Papas Wife and Two Little Vagrants Stir Boston Audiences
Boston audiences enjoyed Anna Held in Papa's Wife at the Boston Theatre and Mildred Holland in Two Little Vagrants at the Grand Opera House. Held displays true acting versatility in La Femme de Papa with witty charm and charm, while Holland leads as Fan Fan and will switch to Helene D Armont next night. Also noted is Mr Herne's Sag Harbor engagement and ongoing Boston to Park Theatre transfers for rail travelers.
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Boston
Anna Held
Papa
Miss Held
Mme. Judi¢e
Reginald de Koven
Harry B. Smith
Miss
Charles A. Bigelow
Harry Woodruff
Father
Henry Bergman
George Marion
Isabelle Evesson
Sloen
Grand Opera House
Fan Fan
Mildred Holland
Arthur Coglier
George D’armont
Frederic Douglass
Robert D’albert
John Fordham
M. St. Henri
del la Barre
la Renard
Barbara Douglass
Helene D’armont
Katherine Vincent
Carmen St. Henri
Bergie Harrington
Claude
Anna Bodden
Zephyrine
Miss Holland
Evil Eye
Park Theatre
Herne
Sag Harbor
New England
New York
Under the Gaslight Impresses Bowdoin Square Cast
The Bowdoin Square Theatre presents Augustin Daly's Under the Gaslight with elaborate scenery and a strong stock company. E L Snader leads as Snarkey with notable support from Louis Bresen and Pearl Seward. reviews praise the cast's polish and audience response.
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Augustin Daly
Bowdoin Square Theatre
New York City
Daly
New York
E. L. Snader
Snarkey
Mr. Snader
Louis Bresen
Ray Tafford
Charles Willard
Byke
Rogues’ Gallery
Walter Stuart
John Phillips
Charles Farwell
John W. Rose
Frank Clarke
James Levering
D. L. Gaylord
Pearl Seward
Laura Courtland
Charlotte Hunt
Peachblossom
Helene du Carte
Pearl Courtland
Florence Hale
Old Judas
Henriette Rich
Sue Barlie
Lothrop
Carrie Scott
Margaret Scott
Monk
Collins
Hardt
Letto and Dello
Harry Gilbert Castle
The Highest Bidder at Castle Square Theatre Delights Crowd
Last evening's performance of The Highest Bidder drew a large audience at Castle Square Theatre. The cast delivered creditable work with artistic stage settings. Lillian Lawrence shone as Rose Thornhill and Leonora Bradley impressed as Mrs Honsten Lacy.
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Castle Square
Lillian Lawrence
Rose Thornhill
Leonora Bradley
Honsten Lacy
Marian
Sag Harbor star James A Herne attracts huge Boston crowd
James A. Herne’s Sag Harbor draws a packed Park audience in Sag Harbor style review. Old Captain Nathan P. Hand, the last surviving Sag Harbor whaling captain, will visit Boston with plans for special Sag Harbor excursions and farm-ticket transport arrangements.
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James A. Herne
the Park
Casey Theatre
Sag Harbor
Nathan P. Hand
Long Island
Dan. Marble
Liebler & Co
Boston
Kendals Shine in Boston as The Elder Delights Audiences
The Hollis Street Theatre hosts Mr and Mrs Kendal for a second week with The Elder Miss Blossom receiving strong praise for its blend of light comedy and tragedy. The ensemble at the Boston Museum offers a varied bill with At the White Horse Tavern and Lord and Lady Algy forthcoming.
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Boston
White Horse
Museum
Charles H. Bradshaw
Anne Sutherland
Leo Dietrichstein
Mr. Dietrichstein
Miriam
Nesbitt
Fred Summerfield
Hinzelman
Boston Museum
Andrew Mack
Rohans
Hollis Oriitrre
Isaac B.ee Wena
Miss Blossom
Empire Theatre Co
Lord and Lady Algy
Howard bill dazzles with burlesque and big head tale
The Howard week bill features Al Reeves’s burlesque troupe with Troja as star and a patriotic closing act Admiral Dewey Dandy. Lettie Wilbur of Chicago draws crowds with her enormous head, while the museum showcases lively gorillas and a parade of acts including the Vincenzo Isabella company and the Parcer troupe.
