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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1901

Page

5

Sky Farm debuts with strong rural drama and firm cast

Sky Farm first performed at the Museum Edward E Kidder presents a pastoral drama with integrated atmosphere and dramatic construction. The cast led by Charles Frohmann and featuring Jessie Busley William Hodge Katherine Florence Frank Loree delivers life like roles as the Boston era audience eyes.

Edward E. Kidder Sky Farm Kidder New England Charles Frohmann Jessie Ebusley Miss Busley William T. Hodge Stephen Tully Wbreetvan Carolyn Whyte Maud Horsford Sarah McVicker Wright Kramer William Crosby Frederick Truesdale Frank Monroe Tully Marshall Rose Flynn

One of the Bravest at Grand Opera House Thrills Audience

After years away the Grand Opera House presented One of the Bravest a noted fire piece set in New York with scenes on docks Mrs Grogan s house and a Chinese opium joint The cast led by Charles McCarthy Iliam Cronin Virginia Buckle John Moore H S Parker Lulu Konari and Al Friend delivered strong performances with multiple encores and lively fire scene action

Grand Opera House New York City Mrs. Grogan Jack Jill Larry Howard Charles McCarthy H. 8 Parker Tiger T Latter Lulu Konari Rosie Grogan Larry Trovatore Art Stevens Officer

Bowdoin Square Theatre Delivers Top Notch Alvin Joslin Show

Bowdoin Square Theatre audiences enjoyed a sensational rural comedy Alvin Joslin with Charles Willard in the title Uncle Alvin role. Supporting stars include Lytell Clarence Merton E R Philips and Virginia Thornton. A skit Modern School of Acting drew laughs and singing from Annie Carter and Maud Campbell. The bill runs a single week with daily matinees and popular prices. Next week features The Fatal Card melodrama.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Alvin Joslin Charles Willard Uncle Alvin Bowdoin Square Lytell Carl E. Clerence Merton E. R. Philips Imore Hammond Wiliam Gleason Johnne Henryan Frank Mart D. Gaylord Virginia Thornton Florence Hale Corinne Cantwell Maud Campbell Charles Burnham John Phillips Annie Carter

Sag Harbor Opens Farewell Week at Boston Theatre

Sag Harbor opened its second and farewell week at the Boston Theatre before a large appreciative audience. George Woodward as Captain Dan Marble delivers a natural performance in a jolly, sympathetic role. Martha Reese as the orphan Sophie is charming and sympathetic, with the rest of the cast earning praise for their contributions.

Boston Acres George Woodward Dan Marble Martha Reese Erne

Park Theatre Presents Up York State A Rural Play

Park Theatre audiences saw Up York State a four act rural drama by David Higgins and Georgia Waldron. The story follows an orphan girl who marries to pay a debt, blending farce and melodrama with a strong final act and vivid character work by Higgins Waldron Horton McKean Mitchell and Cumpeson.

Park Theatre York State David Higgins Georgia Waldron Mr. Higgins Darius Green Miss Waldron Evelyn Blair Walter G. Horton Allen Woodford Cee Estcott Castle Square Company Gabriella McKean R. Brandon Mitchell John R. Cumpéson Davis Tears and Fitch

Allen Stars In Palace of the King

Hollis Street Theatre opens Miss Viola Allen in In the Palace of the Line with a large audience. The cast includes William Pascoe as Don John and W Bonn as King Philip with strong support from Jennie Eustace Adelaide Warren and others. Rich stage settings recreate a picturesque era as the company earns high praise.

Viola Allen Hollis Streeteatre Palace of the Line Miss Allen Boston William Pascoe Don John W. Bonn Philip Mr. Hoyt Jennie Eustace Adelaide Warren Arthur Bitchcock J. H. Benrimo Eugene Sweetland Harry Ford Margaret Shaffer Lida Hall Ain

Mannering Stars in Janice Meredith at Colonial

A large Colonial Theatre audience praises Ary Mannering in Janice Meredith as the show enters its second week. The review lauds Mannering’s flawless rendering of the Puritan maiden and her versatility from ingenuous youth to mature heroine demonstrating strong stage presence and screen-accurate charm.

Colonial Theatre Hearty Spelauss Ary Mannering Meredith Beaton Miss Mannering Janice Edith Miss Manner Leicester Ford Er Hale Brave Arthrop Ratory le Andes Atu Kate'Lestes Alice Neal Mary Mannering Janice Meredith NK Wid Vews

Noted Praise Without Impersonation in Court of Play

A brief commentary asserts strong placement and praise without impersonation in athletic handling. It emphasizes fair performance and sincere admiration for players who deserve recognition.

