Secret Service at Museum Drives Boston Crowds
William Gillette’s Secret Service headlines a double bill at Tremont with In Gay New York and Under the Polar Star. The Union spy drama pleases audiences despite plot gaps, with strong performances by Gillette as Captain Thorne and solid work from Amy Busby and Odette Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Gillette
New York
Mr. Sothern
Hollis
Columbia
Secret Service
Richmond
Captain Thorne
Libby
Mr. Gillette
Gillette
Lewis Dumont
Union
Amy Busby
Edith Varney
Odette Tyler
Campbell Gollan
Walter Thomas
Lieutenant Foray
Jonas
Rufus
H. D. James
Ecret Service
Charles Frohman
Postum Cereal Co. Presents Healthful Coffee Alternative
Physicians praise Postum as a healthier substitute for coffee stressing neurasthenics should avoid coffee and tobacco. The Battle Creek based company notes Postum resembles coffee in color and bite while being distinct in flavor and entirely healthful. Thousands already use Postum to improve health and well being as a popular table drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Cassady
Medical Argus
Minneapolis
Minn
Postum
Postum Cereal Co
Lim
Battle Creek
Mich
Wily grocers push cheap imitators of Postum caffeine drink
Readable text notes grocers peddling inexpensive imitations of Postum Cereal Food Coffee to customers, suggesting a sale or pressure tactic to encourage consumption. The fragment hints at deceptive branding and consumer risk without detailing specific products or locations.
Worth and Perry Lead Cast in Notable Stage Week
Gertrude Perry delivers a sweet and womanly heroine while the other cast members prove fully competent. The company was called before the curtain at the close of act three. The current week closes their engagement with Steve Brodie in On the Bowery booked for next week.
In Gay New York at Park Theatre
Closing week of its Park Theatre engagement draws enthusiastic crowds. Notable company members Lucy Daly Walter Jones Jeanette Bageard Gertrude Zella lead a lively, well rehearsed show with pretty faces sprightly figures and costumes engaging audiences as seventy five performers entertain nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
New York
Park Theatre
Lucy Daly
Walter Jones
Jeanette Bageard
Gertrude Zella
Stranger in New York by Hoyt at Park Theatre
Bos ton audiences will see Charles Hoyts latest comedy A Stranger in New York at the Park Theatre next Monday. The piece set in New York includes scenes at the Hoffman House waiting room and Madison Square Garden and is hailed by press and public as Hoyts brightest entertaining work in years with a strong company led by Marie Jansen and Harry Conor among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoyt
Park Theatre
Mr. Hoyt
New York
New York City
Hoffman House
Madison Square Garden
Boston
Marie Jansen
Harry Conor
George Beane
Harry Gilfoil
Lloyd Wilson
Arthur Pacle
Marie Millard
Angeles Sisters
Nellie Butler
Amy Mulller
Tre mont Theatre Opens Week With Two Farces
John Hare's company presents a double bill with Sydney Grundy's A Pair of Spectacles and Fran cis W Moore's When George the Fourth Was King. Mary Lewis, raised by two seafarers, loves a boat builder but stays loyal to her guardians. Hare's performance, especially young Hare, Am9ona Oram's Mary, and Groves as Gregory, draw praise for witty dialogue and nautical flavor. The same bill repeats tonight and through Saturday with additional shows on Thursday Caste and Friday The Hobby Horse.
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John Hare
Tremont Theatre
Sydney Grundy
Francis W. Moore
George the Fourth
Mary Lewis
Charles Groves
Mona .K. Oram
Mary
Mr. Hare
Grundy
Mr. Haré
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Co. (Ltd
George IV
Hobby Horse
Isaac Zangwill
Henry L. Southwick
Maggie Cline Stars in On Broadway Bow Show
Maggie Cline drew standing room crowds at Bow Do’n Square Theatre last night for a week long engagement in On Broadway. She received hearty applause and was encored after every act, with floral gifts and curtain calls.
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Maggie Cline
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Broadway
Miss Cline
A Temperance Town Returns to Enthusiastic Boston Audiences
The Boston crowd welcomed A Temperance Town with large attendance at Columbia last night. Principal actors Richards and Canfield reprise Mink Jones and Ringo, delivering the familiar humor with refined detail. Dillon’s portrayal of the bigoted minister drew frequent applause and Holland stood out as a manly John.
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Boston
Columbia
Park Theatre
Messrs
Richards
Canfield
Mink Jones
Ringo
Mr. Dillon
John A. Holland
John
Sothern Opens Hollis Run With An Enemy to the King
The second week of E H Sothern at the Hollis begins with An Enemy to the King. He stays one week more and draws praise as Sieur de la Tournoire for his vivid scenes and realistic final combat.
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E. H. Sothern
Hollis
New York
Under the Polar Star closes strong at Boston Theatre
The Boston Theatre audience enjoyed the final week of Under the Polar Star praising the remarkable scenic production. Critics call the company and principal performers among the best gathered, with remaining nights expected to surpass the prior three weeks.
