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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1912

Page

17

Oliver Twist at Plymouth Theatre Captivates in New Dramatization

Edward Crosby reviews a new Oliver Twist adaptation seen at Plymouth Theatre marking Dickens centenary. Marie Doro as Oliver impresses with boyish charm while Constance Collier as Nancy and Wilton Lackaye as Fagin earn standout turns. robust Bill Sikes by Edmund Breese, Rose Maylie by Madelaine Louis. Five acts, two week engagement precedes George Arliss in Disraeli.

Boston Oliver Twist Old Boston Museum Stock Company Plymouth Theatre Charles Dickens England Herbert Beerbohm Tree Comyns Carr His Majesty’s Theatre London Oliver Mr. Brownlow Nancy Bill Sikes Fagin Marie Doro Constance Collier Sikes Rose London Bridge Wilton Lackaye Edmund Breese Madelaine Louis Rose Maylie Charles Rogers W. T. Carleton Grimwig Award Gould George Arliss Disraeli

Tremont Theatre Chooses Viennese Polka Over Waltzes

Tremont Theatre Boston enters the third and final week of The Woman Hater's Club at the Burgtheatre with strong applause for Sallie Fisher Walter Lawrence and cast. A Polish Wedding from Cohan and Harris starts next Monday. box office seats go on sale Thursday.

Boston Tremont Theatre Burgtheatre Sallie Fisher Walter Lawrence Dolly Castles Joseph Stantley Leslie Kenyon Stuart Robson Cohan and Harris

A Butterfly on the Wheel Ends Its Run at Shubert Theatre

The Shubert Theatre charges into the final week of the celebrated divorce drama A Butterfly on the Wheel. The play, praised as a sharp truth teller, appeals to married women and hints at the penalties of \"planing the fire\". A preopening night audience anticipates the Gertrude Hoffmann show next Monday. A party of 50 New York regulars travels on a special train, including notable figures such as Lee and J J Shubert Morris Gest David Belasco William A Brady. Broadway to Paris will follow to the Winter Garden after Boston.

Shubert Theatre Gertrude Hoffmann New York Lee J. J. Shubert Morris Gest David Belasco William A. Brady Broadway Paris Winter Garden Boston

Orpheum Vaudeville Bill Heads by Texas Tommy Dancers

The Orpheum Theatre showcases the Texas Tommy dancers leading an all-star vaudeville week. On the bill for the first half are Toomer and Hewins in a sketch It Happened in Loneville, Carten and Davis as singers and dancers, Hammond and Forrester in a comedy, Hilton and Bannon in The Battle of Too Soon, Harry Thriller in the lad with the chairs, and Hunters’ dogs act.

Texas Tommy Orpheum Theatre Toomer and Hewins Loneville Carten Davis Hammond Forrester Hilton Bannon Too Soon Harry Thriller Lad

Olympia bills cast include Castellucci and brothers act

This week at Gordon's Olympia the program features Castellucci and his brothers in a musical act Hillaire's comedy circus the Country Choir John B Cook in The Snag Waring on the piano Coy De Trickey the Brazzar brothers and moving pictures.

Gordon's Olympia Castellucci Hillaire Country Choir John B. Cook Waring Coy de Trickey Brazzar Brothers Moving Pictures

Tremont Temple Exhibits Color Coronation Pictures

Moving pictures in natural colors showing the coronation of George were displayed at Tremont Temple yesterday. The exhibition attracted a well attended audience and photo plays from last season remain popular despite changes in presentation.

Old Point Comfort Annapolis U. 8 S. Naval Jenny Chesapenie Bay Pulladelphia Rex Fram Foes Jork Betaetar George E. Peneren Washington Boston Hale Tremont Temple Daily Harold Meade George Xne England Tremont Templef

Robin Hood Revival Delights Boston Theatre with All-Star Cast

The DeKoven Opera Company's revival of Robin Hood at the Boston Theatre proves the work a lasting comic opera classic with a strong book and tuneful music. Noting the absence of Henry Clay Barnabee, the performance features Pauline Hall and Edrwin Stevens among an exceptional cast, praised for vocal excellence and precise ensemble. The large orchestra under Frank E Tours and the chorus receive high marks, with particular acclaim for Bessie Abbott, Walter Hyde, and Florence Wickham in key roles. The revival is described as the best Boston has seen for Robin Hood, a testament to enduring quality and lively interpretation.

Boston Theatre DeKoven Opera Company Bostonians Henry Clay Barnabee Frothingham Pauline Hall Edrwin Stevens Bessie Abbott Marian Walter Hyde Mr. Frothingham Friar Tusk Dame Burden Herbert Waterous Will Scarlet Carl Gantvoort Little John Sylvia van Dyck

Majestic Theatre Opening of The June Bride Engagement

The Majestic Theatre began the closing week of Weber and Fields’s The June Bride with strong audience approval. The light music score by Edmund Eysler and well staged scenic surroundings delighted patrons as the comic storyline carried through the performance. Seats go on sale Thursday for Henry W Savage’s Little Boy Blue arriving next Monday with Otis Harlan Gertrude Bryan Maude Odell and John Dunsmure in the cast.

