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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1904

Page

7

Burnett play That Man and I stars Hilliard at Globe

The Globe Theatre presented Frances Hodgson Burnett's That Man and I with Robert Hilliard as lead. The review praises Hilliard and Maude Fealy in dual roles, notes repetitive plotting and sentimentality, and calls the adaptation by Lennox pleasing but not fully faithful to the original. The cast includes Hilliard, Margery Latimer, Dick Latimer, Baird, and others. the production runs two weeks.

Globe Theatre Frances Hodgson Burnett Robert Hilliard Dick Latimer Margery Latimer Maude Ark North Carolina Margery Baird Mr. Hilliard Maude Fealy H. Reeves-Smith John Baira Marion Abbott Edward HH Crosby Rosalie Lilian Wheeler Katherine Silverton Marie Tempest Mr. Lennox Reginald Belsize Mme. de Semiano Sir Reginald John Travers Katherine Silverton Reginald Lake Geneva Travers Leonard Boyne Ernest Mainwaring Ada Ferrar David Douglas J. Lowther Lillian Wheeler

Under Southern Skies at Majestic Theatre

The Majestic Theatre presented Under Southern Skies by Mrs. Lottie Blair Parker last night. Minnie Victorson led a strong ensemble with deep emotional work in Act III. Edgar Forrest as Major Crofton and Henry Walthal as a hot-headed Southerner delivered solid performances. The cast also included Hattie Arnold as a Southern mammy and Marcus McClellan, Harry W. Collins, and Kenneth C. Bisbee. The play runs for one week with Arizona following.

Majestic Theatre Lottie Blair Parker Lelia Crofton South Minnie Victerson Edgar Forrest Major Crofton Henry Walthal Hattie Arnold Marcus McClellan Harry W. Collins Kenneth C. Bisbee Arizona

Pineapple and Butternut Pills Aid Comfort in Old Age

Health piece touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a remedy for old age associated symptoms like cold extremities sluggish circulation and constipation. Claims include improved digestion blood cleanliness and a youthful glow, with testimonials and pricing of 25 cents at dealers signed W I Smith.

Smith W. I. Smith

Two Orphans Captivates Columbia Theatre Crowd

Kate Claxton leads an all-star revival of Two Orphans at the Columbia Theatre with strong support from Arthur Berthelet as Frochard and Marquis. The star delivers renewed triumphs as Louise while Ednar G. Brothers Henriette, Henrietta Vaders La Frochard, Charles O. Herman Jacques, George Becks De Linieres, and Seymour Silver Picard contribute standout turns.

Columbia Theatre Kate Claxton Louise Arthur Berthelet Pierre Frochard

Ninety and Nine thrills at Grand Opera House

Ramsay Morris's play The Ninety and Nine drew strong audience reaction in a Grand Opera House revival. O. J. Ashman and Marion Ballou head the cast with a dramatic fire scene featuring a roaring locomotive and hazard laden stage effects as the plot delivers suspense and a temperance message.

Ramsay Morris Grand Opera House O. J. Ashman Marion Ballou

Castle Square Theatre stage success for The Song of the Sword

Cast and stock company deliver a strong performance of Leo Diethenstein's The Song of the Sword at Castle Square Theatre. Howell Hansel leads as Captain Egalite with solid support from Thomas Maclarine, John Sampolis, Mortimer Weldon and Lillian Lawrence. ensemble members Mabel Colcord Alice Riker Cordelia Macdonald and Mile. Sato add solidly to the production praised for stagecraft and audience appeal.

Leo Diethenstein Castle Square Theatre Howell Hansel Captain Egalite Thomas Maclarine Laporte John Sampolis General Bonaparte Mortimer Weldon Cesare di Monza John I. Webber Father Pietro Lindsay Morison Aurello

For His Brother's Crime at Music Hall

A week of performances at Music Hall features Victor Sterling as Montgomery Irving in a drama centered on deception and danger. Larry Moncton leads a gang bent on forcing Sterling's sweetheart Rose Barclay into marriage, with a final bridge-support stunt performed by Irving as the Moorish Giant amid feats by Hubert brothers and others.

Music Hall Victor Sterling Montgomery Irving Leon Larry Moncton Moncton Sterling Rose Barclay Moneton Mr. Irving Hubert Brothers Willyn Allyn Harry Fielding Claire Schade Cella

Hearts Adrift at Rosewood Monday March 7

At Rosewood theater the film Hearts Adrift will be the Monday attraction on March 7. The program promises a romantic drama feature with a noted cast and a strong local draw.

