tomorrow face increases of 25 percent or more. Export and import rates begin Wednesday. Railroads expect at least 700 million dollars in added annual revenue.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Railroad Administration

Britt Wins Chelsea Bout at Douglas A C Arena

Frankie Young Britt defeated Philadelphia’s Terry McGovern over 12 rounds in a clear win, earning the referee’s award as the standout. McGovern flashed briefly in rounds three eight and twelve, but the New Bedford fighter dominated from start to finish. Earlier, Bobby Dyson and Charley Kid Mitchell battled to a ten-round draw, and Young Leonard of Chelsea beat Kid Roberts in six rounds.

Frankie Young Britt Philadelphia Terry McGovern Douglas A. C New Bedford Charley Kid Mitchell Braintree Young Leonard Chelsea Kid Roberts

Paul Suter Wins 25 Mile Race at Revere Track

Paul Suter won the 25 mile motor race at the Revere cycle track in an exhibition of high class riding. He beat Frank Corry by half a lap, with Clarence Carman seven laps back. Time 37 minutes 10 seconds. Tomorrow night the Brassard will be held at Revere with George Wiley defending against Victor Linart and Vincent Madonna.

Paul Suter Frank Corry Clarence Carman Revere Suter Corry Carman Revere Track George Wiley Victor Linart Vincent Madonna

Waterfront Calendar and Fish Arrivals Update

The morning tide was 9 feet with a full moon approaching later in July and August. Two British fishing schooners Cupola and Charles X Edward landed groundfish at the big pier under a US Canada pact. Ex vessel prices ranged Haddock 8-9 cents, large cod 9-12, market cod to 7, cash 5. Arrivals included Ellen & Mary and others with haddock cod and pollock. fisheries activity reflects Nova Scotia shipper objections over Aranmore service suspension, with sailings to resume soon. The Landsman note closes the item.

Big United States Cupola Browns Bank Charles X. Edward Haddock Cod Pollock Ellen & Mary W. H. Rider Olivia Sears Charles Edward Nova Scotia Aranmore Yarmouth-Boston

Stunts at Braves Field Tomorrow Before Braves Giants Game

A pregame programme at Braves Field features baseball specialty events open only to Braves and Giants members.Contestants vie in fungo distance bunting long throws throwing accuracy base running and more with Thrift Stamps awarded as prizes to boost War Savings Stamp sales.

Braves New York Giants Braves Field

Baseball Letters Awarded to Lexington High Team Members

Base ball letters were given to Lexington High School players and one manager. The recipients include captain Thomas Fitzgerald and players Haig Bashian Aram Bashian Edwin Richards Gordon Richards Alfred Ball Richard Johnson Emil Savage James O Connor Lawrence Miles Alfred Pierce and William Shurtleff as manager.

Lexington High School Thomas Fitzgerald Haig Bashian Aram Bashian Edwin Richards Gordon Richards Alfred Ball Richard Johnson Emil Savage James O’connor Lawrence Miles Alfred Pierce William Shurtleff

Cudgel Wins the Brooklyn Handicap

Cudgel a 4-year-old colt by Broomstick Eugenia Bureh owned by Commander J. K. L. Ross won the Brooklyn handicap at Queens County track over Roamer and Georgie Smith. The favorite carried 129 pounds and finished a length ahead in 1:50 1-5, earning the owner $4850 from the stake.

New York Georgie Smith H. P. Whitney Borrow

Tigers Beat White Sox 6 to 2 in Opener

Detroit pitcher James outpitched Cicotte as the Tigers open with a 6 to 2 win over Chicago. Detroit scored by stringing hits with walks and errors by the White Sox. Chick Gandil of Chicago was summoned for draft board reclassification.

Tigers White Sox Detroit James Chcotte Chicago Chick Gandil Ableepola AB A. Bush Murphy Weaver Cobb E.colligs WeschIf Gandil Hefl'ann aLeibold Cicotte Vitt Heilmann Sue Rinberg Jacobs Bush Felsch Spencer Veach

Worcester brewer pleads not guilty as slander case delays hearing

John Bowler of Worcester faced Central Court on charges alleging use of mails and telephones to slander Doctor William W. C. Spencer of Beacon Street. Bowler pleaded not guilty and the hearing was postponed for one week.

John Bowler Worcester William W. C. Spencer Beacon Street Central Court

Springfield Triumph Over Worcester In Tight Twilight Clash

Springfield edged Worcester 3 to 2 in a fast twilight game. Manners allowed fewer hits and scattered the Middles, Baum pitched well for Worcester, but Springfield held the lead and secured the win.

Springfield Springfeld Worcester Manners Baum A. Clemens J'cobson Smith Dee Parent Cooney Gonzales Johnson W'worth Phenix Gross Kiefer O'mond G'nough Yandry Redman Clemena Jacobson Wrrers Drummond Clemens

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