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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1901

Page

5

Viola Allen Stars in In the Palace of the King at Hollis

Viola Allen shines as Dolores de Mendoza in Lorimer Stoddard’s stage version of F. Marion Crawford’s novel In the Palace of the King at the Hollis. The historical drama, rich in court intrigue and Spanish splendor, features strong performances and lavish staging.

Viola Allen Hollis Lorimer Stoddard F. Marion Crawford Boston Crawford Miss Allen Mr. Crawford Philip II Stoddard Dolores de Mendoza Pan John William Pescoe Don John Pascoe Benrimo Mendoza Jen- Eustace Neess Arthur T. Hoyt

Tremont Theatre Delivers Comic Opera Triumph with The Princess Chic

Marguerita Sylva stars as the title character in The Princess Chic at Tremont Theatre Boston. The three act Burgundian tale pleases with bright lines tuneful airs and strong ensemble led by Leary and McNeil. A bustling chorus and sharp stage management elevate the charming comedy for a two week run.

Marguerita Sylva Boston Tremont Theatre Princess Chic Kirke la Shelle Julian Edwards Burgundy Chic Miss Sylva Dorothy Hunting Edna Floyd Thomas C. Leary Duke of Burgundy Nell McNeil Edward

Castle Square Theatre Presents A Heroine in Revolutionary Times

Castle Square Theatre staged A Heroine in Revolutionary Times with strong cast. Apolo gave a pressing performance of A Heroine and the company justified the advance praise. Maye Louise Aigen scored as Lady Danvers and Mary Sanders portrayed the mischievous Ke tan. John Craig, Godfrey Remsen, and Abbe Richardson's dramatic work received commendation.

Castle Square Mess Abbe Richardson Tive Taylor Molly Heddin Maye Louise Aigen Lady Danvers Mary Sanders

Dramatic Roles Highlight Local Stage Cast

The review praises a vivid portrait of a young American lead with strong audience response. James Aane charms in love scenes with Jack Osborne and Lady Ketoltas, Louis Thiel trapped in a weaker Danvers, T Craven excels as Colonel Warecsi, and Edmund Breese delivers sharp Captain Porelec performance. A Colonial oil company show follows with A Million of Money slated next week.

James Aane Jack Osborne Lady Ketoltas Louis Thiel Danvers T. Craven Ca Aes Ley Colonel Warecsi O Cer Edmund Breese Porelecs

Hearts of Maryland Delights Grand Opera House Audience

David Belasco's The Heart of Maryland drew a receptive crowd at the Grand Opera House last evening. Frank MacDonald, B J Murphy, Herbert Bostick, Elwood Bostwick, Justice, W B Murray, Florence Foster, Helene Winter starred with a strong supporting cast, delivering the well balanced performance.

Grand Opera House David Belasco Heart of Maryland Frank MacDonald Alan Kendrick B. J. Murphy Kck Herbert Bostick

Wicklow Postman at Bowdoin Square Theatre Impresses Crowds

Irish comedy drama attracts packed houses at Bowdoin Square Theatre with a strong cast led by Bertell as Richard Conway. Sytell and Denison turn in standout performances as well as Daley and Philips in key roles. Vaudeville interludes and an excellent orchestra elevate the program. Next week the sensational melodrama The King of the Opium Joints will be presented.

Bowdoin Care Wicklow Postman Ressoting Berttell Richard Conway Mr. Sytell Nicholas Anderson E. D. Denison Theerson Carl Fey Ilas Douglas E. R. Philips Jem Saunders D. L. Gaylord Owen Denion Charlotte Hunt Virginia Thornton Florence Hale Corinne Cantwell Baby Bowdoin Revere House

Monte Cristo Returns Draw Boston Theatre Crowds

Boston Theatre plans seven remaining performances of Liebler & Co. production of Monte Cristo with James ONeill in the title role drawing New England patrons. Next week Sag Harbor from James A. Herne will follow with George Woodward and Crystal Herne in a two week engagement offered at reduced prices, after advance sales opened yesterday.

Monte Cristo Boston New England James O'Neill Edmond Dantes Joseph Jefferson Rip van Winkle Irving Matthias Liebler & Co Sag Harbor James A. Herne George Woodward Dan Marble Chrystal Herne Martha Reese

Evangeline at Columbia Theatre Enters Second Week

Evangeline continues a successful Columbia Theatre run with a 50th performance underlined for Oct 28. Rosemary Glosz resumes Gabriel as Miss Isabella Underwood and Frances Burkhardt return after illness. Lila Blow steps in. A new paper rafter scene titled A Dream debuts. Wednesday matinee planned with ladies and children in mind. no smoking or liquor on premises.

Columbia Theatre Columbia Rosemary Glosz Gabriel Isabella Underwood Frances Burkhardt Lila Blow Evangeline Henderson Prem

Penitent at Park Theatre Draws Record Crowd

The third week of The Penitent opened at the Park Theatre last evening with a larger, more enthusiastic audience. Hall Caine's drama grows in popularity, and the Nankeville company, led by El Davenport and Miss Shaw, receives praise. The play will continue for the foreseeable future.