Rosewood

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Michael Strogoff

Bowdoin Square Theatre opened its first Bowdoin presentation in seasons with Michael Strogoff. Klackmore leads a strong Lothrop cast as Strogoff, Edwin Denison as Ivan Ogaroff, and Wilmer Water as the Czar, supported by a capable ensemble and graceful leading ladies.

Michael Strogoff Bowdoin Square Theatre Mr. Klackmore Lothrop Players Edwin Denison Ivan Ogaroff Wilmer Water Czar Butler Hagiland Lawrence Merton Carl Fey Charlies Miller Chares Wheelock Fred Manley George Carey Thomas Russell James Langley Miss Hunt Nadia Eugenie du Boiis Marion Sawtell Florence Hale Corinne Cantwell

Hypnotism Drives Plot In Hub's The Switchman's Daughter

The Hub presents The Switchman's Daughter with hypnotist villain Richard Gorton bending lovers to his will. A discarded lover confronts him and detectives close in as he plans to wreck a fast express. Bessie Mason authenticates a trance while Kathryn Purnell and Joseph Stillman star. Wealth and Poverty follows.

Richard Gorton Bessie Kathryn Purnell Bessie Mason Joseph Stillman James Kirkwood Jim Hurley

Olcott Opens Closing Week in Terence at Boston Theatre

Cauncey Olcott begins the second and final week of Ter ence an Irish comedy drama at the Boston Theatre. The piece, written for him, features an Irish gentleman who becomes a coach driver to assert his rights to the family estate. The production is praised for humor sentiment and pretty Irish songs with encores. scenes span Balleybay Shale and Dublin Ireland with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.

Cauncey Olcott Terence Boston

Cheridah Simpson Shines as Henrietta Budd in The Sultan of Sulu

Cheridah Simpson arrived in Boston as a noted prima donna and has strengthened her standing with a standout turn as Henrietta Budd in The Sultan of Sulu. The Tremont run ends with next Saturday night’s performance as demand for seats remains high and audiences have filled the house.

Cheridah Simpson Boston Dodo Henrietta Budd Tremont Sultan of Sulu

Final week at Colonial Theatre for Three Little Maids

The final week features Lulu Glaser in Dolly Varden at the Colonial Theatre on Monday March 7. The Vinegar Buyer with Ezra Kendall continues at the Park Theatre for this week only. Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is announced to follow.

Colonial Theatre Lulu Glaser Dolly Varden Vinegar Buyer Ezra Kendall Park Theatre Mrs. Wiggs The

Nance O Neil Appears in The Fires of St John at Colonial

Nance O Neill enters the eighth Boston week at the Colonial Theatre with The Fires of St John translated and adapted by Charles Swickard from Herrmann Sudermann. A crowded house applauded as the star continues the drama with heightened appreciation. Tomorrow afternoon Misa O Neil returns in The Jewels, a hit from Tremont engagement.

Nance O'Neil Boston Colonial Theatre

O'Neil Plays Parthenia in Ingomar in Boston Debut

The excerpt notes Miss ONeill reveals the fullest scope of her tragic ability in a sentimental Boston debut as Parthenia the Grecian maiden in Ingomar on Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Keith's Theatre Vaudeville Review Praises Cast and Acts

Keith's Theatre showcases a strong vaudeville bill with Harper Bailey and Desmond drawing notable applause. Will Cressy Blanche Dayne Pauline Hall Arthur Adamini Louise Taylor May Evans and others deliver varied numbers. One man show by H V Fitzgerald and dances by Dick Lynch Eddie Mack and others receive praise. Even the biographs better than usual.

Harper, Bailey Desmond Will Cressy Blanche Dayne New Hampshire Pauline Hall Arthur Adamini Louise Taylor Dick Lynch Eddie Mack Professor Hornmann Pauline Hall Will M. Crossy Blanche Dayne Agshur Adamini Louis Taylor Foy and Clark Ada Jewell Billy Carter Ascott and Eddie the Nohrens H. V. Fitzgerald May Evans Fred Pelot

Howard Atheneum Show With Nora Bayes Heads Week

The Howard Atheneum bills Nora Bayes the Keatons Avon Comedy Four and others led by Maxsmith and Davis. A vaudeville crowd pleaser with new songs by Gladys Fisher and many more, plus motion pictures complete the program.

