Opening of the Hollis Street Theatre Debuts The Gay Musician
The Hollis Street Theatre opens its season with The Gay Musician a comedy by Julian Edwards featuring arias like Lovelight and a playful courtroom and romance plot. Templar Saxe Amelia Stone Lottie Kendall and Joseph Miron headline with Carroll McComas rising in favor. The troupe delivers a well balanced company and strong chorus. The show runs two weeks amid hearty applause and expected prosperity.
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Street Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre
Julian Edwards
Edwards
New York
Hubby
No. 1
Templar Saxe
Amelia Stone
Lottie —Kendall
Joseph C. Miron
The Cowboy and the Squaw Amazes Grand Opera House Crowd
Grand Opera House audiences applauded The Cowboy and the Squaw last night. The western melodrama portrays Indians and frontier life with gunplay and a dramatic third act rescue. Lead actors Charles Bartling and Dorothy Lyons drew praise for their performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Charles Bartling
Robert Westerman
Dorothy Lyons
Silver Heels
Hugh E. Thompson
Bear's Tooth
Austin and Stone's Museum Shows Host Of Wonders
Curio hall and theatre at Austin and Stone’s Museum attract crowds with two sea son highlights. The Manhattan Girls present an up to date programme featuring the Olive sisters, Ethel Norman, Vera Vernon, Lottie Blanchard, Cassie French and the Methven sisters. The second show features the Sloanes, Tom and Gertie Moya, Thurston and Gray, Black and White, plus Catullo’s illusions Cremation and L Aphrodite. Additional acts include the Flemings, Myeretta the midget, and Franks the broom king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curio Hall
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Manhattan Girls
Olive Sisters
Ethel Norman
Vera Vernon
Lottie Blanchard
Cassie French
Buster Brown
Dainty Methven Sisters
Sloanes
Tom and
Gertie Moya
Thurston and Gray
Catullo
Flemings
Myeretta
Franks
Hub Theatre Show Stars Camilla Soper and Hugler
Marie Camilla headlines a celebrated trio with Herbert Soper and Dora Hugler at the Hub Theatre. The program featured a strong ladies orchestra and a set of new comedy and dramatic pictures promising strong attendance.
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Marie Camilla
Herbert Soper
Dora Hugler
Hub Theatre
Ladies’ Orchestra
Theatre Premier presents a lively weekly bill with sport themed reels
The program opens with a motion picture of recent Olympic races in England and exciting boat finishes. The Gambler's Life is a thrilling race track tale and The Enchanter of Children offers engaging subject matter. Comedy acts include Hand Cart Race In Music Comedians and I Have a First Prize with Castellani the one man band and Signor Fontani in bass solos.
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England
Castellani
Signor Fontani
Matt Ott’s The Maid of Japan Delights Two Audiences
Matt Ott’s musical comedy The Maid of Japan drew two large crowds at Gor man’s Summer Theatre Boulevard yesterday. Hits include Is a Woman Ever Satisfied With Life The Kiss Song When America Invades Japan Drinking Tea The Ricksha Man and verses by Robert Bartlett. Maude Dunne delivered a graceful singing and dancing sketch. The chorus and ensembles impressed, and the Geisha girls provided picturesque scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Ott
Japan
J. W. Gorman
Yes Boulevard Summer Theatre
America
Ricksha
Robert Bartlett
Maude Dunne
Commencement Days Opens at Colonial Theatre 1908 09
The Colonial Theatre's 1908 09 season opens with Commencement Days a three act play by Virginia Frame and Margaret Mayo. The story centers on a women's college graduation day with romance and pathos, featuring Lolita Robertson Katherine Florence Anne Dale Leilta Smith George Anderson and others delivering strong performances. The play follows a stolen fund used for athletics and the uncovering of the culprit with a satisfying resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Virginia Frame
Margaret Mayo
Strongheart
Brown
Harvard
Kate Wells
Lorraine Douglas
Lolita Robertson
Katherine Florence
Ainne Dale
Leilta Smith
Dudley
George Anderson
Billy Douglas
Charles H. Riegel
Walter Homas
John Steppling
Bowdoin Square Theatre Delivers Monte Cristo Romance
The Bowdoin Square Theatre stock company presented Monte Cristo with Hal Clarendon as the Count in his debut and strong turns by Charlotte Hunt as Albert. Harry Humphreys Danglars Frances McHenry Mercédès Florence Hale Carconte and Harry Brooks provided solid support as the cast impressed audiences with lively acting and a new program of comedy films announced for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Monte Cristo
Count of Monte Cristo
Hal Clarendon
Charlotte Hunt
Albert
Miss Hunt
Harry Humphreys
Danglars
Frances McHenry
Mercedes
Florence Hale
Carconte
Harry Brooks
Caderouse
Burlesque at Columbia Theatre Delights Audiences
The Columbia Theatre presents The Frolic some Lambs with strong chorus, pretty performers, and lively songs. May Strehl and Frank Carlton star among a cast noted for humor and stage chemistry. a wrestling bout by Prokos and Pardello is announced and matinees run daily except Saturday.
