Executive Department of Institute of Technology to Be Reorganized
The Institute of Technology plans a notable reorganization of its executive officers next year to better handle student life matters. New roles include dean registrar and recorder alongside president secretary treasurer bursar and librarian. Alfred E Burton named first dean with a long teaching record and Coast and Geodetic Survey experience.
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Institute of Technology
H. W. Tyler
Institute
Alfred E. Burton
Bowdoin College
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Walter B. Humphreys
Woodbridge
Messrs
Stone & Webster
Boston
Andover Seminary Alumni Back Plan to Strengthen Faculty
At a large Andover Theological Seminary graduates meeting in Pilgrim Hall, President Dr James Lt Hill led resolutions urging alumni to bolster teaching staff within fund limits and to keep the seminary at its present site. A five member committee was formed to discuss with seminary trustees. Professor Edward T Hinks noted Phillips Andover Academy trustees question moving the seminary to a better location.
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Andover Theological Seminary
Pilgrim Hall
James Lt. Hill
Friends of
Andover
Congregationalism
Edward T. Hinks
Phillips Andover Academy
Metropolitan Clothing conducts sacrifice sale in New York stock
The Metropolitan Clothing Company runs a week long sacrifice sale at 590 to 694 Washing Street clearing men and boys clothing furnishings and shoes at half price. The goal is to make room for new goods from Famous Clothing Company and end of sale is anticipated this week.
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Metropolitan Clothing
Famous
Clothing Company
Metropolitan Clothing Company
New York
Anniversary meetings announce wide Unitarian speaker list
The preliminary programme for the anniversary meetings of the American Unitarian organizations lists speakers from multiple countries and notable institutions. Edward Everett Hale will preach the anniversary sermon at Tremont Temple on Tuesday May 27. Notables include B Bermans of Leyden T G Masaryk of Prague C W Eliot H Pritchett J Ward Howe Herbert Parker Irving Hale John W Chadwick George Perin Paul Revere Frothingham Samuel Eliot Charles B St John Thomas R Slicer F O Hall and Minot Savage. John D Long will preside on Thursday evening May 29.
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American Unitarian Organizations
Edward Everett Hale
D. D
Tremont Temple
B. Bermans
Leyden
Holland
T. G. Masaryk
Prague
Bohemia
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Henry 8. Pritchett
The
Institute of Technology
Julia Ward Howe
Herbert Parker
Massachusetts
Irving Hale
Meney Col
John W. Chadwick
Brooklyn
N. Y
George S. Perin
Boston
Paul Revere Frothingham
Samuel A. Eliot
American Unitarian Association
Charles B. St. John
Association
Thomas R. Slicer
New York
F. O. Hall
Cambridge
Minot J. Savage
John D. Long
Funeral for Thomas Giookin Sailor of the Constitution
The funeral for Thomas Giookin, longtime seaman on the historic frigate Constitution, is held this morning. A requiem mass is celebrated at 9 o'clock at St. Vincent's Church in West Third Street South Boston, with interment at Calvary Cemetery Dorchester.
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Thomas Giookin
St. Vincent’s Church
West Third Street
South
Boston
Calvary Cemetery
Dorchester
Montefiore Associates May Party at Lyceum Hall East Boston
Montefiore Associates held its second annual May party at Lyceum Hall in East Boston last evening. A concert ran from 8 to 9 with grand march led by Harry Fingold and Miss Minnie Mazer, while Fingold also directed the floor with Benny Freedman assisting.
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Montefiore Associates
Lyceum Hall
Boston
Iedy Harry Fingold
Minnie Mazer
Harry Fingold
Benny Freedman
The Butterflies at Castle Square and Romeo and Juliet Bowdoin Bowdoin
The Butterflies played at Castle Square last night while Romeo and Juliet appeared at Bowdoin. Other bills accompanied the programs, showcasing a varied theater lineup.
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Castle Square
the Bowdoin
Romeo and Juliet shines at Bowdoin Square Theatre
The Bowdoin Square Theatre Stock company drew a large crowd for Romeo and Juliet with Miss Hunt and Miss Dreux alternating as Juliet and Bert Wortell as Romeo. Cast members FE. R. Philips, BE. D. Denison, Car Fey, Gilmore Hammond, and others received praise for strong performances. The production topped prior Bowdoin shows and runs one week with further acts planned, including Down Fast Folks next week and a season finale on June 2.
