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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1915
Page
9
The Shubert Theatre presented The Only Girl a musical farce in three acts with text by Henry Blossom and music by Victor Herbert. The composer conducted the performance before a large audience, drawing on material from Our Wives and Jugend Freunde.
Alan Kimbrough an avoider of women seeks a composer for his new work. He falls for Ruth Wilson the neighbor who becomes his partner both professionally and romantically. Friends Corksey Fresh and Bunkie push gossip and complications as Patsy and others seek roles, but love prevails. Victor Herbert provides musical accompaniment.
An advertisement touts Sargol tablets to aid fat absorption and weight gain for thin individuals. It claims a typical user gains three to five pounds weekly by taking one tablet with each meal, promising no risk and money-back guarantees.
A Chicago stage review lauds Victor Herbert style and clever instrumentation in The Only Girl. Thurston Hall leads an strong cast with Wilda Bennett Leona Stephens and Ernest Torrance praised for voice and character. Orchestra and conductor Kantzenbach receive commendation as the show promises lasting city engagement.
Park Theatre week features Marguerite Clark in The Prince and the Pauper from Paramount in five acts and Francis X. Bushman in The Silent Voice from Metro in five acts. Clark’s dual role showcases a peak performance while Bushman’s Picture Voice adapts a New York stage hit. Music by William F. Dodge and Symphony Players accompanies the screenings with soloist Margaret Gallagher acclaimed soprano.
Park Square Theatre continues Twin Beds with a 13 weeks engagement. The lively comedy by Margaret Mayo and Salisbury Field promises hearty laughter and strong appeal, attracting eager audiences to enjoy its bright, near perfect acting.
A Boston and Maine Rail Road search for the owner of a lost bag and pay envelope ended when the Post printed a notice in yesterday morning’s edition. The rightful owner identified the bag after a full description of its contents, and the bag was returned to her.
Silas Lapham, once a Vermont farm boy turned paint magnate, confronts a devastating fire and mounting debt. He negotiates with a West Virginia firm to unite interests or buy out, while enemies plot to drive him to ruin. Rogers hints at hidden investors as Lapham suspects betrayal.
Copyright by W. D. Howells issued under arrangement with Houghton Mifflin & Co the authorized publishers.
Hartford reports John M. Crampton of the State Fish and Game Commission believes salmon fishing can be revived in Connecticut. He received 100,000 salmon eggs from the Columbia River and delivered them to the Windsor hatchery for eventual distribution to state streams.
Medical ads urge a single day cure for colds using laxative bromine quinine tablets. Refund promised if not effective. Box bears signature of B. W. Grove.
A strong collection titled Fighting for France opened in Tremont Temple under the International Film Company and Boston American with official French government footage. The exhibits are presented as authentic and non exaggerated. The films were produced under French government auspices and copies reside in France’s government archives.
A panoramic film sequence displays French troops reviewed before King Albert of Belgium President Poincaire and General Joffre highlighting physique equipment and morale. It also shows trench action sea battles Dar danelles and African troops on Arabian horses along with royalty leaders like George V Nicholas II and Kitchener. The program runs from 1 pm to 11 pm with about an hour and a half of footage.
Adoniram J. Pickens, 45, died at City Hospital from injuries suffered Friday night in East Boston when his automobile skidded and overturned. About 25 years ago he served as waterfront and ships news reporter for the Post and later worked with the Cunard Line in East Boston.
English drama Quinneys by Horace Annesley Vachell opened at the Tremont Theatre last evening as an amusing comedy on English social caste distortions. Eight English players starred in a balanced company and the show, adapted from a popular English novel, drew a large, brilliant Boston audience that responded with enthusiasm.
The review lauds the Boston run of Quinneys as a pleasing love story with a bustling antiques shop. It highlights eight distinct characters, sharp social lines, and humor as the main draw, noting key scenes in The Sanctuary and Sam Tomlin's room and the central clash between Quinney and his foreman over Posy Quinney.
Margaret Anglin returns to Boston with a graceful performance in Beverly's Balance at the Plymouth Theatre. The actress ranges from Shakespeare to Paul Kester with ease, earning praise for her versatility and artistry in last evening's engagement.
A review notes Beverly’s Balance blends farce and satire as Beverly and relatives scheme through a legal plot. Miss Anglin delivers lively acting with wit and timing, elevating a simple tale into friendly, amusing entertainment.
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