Under Two Flags at Gustle Square Theatre in Boston
Edward Elsner’s dramatic version of Ouda’s novel Under Two Flags opened at Gustle Square Theatre. The play follows Bertie Royellieu’s devotion to his younger brother amid forgery consequences with strong cast performances led by Litten Lawrence as Cigarette and Corona Riccardo as Princess Venetia. The production features vivid stage settings and a horseback desert gorge sequence, with a promising run ahead before Peg Woffington next week.
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Edward Elsner
Outda
Boston
Gustle Square Theatre
Bertie Ceci Royellieu
Litten Lawrence
Cigarette
Anad
Corona Riccardo
Venetia
Marian A. Chapman
Beatrice
John Craig
Edmund Breese
Stanley Kantee
Berkeley
J. L. Seeley
Lord Royellieu
Charles Mackay
Lord Rockingham
James A. Keane
John T. Craven
Baroni
Peg ‘Woffington
Runaway Girl Pleases Boston Theatre Crowd Again
The Runaway Girl at the Boston Theatre draws a large audience with its charm and humor. Arthur Dunn as Mapper delivers comedy, Clara Belle Jerome and Ethel Jackson support well, and Paula Bawardes as Carmenita remains a favorite. The cast includes Jack Katy, John B. Park, and Dory Edwardes, whose performances, songs, and dances received encores.
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Boston Theatre
Boston
Arthur Dunn
Mapper
Grckey
Clara Belle Jerome
Jack Katy
Ethel Jackson
John B. Park
Guy B Stanley
Paula Bawardes
Miss Edwardes
Across the Pacific Opens at Grand Opera House
Charles E. Bilaney presents Across the Pacific at the Grand Opera House to a large opening night crowd. The scenic drama impressed with elaborate effects and thrilling climaxes, as actors earned prompt recognition for realistic performances. The tale unfolds from a village setting into dramatic adventures.
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Charles E. Bilaney
the Pacific
Grand Opera House
Madge Smith Farewell in Boston Says Singer
The article notes Madge Smith will bid farewell in Boston Saturday night and hints at a new piece for next season inviting followers to witness her joys and sorrows before departure.
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Boston
Madge Smith
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents The White Rat
The Bowdoin Square Theatre opens a one week run of The White Rat with Severin De Deyn leading Alberti and Lindley in top form. Cast members Carl Fey John Philips Frank M Allen Theodore Johnson and others receive praise while Caroline Cook Sadie Handy Florence Hale and Gertie Marr bolster the female roles. Tonight patrons receive souvenir photos. next week James Mealey stars in Rory of the Hills.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Severin de Deyn
Alberti
Lindley
True
James
ER. D. Denison
Carl Fey
John Philips
Frank M. Allen
Theodore Johnson
James Vering
Frank Marr
George EB
William Walker
Fred Howard
Charles R. Townsend
Caroline Cook
Sadie Handy
Florence Hale
Gertie Marr
Corinne Dan
Miriam Lawton
Carrie Lawler
James Mealey
Rory of
The
Hills
Sherlock Holmes Stirs Boston Crowd at Hollis Street
William Gillette’s final week at Hollis Street Theatre draws a large audience for a brisk presentation of Sherlock Holmes. The crowd fills the house on time as the detective hero is portrayed with engaging intrigue, especially in the gas house scene with villains closing in.
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Hollis Street Theatre
William d Gillette
Bostonline
Gillette
Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Mr. Gillette
To Gas House
Jefferson De AngeliS stars in A Royal Rogue finale week
A packed house saw Jefferson De Angelis begin the second and final week of his engagement in A Royal Rogue. The Parisian cafe keeper turned nobleman and army officer drew constant laughter with his comic gibes while Norman, Davenport, Dun a, Milliken and others shared in the applause as the star’s troupe delivered lively turns with encores and eccentric dances. On Monday Mrs Sarah Cowell Le Moyne and her company present The Greatest Thing in the World.
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Jefferson de Angelis
de Angelis
Klein
Norman
May Irwin Tops Boston Museum Closing Week in "Madge Mith"
Boston audiences packed the Museum last night for the closing week of May Irwin in "Madge Mith." New songs by Miss Les drew extra applause as Irwin remains the public idol, drawing overflowing crowds and strong praise from women patrons.
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May Irwin
Theen
Miss Irwin
Richard Savage Revival Draws Crowd and Curtain Calls
Henry Miller received over a dozen curtain calls for his performance in Richard Savage at the theater. The cast also featured Louise Thorndyke, Jennie Eustace, Florence Rockwell, Margaret Bourne, Joseph Wheelock, and others delivering a talented ensemble show in a Leysian dramatic production.