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Columbia
May Strehl
Frank Carlton
Willard Terre
Harry Antrim
Alio
Browning
Lavan
Cardownie
Prokos
Pardello
Scenic Temple Show Delights Boston Audiences
A varied program at the Scenic Temple includes illustrated songs by nationally known singers moving pictures new to Boston a monologist a funny duo instrumentalists and tricks. The full orchestra remains a strong draw. Thursday features new pictures and Saturday offers a continuous show starting at 2 30.
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Moving Pictures
Boston
Comeey
Scenic Temple
Berkeley Street
Warren Avenue
Majestic Theatre opens season with Nearly a Hero debut
Thursday morning Sears ticket sale starts for Labor Day matinee featuring Sam Bernard as the comical tailor in Nearly a Hero. The Shubert company supports the star with Ada Lewis Grace La Rue Nova Aymar Florence Gerald Daisy Green Phil Ryley Sam Edwards and Gertrude Call.
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Majestic Theatre
Sears
Sam Bernard
Messrs. Shubert
Ada Lewis
Grace la Rue
Nova Aymar
Florence Gerald
Daisy Green
Phil Ryley
Sam Edwards
Gertrude Call
Samson and Delilah at Star Theatre Boston
A colorful Star Theatre program in Scollay Square features Samson and Delilah as a standout production this week. The bill also includes The Romance of the Old Mill A Pair of Kids and The Country Lad with lively illustrated songs led by My Own United States.
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Boston
Star Theatre
Scollay Square
United States
Tremont Theatre Opens Second Week of The Merry Widow
Boston Tremont Theatre presents The Merry Widow with a lavish production and a carefully chosen cast. Miss Abarbanell shines as the widow while Mr. Brian excels in both comedy and song. Oscar Figman and the ensemble boost the lively Parisian scenes as the chorus stands out in Savage’s stylish staging. The Marse costumes and scenic design enhance the visual appeal throughout.
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Boston
Tremont Theatre
Miss Abarbanell
Mr. Brian
Oscar Figman
Mr. Savage
Tremont
ProMoters Shine as Ward and Vokes Draw Big Globe Audience
The Globe Theatre hosted a large crowd honoring Hap Ward and Harry Vokes in The Promoters a bright vaudeville musical. Ward and Vokes drew roaring laughter as Lord Knows and Count Upp with Lucy Daly, Sandy Chapman and others delivering standout turns. Special notes go to dog Casey Eddie Judge and the Ward and Voices Ladies' Band while Joseph Daly's score and FR P Janette lyrics anchor a lively show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Hap Ward
Harry Vokes
Flagg, Kennedy & Co
Percy
Harold
Lord Knows
Upp
Ward
Vokes
Lucy Daly
Sherry Holmes
Lew Kelly
Professor Dope
Boston
Charles
Sandy) Chapman
Marion Merrill
Francis Avery
Bessie Rosa
Sue Brette
John Manly
Will Come
Eddie Judge
Casey
Dog
Richard Barry
David DeWolf
Ward and Voices Ladies’ Band
Joseph M. Daly
FR. P. Janette
Flowers Galore
Honduras Club
Bill Daly
Bandanna Land opens at Orpheum Theatre with Williams and Walker
The Orpheum Theatre season begins Saturday Sept 5 with Bandanna Land, the Williams and Walker musical comedy. Special feature dancer Aida Overton Walker performs The Dance of Salome with elaborate scenery and electrical effects, a Boston first. Walker performs The Sheath Gown in Darktown while Bert Williams headlines. Engagement is limited.
