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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
6
An advertisement urges readers to treat catarrhal deafness at home using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar. It cites cases where hearing improved and suggests sufferers share the recipe to help others, describing the syrup as reducing inflammation and balancing ear air pressure for quick relief.
The Lester Lorergan Players at the Majestic Theatre announced yesterday the return of H. B. Warner in Alias Jimmy Valentine a role he created. Warner previously drew good crowds at Plymouth Theatre and this revival marks his first appearance here in two seasons. Paul Armstrong authored the crook play and anticipated public interest.
The review praises a melodrama where Lee Randall alias Jimmy Valentine reforms through Rose Land, forgiving Doyle the detective. It highlights Lee War ner’s strong performance, Lonergan's quiet Doyle, Amy Ricard as Rose Lane, and supporting cast. It notes Florence Martin to star next Monday in Polly of the Circus, recalling her Peg o My Heart role.
Fox Film presents Betzy Nansen in A Woman's Resurrection based on Tolstoi with Katusha Maslova as lead, supported by William J. Kelly and Edward Jose. The bill also features The Goddess part three, new photo plays, world events, vaudeville, organ recital, and a three part added attraction.
A pleasing Scollay Square Olympia Theatre program drew an appreciative afternoon audience. The bill included Ford and McNeil Tremont quartette William Lytelle and Company in Are You a Mason Pesca and Trimini Edith Norreless and Company William Marlow Italian Alderman Max's circus a unique animal offering Richard Henry Warren on the pipe organ Geoffrey L Whalen The Spellbinder and the three reel feature The Wrong Woman Episode No 12 of the Black Box plus several dramatic and comic acts.
Gordon's Olympia presents a varied lineup including the Adlon family novelty dance, Little Lord Roberts and company in a bright comedy skit, the Six Berlin Madcaps acrobatic dancing novelty, James Cantwell as a character vocalist, Sanders and Mathews in a singing sketch, and Fields and Haliday as character comedians. Feature photo play Life's Shop Window in five parts plus The Goddess and The Black Box serials screening.
An antique advertisement touts The Williams Treatment for uric acid, kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatic pain. It offers a free 100 bottle trial by sending name, address and 10 cents, with no obligation, and mentions a larger 600 bottle offer by mail from The Dr. D. A. Williams Company in East Hampton Conn.
The Rosebud Burlesquers headlined by Violet Mascotte’s troupe wow crowds at the Howard Atheneum with Kittys Birthday Party and a string of musical and dancing acts. Bertha Rich Ida Campbell Mae Osborne Lillie Von Burk Lillie Sutherland Della Arrington and others performed while De War’s comedy circus and a diamond trio offered varied entertainment. The long show drew praise and plans for an employee benefit on Monday May 31.
Edmund Breese stars in The Shooting of Dan McGrew at the Boston Theatre this week alongside Caroline B. Nichols and her Boston Fadettes. The programme features Billie Reeves and Charlie Chaplin comedies, Edward A. Salisbury wild life reels, Mary Pickford romance The Goddess third instalment, and a second week holdover of the storm at sea with other features announced daily.
Park Theatre offers a week of film highlights led by Mary Pickford in Such a Little Queen a charming story with comedy and pathos. Charlie Chaplin appears early in In the Park and later in His New Job with Blanche Sweet in Stolen Goods plus travel pictures topical reviews and Park specialties throughout the week.
The Birth of a Nation enters its seventh week at Tremont Theatre with strong audience interest. The film showcases grand battle scenes ante bellum color Washington events of the 1860s reconstruction era and riders of vigilante days thrilling viewers as the city's first public showing of the film.
The Cort Theatre continues its strong run of The Last Laugh a merry farce with Edward Abeles starring. Abeles delivers his usual lively performance and the mummy role fuels hearty stage business as the show heads toward its final performances this week.
The Wilbur Theatre will present the final performance of A Pair of Sixes this Saturday night marking an unusually long 22 week engagement. The show has drawn Boston audiences with clean wholesome humor and a strong cast of clever farcists since Christmas time.