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Boston
Il Trovatore Revival At Castle Square Theatre
Il Trovatore revived at Castle Square Theatre last evening with Clara Lane as Leonora Hattie Ladd as Azucena and Rich Ling as Manrico. J K Murray as Count de Luna Read as Ruiz Clarke as Ferrando. Anvil chorus praised and scenic settings praised. Preparations underway for Tannhauser next Monday with Payne Clark Martin Pache W H Clarke Clara Lane Carrie Roma J K Murray Winfred Goff J F Hanshue among cast.
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Castle Square Theatre
Clara Lane
Leonora
Count de Luna
Read
Ruiz
Mr. Clarke
Ferrando
Anvil
Tannhauser
Payne Clark
Martin Pache
Landgrave
W. H. Clarke
Elizabeth
Carrie Roma
Wolfran
J. K. Murray
Winfred Goff
Walter
J. F. Hanshue
Biterolf
C. H. Bennett
Reimar
Archie McDonald
Heinrich
John Read
Venus
Hattie Belle Ladd
Addie Norwood
Shepherd
Marie Zahn
Kneisel Quartet Plays Seventh Concert at Association Hall
The Kneisel Quartet offered a fine program with Mme Wienzkowska and Mr Max Heinrich at Association Hall. Highlights included Schumann piano trio, Grieg Norwegian quartet, and Hugo Bruckler songs with Proctor on piano. audience praised the performance.
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Kneisel
Association Hall
Mme. Wienzkowska
Max Heinrich
Schumann
Am Rhein
Aus Welschland
Hugo Bruckler
Grieg
Heinrich
George W. Proctor
Return engagement of Jack and the Beanstalk draws crowds
The Boston Theatre reports record advance sale for Jack and the Beanstalk with April 8 closing concert and opening night expected to be the season’s largest first night. Cadets and society figures secured seats as sales continue daily from 8 in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Costume Carnival Boosts Skater Turnout At Rink
A crowded house last night at the roller rink saw a larger draw as the upcoming costume carnival promises handsome prizes for skaters. Only skaters will be eligible to compete, per the management's plan.
Sale of Seats for Boston Theatre Concerts Under Way
The sale of seats for the two grand concerts to be held at the Boston Theatre next Sunday afternoon and evening is progressing rapidly.
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Boston Theatre
Big burlesque show at Howard Atheneum with Perry Burns and Reeves
The Howard Atheneum features a full week extravaganza headlined by Perry and Burns with Al Reeves the banjo king. The program includes McCracken's Reception, a cake walk, a song and olio, and a Silly Dinner burlesque with Little Egypt and acts by the Ellis yothers and many stars. The zoo segment runs week four with Madame Pianka lion tamers and plans for an orangutan, Joe, to join soon.
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Howard Atheneum
Perry
Burns
al Reeves
McCracken
Olio
Cissy Grant
Perry and Burns
Ethel Milton
Fannie Thatcher
Walker
Louis Davis
Pretty Little Gladys
Howard Specialists
James Richmond Glenroy
Jessie Millar
Tanakas
Mabel Craig
Helen St. Clair
al Lubin
Clarice Vance
Mile. Perkins
Baltimore
John Pendys
John Phillips
Ed Banker
Madame Pianka
Chiquita
Boston
Egypt
Texas
Australian artist dazzles first country vaudeville night
Harry Atkinson entertained the opening vaudeville crowd with instrument imitations and an exceptional operatic duet. The show featured George Evans Lillie Western Male Ancion and many others, with new acts the Ring sisters and Nondescript Trio. Biograph pictures of the Seventy-first Regiment and President McKinley drew even greater interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Atkinson
Chevalier
George Evans
Lillie Western
George Carr
Emily Jordan
Arthur
Jennie Dunn
Bellboy
Welby
Pearl
Keys
Lewis
Keith
Ring Sisters
Boston
Cal Stewart
Wilbur Mack
la Roche
Biograph
Seventy-first Regiment
New York
Cavalry
Cleveland
McKinley
Capitol
Pennsylvania Limited Express
Empire State Express
Grand Opera House stock company presents Mankind
The Grand Opera House stock company offered the English melodrama Mankind with strong cast work led by Wallace Campbell as Philip Warren and Florence Lytelle as the heroine. The production included a dramatic last act set in Paradise Lane London and featured notable financiers, acts from vaudeville, and a lively music bill from Paris.