Nora Bayes Keators Avon Comedy Four Harris and Wualters Maxsmith George C. Davis House Burlesque Company Howard Keatons Joe Myra Buster John Coleman Will Lester Joe Smith Charles Dell Toledo Wince Jones and Sutton Allen and Appleton Hayes Junper Manning Miles Morrissey Proctor Howard Burlesquers Gladys Fisher Lillian Taylor May Belmont Alfie Vivian Mazie Yale Rose Carlin Georgie Revere Eleanor Revere Julia Heitzman Nellie Hartford Kitty Wartford Julia Crosby Carrie Mack Gladys Castleton Flora Wallace

Lyceum Theatre New Majesties Bill Review

The Lyceum yesterday presented Fred Irwin's New Majesties a pure and wholesome travesty with new material and witty staging. Acts include Larry McCale and James Wesley Mac Celtic humor, the Musical Craigs with novel instruments, Harvey and Walker as vocal dancers, Carew and Hayes in A Day at the Races, Marie Barrison burlesque, and Arron and Fay German comedians.

Fred Irwin New Majesties Lyceum Larry McCale James Wesley Mac Craigs Harvey Walker Carew Hayes Marie Barrison

New Palace Theatre Burlesque Delights Audiences

Yesterday at the Palace Theatre Harry Bryant's burlesquers offered a varied program led by The Rise and Fall of O Reilly. The cast included Carmody the juggler, the Racketts, Kennedy and Cameron, Casmore and Florence, and six Imperial Japanese troupe members. The finale The False Alarm featured Plugger Song with Bryant and a female cast headed by Clara Douglas, Edith Bryant, and Fanny Everett, plus a chorus of 20.

Palace Theatre Harry Bryant O'Reilly Alio Carmody Racketts Kennedy Cameron Casmore Florence Plugger Mr. Bryant Messrs Rackett Sloan Clara Douglas Edith Bryant Fanny Everett

La Belle Rosa Dazzles in Austin & Stones Show

The whirlwind dancer La Belle Rosa headlines the Egyptian encampment at Austin & Stone's, delivering record breaking whirl performances and a finale that evokes an engine governor. The program includes J. E. Black, Flo Bates, Bettina Leslie, Majune, Amrita and Corita among others, with Cap Camilla and Fona, Harrison the human ostrich, and other acts enriching the museum entertainment.

la Belle Rosa Orient Austin & Stone’s Rosa J. E. Black Flo Bates Bettina Leslie Majune Amarita Corita Ravel Lucette Brighams Binney Chapman Gus Marion Kohl Carrell Elliston Fields Martin Camilla Fona Equilibrist Harrison

Actors' Fund Benefit at Hollis Street Theatre

Only a few days remain before the Actors' Fund of America benefit to be held at Hollis Street Theatre next Friday afternoon. Prominent participants include Marie Tempest and her company from The Marriage of Kitty and principals of Three Little Maids, G. P. Huntley and Maurice Farkoa.

Hollis Street Marie Tempest Kitty Cosmo Gordon Lennox Fred Gresac F. de Croisset Reginald Belsize Leonard Boyne Ernest Mainwaring Elk Bain J. Lowther Alain Iets Ada Ferrar Actors’ Fund Actors’ Fund of America Hollis Street Theatre G. P. Huntley Maurice Farkoa

Local Performances Preview for Atlantic Side Presentation

Delia Mason Hisa Ryan and a cast including J Edward Fraser Polly Emery George Carroll and Frank H Tours will open with The Grasshopper from The Sultan of Sulu in a duologue by Mr Heriot. The program also features Madge Crichton Ezra Kendall Chauncey Olcott and others with chorus and dance routines.

Delia Mason Hisa Ryan J. Edward Fraser Polly Emery George Carroll Frank H. Tours Wilton Heriot Madge Crichton the Grasshopper Mr. Heriot Sultan of Sulu Frank Moulan Chheridah Simpson Gertrude Quinlan Ezra Kendall Terence Chauncey Olcott Robert Tilliard Maude Fealey Minnie Victorson Francesca

Vaudeville Theater Presents Notable Cast of Acts

In the theatre appears a superb vaudeville program led by Mabel Moro balladist George J Foster a blackface comedian Day and French Irish sketch artists Weston and Harris a superb vocal duo and Harvey Kent a Dutch comedian Amateur night returns Friday evening with usual schedule and entries across acts.