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Richard Savage
Madeleine Lucette Ryley
Mr. Miller
Comany
The
Onors
Louise Thorndyke Oucicault
Jennie Eustace
Florence Rockwell
Margaret Bourne
Joseph Wheelock
H. 8. Northrup
Arthur Elliott
Owen Fawcett
Ben Hur Enters 13th Week at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre continues Ben Hur in its thirteenth week with the 100th performance planned for Thursday. The production by Klaw & Phager and strong acting sustain public interest in this religious spectacle from the desert prelude to the chariot race.
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Colonial Theatre
Lew Wallace
Messrs. Klaw & Fphanger
Ben Hur
Ben Hur i
Arrius
Daphne
Castalia
Meégsala
Encore laden night at Columbia Theatre delights crowd
Last evening the Columbia Theatre hosted a packed audience that demanded repeated encores for popular numbers from the tuneful comedy. Comedians Carroll Hatch and others played along with witty interjections while Ada Deaves Lillian Coleman Ruth White and Mae Lowr received strong ovations.
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Columbia Theatre
Big House
Carroll
Hatch
Collegg
Ada Deaves
Lillian Coleman
Ruth White
Mae Lowr
Keith’s Vaudeville Spotlight Shines on Daring Acts
A crowd praised two farces A Friend of the Family and The New Coachman star Eddie Heron and Louis Simon with Grace Gardner and Robert Gimp. Variety featured Press Widridge Al Shean Charles L. Warren Quo Vadis and other acts. Juggling by Kara, Alice Pierce imitations, Baileys, Martini magic, and The Girl with the Auburn Hair attracted applause alongside new pictures and a bijou circus with trained animals for young patrons.
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Keith’s
Eddie Heron
Louis Simon
Grace Gardner
Robert Gimp
Thers
Press Widridge
al Shean
Charles L. Warren
Harding
Ah Sid
Donnelly
Patterson
Kara
Agoust
Alice Pierce
Baileys
Reyl Coon
Martini
Howard Weekly Bill Promises Dazzling Varied Stage
The Howard presents Royal burlesquers and a 15 act bill led by the Agios Trio. Features include Kelly and Adams in a musical sketch, the Mig nonettes, comediennes Eulalie and Rhinehart, Coulter and Starr in a blackface concert, and the Trolley Car Trio. The Gay Travellers burletta headlines a European novelty act with the Agios Trio making its Boston debut. Other acts include Belle Davis and her pickaninny, Tom Brown, the Anderson Quintet, Harry arke, Louie Dacre, Murphy and Willard, the Dalys, Phil and Carrie Russell, Hermann the American Hercules, and Frank and Ida Williams.
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Howard
Royal
Eulalie and
Rhinehart
Coulter
Starr
Leslie
Adams
Belle Taylor
Lozelles
Agios
Boston
Boul
Belle Davis
Tom Brown
Anderson Novelty Quintet
Harry Arke
Louie Dacre
Murphy and
Willard
Dalys
Phil
Carrie Russell
Hermann
Hercules
Frank
Ida Williams
Marshall
Theatrical Perfromance Affected by Rain Delay
A matter of fact report notes that rain during a theater performance caused delays and scheduling adjustments. The weather impacted audience arrival times and stage readiness, prompting organizers to reroute seating and inform attendees.
Scott's Emulsion Claim in Lung Health Ad
An old advertisement argues use of Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil heals holes in the lungs and offers a free trial. It asserts consumption ends and urges readers to try the product, listing Scott & Bowne of New York as the contact.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Boston Music Hall Vaudeville Delivers High Note Show
Rain kept many indoors yet Boston Music Hall was sold out with a bustling vaudeville program. Acts ranged from Al Leach and the Rosebuds to Staley and Birbeck, with novelty sensations and strong musical numbers pleasing a full audience.
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Boston Music Hall
al Leach
Riosebuds
Pater
Birbeck
Leach
Staley
Frank Turner
Pickan
Pauline Moran
D Darkey
Miss Moran
Rixford Brothers
Julian Rose
Lew Bloom
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Enon
C. T. Orville
Master Frank
The
Leytons
Kneisel Quartet At Association Hall With Godowsky
The Kneisel Quartet presented the seventh concert of the series assisted by pianist Leopold Godowsky in Association Hall. The program featured Mozart in C major, Schumann in F, and Dvorak piano quintet in A major, Op. 81.
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Kneisel Quartet
Association Hall
Leopold Godowsky
Mozart
Schumann
Dvorak
Girl From Maxim’s to Open at Park Theatre Pears
The French farce The Girl From Maxim’s returns to the Park Theatre Pears next Monday evening after a successful Boston run. The resident cast will match the prior visit, promising lively comedy and strong audience appeal.
