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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1898

Page

6

Ragged Pearl and The Ragged Marl at Boston Theatres

Boston theatre notices review Andrew Mack hosts The Ragged Marl at the Boston Theatre with Annie Ward Tiffany Georgia Florence Yip and a large company. Mack sings several songs including Cruiskeen Lawn and My Sweet Maid while the cast delivers strong performances. Trilby continues at Bowdoin Square and The Two Orphans will be staged next week by the stock company.

Andrew Mack Boston Dr. Lacy Joseph Humphrey Emen Iresana Wack Mack Mr. Mack Annie Ward Tiffany Sarah Georgia Florence Yip W. J. Mason James Vincent Thomas Jackson John C. Fenton Prince Lloyd Hawin Brandt Thomas Mackay B.J. Ringgold J. T. Thomas Barney Williams Minnie Mack Josephine Lovett Shekha

Shore Acres Opens Boston Theatre Run With Herne Triumph

The rural drama Shore Acres opened a three week run at the Boston Theatre last night. James A. Herne received a cordial reception as Nathaniel Berry with solid performance as a steadfast farmer. His daughter Julie A. Herne played Helen Kerry with clear enunciation and convincing pathos. Atkins Lawrence, George K. Henry, Bert Flansburg and the rest of the cast delivered strong, intelligent performances. R H White significantly aided attendance, and Herne announced plans to stage a new play in the spring seeking similar support.

Shore Acres Boston Theatre James A. Herne Nathanielerry Helen Kerry Atkins Lawrence Martin Berry George K. Henry Joel Gates Herbert Flansburg Sam Warren R. H. White Herne Mr. White

Trilby at Bowdoin Square Theatre Impresses Boston

Du Maurier's Trilby at Bowdoin Square Theatre drew huge crowds yesterday with a strong stock company. Fanny McIntyre in the title role and E. L. Sander’s Svengali received special praise. Hallett Thompson and Maurice Darcey delivered solid turns as leading figures. The production is hailed as among the best seen at the Bowdoin Square house.

Bowdoin Square Theatre du Maurier Trilby Bowdoin Square Theatre Stock Company Fanny McIintyre E. L. Sander Svangali Boston

Dr Pierce products touted as cures for blood and digestion

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and flesh builder, claiming it strengthens digestion, liver function, and appetite while improving breath and skin. Testimonials cite drastic health recoveries and constipation relief with Pleasant Pellets, stressing superiority of the product line.

Dr. Pierce Ella Bartley Grant Ave Columbus Ohio

Mantell Charms Boston Audiences In Romantic Drama

Robert Mantell drew one of the season’s largest crowds at the Columbia Theatre last evening in D Ennery’s romantic drama. His portrayal, clear diction, and commanding presence impressed Boston theatregoers, who praised the strong company and fresh love story alongside new costumes and stage effects. The Castle Square Theatre offered The Solicitor with a standout performance by J H Gilmour and a lively cast led by Lillian Tawrence and Lizzie Morgan, while The French Maid at the Park Theatre continues its seventh week with Anna Held starring and a festive fiftieth Boston performance celebration this evening.

Robert Mantell Columbia Theatre Boston Monbars D’ennery Mantell Castle Square Theatre J. H. Darnley Centralharacter Gilbert Brandon London J. H. Gilmour Lillian Tawrence Lizzie Morgan Mary Kingston Marian Chapman Bright Pert Bella James Barrows Colonel Sterndale Charles Mackay Captain Midhurst Tony Cummings Arlington N Ty Fowler Manners Lindsay Morison Peter Fioran Flor Edward FB. Rice Park Theatre Rice Eugene Tompkins Anna Held Charles A. Bigelow Harlen Moslyn BE. J. Heron William Armstrong George Honey Edouard Jose Yolande Wallace Eva Davenport Blanche Sherwood Mamie Forbes Herald Square Theatre

Sousaonera at Tremont Delights Crowded Audience

The Charlatan remains popular as the Tremont presents the new Sousaonera for a second week. DeWolf Hoover shines as the Muscovite fakir with audience favorites tempting encores. Hopper excels in Demidoff’s misadventures amid rising laughter and applause. Hopper is repeatedly called to the curtain. The engagement runs two more weeks with a Thanksgiving matinee on sale and The Geisha set for November 28.

Tremont DeWolf Hoover Demidoff Hopper

Maude Adams Ends Boston Run With The Little Minister

At Hollis Street Theatre Boston the final week opens for Maude Adams and her company in The Little Minister. The crowded house and renewed applause mark a strong reception as the engagement nears its end, with Boston’s public showing high appreciation.

Hollis Street Theatre Maude Adams Boston Miss Adams

Adams Company Leaves Boston in Farewell Week

Berdd as a model one and coming plays will be measured by the high standard set by Miss Adams and her company. All members have become favorites in Boston this season. Engagement limited to the present week. Saturday’s farewell promises a record attendance and enthusiasm.

