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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1899
Page
5
Boston audiences saw The Christian dramatized from Hall Caine novel with Viola Allen in Glory Quayle and Henry Jewett as John Storm. The production praised for its realistic portrayal, strong cast, and careful staging at the Tremont and Museum venues.
The Hon. George H. Lyman, collector of the port, resigns as Massachusetts member of the Republican national committee. The vacancy will likely be filled by the State committee at its meeting Thursday afternoon March 9.
A notice pledges refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It offers a 50 cent bottle refund and a 25 cent bottle satisfaction guarantee. Signatories include ERY SOUTHER and numerous drug firms and distributors in Boston. And Two Hundred Others.
Review lauds Mr Jew ett for rapid improvement and strong finish in acts two and three. John Mason returns to Boston with steady stage presence as Horatio Drake, while Finney shines in the heavy role of Lord Robert. Mrs Georgia Dickson impresses as Mrs Callender with sharp dialect and comedy. The company earns praise including Woodward Keenan Dillon Norton Craig and the clubhouse mob. The Christian draws praise for its restrained impact and broad appeal. The Geisha marks its fiftieth Boston performance with special Japanese souvenirs for ladies. Castle Square Theatre continues The Prodigal Daughter extending its run with new tableau hunting scene and lively race track finale. Curtain times noted for fans.
Julia Marlowe leads a distinguished cast in Colin etts at Hollis Street Theatre a four act Restoration era comedy adapted from the French. Marlowe's wit and charm drive the piece with notable support from William Harcourt as Adrien William Beach as King Louis Verner Clarges as Duc de Bouvray and a lavish production highlight the period costumes and staging.
May Irwin receives prolonged applause for Kate Kip at the Park Theatre Boston. The farce by Glen MacDonough gives her abundant opportunity in the title role with a strong supporting cast including Joseph Sparks and Steve Maley. Ignacio Martinetti is praised as a favorite in Boston.
At the Tremont Theatre the musical comedy The Geisha returned with Minnie Ashley as Mollie Bea and Charles Danby as Wun Hi delivering lively music and witty dialogue. Colorful Japanese stage settings contrasted with harsh winter weather, enhancing the show’s charm.
The scenic production by Charles K E Blaney and Charles A Taylor opened to a large audience at the Columbia Theatre. M J Jordan as Wah Sing and Edward Gillispie as Phil Scott received praise. Madeleine Merli as Georgette and Ada Boshell with Lizzie Mulvey as Maggie Peck provided strong comedy. Specialties include a Chinese cake walk and rag-time dance. Next week Casey's Wife comes to town.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre showcased Test in New York yesterday and again last night with Maurice Darcy as Martin Purcess and Charlotte Hunt as Jennie Wilson. Carley as Hackensack George and Frederick Murray as Arthur Wilson impressed, while E. R. Philip shone as Horatio Chester. Ella Hammon and Helene Du Carte headed strong female turns. the cast includes Levering Gaylord Murtha White and Florence Hale. A weeklong engagement with daily matinee, suitable for fans of wholesome melodrama.
The Grand Opera House welcomed Graham's Genuine Southern specialty company for a week long engagement with a large audience. The troupe staged Sarah Jackson's Reception to high praise and continuous applause led by seasoned performers Mr and Mrs Tom McIntosh. William Mozambique delivered inventive rag time Shakespeare style pieces and the cake walk finale drew strong enthusiasm with a cake prize to Mr Montgomery and partner. Next week Maggie Cline appears with Bimbo of Bombay.
The Metropolitan Opera House company begins a two weeks season at the Boston Theatre on March 27 with strong advance subscription sales. Maurice Grau curates the repertory attracting Boston music lovers as season tickets go on sale next week for twelve nights and four matinees at 9 am both days.
The Bowery company at the Howard yesterday features seven established acts and about twenty girls led by Truly Shattuck. Highlights include the Nelson sisters, Lewis and Elliott, Pauline Moran, Gracey and Burnett, Perry Ryan group, and Loney Haskell with a monologue. A travesty titled Slumming and The Wedding of the Chinee and the Coon follows, with Jess Dandy and a full supporting cast of sketches and talents.
Keith's Theatre features Neil Burgess in My Mother-in-Law with laughs from the audience, though not as strong as prior Widow Bedott. Marion Manola responds to rumors of voice loss with rich tones and poems. Merkel sisters wow with acrobatics, joined by a lineup of sketch and musical acts. A notable biograph panorama of the Brooklyn Bridge appears. Grand Theatre hosts May Howard company with a teen chorus, seen as fresh and magnetic.
A diverse program at Austin Stone's featured Ashantee fakirs from West Africa performing magic acts to crowd acclaim. The show included Neapolitan troubadours and Italian dances with a lineup of entertainers such as the Valmain sisters and the Colmores. The casey theatre was packed for each performance and the cinematographer pictures delighted patrons.
Thousands swarmed the venue yesterday with over seventy five physicians and chemists in attendance to witness Captain Mon terro the poison eater. Attendees were invited to bring poisons and more than fifteen pounds were handed to the captain for consumption.
The Lyceum hosts an Australian Beauties burlesque show from New York directed by Bryant and Watson. Lead comic Harry C. Bryant stars in a program opening with The Typewriter's Wedding Day, featuring Com-pran-a-voo girls, the sporting duchess, and knick-knack dancers.
The 346th Baptist Social Union of Boston gathering at Tremont Temple discussed Brown University and its needs. Speakers included Brown Professor Alonzo Williams, Rev N E Wood, Judge Francis A Gaskill, and others outlining Brown’s growth from 188 to 188 to 909 students and $44 000 income, urging endowment and stronger support from alumni and Baptists.
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