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al Reeves
Troja
Reeves
Furber
Davis
Inez Mecusker
Welch Brothers
Celeste and
Bayles
Thatcher
Belle
Admiral Dewey
Champagne Comedienne
Walter Stanton
Lottie West Symonds
Price and Watson
Hecons
Widden
Willie
Fields and Russell
Frank M. Forest
Lorraines
Alice Sablon
Miniature Theatre
Phil H. Morton
Edith Wilbur
Chicago
Austin & Stone
Nature
Daniel Webster
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Mr. Wilbur
Boston
Edith
Museum
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Charles Frederick Company
Bastedo
Raymond and
Clarke
Phyllis Herbert
Alabama Coffie
Charles
Eva Par¢cer
Patnaudes
Little May Hoey
Cooper and Bailey
Marie Rogers
Koppe
Monsula
Russell
Dooling
Brennan
Solaret Tops Keith's Continuous Show In Boston
Solaret again led the ongoing attraction at Keith's despite not being billed as headliner. The Boston stage has featured skirt dancers fire dancers serpentine dancers and other accordion-pleated acts since Lole Fuller sparked the craze.
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Solaret
Keith's
Boston
Lole Fuller
Hair Health Fad Claims Rescue From Gray Hair
Mrs E S Mason of burgh West Virginia writes that Nuttell July 16 1899 and London Supply Co 853 Broadway New York sold six bottles of Dr Hay s Hair Health. She says her gray hair disappeared after using one bottle and she recommends the product to friends as a hair grower and dresser.
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E. S. Mason
Burgh
W. Va
Nuttell
London Supply CO
Broadway
New York
Half-Health hair product promises gray restoration
An advertisement touts Half-Health as a non dye food that revives hair color and strength from the roots. It claims to prevent hair loss after perspiration and to be undetectable, suitable for men and women, with a 60 cent price or prepaid shipment from Condon Supply Co. 853 Broadway New York. Money refunded if not effective.
Imperial Burlesquers Open At Lyceum Theatre
The Imperial Burlesquers opened at the Lyceum Theatre with a laugh filled farce Stranded in Luck featuring the full company. The vaudeville segment showcased Lawrence Crane and John E. Cain with witty acts and musical feats along with Blanche Newcomb singing and dancing. The duo iefan and Stewart delivered Irish and German humor while Jones Grant and Jones highlighted top African American performers with strong reception.
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Lyceum Theatre
Imperial Burlesquers
Lawrence Crane
John E. Cain
Blanche Newcomb
Iefan
Stewart
Jones
Grant
Burlesque Show Ends as Jeffries Sharkey Forecasts
Audience reacts with smiles and tears to original pieces. The performance closes with a burlesque titled Wanted, a Shirt. Stage shows a full set of scenery. A detailed preview of the Jeffries vs Sharkey fight will be given on Friday night and next week Weber's Olympia company will appear.
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Jeffries
Sharkey
Weber
Olympia Company
Michael Strogoff at Grand Dime Theatre Impresses Crowd
The Grand Dime Theatre offers a week long run of Michael Strogoff starring Lorimer Johnstone with E. D. Denison as Ivan and a large supporting cast. The production features new scenery and a strong battle scene, while Lee Hong Fee and other acts entertain between scenes. Amateur night is Friday.
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Grand ‘Dime Theatre
Michael Strogoff
South End
Lorimer Johnstone
Ivan
E. D. Denison
Mildred Hylands
Florence Baker
Alice Keane
Florence Mack
Utopians Present Vaudeville Show at Palace Theatre
The Utopians extravaganza company opened yesterday at the Palace Theatre with Le Chat Noir a breezy satire followed by a strong vaudeville program. Gardner act Clara Adams Bryce and Inman Flynn and Dexter Lane sisters Barton and Ashley plus Hotel Razzle Dazzle drew lively applause.