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Bowein Square Theatre
Miss Hunt
Juliet
Miss Dreux
Bert Wotell
Romeo
FE. R. Philips
Mercutio
BE. D. Denison
Friar Laurence
Car Fey
Tibalt
Gilmore Hammond
Thomas Russell
D. L. Gaylord
Lawrence Merton
Walter Lane
Marr
Frank Anderson
Corinne Cantwell
Viola Armstrong
Lady Capulet
Florence Bales
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Harry LaMarr
Jay Hunt
Beat Girl
Rip van Winkle
Mr. Hunt
Butterflies Brightens Castle Square Summer Repertoire
The Castle Square Theatre presented Henry Guy Carleton's clever comedy The Butterflies to a large audience last evening. Lavinia Shannon starred as Miriam with Evelyn Carter, Jennie Kendrick, Mary Sanders, Hallett Thompson, Charles Mackay, John T. Craven, James A. Keane, William J. Hasson, and Lindsay Morleon in supporting roles. The show runs three weeks, followed by Jerome K. Jerome's The Master of Woodbarrow next Monday.
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Castle Square Theatre
Henry Guy Carleton
Lavinia Shannon
Miriam
Evelyn Carter
Beverly Stuart-Dodge
Philadelphia
Jennie Kendrick
Ossian
Mary Sanders
Suzanne Buse
Green
Hallett Thompson
Frederick Orsian
Charles Mackay
Andrew Strong
John T. Craven
Hiram Green
James A. Keane
Barrington Green
William J. Hasson
Roscoe Bilger
Lindsay Morleon
Coddle
Jerome K. Jerome
Woodbarrow
Prince of Pilsen first night gains pace after cuts
Production at Malden improved timing and cohesion after adjustments. Tonight the Tremont presents the premiere with a confident cast led by Dorothy Morton and Zella Frank among a strong chorus. The widow and American girl songs are expected to draw crowds, while the closing march should be spirited.
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Malden
The
Prince of
Miss Morton
Dorothy Morton
Zella Frank
Mabel Pierson
Louise Montrose
Ada M. Brown
Ruth Peebles
John W. Ransone
Arthur Donaldson
Ivar
Bostonians Light Opera Stays Popular In Boston Theatre Season
Light opera companies remain popular with large crowds despite bad weather. The Bostonians, led by manager Lawrence McCarty’s fair-price policy, draw strong attendance for Robin Hood with Grace Van Studdiford as Maid Marian and Adele Rafter as Alan a Dale. The Serenade revival next Monday features Barnabee, MacDonald, Frothingham, and Van Studdiford among the cast.
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Boston Theatre
Lawrence McCarty
Robin Hood
Grace van Studilford
Maid Marian
King of the Wildwood
Adele Rafter
Alana Dale
Belle Harper
Annabel
Henry
Clay Barnabee
MacDonald
George Frothingham
W._ H. Witzgerald
Frank Rushworth
Josephine Bartlett
Victor Herbert
Duke of
Allan Hinckley
Romero
Grace van Studdiford
Yvonne
Dolores
The Defender at Columbia Theatre Promises Elaboration
Early performance announced by manager Chamberlyn for The Defender with high nature lyrics by Allen Lowe and music by Charles Dennee. Nautical theme and international racing backdrop inspired by the America cup, with a well picked company and a strong chorus including Trene Perry Paula Edwards Sandor Milliken Edith Eldridge Mary Kelso Jack Spencer and others.
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Columbia Theatre
Chamberlyn
Allen Lowe
Boston
Trene Perry
Paula Edwards
Sandor Milliken
Edith Eldridge
Mary Kelso
Jack Spencer
Jessie Thompson
Amy Ashland
Alexander Clark
Richie Ling
Charles Dickson
Harry Davenport
Gilbert Clayton
Gordon Thomkins
The Strovers Close Week at Colonial Theatre
The closing week of The Strovers began last evening at the Colonial Theatre with a final showcase of the production. Local audiences packed the venue as cast and crew celebrated the show's run and prepared for closing night.
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Thea
Colonial Theatre
Woek
Final week of Anna Held at Holts opens amid testimonial
The final week of Anna Held in The Little Duchess opened at the Holts last evening. A testimonial to Joseph Agper, treasurer, and Vincent T. Fetherston, ticket agent, drew many friends. On Monday next The Messenger Boy will begin a brief engagement with Ames Powers in the title role.
