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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
5
A healthful staple for all ages the soda biscuit is praised as ideal from infancy to old age. Yet it quickly loses crispness and flavor if exposed to air, leaving most readers unaware of its best condition.
The ad touts biscuits baked in top bakeries and sealed in new five cent air tight moisture proof packages to preserve freshness. It notes they are never sold in bulk and available only in the original packaging, warning against imitations.
Maude Adams led an all-star cast in Romeo and Juliet at Hollis Street Theatre last evening before a large crowd. Critics praised her fresh interpretation as Juliet while noting one weak potion scene and lauding supporting players William Faversham James K. Hackett and Charlotte Hunt. The production, directed by Willie Seymour, featured notable scenery including a fine balcony and Capulet garden, closing after Wednesday with a matinee to follow.
The STerrmanns opened a week at the Boston Theatre with novelties like a spirit clock and the resurrection of She. The act featured color lights and a trunk mystery. Grand Opera House hosted Black Patti’s Troubadours with Jolly Cooney Island and a cake walk finale, praised for ragtime appeal and lively acts.
Last night at Bowdoin Square Theatre the drama The Gold King drew Boston audiences. Louis Jeau starred as Jacok Redmond and earned strong applause. Frederick Mur? delivered solid Squire Mervine with Maurice Carey as Andre Mervine noted for his enduring reputation.
Cast led by Fred Lennox Josie Sadler Richard Carle Minnie Ashley and others in Barnet’s diverting comedy at Tremont Theatre last evening. The play, with Thompson music, has lively dialogue and bright episodes, drawing strong audience enthusiasm and promising lasting appeal. A 20th Boston performance next Monday will gift ladies in attendance with special souvenirs.
Willie C Collier earns special gratifi cation on his first dramatic venture with the Park Theatre hit Mr. Smooth. The three act comedy provokes constant laughter and cheers, while Collier’s peculiar talents command the stage and drive the audience into fits of amusement. Thomas Evans follows with noted comic success, sharing credit for the strong ensemble.
The bookmaker narrator notes this is the last engagement of The Christian at the Museum with three weeks remaining. The cast includes Viola Allen Henry Jewitt John Mason Jameson Lee Finney Guy Nichols Frank J. Keenan Helen Lowell and others. Allen shines as Glory Quayle, Jewett as John Storm, Mason as Horatio Drake, and Finney as the gentle villain.
The Castle Square Theatre filled to capacity for both matinee and evening showings of A Temperance Town yesterday. Audiences praised the stock company and their associates, prompting management to extend the run for another week. The company plans to follow with Hoyt's A Midnight Bell.
Rose Melville opens as Sis Hopkins’s Visit proves a major comedy draw at Keith's Theatre. The program features Idarenne Cotton in Managerial Troubles and impersonations of Duse and Fiske, Haves and Lytton in A Wise Guy, Press Eldridge in talk sketches, John Kernell Irish comedy, Conway and Leland acrobatics, Frobel and Ruge feats, Taylor Holmes mimic, and Edna Bassett Marshall company. Local Harvard high jump, horse show hurdles, Patapon Hunt Club riders, Pavonia, East Boston voyage, and Captain James life savers add to the variety audience lunchable entertainment.
The Gay Morning Glories head the Howard bill with Red Birds at the Seashore led by Annie Smilax Madeline Franks and George Wills. The cast includes Barron Balmaine Melville Vivian Oliver Waite Weir Jordan LeRoy and more with acrobats head balancers and musical acts. Charles J Rich’s benefit features Andrew Mack new play The Last of the Rohans at Hollis Street Theatre in Boston.
Boston audiences flocked to Austin & Stone’s museum yesterday to see a troupe of dogs trained to mimic a Parisian bell setup and perform tunes including Rosie O Grady and Home Sweet Home. The last week drew big crowds alongside talking machines glyptoscope pictures and lively stage acts led by Boulden and Griffin and others.
Visitors praise the improved appearance as half the incandescent lamps are in place. The chute structure glows brilliantly, with the First Regiment band delivering acoustics that carry across the grounds. Director Collins hosts varied programs daily while other attractions including rides and a steam railway draw crowds. An electric fountain rises in the lake as the Chutes open daily.
A Boston resident, Mr. Asaf F. Crocker of 1773 Washington Street Jamaica Plain, testifies after using Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney pain lasting fifteen years. He reports immediate relief, restored kidney function, and strong confidence in the product sold at Knights Pharmacy and by Lester Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
From 1 to 11 p m admission will be in cents, indicating a simple pricing scheme for the evening activity.
The Woodhull's High Rollers burlesque opened for the week at the Lyceum to large houses. It features a farce comedy first part with music and new songs, followed by a meritorious olio of vaudeville acts and living pictures by notably posed performers led by Silvia Starr the American Venus. A burlesque on Julia Arthur's Lady of Quality follows.
At the Palace Theatre a rich Folly company show entertains with Rita Durand Cessy Grant Vera Harte K. Taylor J Taylor Margaret Rosa Alice Wren Minnie Holland Joe Nester Al Patterson the Armstrong brothers and M Whitley. Rosa’s powerful voice wins cheers while Nester Wren and Holland shine in a top comedy sketch. The Doctor's Vacation closes the program.
The Pitts-Kimball Company store hosts biograph pictures and a Spanish American War illustrated lecture by Fred P. Dean in a cooled third floor hall. Dean, a Massachusetts volunteer, photographed scenes from the campaign while Vean curates war relief displays in the adjacent store window. Admission is free and the public enjoys daily entertainment and rest.
Governor Wolcott held a morning hearing on a bill to replace Tremont Street car tracks. Samuel J. Elder spoke for petitioners while Albert E. Pillsbury defended the Elevated railroad. Opponents included Judge James R. Dunbar and notable city and state figures who filed a brief outlining objections.
The Boston Board of Aldermen unanimously confirmed James M. Prendergast as a park commissioner. The council discussed labor union concerns about park masonry contractors and approved advancing plans for relocating the Dartmouth Street Engine House to Warren Avenue with a forty day option at 37 000. Gordon Abbott was named to the Board of Statistics Trustees for five years beginning May 1. The rail location dispute involving Waltham Newton Forest Hills Street Railway faced objections and was referred to the railroads committee. Memorial Day veteran funding items moved to Mayor for action. Rogers Park transfer to the park commission was noted. The board adjourned to meet May 25.
The first grand May party of Jordan Marsh Co. clerks is set for Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening May 29. Six years since employees last gathered for such an event, the evening promises a concert from 8 to 9, grand march at 9, dancing to 2 am, with John W. Watters as floor director and a long list of reception committee members. The Waverly Orchestra will provide music.
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