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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1892
Page
5
Boston theatre listings review last night praise for Jupiter at the Globe and 1492 at Park Theatre with cadets present. Notes on The Sportsman at Columbia Grand Opera and Bowdoin Square gala at Park Theatre plus Arden's Eagle's Nest at Howard Athenium and a cast roster of performers.
A review praises the Boston production of Jupiter at the Globe Theatre. Laura Joyce Bell, Louise Montague, Hilda Collins, Maud Rollins, Josephine Knapp, and J. Aldrich Lilley lead a bright, well sung cast. The piece blends clever comedy with ambitious music and a lively finale, with Bell carrying the show and the company delivering spirited performances.
Tremont Theatre last night showcased Fadette with Laura Schirmer as the title heroine drawing strong applause. Irene Jerome, billed as the new prima donna, shined as Frasquita with a bright voice and witty presence. Phoned by Phillips-Tomes and Seaton, Lauraine and Captain Stefano added romantic flair as Carapon, with Charles H. Drew delivering clever comic touches.
Admirers filled the Columbia Theatre for the first production of The Sportsman adapted by Lestocq. Mrs Barrymore earned fresh admirers with natural comic color while Holland and Holroyd, Kennedy, Abbe and others performed well. The cast drew enthusiastic praise and Frohman smiled on the crowd. The Sportsman is slated for an indefinite run.
The Shadows of a Great City was presented before a large audience last evening at Bowdoin Square Theatre. The well known melodrama features strong performances by E. J. Tilton as Tom Cooper and Annie Berlein as Biddy Rowan, praised for artistry. E. J. Mack as Abe Nathans drew mixed reviews, while Albert Ackerly and Joseph Weldon delivered solid turns. Scenic effects were praised. Engagement runs this week only.
At Austin's Palace Theatre the program features the comic opera Fidelia and the extravaganza Christobella with Sefton and Watson's vaudeville company. Added burlesque and intermedio acts create a three-part show with strong dancing and musical numbers, appealing to popular tastes and likely drawing large crowds all week.
Linus, the handsome Oregon stallion, proves a top money making attraction at Stone and Shaw. He outshines other large city runs and captivates the audience with his wit and good nature. Nicodemus promises strong appeal for curious minds as two grand specialty theater companies deliver unmatched hilarity this season.
The musical comedy My Jack drew a hearty reception at the Grand Opera House last evening. Known plot, but charm remains, aided by a capable company and careful production. A special matinee is planned for Friday Oct. 21, with strong engagement prospects.
The Old Homestead enters its last two weeks with matinees on Wednesday Friday Columbus Day and Saturday alongside evening shows. Rip Van Winkle stars Joseph Jefferson during the week starting Oct 31 with box office sales opening Monday. Agatha reaches its seventh week amid strong crowds and a 100th performance milestone projected. Columbus matinee on Friday sees large advance sales.
The Hollis Street Theatre drew a cultured crowd for White Roses The Grey Mare with Cayvan Shannon and others. Performances run Monday to Saturday with Charity Ball matinees and evenings. next week features Squire Kate The Wife and Charity Ball. Urania spectacles begin at Tremont Theatre with A Trip to the Moon and talks by Garrett P Serviss.
The Kneisel Quartet led by Kneisel with Roth Svecenski Schroeder and guests Zach Schulz, opened the eighth season at Chickering Hall with Haydn D major quartet, Schubert fragment in C minor, and Dvorak sex tet in A major. Encore after encore followed each piece as critics praised cantabile and mesto from Haydn and Schubert. Next program Monday, Nov. and Park Theatre “Composers’ Night” Sunday promises authors conducting works. Barnet burlesque slated for Columbus Day matinee.
A Boston physician, Dr Parker, reports a long life study yielding cures for ruptures without pain. Patient E W Griggs of Dorchester testifies to strong improvement after months of treatment, with many others reportedly cured. Office located at 373 Columbus Avenue.
Mrs. Mary A Livermore spoke on Retrospect and Prospect to a large audience at the Worcester fair, linking women’s past roles in war relief to rising influence in education, law, and politics. The fair drew about ten thousand visitors, with exhibits, lectures, and new amenities including a headache remedy booth and a gymnastics display by Baron Nils Posse.
An elderly relative questions the habit of reading frivolous novels while Mrs. Honeyton defends the pastime as a means to improve and refine taste, aiming to avoid disgust with frivolity.
Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy, his sister Mrs. John Boyle O'Reilly, and her son were thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse struck an electric car on Beverly Street after crossing the Charlestown bridge toward Boston. Murphy suffered minor injuries, O'Reilly a deep cut, the boy only bruises. Murphy will be out for weeks and miss a Brockton rally.
The United States Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Fuller, affirms the Michigan Supreme Court ruling upholding the Miner law that electors are chosen by congressional districts. The decision rejects a Fourteenth Amendment challenge and indicates at least part of Michigan's electoral vote goes to Cleveland. The unanimous ruling preserves state authority to set elector selection methods.
Grover Cleveland Mrs. Cleveland and baby Ruth will not attend Chicago festivities with Exposition officials. In a letter Secretary Culp reports, Cleveland says he will not come to avoid political advantage over an opponent delayed by President Harrison's illness. He cites sensitivity and unwillingness to gain from the sad circumstance.
The Charitable Irish Society met at the American House last evening with James E. Cotter presiding. Resolutions were adopted on the death of James McCormick who had been a member for thirty three years. New members elected include Dr. Thomas J. Ball Dr. Joseph M. Sheehan Michael E. Hennessey James Hennessey and Christopher F. Byrnes.
From the Lowell Mail and the Boston Post report Governor Russell pressed Congressman Lodge with a hard question at a Malden speech. The issue centered on whether Lodge still believed in the force bill, with the expected reply that an honest man would advocate honest elections and any needed legislation.
Boston Day by Day notes a November 1 hearing by gas commissioners for Walter Baker & Co. and Dorchester petitioners seeking lower gas prices. A November 2 hearing is slated for G. H. Bond and South Boston petitioners, and November 3 for W. F. Sawyer and Roxbury residents.
Senator Fran cis H. Raymond of Somerville fell ill a week ago and was confined to his home. He deteriorated with pneumonia and then typhoid fever, with heart failure now imminent after physicians’ consultation.
James Hussey failed to show for breakfast at 11 Warrenton street boarding house. Landlady Mrs. Bailey forced entry to find him dead in bed with windows and doors shut and gas on. Medical examiner notified.
The steamer Baumwall from Hamburg arrived at quarantine yesterday morning. Dr. Coggswell reported no sickness aboard. The freighter carries a glassware cargo consigned to Boston interests.
In Editor Street's trial yesterday Stewart, the alleged assaulted party, testified Street had a revolver partly out of his pocket before Stewart fired. Ella Harris testified and Officer J E Conroy said Street told him he thought he had shot Stewart.
James H Coleman advertising solicitor for the Globe Newspaper Company dropped dead at the corner of School and Washington streets at 9:20 yesterday from heart failure. He served the Boston Globe for twelve years and leaves a widow and one son, a noted crayon artist. He was 61 and resided in Brookline.
A Milnesville dispatch reports an Italian Hungarian race conflict erupting in a pitched battle. One man dead, three mortally wounded, and a dozen seriously hurt as weapons were employed. Milnesville remains in a state of extreme excitement.
Edw Henry of Greenville twelve miles north of New Auspany, Ind., was lashed by masked men who forced entry, tied him to a post, and gave twelve lashes after accusing him of neglecting his wife and children. He vowed to change and was warned to improve or face harsher punishment.
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