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Tre
T. B. Lothian
the Lady of
Lvons
Kyrie Bellew
Claude
Mary Mannering
Pa‘aline
Viola Allen
Julia
the Hunchback
Anna
Holts
Joseph &.Agper
Vincent T. Fetherston
Ames T. Powers
Man Daly Stars in The New Yorkers at Museum Benefit
Daly begins second week in The New Yorkers at the Museum in a benefit night. James Keene treasurer Cauley and ticket agent Louis Burkhardt Michael Ogan and Daniel Sutton head the advertising effort. Large audience, handsome sum raised.
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Man Daly
Museum
James Keene
Cauley
Louis Burkhardt
Michael Ogan
Daniel Sutton
Bostock's Animal Arena Delights Attracts Audience Again
The Cyclorama doors opened to enthusiastic crowds yesterday with performances held twice daily for seven months at the resort. Animal acts, elephant and camel rides, and Mme Pianka's Hans dining highlight the show. Tomorrow is CBE Day at the Axons, with proceeds aiding the Christian Endeavor movement.
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Mme, Pianka
Hans
Boston Music Hall vaudeville thrills with Captain Kellys Zouaves
An abundance of vaudeville acts headlines Boston Music Hall this week led by Captain Kellys Zouaves a 12 man unit performing wall scaling gun drill and evolutions with precision. Dan Crimmins Rosa Gore and a cast including Warren Brackman Waters Notak the Farnum brothers and others deliver comedy dancing and specialty numbers in a lively program.
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Boston Music Hall
Captain Kelly
Dan Crimmins
Rosa Gore
Crimmins
Gore
Miss Gore
Mr. Crimmins
Gehrge
Warren and Brackman
Tom Waters
Caspar Notak
Farnum Brothers
Cooper and Bailey
Rice Brothers
Zeb and
Zarrow
Manley
Rosé
Reed
Franklyn and Hiatt
West and Law
Vitagraph
A Scene in the Oriental Evening Tops Keith Bill Show
The Oriental scene drew large crowds, a striking finale with dazzling colors, costumes and light effects. Will Cressy and Blanché Dayne delivered strong rural character turns in A Village Lawyer, while other acts from DeWitt and Burns to the Reginos and Burlesque performers filled a varied program with notable stunts, impressions, and musical numbers.
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Keith
Dervish
Will Cressy
Cressy
Blanché Dayne
DeWitt and Burns
Boston
W.C. Melds
Atant
Reginos
Press Eldridge
Fialkowski
Louisa Granat
DeForests
Mrs. Swickard
Mit
Will M. Cressy
Blanche Dayne
Axal
Kaufmann bicycle troupe tops Howard week bill
The waning regular season at the Howard continues with a six member Kaufmann bicycle act delivering daring tricks and precise ensemble work. Their bold single and double riding sequences are highlighted by sharp dress and skilful choreography.
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the Howard
Old House
The
Howard
Kaufmanns
Kennedy Butter Thin Biscuit Grows Day by Day
A brief note urges consumers to check packages for Kennedy’s name on butter thin biscuits. The brand emphasizes steady growth and quality as shoppers consider buying choices.
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Kennedy
Music Arises at Buffalo Exposition With Talma Band
The U S Talma Ladies Military Band led by Helen May Butler performed at Austin Stone's, entertaining crowds with Strauss Sousa Gounod Bendix and Waldtenful selections. The closing week featured new programs, popular numbers like Invincible Eagle and The Adventurer, plus vaudeville acts led by many well known artists and Keever the lightweight champion with Ada Landry.
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U.S. Talma Ladies’ Military Band
Austin & Stone’s
Helen May Butler
Strausa
Sousa
Gounod
Bendix
America
The
McCullough Ours
Walsh Sisters
Marion Blake
Mr. and
Mrs. Lee
Harry Foster
Princeton
George Gems
John Jenkins
Paul Woodward
Marie Warfield
Leoni Jackson
Gilman
Wilson
Florence Yeller
Helene West
Billie Ledburn
Turner
Chariie Moe
Keever
Scrapper
Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
Ada Landry
The Man From Boston Burlesque Opens in Local Theater
The Black Crook Extravaganza Company opened to solid business with matinee and night shows. The large production features about 20 girls and eight or ten comedians, plus local talent including Gordon, Mack, Barton, and Haverly. Vaudevillians include Arthur Searles among other capably entertaining acts.