Weber and Fields Majestic Theatre Boston Edmund Eysler Henry W. Savage Little Boy Blue Otis Harlan Gertrude Bryan Maude Odell John Dunsmure

Park Theatre engages Rose Stahl in Maggie Pepper role

Rose Stahl enters fifth week at Park Theatre Boston playing Maggie Pepper in Charles Klein's new play. Her swift wit and slang keep audiences laughing as she humorously directs a store owner, delivering a standout performance likely to draw strong future crowds.

Ana Park Mats Rose Stahl Charles Klein Maggie Pepper Boston Park Theatre Maggie Paragon

Quaker Girl Delights Boston at Colonial Theatre

The Quaker Girl charms Colon ial Theatre audience as it marks the fifth week of its local engagement. Claire and Mr Knight lead a standout cast including May Vokes Gilbert Childs Maisie Gay May Allison Roland Bottomley Ruth Lloyd Arthur Klein and others as the lively musical comedy run draws strong playgoer support.

Boston Colonial Theatre Lassie Miss Claire Mr. Knight May Vokes Gilbert Childs Maisie Gay May Allison Roland Bottomley Ruth Lloyd Arthur Klein Lewys James W. H. Burton Eleanor Sheldon E. W. Martyn Nellie McHenry Peggy Lundeen A. W. Metcalfe Martin Cox

Globe Theatre all headline bill thrills audience

The Globe Theatre week offers The Four Lukens aerial stunts and Jesse Laskey in Visions d Art a light show Walker and Ill in a laughable playlet Church Sisters small pair of misses Lightner and Mitchell in funny talks Goodall and Letter singing and dancing act Rays and song review plus a long list of pictures Amateurs added tonight and The Country Store planned as extra on Wednesday and Friday nights

The Globe Lukens Jesse Laskey Walker Ill Church Lightner Mitchell Goodall Letter Rays

The Talker at Hollis Street Theatre Introductory Run

Marion Fairfax presents The Talker a two week run at Hollis Street Theatre. The drama surveys women’s revolutionary views on love and marriage with humor and pathos as Tully Marshall Eva McDonald Ruth Lenox Wilson Day and Jane Newton lead a strong cast. The play ends with virtue prevailing amid emotional scenes including a pivotal elopement and a restrained curtain call.

Hollis Street Theatre Marion Fairfax Post Tully Harshall Eva MacDonald Mary Mallon Wilson Day Vida Croly Sidney Jane Newton Preston Crewe Warren Munsell Miss Fairfax Tully Marshall Eva McDonald Ruth Lenox Mr. Marshall Miss McDonald Vida Croly Sidney Maried Villian Mr. Fells Jean Newton

ONeal Opens Final Week at St James in Magda

St James Theatre presents Nance ONeal in Sudermann drama Magda in the second and final week of her engagement. The visiting star appears with a strong supporting company led by Theodore Friebus and Ethel Grey Terry as she schedules four matinees this week.

Nance O'Neil St. James Theatre Miss O'Neil Sudermann Magda St. James Theodore Friebus Robert T.haines Harry Fearing Charles Abbe William C. Walsh Dudley Hawley Beth Franklyn Kate Ryan Ethel Grey Terry

Sherlock Holmes at Castle Square Stirs Big Crowds

John Craig stars as Sherlock Holmes at Castle Square this week in a reception praised for realism and impact. The cast includes Walter Walker Donald Meek Frederick Ormonde Carney Christie with Henrietta McDonald in a strong supporting turn. Next week the Castle Square features Wilson Melrose in The Aviator under Craig’s management.

Sherlock Holmes Castle Square John Craig Craig

Das zlers at Waldron's Casino Week Show

Waldron's Casino presents Dugan the Deputy a burlesque built around Irish comedian Pete Curley delivering roaring laughs. Bos tonian Ben Pierce the Dutch comedian shares the stage with a large company including Nan Engleton Kate Prior and 24 chorus girls in lavish scenic and costume production.

Charlie Waldron Daszlers Dugan Pete Curley Curley Ben Pierce Boston Nan Engleton Kittie Mitchell Kate Prior Betty Davison Alf James Johnnie Walker Charlie Raymond Fred Reese Frank Farber Frank Chamberlain

College Girls at the Gaiety Theatre Delights

A well laid plot and clever performances drive College Girls at the Gaiety Theatre Abe Reynolds leads as the Hebrew character comedian Dan Coleman debuts impressively May Florine Linden returns as the college widow with Jennie Ross Alma Bauer and Beatrice among the featured women Beatrice shines with a sensational violin act last year remains a big draw.

Gaiety Theatre Abe Reynolds Dan Coleman May Florine Linden Jennie Ross Alma Bauer Beatrice

Scenic Temple Hosts Scenic Satire Show and Films

The Temple Players began the second week of their engagement at Scenic Temple presenting a musical revue titled School Days. The acts were generally well received and the film exhibit was up to date with instructive and entertaining photo plays.