Berdd

Conquerors Burlesque Tops Weber and Fields Show in Boston

A Weber and Fields burlesque titled The Con curers rivaled Paul Potter's The Conquerors in Boston at the Howard. The travesty features Edgar Atchison-Ely, Sam J. Ryan, John E. Drew, Harry West, and a large cast including Georgia Gardner and the Clayton sisters. A seven act program with specialties from the Pantzer brothers and other performers followed the burlesque.

Weber and Fields Broadway Music Hall New York Boston Paul Potter Mr. Potter Weber Fields Edgar Smith Conqurers Edgar Atchison- Ely Sam J. Ryan John E. Drew Harry West Jack Bernard George Dailey Georgia Gardner Jane Bernard Harriet Vokes Marie Clayton Hattie Clayton Viola Caron Pantzer Brothers Edgar Aitchison-Efly Clayton Sisters Hoyt’s Comediennes Lillian Perry Oscar Dane Pearl van Ness Daisy Wade Mayers the Osbornes John Walsh Ike Johnson Bert Fitzgibbons Maude de Leon

New Acts Highlight Keith's Vaudeville Show

Newcomers headline a diverse Keith's program with Rough River Mitchell delivering a twenty minute lecture and applause, Felix Morris's The Vagabond, John E. Camp parody singing, Max Cincinnati juggling, and the Grisantes sand and crayon act. Director Schilzonyi's band closes with a German American farewell.

Keith Rough River Mitchell Spain Teddy” Troosevelt Mitchell San Juan Las Guasimas Felix Morris John E. Camp Max Cincinnati Schilzonyi Austria United States Wikoff

Russell Brothers Star at Grand Opera House in Maids to Order

Irish comedians the Russell brothers open a strong Grand Opera House run with Maids to Order a musical comedy noted for its rapid action and vibrant vaudeville turns. Haines Pettingill Bernard Dyllyn Odetta Seymour and others provide witty bits and feats as the audience roars and the week ends with Yale’s The Devil's Auction.

Grand Opera House Russell Brothers Lurline Haines Pettingill Peter Daily Bernard Dyllyn Helen Gould Odetta Seymour C. H. Yale

Grand Theatre hosts Isham’s Royal Euro pean-American Octoroons in Boston

The Grand Theatre presented John W. Isham's Royal European American Octoroons in Boston yesterday. The famed burlesque troupe, high in prestige and salaries, opened with a two act burletta "A Tenderloin Coon" featuring a New York tenderloin scene with dancing and ragtime. The second act moved to Long Island with vaudeville acts by Reece Brothers and Douglas, Edward H. Winn, Rastus and Banks.

Grand Theatre John W. Isham Boston America Octoroons

Massau da Ben Hadj Appears At Austin & Stone's Museum

Masauda Beni Hadj, an Arabian dancer described as symmetrical and slender, captivates crowd at Austin & Stone's Museum with whirling dances said to ward off spirits. She dazzles in native bright dress as Gertie Cochran and a cast of specialists perform feats and tricks to entertain a full house.

Austin & Stone’s Masauda Beni Hadj Austin & Stone Hadj Gertie Cochrane Boston Carri Bears Edwardes al and Mamie Anderson McLean and Hall Wright Sisters Spencer Brothers Chandos Coburn Josie Jessie Lynnton Orville Wild and Mackey Ramir Bonnie Goodwin Mons Mme, Guilmetti

Bon Ton Burlesquers at Palace Theatre Engage Week

The Bon Ton burlesquers open a seven night run at Palace Theatre with clever comedians and handsome girls. A pantomimic act titled Caught in the Act features Nina Diva, famed Parisian model, offering a tasteful presentation of a sensational picture. Agnes Behler leads a bright cast with songs, Irish sketches, travesty acts, and lively dancing by Stella Mack and Alice Berwick.

Bon Ton Palace Theatre Nina Diva Miss Diva Agnes Behler

American Burlesquers at Lyceum Impresses with Comic Clash

The American Burlesquers led by W. B. Watson performed yesterday at the Lyceum with a spoof duel between General Levy and General Whatcher over the Spanish onion. A varied bill featured Perry and Burns Irish comedians Mildred Murray, Dick Kumins, Leslie and Curdy, Monroe sisters, and Watson and Dupre in Why Do We Summer at Saratoga. A Wild Goose Chase closed the program with a half hour of merriment. Next week the Rentz Santley company appears.

Lyceum W. B. Watson Captain Levy General Levy General Whatcher Perry and Burns Mildred Murray Dick Kumins Leslie and Curdy Monroe Sisters Watson and Dupre Saratoga Rentz-Santley Company

Crowd fills Nickelodeon for Cuba tale and boxing bouts

Evangeline Cipgnamps recounted a perilous escape from Trem Morro Castle Prison in a graphic, stirring spell round with ladies and children deeply sympathizing. Lowery Mary and Minnie Hines fought in three round bouts with Hines favored. Sandy Lynch impresses as a strong bag puncher. A female minstrel vaudeville show featuring twelve performers closes the hour of entertainment.

