Daughters of Men thrills in Colonial Theatre debut
The Colonial Theatre hosts a crowded first night for Charles Klein's The Daughters of Men with enthusiastic, tumultuous applause. The drama pits labor and capital amid a Fifth Avenue mansion setting, where a young lawyer and the capitalist daughter navigate love and conflict toward a hopeful settlement.
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Charles Klein
Colonial Theatre
Klein
Fifth Avenue
Washington Square
Great Corporation
Kevn
Daly Leads Varied Tremont Bill With New Plays
The final week at Tremont Theatre opens with Arnold Daly and company performing three plays The Flag Station How He Lied to Her Husband and The Monkey's Paw with Miss Herne in two pieces Daly shows versatile acting and a refined stage presence The schedule promises varied entertainment through the week with multiple bills and an upcoming opera The Student King to premiere October 1 in Boston
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Arnold Daly
Tremont Theatre
Canadian Northwest
Bernard Shaw
Mr. Daly
Mr. Shaw
W. W. Jacobs
Daly
Boston
Herne
Man
Grandfather Cuquesne
Shaw
Henry W. Savage
Thomas Jefferson Charms Boston Theatre in Second Week
The Boston Theatre crowd roared and cheered as Thomas Jefferson opened the second and final week. His scenes of storm bound farewells and a weary vagabond drawing tears showed why tickets for The Old Homestead are already in strong advance sales for next Monday night.
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Boston
Thomas Jefferson
Gretchen
Globe Theatre Delivers The Woman in the Case and Boston Shows
Eugenie Blair shines as Margaret Rolfe in Clyde Fitch s The Woman in the Case at Globe Theatre with Harry Forsman Edwin Maynard and Alice Braham also praised The program notes the next attraction Four Mortons at Hollis Street Theatre and Sergeant Blue capped by audience ovations The Rich Mr Hoggenheimer and a cast list follow for the coming week with Sam Bernard leading the new musical comedy lineup
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Clyde Fitch
Globe Theatre
the Post
Margaret Rolfe
Eugenie Blair
Miss Blair
Julian Rolfe
Harry Forsman
Edwin Maynard
Mr. Thompson
Alice Braham
Claire Forster
Henry Vandenhoff
Hollis Street
Sergeant Blue
Frank Daniels
Daniels
London
Bobby
Blue
Sergeant Brue
Boston
Mr. Hoggenheimer
Sam Bernard
Mr. Bernard
Georgia Caine
Vinie Daly
Marian Garson
Josephine Kirkwood
Katherine Hutchinson
Edith Whitney
Edwin Nicander
Percy Ames
Ivar Anderson
A. G. Kranz
Star Show Girls dazzle at Columbia Music Hall
A large audience enjoyed a night of dance music and laughter at Columbia Music Hall headlined by the Star Show Girls. The farce Copy Dan stars Charles Nichols with Ada Corbett Fay O'Dell Marie Croix and Monna La Sella features. The chorus delivered top singing and the Red White and Blue Girls was the big finale.
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Columbia Music Hall
Columbia
Charles Nichols
Ada Corbett
Fay O’dell
Marie Croix
Monna la Sella
St. Clair
Ennell
Nichols
Crox
James Dixon
Mackey
Baker
Lynn
la Sella
Gismonda Triumphs at Castle Square in Boston
The Castle Square Theatre production of Gismonda is praised as a triumph for Sardou and the stock company. Miss Thais Lawton carries the lead with strong support from Hansel Waldron Johnson and the ensemble, highlighted by the tiger pit scene and the bishop confrontation. Next week the theatre presents Augustus Thomas The Other Girl.
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Castle Square Theatre
Sardou
Boston
Cleopatra
Thais Lawton
Gismonda
Mr. Hansel
Almeria
Mr. Waldron
Zaccaria
Mr. Johnson
Sophron
Augustus Thomas
Castle Square
Norumbega Park Closes Regular Season at Riverside Venue
Norumbega Park ended its regular season last Sunday evening yet stays open for boating canoeing river trips in naptha launches and for visitors to enjoy the zoological garden and its large animal collection remains a key attraction for patrons into the off season.
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Norumbega Park
Zoological Garden
Why Smith Left Home at the Bijou Theatre
John Craig's company presented Why Smith Left Home at the Bijou Theatre last evening. Miss Ryan starred as the cook, with Mr Craig as Mr Smith and Miss Young as Mrs Smith. The cast included Miss Berkeley, Miss MacDonald, Mr Beck, Mr Humphrey, and Miss Colcord, all praised for their performances. Next week Ibsen's A Doll's House will feature Mary Young as Nora.
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Smith
John Craig
Bijou
Miss Ryan
Mr. Craig
Ibsen
Mary Young
Nora
Orpheum Thrills with Futurity Winner vaudeville act
Audiences packed the Orpheum to praise Manager Williams planning this week's lineup. The Futurity Winner, a one act two scene melodrama with racing horses and impressive mechanical effects, closed the second scene. Rice and Prevost Daisy Harcourt John W. Ransone George Fortesque Ward and Curran Marnello troupe Kemp Frosini and vitagraph pictures wowed patrons with a varied program.