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Grand Opera House Stock Company
Paradise Lane
London
Wallace Campbell
Philip Warren
Grand Opera House
Florence Lytelle
Joseph W. Walsh
James M. Hail
James K. Keane
James M. Lovering
Mark Kent
Richards
Walton and
Mayon
Mile Ottillie
Georgie Dean Spaulding
F. H. Kent
R. H. Rohr
Curious Side Show Trio Draws Crowd At The Zoo
The article describes Mrs Tom Thumb Count Magri and Baron Littlefinger drawing crowds to the Zoo as a fixture. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nervous and feminine health and cites a testimonial from S J Bartlett of Granger Wyoming. It invites readers to request Doctor Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tom Thumb
Count Magri
Baron Littlefinger
Chiquita
Mrs. Thumb
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
S. J. Bartlett
Granger, Sweetwater Co
Wyo
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Pierce
Last Week of Straight Vaudeville at the New Grand
Proprietor Lothrop presents a four hour vaudeville bill with sixteen acts led by Myrtie Peek and her horse Boston. Johnny Quigley stars with the gallery and orchestra while Master Quigley sings new Rosenfeld songs. The show features a mix of humor, acrobatics and celebrity acts including the Ravel Trio, California Trio, Bonette trapeze duo, and more.
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New Grand
Lothrop
Myrtie Peek
Boston
Johnny Quigley
Quigley
Munroe Rosenfeld
Melville and
Conway
Willis
Barron
Ravel
California
Bonette
Short
Edwards
la More
Alexander and Watson
Stanley
Mons. Nizzarras
Black Ear
Gus Mills
Kittie Proctor
Tony Mack
Paris Gaiety Girls At Palace Delivers Light Vaudeville
Manager Frank V Dunn presents a light extravaganza by the Paris Gaiety Girls company at the Palace in Boston. The program includes bright dialogue in McCarthy's Reception at Lilly's Dinner and a strong vaudeville lineup with Beatrice Rene, Anna Held impressions, and the Jusc-La dance finale led by Miss Rene.
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Frank V. Dunn
Palace
Paris Gaiety Girls Company
Boston
McCarthy
Lilly
Minnie Renwood
Beatrice Rene
Anna Held
Edwards
Conly
Foy and
Vedder
Beatrice Gamble
West
Williams
Carr
McLeod
Nickelodeon Show at Hanover Street Delights Crowds
A continuous stream of visitors filled the Nickelodeon on Hanover yesterday as Manager Straffin promotes a week of sights. Performing dogs, strongmen, dancing girls, magicians, a crystal illusion, puppet acts, rattlesnake queen, and a variety of acts entertained in curio halls and theatre. The Santa Fe tourist excursion to Southern California from Boston via minimal car changes is highlighted with an agency note at 332 Washington Street, Boston.
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Austin & Stone’s Museum
Jim
Bob
Brockman
Scollay Square Museum
Professor Brockman
Follies Bergere
Paris
Boston
W. G
Marie Everett
Kittie Kursale
Violet St. Clair
la Rose
Menette
Helene Marshall
Leonard
Fulton
May Walsh Ireland
May Armstrong
Baisley
Simonds
Charlie Allen
Josie Mitchell
Nickelodeon
Hanover Street
Straffin
Mme. Sebastian
Waldman
Pearl
Frederick
van Kleeck
Little Dot
Punch
Judy
Mason Sisters
Santa Fe
California
New England Agency
Washington Street
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Postum Cereal Company
Gastoria
Castoria
Cpl Ltd
Bowdoin Square
Columbia Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre
Kneisel Quartet
Dr. Schenck
Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Medora R. Crosby
England
Damrell & Upham
Old Corner Beokstore
Washington
School Streeta
THE
Chicago Marine Band
Tioward Atheneum
Vickers
Fielding Brothers
Collins and
Almont Sisters
Keith's Theatre
Austin & Stone's
Gilchrist & Co
Woodbury
Winter St
Palace Theatre
Dunn
Boston Museum
Isaac B. Rich
Eve
Verdi
Castle Unit
CAS Theatre
Tremont St
Tremont
Tremont Street
Nnhauser
Bowdoin
Chas
F. Atkinson
Macdie
Cline Broadway
Tony Farrell
Garry Owen
Eugene Field
Steinert
Eugene Tompkins
PARK
Eugene Tompkin&a
Kiaw & Evhanger
Hoyt’s
Model Playhouse
Cleveland, O
Pennsylvania Avenue
Howard
Hall
Reeves
BIG Burlesque Co
Little Egypt
Haines and Pettingill
Charles T. Pilis
Johnnie Quigley
Melville and Conway
Wills and Barron
the Bonnettes
Theatre Cor
Washington and Dover Sts
Europe
America
Asia
Africa
Australia
Pianka
Tiane Taet Waalk
Mee
Tom Thumb
Charming Chuquita
Mace
Carreno
Knabe
Mankind
Colleen Bawn
OPERA
Austin & Stone
Tremont Row
Great Electrical Orchestra
Cente
Hoyt
Steve Brodie
Bowery
Natty
Paris Gaiety Girls
Portland
BAY
S&t
India Wharf
Ace P. BM Sun
Taterion
Whasama
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