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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1899

Page

5

Olga Nethersole Shines in The Second Mrs Tanqueray at Hollis

After a two year absence Olga Nethersole opened at Hollis Street Theatre in The Second Mrs Tanqueray. She delivers a powerful Paula portraying a soul in conflict with herself, drawing audience sympathy. Supporting cast includes Thalberg Coyley Drummle and Madge McIntosh as Eilean with solid reviews for the revival.

Olga Nethersole Hollis Street Tanqueray Pinero Boston Miss Nethersole Paula Madge MclIntosh Eilean Carmen

Illness Delays Columbia Theatre Performance

Miss Sallie Stembler, lead actress in A Night's Trouble, fell ill forcing last night’s show at the Columbia Theatre to be postponed. A large audience gathered. manager Henry assured the play would go on tonight and offered no refunds beyond the box office note.

Sallie Stembler Columbia Theatre Henry Miss Stembler

The Dog Spy at Bowdoin Square Theate r

Boston audiences enjoyed a sensational bow at Bowdoin Square Theatre with The Dog Spy. Vic Leonzo stars as Martin cabin boy while Harry Leonzo plays Joe Blake the villain. dogs steal scenes by grabbing the culprit amid lively vaudeville interludes.

Boston Bowdoin Square Theatre Martin Vic Leonzo Joe Blake Harry Leonzo Frederick Murray Arthur Bailey E. R. Philip Cupid Maurice Carey Carley James Levering J. J. Farley D. I. Gaylord Helen DuCarte Mrs. Ferrill Florence Hale Mrs. Worthington

Runaway Girl Delights Tremont Audience in Second Week

In tuneful airs and vivid color A Runaway Girl enters its second Tremont Theatre week. The company shines with Virginia Karl James Powers Ethel Jackson Cyril Becott Marie Cahill Frank Celli Clara Palmer Harold Vizard Visa Ryan Tom Hadaway and Catherine Lewis delivering strong musical and comic talent.

Tremont Theatre Virginia Karl James Powers Ethel Jackson Cyril Becott Marie Cahill Frank Celli Clara Palmer Harold Vizard Visa Ryan Tom Hadaway Catherine Lewis

The Jolly Musketeer at Tremont Theatre April 10

The new musical comedy draws strong crowds with lively music and popular songs. Encores are common as audiences demand more, extending performances beyond scheduled time. Jefferson de Angelis stars in The Jolly Musketeer following A Runaway Girl at Tremont Theatre.

Jefferson de Angelis Jolly Musketeer Tremont Theatre

Brown in Town Lights Park Theatre with crowd of Browns

Boston sees a full Park Theatre for Brown night as Brown and Brownies crowd the box office. Casts include Mark Swan as the groom and Kathryn OSsterman as the wife with Belle Davis and others delivering notable performances. The engagement runs through next Saturday with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. A companion piece The Moth and the Flame featuring Herbert Kelcey and Jeffie Shannon arrives next week with Mrs Lorimer in a leading role.

Boston Brown Park Theatre Mark Swan Groom Kathryn Ossterman James C. Barrows Abel Preston Belle Davis Primrose Johnson Anna Belmont John Lancaster Gertrude Dawes Edward Poland Miss Davis Herbert Kelcey Jeffie Shannon

The Christian Plays Fourth Week at the Museum

The Christian continues its successful engagement before a substantial audience. Glory Quayle and John Storm captivate and spark debate on nobility and rationality, as audiences weigh which character better embodies virtue.

Museum Glory Quayle John Storm

Warranted Tar Syrup Refunds Promised by Boston Firms

A list of Boston drug firms and agents guarantees refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar for failure to cure coughs or colds. The notice cites refunds for 50 and 25 cent bottles and names EMERY SOUTHER and many merchants at locations on Tremont, Washington, Bromfield, Dudley, Columbus, and other streets, concluding with two hundred others.

Greene Emery Souther Green St W. A. Demeritt Columbus Ave J. D. Knowlton Washington St J.P. Gammon Dudley &J. Samuel

Glory Quayle Brings Substantive Life to The Christian

The review lauds Miss Allen as Glory Quayle for a truthful portrayal of Hall Caine’s character. Jewett’s John Storm is praised for forceful, precise acting. Mason and Finney receive modest commendation, while female roles are limited. A crowded audience is expected, with remaining matinee seats at the box office.