Temple

Puss in Boots Pantomime at Keiths Theatre Delights Crowd

London Christmas pantomime condensed for vaudeville adaptation at B F Keiths Theatre features David Abrahams as the cat, Will J Kennedy as the King, and a host of principals including Gertrude Taylor Lena Mason and Josephine Dur. The bill adds Just to Laugh That’s All Famous Characters in Famous Scenes and more with specialty acts and a Pathe Weekly overview.

Keith’s London B. A. Rolfe David Abrahams Will J. Kennedy Gertrude Taylor Lena Mason Josephine Durand Fred Wilson Charles A. Pusey Brown The Pathe Weekly

Mer ry Maiden Company at the Howard Athenaeum

The Merry Maiden company presented New York in Two Reels at the Howard Athenaeum with lively burlesque. Notable performers included Lilla Brennan Blanch Curtiss Maud Black and a strong chorus led by Harry Fields and Ollie Olcott delivering comedy and music in a continuous show.

Howard Athenaeum Merry Maiden New York Harry Fields Lilla Brennan Boston Blanch Curtiss Miss Brennan Maud Black Lou Clark Evelyn Russell Dolly Barnes Trixie Francis Lottie Gibbons Marie Hardy Gussie Pape Elsie Lamont Ethel Webster Dolly Morrissey Adele de Wolfe Vera Clayton May Clayton Frances Manne Gilden Terpsichore Ollie Olcott Marlowe Planted Prince Ceylon Kittle Dick Howard

Grand Opera House Burlesque and Vaudeville Aces

The Grand Opera House crowd enjoyed Pat White and the High Life in Burlesque with Celt ic songs and a bright Merrymaking lineup. Highlights included Casey in Society, The Union Men, and a gymnastic act by Tasma the human pinwheel. Wednesday to Friday show plans feature Country Store Parelli Swlmar Tuohy referee and amateur acts.

Grand Opera House Pat White Mr. White Casey Pat Carl Henry Nellie Francis Nellie Francis, Mr. Henry May Bell Anna Grant Union Charles Falk Barrett Bell Tasma Parelli

Bowdoin Square Theatre Brings Popular Violet Masccotte Company

Bowdoin Square Theatre features over 20 young performers from the Violet Masccotte Company. The Boston product grows in popularity with a current contest among favorites including May Belmont Alice Dudley Florida De Lisle May Hamilton May Osborne and others. The program features The Family Doctor with Three Nibbes Landis and Knowles a juggler Claude Austin and motion pictures. Thursday night promises amateur variety and Friday offers The Country Store.

Nibbes Clyde Austin Landis and Knowles Nat Clark Boston Bowdoin Square Theatre Violet Mascotte Company May Belmont Alice Dudley Florida de Lisle May Hamilton May Osborne Gertie Nellie Zola Kittle Buhl Mabel Parsons Dolly Clifford Blanche de Corret May Waldron Lillie Sutherland Rose Emmet Beatrice Roth Anna Berry Edna Annie Wilson Daisy Gallagher Elsie Hill Louise Baldwin Anita Franklin Three Nibbes

National Theatre Vaudeville Highlights Rose Pitonof Return

The National Theatre features Rose Pitonof the world champion woman swimmer as the local draw with Eddie Ross Fred Bailey Gordon Eldrich and company in Won By a Leg. The show also includes The Man from Springfield musical farce and strong turns by The Follies Pendleton sisters and Poltsin brothers. Pitonof plans to attempt the English Channel next spring.

Tivoli Company Springfield Gordon Eldrich & Co Eddie Ross Poltzin Bros Pendleton Sisters Folies Bergere Mats Eve National Theatre Rose Pitonof Europe Eddie Ross Fred Bailey Gordon Eldrich Mies Pitonof English Follies Poltsin Brothers

Handball Title Fight Set in East Boston

Handball enthusiasts will pack the Paris street gymnasium in East Boston on Wednesday evening for the New England championship match. Collin McDonald, swimming instructor and current single champion, takes on Joseph F B Goode in a spirited contest. The winner receives a cup donated by Michael McGreevy and a potential trip to New York to face the U S champion, with Lew Kelley refereeing and McGreevy scoring.

Paris Street Boston New England Collin McDonald Bath Department Joseph FB Goode Michael McGreevey New York United States Lew Kelley Mr. McGreevey

Death notices and funeral details in Boston column

The column lists multiple death notices across Cambridge Roxbury Somerville and surrounding areas. It records names ages and residences with funeral arrangements including church services locations and dates. Notable entries include Bushee Cadieu Callahan Connors Cr a han Daily Doolan Edwards Engstrom Faxon Guild Hall Hosmer Jensen Lanagan Martin Manning McGrath McGovern ONeill ORourke Reddish Savage Timony Woods and a note from the Charitable Irish Society about Edward Sliney.

Riverside Hosmer Somerville Charles M. Liesmer Hhis Sycamore Street Jensen Dorchester Alfred Jensen Berean Temple Baptist Church Lauriat Avenue Duesday

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