Castle Square Theatre Debuts Pudd'nhead Wilson After A Million of Money

The Castle Square Theatre reports strong audience response to A Million of Money with realistic sets and solid cast performances. Next week the company opens Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson, marking a season shift after the current run ends.

Castle Square Theatre Ners Rform Compan Mar Twain Pudd’nhead Wilson Henry Pettitt Augustus Harris Pudd’'Nhead Wilson

Evangeline at Columbia Theatre Enters Fourth Week

Rice's extravaganza Evangeline continues at the Columbia Theatre with Gus Daly as Le Blanc delivering a distinctive performance. The Papyrus Club helped spark its run, and a tour of principal cities is planned for Oct 19, followed by The King's Carnival on Oct 21 with the New York cast and staging.

Rice Evangeline Columbia Gus Daly le Blanc Daly Aparoe Club Papyrus Club Columbia Theatre New Yorkeatre New York

The Princess Chic at Tremont Theatre

Bee Sylva and the 60 clever people present The Princess Chic in its third Boston week at Tremont Theatre last night. The company shows renewed enthusiasm. the audience roars with laughter and applause for many songs. Mr la Shelie’s witty lyrics and Julian Edwards’s sweet music drive the show’s appeal.

Bee Sylva Tremont Theatre Boston Mr. la- Shelie Julian Edwards

Brady's Uncle Tom's Cabin at Boston Theatre Monday

Brady presents an all star production of Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Boston Theatre with a famed New York Academy of Music cast led by Gackaye as Western and Hatch as Esau, featuring Cast members like Laren, Ris, Hall, Rand, Vesemee, and Chapelle in prominent roles amid strong sales and public interest.

Nat Jocre Tal Rent Gackaye Westerom Legree Stee Stockwell A Arcs Hatch Oeetna Seach Donal Laren Augustus Bt. Clair Top Ris Cassie Artie Hall Maudrand Hmetine Lima Annie Vesmeme Amelia Tamar G. Chapelle

Kidnapped in New York at Owami Hall

Barney Gilmore stars in a sensational four act melodrama at Grand Opera House Owami Hall Next week He impersonates Dooley the detective The plot mirrors the Marion Clark cage case with up to date elaborate scenery and lifelike pictures A child is central promising strong heart interest and dramatic appeal.

Barney Gilmore Coman Grand Opera House Owami New York Dooley Marion Clark Cage

Keiths Theatre vaudeville crowd enjoys lively burlesque show

A bustling Keiths Theatre program delivered a bright vaudeville bill with Burlesque comedy and strong singing. Acts by Anand a Johnny Curran and others drew solid audience response while Alex Heindl and Scott offered notable solos before a finale with aerials and variety numbers.

Nia Wits Ananda Johnny Curran Alex. Heindl Scott

Advertising Targets College and Yachtsmen Audiences

A brief ad note indicates campaigns tailored to college readers and yachtsmen. It signals promotional content aimed at students and maritime enthusiasts, highlighting products or services likely linked to campus life and boating interests.

Boston Music Hall Week Features Diverse Vaudeville Acts

Boston Music Hall hosts Sam Morton Clara Morton and Kitty Morton performing a lively vaudeville bill with originality and variety. The program includes Miyo San Japanese musical comedy, Pantzer contortionists, Pafrey and Hilton bicycle act, Yiddish acts, and animal sketches, offering ornate scenery and engaging performances for theatergoers.

Sam Clara Kitty Morton Boston Music Hall Mrs. Morton Try Orton Miyo San Adolphe Mayer Pafrey Hilton Elvan Wive Nengid Harman Leah Russell Weveral Girard Diggine

Howard Atheneum Vaudeville Review Highlights

A fragmented report praises the Howard Atheneum vaudeville program with Pat Rely leading a lively lineup. Acts include Purcell and rotate the ball in motion, Edwin of Dor jard in travesty, Leona harber praised by a pair of cherubs, and Batley and Maasses delivering acrobatic humor amid a capricious, breezy stage show.

Howard Gonary Pat ‘Ellty Purcell Pat Iriah Resents & Miekeen Edwin of Dorjard Poe Specia Leona Harber Batley

Topical optics and acts at Pat Reilly show headline

Frank D. Bryan offers topical optics with six pretty girls and a rattling act by Pat Reilly. The program features the Ferrell brothers as a headliner, Collins and Malet musicians, Murphy and Dunn, the Pryor brothers, the Fillmores, Marshall the Mystic, and Phil Morton.