The Park Theatre Hall Caine Mr. Nankeville EL. Davenport Miss Shaw Ales McCarthy Mr. Hunter

The Climbers at Colonial Theatre Boston charms fashion crowd

Amelia Bingham stars as the wife in Clyde Fitch s The Climbers with strong support from Robert Edeson Bijou Fernandez Minnie Dupree and Ferdinand Gottschalk as Boston audiences attend the second week of the production at the Colonial Theatre praising performances and stage direction.

Boston New York Clyde Fitch Amelia Eee Amelia Bingham Robert Edeson T Little Bijou Fernandez Milnesby Minnie Dupree Ferdinand Gottschalk James Carew Altr Fisher James Bennett Sturgis Harry Wright Madge Cook Carr Ia Bingham

Champagne Charley at the Boston Museum Impresses Audiences

Boston audiences praised Augustus Thomas's Champagne Charley at the Museum starring Peter F. Dailey. The second-week performance drew large crowds with lively farce, strong incidental acts, and a well balanced company including Christie MacDonald Ada Lewis Helen Reimer and George A Beane.

Peter F’. Dailey Mr. Dalley Frank McKee Charley Mr. Dailey Christie MacDonald Ada Lewis Helen Reimer George A. Beane A. MacConnell Will A. MacConnell

Mary Mannering to Star in Janice Meredith at Colonial

Mary Mannering, long regarded as a top American leading woman, will headline the Colonial Theatre production of Janice Meredith on September 30. The show, adapted for the stage by Pat Leicester Ford and Edward E. Rose, features a strong company and faithful New York production details. Tickets go on sale at the box office at 10 o'clock this morning.

Mary Mannering America Daniel Frohman Colonial Theatre Janice Meredith Pat Leicester Ford Edward E. Rose New York

Rose Coghlan to Star in Peg Woffington at Grand Opera House

Rose Coghlan headlines next week at the Grand Opera House in Peg Woffington with critics praising the star lineup. Manager Magee holds regular tariff despite higher production costs, box office seats to go on sale tomorrow morning for the star studded company led by Louis Massen and William Elton.

Grand Pra House Rose Coghlan Magee Miss Coghlan Grand Opera House Louis Massen Pomander William Elton Triplet W. J. Mow Womery Ernest Vane B. T. Ringold Alley Minna Phillips Mabel Vane Agnes Roslyn Kitty Clive

Boston Music Hall Vaudeville Pleases Crowds

Boston Music Hall provides a strong vaudeville program with Sparrow the mad juggler delivering rough yet entertaining acts. Mrs. Alice Shaw and her twin daughters receive a strong reception for whistling and dance. Other acts include Dooley and Fowley, Zeda and Elden, Margaret Ashton, the Barretts, Thatcher, the Musical Bells, Daly and Devene, Lenore and St. Claire, Hampton’s dogs, the Tanakas, and visitors view the Abbot horse race and McKinley portraits in the vignette.

George Thatcher Zeda Lyra Elden Dooley Owley Lenore St. Claire Deveneri Dale Margaret Ashton Boston Music Hall Sparrow Alice Shaw Mrs. Shaw Lenore St. Claire Hampton McKinley Vitagraph

Keith's Theatre vaudeville delights with Venetian flower dance

The Keith show drew boisterous applause last night with a Venetian flower dance by 20 fisher boy and girl dancers. A color filled finale featured electric garlanded costumes and a bright curtain tableau. Laughter came from Hickey Lillian Nelson and Cap Case while Decourcy brothers and Montgomery acts added variety. a Milburn McKinley funeral photo poem closed the program.

Keith Louis Baer C. W. Eddy Ll Hickey Lillian Nelson Hickey Smit Campbell Charlie Case Decourcy Brothers Banio Hill Wher Montgomery Macart Opie McKinley Milburn Huttalo Iograph

Charmion Captivates Howard Audience With Daring Act

The Howard Theatre presents its weekly comedy bill featuring Charmion in a famed Parisian turn. She performs at 3:30 and 8 p.m. daily as part of a varied program. Other acts include Dinkins's Utopian burlequers and the burletta There's Something Doing introducing a cast of clever comedians.

Howard T Dinkins Charmion Paris Jane Fulton Zeapery Clifton Ednardeoa Evelyn Iner Celeste Carter Gordon George M. Trand Seco

Empire City Vaudeville Bill Packs High Class Acts

A rich vaudeville program features Josselin Trio in aerial act Empire City Four with top vocal comedy Gordon Vidocq and Perry The Three Shamrocks in Two Strings to Her Bow Lillian Washburn George M Topack The Sporting Editor Charmion Swan Coleman May Walsh Two Fantas Cushing Merrill Bowers Curtis May Hoey Violet Mascotte Pink Dominoes and more play this varied bill with humor and song across the night.