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Alio
Gardners
Clara Adams
Bryce
Inman
James C. Flynn
Lida Dexter
Lane
Ada
Ruby
Laura
Barton
Ashley
Tremont Temple Lectures Spotlight Edward Townsend Readings
At Tremont Temple last evening the third lecture in the series featured Edward W Townsend, author of Chimmie Fadden and Major Max. He read selections from his works in a lively style, including Her Grace the Duchess of Fadden and The Dog on the Roof among others. The series continues Monday November 6 with Dr F A Cook presenting Through the First Antarctic Night.
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Tremont Temple
Edward W.townsend
Chimmie Fadden
Max
Manhattan
Paul
F. A. Cook
Manager Lederer Promises Lavish Opening at Columbia Theater
George W. Lederer oversees the Columbia Music Hall and Promenade de Luxe aiming to make it Boston’s home of spectacle. The Man in the Moon debuts as a pioneering production with unprecedented lavish scenery costumes and ballets. the Columbia opens next Monday with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
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George W. Lederer
Lederer
Boston
Atlantic
Columbia
Commonwealth Lodge Concert At Paine Memorial Hall
Commonwealth Lodge No 66 O B A gave a concert last evening at Paine Memorial Hall attended by a large crowd. The highlight was Celia Solomon the young pianist with a favorable reception. The program included acts by Mark and Ollie Abrams, readings by Joseph Britton, songs by Daniel Sidney, violin solos by Hugo Giduz with Miss Giduz, a sketch by Mr and Miss Grossman, and selections by Tuskinsky's Orchestra.
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Commonwealth Lodge No. 66
Paine Memorial Hall
Celia Solomon
Mark Abrams
Ollie Abrams
R. Goldstein
Joseph Britton
Daniel Sidney
Hugo Giduz
Miss Giduz
Miss Grossman
Tuskinsky
Applications for class membership at YM Union
Applications for class membership are coming in rapidly at the Young Men's Christian Union. The program offers attractive studies and teachers with one thorough lesson per week. Classes in debating, free hand drawing, penmanship, Latin and advanced French will begin this Tuesday evening.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston St
Tremont
George Peirce
Sec’y
WM. H. Baldwin
Prest
Paine House Labor Ride Raises Union Probe
Labor muttering grows as R T Paine Jr and his family face questions over non union construction of a Queensbury street house. The Building Trades Council grievance committee will decide the next steps after Paine elder’s letter to insert union labor provisions was deemed unsatisfactory. The project at 73 front feet spans three stories with granite foundation and fireproof construction.
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R. T. Paine, Jr
Building Trades Council
Gunther
Mr. Paine
Police Captains Phones Change Under New Board Order
The Police Board requires alterations in telephone service for police captains. Lines previously connected captains' houses directly to stations will be replaced by non outside connectable lines. Direct house to station lines will remain but calls from outside will no longer connect, cutting annual costs significantly.
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Police Board
Blessing of St. Joseph's Home for Unemployed Women
The blessing ceremony occurred at 4 p.m. with Grey Nuns overseeing the new home placed in their care by Archbishop Williams. Rev. J. T. Mullen of Holy Cross Cathedral led the rites, marking the order’s Montreal founding on October 30, 1738 and describing admission plans for inmates to support themselves through work.
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St. Joseph’s
Order of Charity
Grey Nuns
Archbishop Williams
J. T. Mullen
Holy Cross Cathedral
Montreal
Youth's Companion Hosts Fourth Amateur Photo Exhibition
The Youth's Companion will open its fourth annual amateur photography exhibition to the press on the morning of November 1. The exhibit features 9800 samples taken during the previous year, housed at the Youth's Companion building on 201 Columbus Avenue.
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Youth’s Companion
Youth's Companion
Columbus Avenue
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