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Williams
Miss Walker
Darktown
Bert Williams
George Walker
The Enchanter's Revenge at Theatre Comique This Week
Feature motion picture The Enchanter's Revenge headlines the Theatre Comique this week. For a Wife's Honor shows a woman's true sacrifice and Humble and True depicts undying devotion. Comedies include How to Pay the Rent Got a Penny Stamp and St Vitus Dance. Novelties Tuna Fishing in Sicily Gymnastic Display in Paris. Songs include Mandy Lane Red Red Rose Reid to Yesterday and Over the Hills and Far Away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Comique
St. Vitus
Sicily
Paris
Mandy Lane
Reid
Norumbega Park at Open Air Theatre Hosts Helen of Troy
Patrons are urged to attend this week as Norumbega Park presents the musical comedy Helen of Troy in the open air theatre. The show features stars Bob Ott Hugh Fay Glen White Marie Ames Margaret Miles Edwina Booth and a lively chorus with hit songs like Dixie Dan Travelling When A Boy Says Will You and A Girl Says Yes Every Star Falls in Love With Its Mate and the Yama Girl. Free zoological gardens boating on the Charles River woodland walks box ball alleys and other amusements make a day outing at Norumbega appealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norumbega Park
Dixie Dan
Bob Ott
Hugh Fay
Glen White
Marie Ames
Margaret Miles
Edwina Booth
Zoological Gardens
Charles River
Norumbega
The
Charles
Satellite Fishing Boat Promises Daily Heaviest Catch Prizes
The Satellite steamer offers daily trips with Sunday runs at 10 a.m from Central Wharf foot of State Street. It sails to the middle banks famed for cod haddock and pollock, boasting speed for deep sea fishing off the New England coast.
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Deep Sea
Middle Banks
New England
Central Wharf
State Street
Steamer Cape Cod Sails from Atlantic Avenue Wharf
Autumn at the Cape is praised as the seashore’s finest with blue sky and clear air. The Steamer Cape Cod departs daily from 400 Atlantic Avenue at 9 AM.
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Cape
Cape Cod
Atlantic Avenue
Newport Excursion Special Train Schedule
Special train via New York New Haven and Hartford railroad leaves South Station at 9 30 a m and Back Bay at 9 24 a m Thursday September 3. Fare one dollar. Tickets on sale also at 362 Washington Street.
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Newport
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
South Station
Back Bay
Washington Street
Keiths Theatre Presents The Naked Truth Headliners
Harry Davenport and Phyllis Rankin headline at Keiths this week with a large company in The Naked Truth an Edward A Paulton operetta Davenport stars as Sergeant Johnny McIntosh Rankin plays Stella producer Sidney Drew receives credit The Empire City Quartet and others perform lively acts including Ahearn troupe bicycle feats Quebec tercentennial views and musical numbers
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Harry Davenport
Phyllis Rankin
Keith's
Naked Truth
Edward A. Paulton
Mr. Davenport
Johnny McIntosh
Miss Rankin
Stella
Sidney Drew
Empire City
Clay Smith
Melnette Twins
Western Plains
Myers
Rosa
Ahearn
Quebec
Blanche Henshaw
Heinze
Paul Florus
McNamée
Clay Modeller
Dandy George
His Dog
Park Theatre closes second week of An drew Mack engagement
The Park Theatre enters the final week of An drew Mack’s run in Arrah na Pogue with encores for new songs from Mack including Somewhere Finnegan and His Flute and Good Night My Love. Delegations from Irish societies praise the performance as patriotic numbers draw cheers. Box office opens at 8 am for Frank Lalor’s Prince Humbug musical comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mack
the Park Theatre
Mr. Mack
Finnegan
Love
Mack
Park Theatre
Frank Lalor
Prince Humbug
Mr. Lalor
Palace Theatre Gaiety Draws Big Rice & Barton Cast
Rice and Barton present at the Palace Theatre with Charles Barton leading a large cast including Jack Mag ee Fred Eckhoff Frank Pierce Frank Murphy Jeff Healey Annie Dunn Mullen May Seavey Tessie Burns La Vern Healey Alice Maizee Amy Nelson May Barry Camille Falladaux The burlesques Brown Among the Daisies and The Fakirs Daughter headline a rich vaudeville program with Camille Falladaux in song and story and a return by Kelley and Bartlett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice & Barton
Palace Theatre
Charles Barton
Jack Magee