Josselin Empire City Four Gordon Vidocq Perry Lillian Washburn George M. Topack Klein Clifton Fenner Carter Charmion Howard Swan Coleman May Walsh Cushing and Merrill Bowers Curtis May Hoey Comedienne Pink Dominoés Violet Mascotte

Callahan Delivers Standout Faust at Morrison's Grand Theatre

Joseph Callahan portrayed Mephisto in Goethe's Faust at Morrison's Grand Theatre to packed houses. Evening audience acclaim included curtain calls after multiple acts, with strong support from Sosso as Faust, Davis as Dame Martha, and Moeet as Marguerite. A souvenir night is planned featuring photographs for top ticket holders.

Joseph Callahan Goethe Faust Morrison Grand Theatre Bhoss Callahan America Tim Sosso Davis Martha Miss Oeet Marguerite Valentine Klein Brocken Mr. Callahan Boston Mous Mephisto

Tim Toole Amazes Audiences at Austin Stone's Museum

Spectators at Austin & Stone's Museum witness Tim Toole the human telescope extend his legs and reach over eight feet in a show that also features Rhoda Lawrence and Professor Bilver. Audiences include skeptical attendees while the Buffalonian performer demonstrates remarkable body extension acts and hypnotic comedy.

Austin & Stone’s Museum Tim Toole Buffalonian Rhoda Lawrence Bilver Niobe Great Victor Resana Murphy

Notable names listed in local social notes

A roster of individuals appears in the piece, including Riley, Hawthorne and Alien, Way and Maitland, the clever Willies, Roche fort and May, Fredo and Forrest, Flexible Norman, the Human Frog, La Barr and Kammo, Lewis and Delmore, the Bailey sisters, Rocheleau family, Mile. Alice Sablon, Mons. and Mme. Dup lan, the Belfor brothers.

and Riley Hawthorne Alien Way Maitland Clever Willies Rochefort May Fredo Forrest Flexible Norman la Barr Kammo Lewis and Delmore Bailey Sisters Rocheleau Mile Alice Sablon Mons Mme. Duplan Belfor Brothers

Am Johnson Dares Sea of Ice Water Feat at Popular House

Crowds pack the curio halls to watch Am Johnson drink 20 quarts of ice water in five minutes beating last week's time. The bill features Frank Milton slipping handcuffs, Daisy Browns octoreon, and a cast of vaudeville acts including The Wambolds Mart Sully Bessie Le Clair and Leah the contortionist. Amateur night opens Friday with a variety of acts and Bellepine troupes.

Thomases Am Johnson Mr. Johnson Frank Milton Daisy Brown Mme. Lincoln Wall Street The Wambolds Soubrette Mart Sully Bessie le Clair Jeanette Wwiner Worth and Jerome Fred Shannon Leah May Belmont Zola la Roux Chapman and Anderson Verte Anson Maud Cottrell Ida Clark Rank Collins James Munroe May Carter Oters

Burlesque and variety at Palace with Bohemian troupe

Miner and Van's Bohemian burlesquers headline a lively Palace bill this week. United States Cruiser Bohemian leads the program with brisk humor and strong talent. Riley Hughes deliver blackface bits, Maddox Wayne Barr Evans St John Nicolai Bixby Hughes Edna Buckley also entertain. Living pictures sparkle. Bowery Ball afterpiece draws big laughs.

Palace Riley Hughes Maddox Anid Wayne Barr Evans St. John and Nicolai Ace Bixby Edna Buckley Living Pictures

Lyceum Theatre Burlesque Show Highlight

The Lyceum Theatre showcases Harry Williams Imperial Burlesque, touted as a top act in the travesty entertainment line, opening to strong reception and local curiosity.

Harry Williams

Paul Revere Trolley Trips in Autumn Color

Thousands enjoy the Lexington and Boston street railway autumn trolley rides along palace observation electrics. Stop at Lexington Green to view the Hancock Congregational Church area. The 1729 house near the Green and the ivy-covered monument, erected in 1799, mark historic Revolution memorials.

Paul Revere Palace Lexington & Boston Street Railway Lexington Green Hancock Congregational Church

International Yacht Races in New York Penning Sprint Start

The Plymouth of Fall River line and City of Lowell of Norwich line will sail for the international yacht races at New York starting Thursday Sept 2. Both ships depart at 9 30 in the morning from Pier 18 N R foot of Murray street and Pier % N R foot of Spring street with bands aboard. Tickets are on sale at No 3 Old State House limited to half capacity.

Plymouth Old State House

All Expenses Tours to Buffalo Pan American Exposition

All expenses tours to the Pan American Exposition with choice of Hudson River Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence River Montreal Quebec White Mountains and other routes. Tickets cover transportation only at lowest rates. Send for circulars Simmons Marsters agents 299 Washington Street Boston.

Buffalo Hudson River Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Montreal Quebec White Mountaine Simmons & Marsters Agenta Washington Street Boston

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