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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1914
Page
8
Police and private detectives search for a pearl and diamond pendant valued at 50000 lost or stolen from Mrs. Henry M. Flagler at a local hotel in Asheville on September 21.
An ad touts a scientific discovery named Sargol that supposedly helps the digestive tract absorb fats from food to convert into body tissue. It promises 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, masks as harmless and inexpensive, with pharmacist guarantee and cautions for those not seeking weight gain.
A newspaper feature urges eye care and promotes a home remedy with Optona, claiming relief from inflammation and tired eyes. It contrasts this with costly glasses and notes drugstores can fill the prescription. A theater review discusses a play about theft to save an infant, praising performances by Mary Young and William P. Carleton with a forthcoming bill titled Arizona.
Boston saw the new play Kindling by Charles Benyon at Castle Square Theatre. Aimed at the struggling poor a mother-to-be fears birth amid squalid surroundings that threaten sickness or death for her child.
The Majestic Theatre reopens Thursday with The Trap produced by Arthur Hammerstein. Based on a Richard Harding Davis and Jules Eckert Goodman script, Hammerstein withholds the plot awaiting Boston audience judgment. Cast includes Janet Beecher Charles Richman Tully Marshall Orrin Johnson Elaine Hammerstein Ralph Delmore and more.
Re opening of the Hollis Street Theatre next Monday features John Mason in a Boston premiere of Drugged by Owen Davis, praised as his strongest work. Box office opens Thursday at 8 o'clock.
The continuing run at the Shubert Theatre remains strong with two weeks left. The show features clever hooks, appealing music, and an excellent company led by Stella Mayhew Eugene O Rourke Ada Meade Elizabeth Wood Emma Frances and others in principal roles.
The Plymouth Theatre presents Along Came Ruth to a large audience with Florence Shirley leading a skilled company. Bradbury and Kilgour deliver congenial roles while minor parts are well handled. receipts for the evening go to the Wellesley College fire fund.
The Wilbur Theatre invites patrons to see The Road to Happiness with William Hodge. Crowded houses and enthusiastic spectators underscore the rural character portrayal by Hodge who is supported by an excellent company.
St James Theatre presents Caesar Rivoli as the sole act in Scandal in a Restaurant with rapid changes and audience interaction. Bertie Fowler debuts new songs, Phillips Four offer a musical number, and Walsh and Bently lead others as the bill progresses. The week closes with Roland West's Between Night and Nine.
Bert French and Alice Kis perform the Dance of the Temptress with a soap bubble volcano backdrop at B F Keith's Theatre. Nat Wills returns with new stories. Will M Cressey Blanche Dayne extension of The Village Lawyer, plus Lyons and Vasco, Abou Ben Hamid troupe, Get-Poor-Quick Wellington, Five Annapolis Boys, Hope Vernon, McPhie and Hill, and newsreels complete the bill.
Tremont Temple drew two large crowds as Gabriele D Annunzio’s Cabiria opened its second week. The Italian film depicts Cabiria’s early life amid the eruption of Aetna and the Punic War. A full accompanying symphony and opera chorus will accompany each screening.
Edward Abeles returns as star of a stirring photo drama titled Bobby Burnit at the Modern Theatre. The feature follows the son of a wealthy family who inherits a fortune with a condition to invest wisely. The program also includes a photo adaptation of The Wife and is staged by Klaw and Erlinger with vivid scenes that captivate the audience.
Yesterday at the Howard Atheneum the High Rollers Burlesque company presented a lively show starring Kyra the famous dancing girl and a lineup of burlesque stars. Acts included Roser's Aerial Dogs Milano Duo Latell brothers Dave Manley Ward and Delmore Scotty Williams and Harry Thriller with a vaudeville bill and specialty acts.
The Cart Theatre stage sees near capacity crowds for Peg o' My Heart as Boston embraces the charming Irish heroine. Miss Martin shines as the engaging lead with a capable supporting cast drawing strong local approval.
The Colonial Theatre ends its run of Sari this week with Mitzi Hajos in the title role boosting its popularity. The Hungarian comedy has drawn good crowds and high praise for the score. On Monday September 28 Zeigfelds Follies for 1914 will be shown with familiar favorites and a lively chorus.
The Tremont Theatre closes a brief visit of Fannie Ward in Madame President this week and next. Ward handles unconventional scenes with delicate humor to avoid offense and highlight comedy. W. J. Ferguson is noted in a minor role. Potash and Purlmutter comes on Oct. 5.
Blanche Walsh returns to Boston in Clyde Fitch's The Woman in the Case at the Boston Theatre. Marie Horton Betty Barnicoat Rose Morison Florence Tewksbury and others fill the cast as Leahy opens a star-led season. The production features a wife probing for evidence to clear her falsely accused husband amid dramatic twists and turns.
The Orpheum presents the new drama Between Eight and Nine by Roland West's Players as the week’s headline. Also on the bill are the Five Merry Youngsters the Wonderful Monkey Richard The Great Countess Szechy on the gypsy czimbalou Dixon and the Ramply sisters, with Chesar Rivoli's Scandal in a Restaurant as the grand closer for the week.
The Scollay Square Olympia week features Barnetti and Company in music and black art, Hall and Francis in song, Louise and Mitchell, Josephine Sabel, Ethel Clifton in The Saint and the Sinner, Farrell Dunham and Edwards, Eight Isamis Troupe, Japanese novelty acts, and Richard Henry Warren on the pipe organ. The Fair Rebel three reel war drama of 1861 era thrills and the Hearst Selig review topics plus Mary Pickford in The Decree of Destiny one reel drama were well received.
Bowdoin Square Theatre patrons flocked to see Pitroff the famed Russian mystifier who will suspended from a rope try to escape a straight jacket at 6 30 this evening. The program features motorcycle stunts by Houghton Morris and Houghton, dogs Tige and companions, Clara Illig, Skinner and Woods dancers, Bradley and Willie Dongel, Gertie Purcell singing, and a talking picture The Ring and the Man. The house opens at 10 30 am daily with a tango contest on Wednesday and cabaret acts plus a 15 act bill on Friday.
The Grand Opera House hosted a dance festival headlined by Princess Daveer with Taxi Girls burlesque and Joe Buckley as lead comedian. Ida Bayton and Lynn Canter starred among a 25 women chorus. Wrestling bouts featuring Youseff Hassane and Dalkus follow on Thursday, with amateur acts and circus features showcased Friday. Opium imports into China are reported to be reduced by 5100 chests.
A 18 foot long model battleship named Massachusetts will be exhibited for a limited time at Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple. Secretary Daniels praised the craft after motion pictures filmed at Spy Pond showcased its practicality and value.
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