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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1897
Page
5
A claimed cure appears to be effective for chronic illnesses as proponents tout its healing powers. Medical authorities urge caution while patients report improved well being after using the treatment.
Munyon's Life Chamber advertises cures for catarrh asthma bronchitis and throat and lung diseases sold by druggists. It touts free medical exams and no obligation to buy with free trials and personal letters offering medical advice to any reader.
Riot at Rome monitoring reballots in districts without legal majorities did not shift the government majority. In the Rome district with Duke Torlonia and Sig Zuccheri contest, an unknown man smashed the urn, a large melee ensued, troops were called, and nineteen arrests were reported.
Francis Murphy finishes ten days of work in Lowell and will deliver his address on Real Life at Berkeley Temple this evening. The Moody chorus will sing. BERCHAM'S PIAS is advertised as a cure for flatulence.
New England papers review the Boston Theatre run of In Old Kentucky. Laura Burt reprises Madge Brierly with charm and skill, supported by a strong company and lively musical numbers. The production charms with quaint Kentucky romance, engaging scenery, and catchy tunes led by Marie Jansen. a weeklong run promises continued entertainment.
The Castle Square audience praised Balfe’s little known opera for its dainty music and novelty. Roma led with spirit in the title role, while Demon Clarke Norwood Ladd and others delivered pleasing performances amid strong pirate scenes and effective chorus numbers.
After a long absence Adah Richmond returns as Eily O Connor in Colleen Bawn at Bowdoin Square Theatre. The crowd lauded her, demanded encores, and praised her singing especially Cruiskeen Lawn. Supporting cast including Jere Grady Cahill Paul Anderson Frost impressed. run continues through week with When London Sleeps to follow.
Nat C Goodwin continues a two week run at Hollis Street Theatre with a packed house for An American Citizen Madeline Lucette Ryley proves a top American playwright Maxine Elliott praised as fine support The company praised as uniformly strong Julia Marlowe Robert Taber engagement sale opens at 8 am for next week presenting For Bonnie Prince Charlie
Last night the Park Theatre opened its twenty fifth anniversary of A Stranger in New York with new songs clever marches and bright humor. The audience was large and enthusiastic and Mr. Hoyt's play amused even the most exacting with constant innovations.
The Columbia Theatre featured The Great Diamond Robbery a popular melodrama with strong performances. Mme Janauschek led as Mother Rosenbaum delivering intense drama, while Cora Edsall and Fanny Cohen provided solid supporting roles and Edward Ames played Frank Kennett. Next week Cuba's Vow is touted as the next attraction with strong press notices.
Last night began the second week at Tremont Theatre for Charles Frohman's revival of Two Little Vagrants. Boston audiences have grown in size since opening night, drawn by Minnie Dupree and Jessie Busley in lead roles, with strong support from E. J. Ratcliffe Amelia Bingham Alice Fischer Dore Davidson and Ernest Hastings. The play continues to move audiences with its blend of tears and comedy, especially noted in its saddest scenes.
The Museum's Secret Service enters its fourth week in Boston with strong public demand as audiences return to romantic and thrilling stage drama. Gillette leads a cast including Blanche Walsh, Odette Tyler, Campbell Gollan and Walter Thomas, noted for leaving much to the imagination and delivering lasting impression. Treasurer Lothian reports unusually high repeat attendance for this production.
The Boston Theatre announces the return engagement of Lost, Strayed or Stolen beginning Monday April 5 with the same company. It follows a four week run at the Park Theatre and has toured major cities to strong reception. An enlarged orchestra will accompany the cheerful musical comedy under Jose Van den Berg.
Miss Olga Frothingham gave a piano forte recital yesterday afternoon in Steinert Hall for the Woman's Rescue Association. She was assisted by Mr. Max Heinrich. The program featured Chopin Brahms Grieg Liszt MacDowell Nicolas Stowoski with Brahms Chopin pieces highlighted. The performance showed fluent technique and careful study. Mr Heinrich sang Schubert MacDowell Templeton Strong Clay Moor and Arthur Foote in his inimitable manner. The audience enjoyed the concert which drew a large crowd.
The annual Elks benefit at the Boston Theatre next Thursday afternoon features Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott in A Silent System. Also appearing are Harry Conor Marie Jansen Blanche Walsh Mme Janauschek and acts from A Stranger in New York In Old Kentucky The Two Little Vagrants Colleen Bawn and Castle Square players with the grand orchestra directed by J C Mullaly and stage management by Lawrence McCarty.
A large audience is expected at Association Hall tonight for Edward B. Robinson's lecture on Viterbo. Proceeds will benefit the Sarah Fuller Home in West Medford and its kindergarten.
A promotional note compares aging and hair loss, suggesting women can avoid thinning by using a product mentioned in the text. It emphasizes beauty as a valued trait and frames hair loss as a solvable issue for those who use the advertised remedy.
At the home for deaf children, the Sixteenth Organ Recital features Mr. Philip Hale as organist in a free concert at Eliot Square Church. Doors open 7 50 pm.
Last night the West Newton street rink hosted exhibition skating and competition on new reduced gear bicycles. Preparations are underway for a novelty poverty party and bargain sale on Wednesday April 7 with roller skating until 10 and dancing until midnight. Contests of speed and skill will award prizes in each event.
The New England Press Association and guests praised a Keith's entertainment featuring Hilliard and Holland. New acts included the Marco Twins and two real coons Williams and Walker. Big Ben the giant snake drew crowds as the saltus of varied vaudeville acts impressed patrons.
The Black Flag is presented at the Grand Opera House this week with a strong vaudeville lineup. Campbell portrays Harry Glyndon and Ellsworth is the villainous younger son. Jim Hall as Sim Lazarus draws laughs, while Lytell shines as Naomi Blandford. Notable supporting turns include Mark Kent as Scarum and Miss Burt as Ned, with Miss Paige as Topsey Carroll. Lumiere’s cinematography pleases all, and Leon Morris’s eleven ponies, Foreman and West, Gilson and Perry add humor.
Manager Frank V Dunn presents Fred Ryder's Moulin Rouge extravaganza at the Palace Theatre for a week. The burlesque piece A Pack of Cards features Miss Adams Walworth Fillston Marlowe Carroll Collins and Fitzgerald and Kelly in specialty bits. The vaudeville lineup includes Idylla Vyner May Adams and others with dances songs and monologues.
A steady flow of visitors yesterday entered the Nickelodeon on Hanover Street to see Mack Johnson, secured after extensive effort by Manager Straffin. Johnson was tarred and feathered in a display that drew public attention and local commentary.
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