The Malnotto Twins led the bill with singing and comedy in a standout act. Claude and Marion Cleveland, the Phillippi Four, Roy and Arthur, Melville and Thatcher, the Kennedy brothers and Charles Braley also performed. Feature photo plays included The Exploits of Elaine and first official naval fleet photographs of President Wilson.
At the Loew s St James patrons enjoyed a top vaudeville show this season with J K Emmet in The Strongest Tie assisted by Mary E Ryan and company. Mae Francis with Clarence Caskill Knowles White Nipp and Tuck La Mair Dawson La Puilerica and Charles Bradley also performed. Feature photoplay The Exploits of Elaine noted.
Cast features William P. Carleton Doris Olsson Betty Barnicoat and Dudley Hawley in Cohan adaptation of the Earl Derr Biggers story at Castle Square Boston for a week. Crowd-pleasing mix of wit and suspense with a brimming ensemble. Next week’s bill offers the drama A Celebrated Case.
Bowdoin Square Theatre presents The House of Bondage with Lottie Pickford in the lead and a new The Black Box episode. A vaudeville bill features the Russell minstrels Close brothers Lou Fay’s Song Birds Frampins and more, plus Rose matinee Friday and 15 cabaret features Friday night. A Sunday concert rounds out the week with ample entertainment.
The Pemberton Inn hosts a lively start to the season with crowded tables and a strong wine list. The cabaret program features Art Spaulding Edna Leader Mlle Camilla Miss Sawyer and the Bostonian Four performing popular songs among guests. Although not officially open the hotel offers around 100 rooms for weekend parties.
An excellent inaugural vaudeville program at Norumbega Park yesterday drew strong crowds. Headlined by Monahan and Dolly with original skating, Port and DeLacy offered a classic sketch, Burns and Foran a dancing showcase, and the Jollifiers a varied act. Wentworth Vesta and Teddy the dog provided comic highlights along with engaging moving pictures.
Paragon Park announces the 11th season opening Saturday with new entertainments in Palm Garden headed by director Martin Brennan. The Broadway Musical Revue features 23 show girls from the Great White Way and an expansive dining hall seating 3000, allowing guests to enjoy both entertainments from their tables.
Four infants shown under twilight sleep at the Cort Theatre as the New England Twilight Sleep Association features Mary Boyd and Dr. Eliza Taylor Ransom. The audience reports a favorable response and the group aims to fund free Twilight Sleep beds, promote training, and include the method in nurse education.
Dr Ransom cites 60 percent and 50 percent operation improvements and lowest European infant mortality at Frieburg. She says twilight sleep reduces toxemias and maternal strain, likening it to cutting pain nerves for hours. Morphine deemed risky for baby as Dr Polack endorses the method after 5000 successful deliveries.
A large procession of priests and physicians attended the funeral for Dr. Michael F. Gavin of 646 Broadway South Boston. The Mass at Gate of Heaven Church was led by Rev. Robert J. Johnson with several clergy assisting. Honorary pallbearers included City Hospital trustees president A Shuman and Judge Edward L. Logan among numerous doctors and medical figures. Burial was in Holyhood Cemetery with officials from Holy Cross and Boston College presiding at the grave.
Tremont Temple offers color motion pictures of the warring nations beginning next Monday afternoon. Captured with government cooperation by over 40 kinemacolor cameramen, the films cost more than $200,000 and show the armies and navies of the nations.
Loew's Orpheum presented a strong vaudeville bill with Wrether Norton and Maude Earl in a novelty singing and dancing act. The lineup also included Moore and Elliott in A Baby Grand, Carl de Marset with Pearson and Goldie, The Vernona, Hartley and Pocan, Snyder and May, and Charles Bradley. J. K. Emmet and his company head the program Thursday.
Edith Taliaferro leads a strong Boston bill at B F Keith's Theatre with A Breath of Old Virginia a one act drama by Tom Barry featuring a dream visualization. Supporting acts include Paul Morton Naomi Glass Doyle and Dixon Bert Fitzgibbons Great Toyo Troupe Marion Weeks and The Four Antwerp Girls plus Kelt and Dement Arthur Barat and others.
Retired second baseman Jack Crooks, once with the St. Louis Browns, remains in need of assistance in St Louis as a benefit game is organized in Mount City to aid him.
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