Maud Hoffman Joins Wilson Barrett Company for Europe Tour
Maud Hoffman, young society actress of the city, to join Wilson Barrett's company as second lead. Barrett will take her to Europe in June for role study, with planned return to America in November to join the Boston Theatre engagement on January 28.
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Wilson Barrett
England
Miss Hoffman
Erving Winslow
Juliet
Annie Clarke
Grand Opera House
E. 8
Boston Theatre
Barrett
Enga
Massachusetts Society for Promoting Good Citizenship Meeting
The annual meeting was held at Old South Meeting House with Edwin D. Mead presiding. Treasurer reported receipts of 321.95 and expenditures of 325.20. R. W. Irwin spoke on direct legislation and referendum in Switzerland and America. Officers elected with Ray Greene Huling named secretary to fill Dr. Crehore’s vacancy.
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Old South
Edwin D. Mead
Mead
R. W. Irwin
Northampton
Switzerland
America
New England
Irwin
Ray Greene Huling
Cambridge High School
C. F. Crehore
Major John Andre staged by Holy Trinity Church youths
The Holy Trinity Church youth group on Shawmut Avenue presented the historical drama Major John Andre at Casino Hall. Notable performances included Schleicher in the title role and Eseman as the aged father, with Mischler as Arnold Ulrich as Washington and Becherer as Lord Clinton drawing praise for their portrayals.
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Casino Hall
Holy Trinity Church
Shawmut Avenue
John Andre
George Washington
Greene
Lafayette
St. Clair
Putnam
Arnold
Schleicher
Leo Eseman
Mr. Mischler
Mr. Ulrich
Washington
Mr. Becherer
Lord Clinton
Will of Otis Munroe Leaves Property to Daughters and Grandson
Otis Munroe of Brookline died recently and his will, filed for probate at Dedham, leaves all property to his two daughters and grandson. Had they not survived him, the Boston Young Men's Christian Union would have received the bulk of his estate.
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Dedham
Otis Munroe
Brookline
Beston
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
Brady-Cummings Affair Causes Church Rift at People's Church
Dr. Brady defends a disputed encounter with Mr. Cummings amid church trustees' friction. He says he used limited force to emphasize points, claiming the incident could trigger a rupture with opposing trustees and recent member resignations. Crowd size and collections are debated as the situation unfolds.
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Brady-Cummings
Post
Cummings
Brady
Summer Opera Opens at Tremont With Patience
The Tremont Theatre launches the summer season with Patience by the Manola-Mason Company. The decor and caned seats create a garden atmosphere as Marion Manola, Mason, and Wilson star in Gilbert and Sullivan favorite numbers with a strong Boston cast and a lively chorus. The run continues with the company’s varied entertainment and acts, including dancing and comic pieces.
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the Tremont
Tremont Theatre
Manola-Mason Opera Company
Harry Askin
Gilbert and Sullivan
Boston
Museum
John Mason
Algernon
Mr. Wilson
Bunthorne
William McLaughlin
Lindsay Morrison
John Lloyd
Mr. Askin
Hilda Hollins
Trixie Friganza
Nannie Morse
Kate Davis
Jane
Julian Edwards
De Mille melodrama at Bowdoin Square Theatre
De Mille's The Danger Signal shown last night at Bowdoin Square Theatre to favorable reception. Georgia Gardner starred as Rosa Martin with Lyon L. Adams as Ned Farley and Will Rabyns in dual roles. Paul Dresser sang well. several scenic effects impressed. Engagement runs only a week closing the season.
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Adrienne Mitchell
Marie Doran
Frank Beal
Paul Dresser
Bowdoin Square
Monte Cristo at Lothrop’s Grand Museum Impresses Audience
Two full houses welcomed Mr H Percy Meldon and Miss Ethel Tucker in Monte Cristo with Meldon giving a notable portrayal and Tucker delivering a Mercedes performance. The cast includes Barringer as portier, strong inn scene, Snow designed scenery, and a varied alio with Walters, Julia Kelley, Le Roys, Thatcher, Carrie Warner, Lilford Elmore, and others in a lively program ending with The Last of the Mohicans farce.
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H. Percy Meldon
Ethel Tucker
Lothrop’s Grand Museum
Mercedes
Charles Barringer
Villefort
Ben Snow
William A. Snow
the Walters
Julia Kelley
Charlie Reynolds
le Roys
A. M. Thatcher
Carrie Warner
Lilford and
Elmore
John Phillips
Tom and Henry Plunkett
Scottie’ McGregor
Eddie Russell
Mohicans
May Price Boom In Paine's Canal Street Draperies
Traders claim May brings unparalleled low prices in lace drapery goods at Paine's Canal Street departments. Buyers rush to purchase ahead, stocking up for future needs as wholesale values plummet.
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Paine
Canal Street
Mass of Requiem at Holy Cross Cemetery on Decoration Day
The annual mass of requiem will be celebrated in the mortuary chapel at 10 o clock on Decoration Day. Boston travelers on the Saugus branch train at 9 15 am will reach Broadway station in time for mass.
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Mortuary Chapel
Boston
Saugus
Eastern Division Railroad
Broadway
Keiths New Theatre Presents A Variety of Entertainers
The management under B F Keith showcases Bertoldi contortion feats and Signor Blanchfiore and Mlle Staccioni dancing. Acts include McIntyre and Heath in plantation sketches, Le Clair and Leslie in Cleopatra Up to Date, Billy Sweatnam with City Directory company, Huth and Clifford in a society sketch, Maud Huth negro songs, Mapes art pictures, Delina sisters, Healy and Costello burlesque acrobatic act, Josephine Sabel, Tanner and Dowley, Barry and Bannon, Mme Carlini trained dogs, Patterson brothers, Garden City Quartet, Stinson and Merton comedy, and James B Macks quote Yankee farmer.