Mabel Moro George J. Foster Day French Weston and Harris Harvey Kent

Miss Kate Stone Detected by Crowd at Nickelodeon

Thousands crowded a San Francisco nickelodeon to see Miss Kate Stone the lady detective. She was roughly handled and tarred and feathered by Chinese high binders. Patrons peppered lecturer with questions while performances by Lee the magician and Raymond's marionettes delighted the audience in the curio halls.

Kate Stone San Francisco Lee Raymond

Sunny South Merrymakers at Walker's Museum

Crowds praised the Sunny South Merrymakers vaudeville troupe at Walker's Museum yesterday. The 20 entertainers included William Dewey and Kid Juniper, famed for comic dancing and singing, plus unique acts like the Dexters’ silent mind reading, Selim Sid the card sharp, and Stanley and Le Roy. Wednesday promises another amateur showcase after an evening of popular hourly shows in the bijou auditorium.

Sunny South Merrymakers William Dewey Kid Juniper Dexters Dexter Selim Sid Bijou Stanley and le Roy Cook Joe Morton Bridget Ed Keen

Reisenauer Recital At Jordan Hall Next Saturday

Alfred Reisenauer brings a European acclaimed pianoforte recital to Boston at Jordan Hall next Saturday afternoon. He will perform Beethoven Op 111 in C minor, Schumann Carnival Op 9, Liszt Hongroise Rhapsody in G major, plus Chopin selections and works by Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. Seats available at Symphony and Jordan halls.

Alfred Reisenauer Jordan Hall Boston Beethoven Schumann Liszt Chopin Bach Scarlatti Handel Haydn Mozart Symphony Jordan Halls

Rehan Skinner Engagement Returns to Boston Stage

Ada Rehan will return to the Boston Theatre on Monday evening to perform as Katharine in The Taming of the Shrew with Otis Skinner as Petruchio. This joint starring alliance marks her first Boston appearance since Sweet Nell of Old Drury four seasons ago, promising a notable pairing on stage.

Ada Rehan Boston Katherine Petruchio Otis Skinner

Daly Cast Reprises Classic Plays With Modern Additions

The piece notes a Daly stock cast including George Clarke Edwin Varrey and solid Daly productions of The Shrew and The School for Scandal to be staged next week Miss Rehan returns as Lady Teazle with Charles Surface played by Mr. Skinner in this Sheridan lineup.

Daly George Clarke Edwin Varrey Miss Rehan Katherine Lady Teazle Charles Surface Mr. Skinner

Chickering Pro Production Concerts At Chickering Hall

Rapidly growing interest surrounds the Chickering Pro Production Concerts with the third program in the series set for Chickering Hall next week. Directed by B J Lang the event features a large orchestra and works by John K Paine Saint Saens Horatio Parker Ernest Hutcheson and Edward MacDowell with Paine conducting The Birds and Hutcheson performing his own piano concerto.

Chickering Chickering Hall B. J. Lang Sunh John K. Paine Saint-Saens Horatio Parker Ernest Hutcheson Edward MacDowell Vprocessor Paine Aristophanes Mr. Hutcheson

Belcher Quartet Concert at Steinert Hall this week

Carolyn Belcher first violin leads the Belcher Quartet with Mary Ellis, Sarah Corbett, and Charlotte White. Suza Doane, pianist, joined for the program featuring works by Beethoven and Dvorak along with Hernard’s suite Op. 4. The ensemble played well, reflecting diligent rehearsal, and Doane was well received. A sizable audience attended.

Steinert Hall Carolyn Belcher Suza Doane Herthoven Dvorak Hernard Mary Ellis Sarah. Corbett Charlotte White Miss Doane

Handel and Haydn Society Concert Seats On Sale

Handel and Haydn Society building fund concert at Symphony Hall next Sunday evening. Elijah is the chosen work with strong public demand. Featured artists include Mrs Kileski Bradbury, Janet Spencer, Glenn Hall, Gwilym Miles, Pauline Fontainve, Mrs Mabel La Favor Pearson, plus a large accompanying orchestra.

Handel and Haydn Society Building Fund Symphony Hall Elijah

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