Fred Eckhoff
Frank Pierce
Frank Murphy
Jeff Healey
Annie Dunn Mullen
May Seavey
Tessie Burns
la Vern Healey
Alice Maizee
Amy Nelson
May Barry
Camille Falladaux
Paragon Park Closes Labor Day Weekend 1908
Paragon Park plans one final week of amusements before Labor Day closing on September 7. Speedy the world champion high diver performs daily, with act lineups featuring John Lans the miniature drum major and the duo La More and Valveno. Farrington's Olympic Theatre showcases the McCarthys, Todesco trio, Madeline Fisher, the Moxleys, Little Rita, Kit Karson, and Harry K. Clifford plus an amateur show Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragon Park
Dodge
John Lans
la More
Valveno
Farrington
Olympic Theatre
McCarthys
Todesco
Madeline Fisher
Moxleys
Little Rita
Kit Karson
Harry K. Clifford
Howard Atheneum Lures Vaudeville Stars To Packed House
Jeanette Dupree headlined at the Howard Atheneum with Gladys Sears and the Cozy Corner Girls delivering two burlettas The Honeymoon Trip and The Sculptor's Dream Lola Bigger Hisa Leslie May Fenton Lottie Hansen Belle Hunter Lulu Keegan Florence Wallace Healey sisters Etta Wells Edna Potter Julia LaMont and more entertained Charley Johnson Jim McCabe Joe Mack and others add comic and musical acts Arizona troupe presented acrobatics Corbett and Forrester Bates and Neville Dancing Butlers Robson and Wilson Hindoo Sam and Howardscope films rounded out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Dupree
the Howard
Gladys Sears
Lola Bigger
Hisa Leslie
Songbird
May Fenton
Lottie Hansen
Belle Hunter
Lulu Keegan
Florence Wallace
Healey Sisters
Etta Wells
Edna Potter
Julia LaMont
Charley Johnson
Jim McCabe
Joe Mack
Arizonia
Corbett and
Forrester
Bates and Neville
Robson
Wilson
Hindoo Sam
Mystifier
Castle Square Theatre Opens With Warm Reception
Castle Square hosted the new John Craig stock company with a matinee and evening reception. The Road to Yesterday drew hearty applause for its humor and period vignettes, and next week features Henry E. Dixey’s The Man on the Box with renewed audience enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square
John Craig
Craig
Miss Young
Henry E. Dixey
Woman faints from fright on Charlestown street corner
Agnes O'Brien 24 of 44 Henley street Charlestown fainted in fear claiming an unknown colored man had stalked her for some time. Patrolmen Bar tel and Twoomey aided her at State and Devonshire streets before she collapsed again at the station and was taken to the Relief Hospital for hysteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes O'Brien
Henley Street
Charlestown
State and
Devonshire Streets
Bartel
Twoomey
Station 2
L Plan Is Turned Down by Everett Aldermen
The Boston Elevated proposed route was rejected by the Everett Board of Aldermen in a unanimous vote. Prominent citizens opposed it, arguing Malden and other northward points had advantages. The plans now go to the Railroad Commission for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Boston
Malden
Railroad Commission
Vaudeville program at Lexington Park features top acts
Edgar Foreman and company perform the Duel of Hearts in a clever playlet. Caldera the jugler and sleight of hand artist, Mlle Perrache assist. Reed brothers do rings and trapeze. Boulden and Quinn provide music. Art Fisher acts as mimic and vocalist. 500 free seats for afternoon show. Edna F Simmons Women’s Orchestra plays after noon and evening. Free zoological gardens with about 75 animals. Large picnic groves and athletic field with various amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Park
J. W. Gorman
Edgar Foreman
Caldera
Mlle. Perrache
Reed Brothers
Boulden
Quinn
Art Fisher
Edna F. Simmons
Boston Theatre to Open on Labor Day With Old Homestead
The Boston Theatre will open on Labor Day Monday Sept 7 with veteran actor Denman Thompson inaugurating the 21st season of The Old Homestead. An elaborate spectacular production is promised using the full Boston Theatre stage facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Denman Thompson
Boston Theatre
Popular Bass Point Resort Feature Highlights
The season is waning at this popular resort with numerous attractions and acclaimed fish dinners at the Relay House and Bass Point House. Boats depart Otis Wharf at frequent intervals, offering daytime and evening service for visitors seeking enjoyable outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relay House
Bass Point House