Frank D. Bryan Pat Reilly Howard’s Ferrell Brothers Collins and Malet Murphy and Dunn Pryor Brothers The Fillmores Marshall the Mystic Conjurer Phil Morton

Wrestlers Vie For Supremacy At Austin Stone Museum

A large crowd watched rival wrestlers in Austin & Stone's Museum with intense bouts. Japanese grapplers Jara Yamada and Warabé Haklowa showcased Jujutsu, while Muldoon and Nick Elliott sparked excitement in a bloodletting match. Other clashes featured Maher vs Matthews, and Turk Allen Hasesan against the “Russian Demon” Orloff amid stage acts by Imperial Four and a host of entertainers.

Austin & Stone Jara Yamada Warabé Haklowa Young Muldoon Nick Elliott Andrew Maher Tom Matthews Allen Hasesan Orloff The Imperial Allett Sisters Gaiety Ji. Reeves Oak and Stuart Shelley Brothers Ndrews Feld Mettler Robins Trenaman Fe Wyitt Eed and Shaw Ares Donaldson Instrumentel Grays Ettie Atwoort Wakema Sitters Darktown Whirling Hashish Clever Gulliver Lille Lennard Alexandoffe

Morrison's Grand Theatre Presents A Homespun Heart

A crowded audience at Morrison's Grand Theatre enjoyed a lively program led by Mr. Coates and a talented cast. The review notes sympathetic storytelling and poetic pieces, praising the ensemble's skill while hinting at standout performances amid a varied lineup.

Morrison's Grand Theatre Oston Coates

Homespun Heart Plays Each Week With Young Cast

The production features Bieriche Warren as Marion and a young Beatrice Howard as Baby Lawson in a charming cast. Daily matinees run at low prices, with six months old Beatrice Howard appearing as the infant character and the show billed as one week only.

Ten Bieriche Warren Marion Tot Beatrice Howard Baby Lawson

Nickelodeon Show Delights Town With Hebrew Convention

Manager Walker presents a popular Nickelodeon bill featuring Mannie Worth's Hebrew convention. The curio hall showcases Hebrew dialect comedians, Yiddish impersonations, and the dance Kasateky. Acts include Jessor Ga Roux, Mile. Freda, Charles Jackson, Mons. Meretto, and a grand nations beauty show. The theatre offers hourly performances with L eddy Pasqualena, Snakerina, Minnie Burke, Lalonda, and others, plus amateur acts later.

Walker Curio Hall Mannie Worth Jessor Ga Roux Mile Freda Charles Jackson Mons. Meretto Leddy Pasqualena Snakerina Minnie Burke Buck Lalonda Stewart Ane Ie Ware Ssoubrette Jayet Gence Seton Cinnie Aerty Living Core

Brown Among the Daisies Burlesque Sparks Local Laughter

A sprightly show by Rice & Barton played twice yesterday. The opening farce features Charles Barton in a lively star part with ample plot. Cast includes Mullen, Duno, Lloyds, Walton, Elmer, Miles, Raymond, Esher sisters, and Hedro. The Tenderloin finale showcases dances and songs emblematic of New York’s famed district.

Messrs Rice & Barton Mullen Duno Lloyds Walton Rice Elmer Miles Raymond Esher Hekdo Gordon Greater New York Little Africa Ana Mile Mara

New Palace Theatre Presents Engaging Fringe Entertainment

A lively program at the New Palace Theatre features Frank Ered in a vaudeville style performance. The show blends comedy and variety acts with a burlesque flavor, promising an entertaining evening for patrons.

Burlesque Company Delivers Varied Stage Sketches

A lively lineup features Pearl Marquem and Larry McCale with strong supporting turns by Tim Healy Applegate and Frank Silver. Performances include two burlesques and a novelty act with catchy songs and a new comedy sketch, all praised for vibrant energy and appeal to diverse audiences.

Pearl Marquem Larry McCale Tim Healy Applegate Frank Silver Ohso Demon the Fairy

Arthur Byron Shines in Petticoats and Bur Nets Debut

Arthur Byron made a star debut at the Studebaker Theatre in Ara Steele's Petticoats and Bayonets a revolutionary romance described as a comedy romance with a military flavor. The enthusiastic audience filled the house and hundreds could not gain admission.

Chicago Studebaker Pit Dome Arthur Byron Ara Steele

Trolley excursions reveal new Concord to Worcester and Fitchburg routes

Readers ride the Lexington and Boston system to enjoy extended lines from Concord Junction toward Worcester and Fitchburg. The journey passes Westvale and mills at Stow and Gleason, then proceeds through Rock Bottom to Gleason Manufacturing and on to Hudson, Clin, and Fitchburg.

Paul Revere Lexington and Concord Palace Observation Lexington Aree Company Con Hen Magna Wasrity and Enterprise

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