Nickelodeon Evangeline Cipgnamps Minnie Hines Sandy Lynch New England

Burtons Holmes Lectures and Empire Stock Company At Hollis Street

The week features Bur ton Holmes lectures with course tickets at Munic Hall box office priced 2 3 and 84 and new Thursday and Saturday sessions beginning Nov 24 and 26. The Empire Stock Company returns to Hollis Street Theatre with The Conquerors and Phrase, bringing familiar stars and two new plays to Boston audiences.

Tre Burton Holmes Burton Holmes Munic Hall Ico Hawaiian Islands Morocco Fez Moors Grand Canyon Arizona Mudgett Flolmes

Rosenthal Recital At Music Hall Promises Diverse Program

The first of two recitals by pianist Rosenthal at Music Hall is scheduled tomorrow at 2 30 PM. The program includes Beethoven Sonata Op 109 Schumann Carnival Carnaval de Vienna and shorter pieces by Chopin Schubert and Davidoff. The management urges punctual attendance.

Music Hall Rosenthal Schumann Vienna Chopin Schubert Davidoff

Concert at the Columbia Opens Low-Cost Series

Next Sunday evening at the Columbia Theatre a series of popular music concerts debuts with light melodic programs. Frank L. Collins curates, the First Regiment United States Volunteers Military Band performs, and proceeds support Red Cross. Tickets are 10 15 and 25 cents, with seats on sale now.

Columbia Columbia Theatre Frank L. Collins United States Volunteers Red Cross Bureau

Post Check System Urged For Postal Currency Reform

Washington November 14 W R Post of Battle Creek Michigan and W D Boyce of Chicago arrive to urge Secretary Gage to adopt a Post check system. The inventor describes certificates in 5 to 60 cent denominations with a large printed left side and a blank right side for a 2 cent stamp. The checks would replace money orders, travel by mail as letters, and function like bank deposits with only ordinary postage.

Washington W. R. Post Battle Creek Mich W. D. Boyce Chicago Gage Mr. Post Boston Post Boston

Look Out For That Gold Weather Ad for Dr Warren's Formula B

A weather warning and an advertisement touts Dr Warren's Formula B as a cure for colds. It claims the remedy stops a cold at the start and cures long-lasting colds when directions are followed. The notice emphasizes precautions against exposure and promotes the product as preventing inconvenience.

Dr. Warren

St James Y M C A Society to stage annual show at Bijou

The St James Young Men's C T A Society presents its annual entertainment at the Bijou Opera House on **Wednesday evening** November 16. They promise to surpass prior efforts, with rehearsals showing strong progress toward meeting high expectations of friends.

Bijou Opera House St. James Young Men’s C. T. A. Society

Columbia Clothing Company Offers Low Prices on Quality Goods

The Columbia Clothing Company at 737 Washington Street advertises high-grade clothing at surprisingly low prices. The store is open evenings and invites readers to inspect its stock in person.

Columbia Clothing Company Washington Street

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Argeen Mack Shore Agres THE Bowdoin Square Solicitor Castle Square N. K. Fairbank Company St. Louis Inhiladelphia Tremont Theatre Howard Atheneum Keith’s Theatre Richard Conners Smart and Williams Stella Wiley Thomas and Watson Weber & Fields National Biscuit Company the Palace Theatre Lyceum Theatre Living Pictures Empire Stock Company Empire Theatre Empire Company Secretary Gare Ihe ST. James’s Minstrel Show Isaac B. Rich Tomor Charles Frohman Maute Adams J. M. Barrie Paul M. Potter Sinton Mass Board of Commissioners of Savings Herbert Co. Wells A. M. Palmer Esqa Potter Fanny McclIntrre Mamie Grey Helen Byron Florence Hale Hallett Thompson L. Snader Maurice Darcey Ki. R. Philips LL. Wailen Carl Fer Mark Kent Jas Levering Spa Otiers Matinee Reser Weber and Gurers Venus Sher P.atzer Brothers Ard Atchison Ely Artists Sam J Alwars EAN Daintiest Dailey and Vokes Claytsn Ryan al Jester Perry Medicines Jikn E. Drewth Bernards Snot Wiliams DE Bros Nsuglass Edward H. Winn Rastus Banks the Brittons Holmes Mition Tomdirin Cwediesjay Harvard Yale New Haven Boston & Albany R. R Kneeland Street Thurston's Harvard Square Cambridge Hanson G. A Veterans of Maine Admi Trmont Theatre DE Wolf Ousa Opera Charlatan Mats Sugene Tompkins MR. James A Nicks Poakie Aniost Iran E. Rice Anna Austin Stone's F.dison Music Bylagy Orchestra Httons Elm St. Wees Stairs Tremont St Tele J. H. Darnley’s C Tine RE OTT Tremont Oxford Dovers . Ve “A OMEDY Boston Museum Gala Minnes Thane Gising Gay Andrew ‘Mack Earl Columbia Matinees Robert Bb Turtsoay FIN JR Hestra Fre Opera House Telephone Sat Russell Bros Chas. H. Yale
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