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Black Crook Extravaganza Company
Peecoreey
Boston
Messrs
Gordon
Mack
Barton
Haverly
Arthur Searles
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tavlon Ad Claims
E. W. Grove endorses the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tavlon with a bold claim that it cures a cold in one day. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Guests Attend Appalachian Club Reception and Plans
President and Mrs. Edward W. Howe hosted the annual at home for Appalachian Mountain Club members and friends in Boston. About 700 guests toured a tea room and viewed a color picture exhibition by Laura M. Pollock. Plans show Canadian Alps in July, then Pacific coast, Great Lakes, and Yellowstone before returning to Boston.
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Appalachian Mountain Club
Tréimmont
Edward W. Howe
Laura M. Pollock
Hamilton Place
Canadian Alps
Pacific Coast
Boston
Great Lakes
Yellowstone Rk
Two Strings to Her Bow and Related Acts Delighting Audience
Finger whistling soloist Gilmore and Hill lead two lively singers Gordon Vidocq and Haverly in their comedy Two Strings to Her Bow. Bursch and Devere perform illustrated songs. G seker Wilkes and Seeker form an excellent trio. Barton and Mack, the two black faced men, deliver an entertaining talking act. The show was fine in all respects and gave thorough satisfaction.
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Gilmore
Hill
Gordon
Vidocq
Haverly
Bursch
Devere
G@seker
Wilkes
Seeker
Barton
Mack
Walker presents week of amusement with top vaudeville acts
Large crowds attend another fine programme by Manager Walker. English Jack the frog eater receives much attention as he swallows a live frog each show. Smith and Simpson's Southern Swells begin their third week with a renewed programme and frequent encores. Jerry Mills leads the acrobatic dancers and the female quartet, while George Dunbar and Professor Lynch provide flying rings and shadowgraphs. Two theatre companies alternate hourly shows with Swift and Zola’s female minstrels, both well received. Amateurs appear Friday evening.
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Walker
English Jack
Smith
George Dunbar
Professor Lynch
Swift and Zola
Trolley Exploring the Latest Outdoor Fad on Sunday
A distinguished gentleman joined thousands of Sunday riders in a trolley exploring fad. He praised the observation electrics of multiple lines including Lexington and Boston and Newton and Boston as a comfortable, cool way to view the city, reflecting a popular leisure trend.
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Palace
Lexington
Boston
Newton
Wellesle
Paul Revere
North Pole
Lexington & Boston
Wellesley
Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway
Paul Revere trolley trips to Lexington and Concord
Tourists ride the famous Paul Revere trolley through Boston area landmarks. Among many trips in the consolidated system these routes to Lexington and Concord stand out as the most popular for visitors seeking historic dwellings and ancient sites.
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Boston
Paul Revere
Lexington and
Concord
Summer Opera at Boston Music Hall Opens June 2
The Castle Square opera company arrives in Boston after weeks in New York under William G. Stewart to begin the summer season of light opera at Boston Music Hall on June 2. The Geisha is the opening offering with a superb Lethi Simonson orchestra and a cast including Frances Miller Clara Palmer Bessie Tannehill William Carlton George W. Leslie H W Frederick Arthur Earnest John Kennedy Madison Smith and others in concerted roles.
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Castle Square Opera Company
New York
William G. Stewart
Boston Music Hall
Geisha
Lethi Simonson
Frances Miller
Clara Palmer
Bessie Tannehill
William
Carlton
George W. Leslie
H.W. Trederick
Arthur Earnest
John P. Kennedy
Madison Smith
World's Greatest Battlefield Tour Mentioned on Royal Blue Line
A Boston departure on May 26 offers a Gettysburg and Washington tour titled The World’s Greatest Battlefield. For $82 travelers receive full expense coverage, battlefield drives, Gettysburg hotel stays, and views of Pen Mar and Blue Mountain with Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington led by President Roosevelt, plus a battlefield map and timer illustration via Joseph P. Taggart at 211 Washington Street, Boston.
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Gettysburg
Washington
Royal Blue Line
Boston
Pen Mar
Blue Mountain
Chicago to California Return Rail Fare Promotion
An advertisement quotes a $60 first class Chicago to California round trip with sale periods May 4 to June 8 and August 2 to 8, valid for 60 days return. Mentions fastest service and scenic route. Reservations and tickets via Northwestern line at 268 Washington Street.
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Chicago
California
Northwestern Line
Washington Street
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