Miss Allen Quayle Hall Caine Mr. Jewett John Storm

Howard's Burlesque and Vaudeville at Grand Theatre

A double bill at the Grand features Al Reeves's burlesque company and Howard's alip of capital variety acts led by Mr Stubb's Anniversary. The show includes acrobats Davis and Furber, Nelle Berwick, McKenna and the Gambler, plus the Armstrong brothers and many others. Keith's vaudeville also showcases the Eldridges, Nellie Daly, the Manns, Wylie and Sanford, De Foreests, the Brothers Damm, Lovenberg sisters, and more with Biograph pictures and stereopticon views. Milkwhite Mascot returns at Austin & Stone's, while the Southern troupe and the Gypsy Orchestra headline a strong evening of acts and new cinema.

Howard al Reeves Capital Mr. Stubb Harry Emerson Davis Furber Nelle Berwick Mitchell Jess McKenna Brandon Clare Sorie Barton and Ashley America Alice Thompson Howard’s Armstrong Brothers Colville and MacBride Fred Wyckoff Jansen and Leaton Griff Williams Vanda Melburn Charles 8 S. Knight Nalon W. J. Russell Mabel Waite Grand Theatre Bonanza Girls Burlesque Eldridges Big Nellie Daly Maggie Cline Wylie Sanford Burto Holbrooks Vivian Woods Mamie Harnish Lester Howard Neary Mullally Keith's Isabelle Urquhart John T Burke Miss Urquhart Mr. Burke Ezra Kendall Kendall Russell Brothers John Russell Kate Ryan de Foreests Europe Damm Lovenberg Sisters Silvers Dan Bessie Kelly Biograph Austin & Stone Sig. Gadsby Johnson Great Southern Wah Herr Svenson Musical Gypsy Orchestra Brown Marsh Minroy Gardiner Wenzel Temple Neilson Gerald Bateman Clifford and Dixon Dainty Ethel Vane Gladney Howe Hadley and Hart Frankie Kemble Dagmar and McDonald Harry Boyd Victoria Sisters Welling Wrisley

Prodigal Daughter Draws Big Crowds at Castle Square

Castle Square Theatre reports strong attendance for yesterday's matinee and evening show of The Prodigal Daughter with steady seat sales for final performances this week. Management plans Easter Monday debut of The Girl I Left Behind Me as the holiday week attraction. Evening show times are 7 45.

Castle Square Theatre Castle Square

Bon-Ton Burlesquers Delight Crowded Lyceum Crowd

The Bon-Ton burlesquers opened at the Lyceum Theatre with a lively program led by A Parisian Night and a mix of songs sketches and travesty. Star turns include Aggie Behler Miss Marshall the Dillon brothers and a lively Irish theme with Celtic songs and parodies.

Lyceum Theatre Aggie Behler Harry Sadie Fields Morrison Markey Byron Langdon Miss Marshall Dillon Brothers Buffalo

Dan Godfrey Wields Guards Band In American Tour

Lieutenant Dan Godfrey of the Grenadier Guards leads his British Guards Band in a three con cert tour across America. Notable works include The Guards, The Hilda, Belgravia waltzes and Hollybush Polka. He composed the Guards waltz for the Prince of Wales wedding and will perform at Park Theatre and Music Hall with advance sale underway.

Dan Godfrey Leutenant Grenadier Guards British Guards America C Godfrey Guards Godfrey Park Theatre Music Hall Boston Theatre

Benefit Matinee at Grand Opera House Features Luce Supporters

An afternoon benefit at the Grand Opera House presents an extra matinee of The Real Widow Brown with Flo Irwin and Walter Hawley in The Gay Mission, plus Richard Harlow as a special feature. The event supports press representative Mr Luce and theatre treasurer Mr Booker amid strong attraction.

Grand Opera House Widow Brown Flo Irwin Walter Hawley Richard Harlow Luce Booker

Doat's Ointment Advertised For Itching Piles

A 19th century ad claims Doat's Ointment cures itching piles and sleepless nights. It promises relief with a single application and notes availability at any drug store for 50 cents.

Doat

Near-Electrocution Scare Hits Nickelodeon Performer

Miss Maud La Polley, who mimics Martha Place in an electric chair act, narrowly escaped death yesterday when a misflashed switch sent current through her body. The incident halted the device only briefly, and she continued the show afterward along with Creole performances from New Orleans and other acts including Charles Payne and Williams's paper weight fighters.

Nickelodeon Maud la Polley Martha Place Miss la Polley Turk Miss Rose Lewis la Porte Sisters Florette

Aldermen Discuss Dorchester Street Improvements Ruling

Aldermen considered a $100000追加 for street upgrades in Dorchester wards 16 20 and 24 as ward 20 houses surged past 800 last year. The plan was sent to the board of estimates for action. Mayor Quincy nominated Murphy Comins and Donovan as principal assessors. A cab bill reimbursing city officials for a McKinley visit was approved. Tax interest penalties remained for review.

Dorchester McDonald Board of Estimates Quincy Senit John J. Murphy George A. Comins John H. Donovan Boston Cab Company McKinley

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