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B. F. Keith
NEW Theatre
Keith
Bertoldi
Signor Blanchfiori
Mlle, Staccioni
Billy Sweatnam
Huth
Clifford
Maud Huth
Professor Mapes
Delina Sisters
Healy and
Costello
Josephine Sabel
Tanner and Dowley
Barry and Bannon
Mme. Carlini
Patterson Brothers
Garden City Quartet
Stinson
Merton
James B. Macks
Yankee Farmer
Palace Theatre hosts two company double bill opening
The Palace Theatre opened with a two company show drawing large crowds. The London Belles presented A Warm Reception as a lively curtain raiser, followed by a strong performance by Belle Clifton the rope dancer and vocalist.
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Palace Theatre
London Belles
Belle Clifton
Subway Gas Ignition Blows Section of Spring Street
A gas explosion blew a 30 foot section of Spring Street east of Broadway fifty feet high today. No injuries were reported as part of the street was torn up. Authorities think an electric wire sparked escaping gas in the subway.
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New York
Spring Street
Broadway
Gorillas and jugglers delight crowds at Austin Stone’s Museum
The gorilla entertained hundreds of children at Austin & Stone's Museum yester day. Antonio Felix, the keeper, aided the ape with trapeze, somersaults, and conversations. Hindoo jugglers perform necromancing tricks and the famous basket finale. The drill master draws attention with peculiar colors and a comical face. All acts please visitors from morning to night.
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Austin & Stone
Antonio Felix
Africa
Spectacular Week at the Howard Atheneum Show
The Kiralfy ballet dazzles crowds with 50 dancers led by Mlle Bassignana and Mlle Antoinette. strong line of principals including Mackie Walker Gilson Miles and Mary Walsh. Richwood Glenroy Joe Flynn and John Grew’s burlesque draw praise. special performances announced and closing week of Utopia Limited noted. Hagenbeck’s animals end at Columbia Theatre with 11:15 a.m. holiday show. Sampson joins Lyons Mail cast. Boston Museum School acts debut June 2. Willie Collier brings A Back Number to the Museum June 4. Park Theatre and Boston Museum events heralded. Hamlet tribute to Joseph Haworth featured. baseball clubs invited to Park Theatre night.
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Mlle
Bassignana
Antoinette
Mons
Richwood
Glenroy
Joe Flynn
McGinty
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Olip
Boston
Mackie
Walker
Gilson
Miles
Mary Walsh
Minnie Cline
Lizzie Anderson
John Grew
Howard Company
Florence Elene
Ida Howell
Annie Carter
Mackie and
Carrie Munroe
Helen Dawson
the Howard
Hagenbeck
Columbia Theatre
The
Columbia
Richmond
Sam Lang
Dolly Sharp
Igness
H. A. Devere
Kittle Sharpe
Big Burlesque Co
America
Thertead Sullivan
Utopia, Limited
R. D’oyly Carte
London Opera Con
Cunard Line
John J. Braham
Geera Haworth
Willie Collier
Last Graham big concert closes season at Boston Theatre
Celebrated English xylophone soloist Mr. Leslie Lee stars under Mr. Theodore Bendix. Next Sunday night at the Boston Theatre the final Graham big concert of the season will feature all the stars of the company.
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Edward E. Rose
Boston Museum
Leslie Lee
Theodore Bendix
Boston Theatre
Graham
Jealous Signor and the Russell Perugini Dispute
Julian Edwards, a prominent musical director, recounts the backstage clash between Miss Lillian Russell and Signor Perugini at Stenton's Hotel Philadelphia. He says Russell rode with another man, Perugini opposed it, and a scuffle led to injuries. Edwards portrays Perugini as jealous and regrets the incident, doubting the marrying motive.
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Lillian Russell
Signor Perugini
Julian Edwards
Miss Russell
Perugini
Edwards
Tremont Theatre
Manola-Mason
Lillian
Stenton
Philadelphia
Seven Year Sentences In Dorchester Milk Robbery
George McQuenney and Peter Shellmut receive seven year terms each for the April 7 robbery of Dorchester milkman George R. Shurtleff. Judge Bond handed down the sentences in the Superior Criminal court yesterday. Both men are married. The victim bears lifetime injuries from the assault with a club and hammer.
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George McQuenney
Peter Shellmut
George R. Shurtleff
Dorchester
Judge Bond
British schooner Clifford C. Battered by Gale Reaches Safe Anchorage
The British schooner Clifford C. with Captain Burnie, sailing from St. John New Brunswick to New Bedford, arrived at South Boston flats water logged after losing 900 feet of deck lumber in a gale off Cape Cod. Repairs may restore the vessel. Also noted is Stockholm City planning a cattle shipment from Boston to Havre France, then London, a Chicago driven scheme with refrigerators prepared in northern France. The Landsman.
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Wakefield Selectmen Agree to hydrant service contract
Wakefield officials reach a one year contract with the Wakefield Water Company for hydrant service from April 1, 1894 at 50 per hydrant. The injunction stopping hydrant shutoffs will likely be dissolved. A large crew is at work day and night restoring hydrants.
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Selectmen
Wakefield Water Company
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