Otis Wharf
Autumn Excursion Rates on the Plant Line
Autumn excursion rates to the Maritime Provinces are now effective for thirty days. Halifax is $9.00 and other cities follow with Hawkesbury and Charlottetown $11.50, New Glasgow $13.25, Truro $11.25, Sydney $15.45. Steamships Halifax and A W Perry sail from Commercial Wharf on select days. City ticket office 298 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime Provinces
Halifax
Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
New Glasgow
Truro
Sydney
Commercial
A. W. Perry
City Ticket Office
Washington Street
Electrician Killed by Live Wire at Malden Plant
Malden August 31 Ralph L Jennings 30 an electrician with G E Bliss was instantly killed when a live wire shocked him as he cut it with pliers at the Malden and Melrose Gas Company plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Ralph L. Jennings
G. E. Bliss
Malden & Melrose Gas Company
Plyers
Griffin Named Chief Assistant Librarian at Library of Congress
Appleton Prentiss Clark Griffin is appointed chief assistant librarian of the Library of Congress after the death of Dr Ainsworth R Spofford. Griffin has 40 years in library work and 11 years on the Library of Congress staff. Since 1900 he has been chief bibliographer with prior service at Boston Public Library and Lenox Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Librarian of Congress
Appleton Prentiss Clark Griffin
Ainsworth R. Spofford
Grifin
Library of Congress
Boston
Lenox
Beasts and Fire Force Evacuation Aboard Mun castle
While sailing from Manila with a cargo of Manila hemp and exotic animals including a 26 foot python, a fire broke out in No 3 hold near the Gulf of Aden. Third Officer Frank Watson spotted smoke, Captain Watson assumed command, crew prepared boats and hoses, and animals fled as doors were sealed to contain the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Muncaster Castle
Gulf of Aden
Frank Watson
No. 3
Watson
Low Rates to Pacific Coast and Western Points
$54.45 from Boston Worcester Springfield to California and Northern Pacific points from Aug. 31 to Oct. 30, 1908. Personally conducted tourist cars with comfortable service at a nominal cost every Monday Wednesday and Friday. For full information apply to E H Boynton NEPA Grand Trunk Railway System 386 Washington street Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Worcester
Springfield
California
Northern Pacific
E. H. Boynton
Grand Trunk Railway System
Washington Street
Masa
Holy Redeemer Church Outing Notably Successful in East Boston
The Holy Redeemer Church outing at Point of Pines drew over 4500 attendees with a major showpiece being a Boston police vs firemen baseball game won by the firemen 8 to 6. Aquatic events followed including 100 yard and mile swims, with Henry Haslop and Alcie Akroyd among winners, plus boat races, horse racing heats, trotting, and field events attracting large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Police and Fire Departments
Boston Post
Church of the Holy Redeemer of
East Boston
Point of Pines
Pbluecoats
Gus” Moran
McDermott
Policemen
Ring
Loraine
C. F
Smith
Mahoney
Fitz
Donovan
O'Neil
Mullen
Laughlin
Tague
Truesdal
Roach
Keany
Kelly
Baska Kelliher
R. F. Power
McGahey
Moran
Harry Landry
Joseph Hickey
George Gartland
Henry Haslop
Worcester
Arthur Snow
May McDonough
Hand
Joseph Dowling
West End
George Delaskey
Delaskey
Dowling
Jeffries Point
A. A
West Lynn
Frank Greer
George Hobbs
Thomas
Peggy
Hobbs
Crow
J. E. Fitzgerald
Vick
Mr. Cohen
Mr. Dealy
Boston Firemen
Church OF the Most Holy Redeemer
New Austin Biscuit Factory Opens With Sunshine Brand
The Austin Biscuit Company unveils a $1.5 million six story brick plant on Washington and Causeway streets. It runs 28 ovens, 6000 piles, 500 workers, and uses English embossing for 25 patterns to produce Sunshine biscuits with up to 60 degree chilled rooms for icing and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Austin Biscuit Company
Washington Street
Causeway Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thaggay
Colonial
Medford Boulevard Theatre
Columbia Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Keith’s Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Castle Square Theatre
Live Wire
Jennings
Appleton Griffin Succeeds
Spofford
Pacific Coast
Holy Redeemer Church
Rose Pitnof
Annie Berlo
Alcie Akroyd
Madeline Berlo
Esther Donahue
Post
J. L. Loose
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