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Maxim’s
Park Theatre
Pears
Boston
the Park
Grand Theatre Reports Season High as For Liberty and Love Shines
The Grand Theatre reported its biggest Monday business of the season for the weeklong run of the dramatic play For Liberty and Love about war in Cuba. Lorimer Johnstone leads the company with J J Owens as the villain and Mildred Hyland returning in a Spanish lady role. other cast members include Frank J. Kirke James A. Bliss Thomas Carroll Evan Harries George Randall and W J Walsh. Between acts, fine vaudeville numbers headline with Master Johnnie Quigley as top attraction and daily matinees offered.
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Grand Theatre
Cuba
Lorimer Johnstone
J. J. Owens
Frank J. Kirke
James A. Bliss
Thomas Carroll
Evan Harries
George Randall
W. J. Walsh
Mildred Hyland
Plorence Mack
Grace Buler
Virginia Thornton
Johnnie Quigley
Dancers and a bevy of acts dazzle at Austin & Stone’s show
A lively review notes the Huans performing the national czardas with both genders dancing boldly. Long Tom the python draws crowds for seven months of eyeing spectacle. The show features Harveys, Marsella Brothers, Kinnard sisters, Padley sisters, and other acts including Luzinetta and Southard.
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Austin & Stone’s
Boston
Five Harveys
Marsella Brothers
Lee and
Lawrence
Kinnard Sisters
Kelly & Yeager
Evans and White
Black Diamonds
West
Wil
Gorman
Proctor
Benriggs
Alma Webb
Coyne
Ardell
Padley Sisters
Anna Southard
al Dashington
Lataska
Herculean
Luzinetta
Sam L. Baker
Cavanagh
Hamilton
Philharmonic Orchestra of Leipsic Opens Tremont Temple Series
The Philharmonic Orchestra of Leipsic conducted by Hans Winderstein in Tremont Temple offered Beethoven Fifth, Tschaikowski First Piano Concerto, Meistersinger and Lohengrin preludes, and Tannhauser Overture. Soloist Josef von Slivinski drew applause with a Chopin Impromptu. the ensemble showed strengths in strings and woodwinds with brass the weaker link. audience praised the performance though noting intonation deviations. Two more concerts follow at 3 PM and 8 PM.
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Philharmonic Orchestra of
Leipsic
Hans Winderstein
Tremont Temple
Josef von Slivinski
Tschaikowski
Winderstein
Slivinsky
Tucker's Fifth Concert Delights Temple Audience
H G Tucker closed his concert series at the People's Temple with a robust program. A large chorus, soloists, brass, Schuecker harp, and E Cutter Jr pianos accompanied Tucker who conducted. Selections included Mendelssohn, Rubinstein, Barnby, Sullivan, Brahms, and Tschaikowsky besides songs by Mrs. Thayer Burnham.
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H. G. Tucker
People’s Temple
Heinrich Schueckerharp
E. Cutter, Jr
Mr. Tucker
Andelssohn
Sullivan
Brahns
Burlesque Lovers Enjoy Lyceum Theatre Night
Admirers attend a lively burlesque at the Lyceum Theatre featuring Rose Sydell and a cast including Hanly McGowan Hart Foster Foster Campbell Mitchell Milledge Esher sisters LaClair the Nelson sisters Ma Foster Daisy Russell Marie West Estella Mark Edith Wayne Alicé Blair Amelia Mark Gene Bartonetta Mark Alice Atkins Ada Parker Estella Ferriss Victoria Nelson and others in Satan's Wedding Night a new musical extravaganza by W B Campbell with music by James T. Morton.
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Lyceum Theatre
Terday
Rose Sydell
London
W. 8. Campbell
James T. Morton
Creole Belles Debut Excites Crowd At Local Theatre
A large audience braved bad weather for George Hagzard's Creole Belles first appearance. The program featured a sunny South mood, a buck and wing dance prize, and acts like Professor Flash, Fran Le Barr, Estrada, Captain Murphy, and Piquante. Two grand vaudeville shows included Alvora, Lillian Crow, Hartford Dutch Collings, War brothers, and Lorretto Viola Jerome among others.
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George Hagzard
Zastercey
Key
South
Walker
Curbo
Professor Flash
Gambler
Card Sharp
Bowdoin Square Museum Spectators Greet Event
Thousands of spectators gather at Bowdoin Square Museum for an unspecified event as onlookers fill the area with interest and anticipation.
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Bowdoin Square Museum
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