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Orpheum
Williams
Rice
Prevost
Jack Horner
Daisy Harcourt
London
John W. Ransone
William Jennings Bryan
George K. Fortesque
San Toy
Ward
Curran
Marnello and Marnitz
Kemps
Frosini
Vitagraph
The Music Master Opens at Majestic Theatre
Ticket buyers crowded the Majestic box office from morning until closing as seats for David Warfield in The Music Master went on sale under David Belasco. Boston debuts the road tour next Monday with a four week stay. Six seats per person and no telephone orders.
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Majestic Theatre
David Warfield
David Belasco
Boston
New York
Belasco
Autumn Bargains Open at Siegel Store in Boston
The Henry Siegel Company on Washington and Essex opened autumn bargain sales all week. Crowds swarmed the millinery and coat departments as Empire hats and crepe de chine dresses drew shoppers. A grand fur assortment ranged from 2.95 to 1700 with a $1750 Kashm rug noted for its age and Indian dye.
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Henry Siegel Company
Washington and
Essex Streets
Empire
Hubby
Siegel Company
Boston
Hudson Bay
Persia
Constantinople
Smyrna
Afghanistan
Cairo
Orient
Khorrassan
India
Brookline Denies Rufus L. Flanders Garage License
Brookline officials refused to grant Rufus L. Flanders a permit to build a public garage on Harris Street Coolidge Corner ending a long dispute. A previous vote also denied the petition two months earlier and analysts expect a court challenge.
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Brookline
Harris Street
Coolidge
Brookline Board of Selectmen
Rufus L. Flanders
Selectmen
Flanders
Malden Red Lemonade Controversy At City Station
Malden reports a red lemonade used at police and firemen games was found to contain a small amount of liquor. Chief Simon B. Harris is reportedly upset and will not comment. A grade officer said the drink contained only lemon and fruit juice. No action expected.
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Malden
Simon B. Harris
Post
Majestic Run Ends This Saturday For The Press Agent
The final week of Peter F. Catley at the Majestic opened last night with favorable notices. The show pleases with bright music strong comedy and a engaging cast led by Kate Condon Isabel Hall Toby Lyons and veteran Mr Dailey as the press agent. Engagement ends Saturday evening.
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Peter F. Catley
the Majestic
Kate Condon
Isabel Hall
Toby Lyons
Mr. Dailey
Lion and the Mouse Draws Jammed Park Theatre Crowd
Park Theatre reports an electric turnout for the fourth week of The Lion and the Mouse, now in its eighth Boston run. Arthur Byron and Gertrude Coghlan deliver standout performances as the wealthy financier and his devoted daughter, drawing constant applause at each climax. The run remains in high demand with seats selling out early.
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Park Theatre
Boston
Arthur Byron
Gertrude Coghlan
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents The Bowery News Girl
The Bowery News Girl is the Bowdoin Square Theatre's sensational comedy drama this week. Charlotte Hunt stars as Pearl Newcombe with Gertrude Binley as Alice Newcombe. Florence Hale and Alice Thornton also in key roles. The cast includes Wilmer Walter Edwin Denison Harry Brooks Raymond Bond Ned Curtis Ralph Brown Dwight Gaylord Frank Wright Leonard Groughton. A daily matinee offers bargain prices for ladies and subscribers.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowery
The
Pearl Newcombe
Charlotte Hunt
Alice Newcombe
Gertrude Binley
Florence Hale
Alice Thornton
Wilmer Walter
Edwin Denison
Harry Brooks
Raymond Bond
Ned Curtis
Ralph Brown
Dwight Gaylord
Frank Wright
Leonard Groughton
Burlesque Glitters at Palace Theatr e Bowery Troupe
The Bowery Burlesquers open a week at the Palace Theatre with On the Bowery a three scene burlesque. The company showcases strong music ensembles and noted vaudeville specialties led by Lizzie Freligh Ben Jansen and Carmelita D Elcedere.
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Palace Theatre
Bowery
On the Bowery
Lizzie Freligh
Secret Lynn Wedding Revealed In Quiet Ceremony
Miss Mildred J. Briggs 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs George P Briggs of 12 Cedar street and Leon H Baxter local athlete and former High School track member wed secretly last Friday at the residence of Rev Hazel Conklin pastor of the Second Universalist Church The couple fled Friday evening for a surprise party but disclosed their marriage today to their parents The bride finished English High School last June and wore her graduation gown The groom completed his course two years ago and served as first lieutenant of his company.
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Lynn
Mildred J. Briggs
George P. Briggs
Cedar Street
Leon H. Baxter
Hazel Conklin
Second Universalist Church
The American Scene by Henry James to be published soon
Henry James plans a new volume titled The American Scene collecting his impressions from Newport Boston and New York. The work aims to present a cohesive view of his native country despite lively critical response.
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Henry James
Jon Newport
Boston
New York
Cea
The Secrets of the Police at Grand Opera House
A Grand Opera House review praises The Secrets of the Police for varied incidents and earnest acting amid elaborate scenery. The plot shows shifting scenes from Bowery to Thames embankment to Gay Paree to snowbound Russia as the police clash with the Red Ring. Next week Lottie Williams stars in The Tomboy Girl.
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Grand Opera House
Bowery
Thames Embankment
Gay Paree
Russia
Lottie Williams
Lyceum Theatre Review of Turn Him Out and More
The Greater New York Stars impressed at the Lyceum with lively specialty dances and comic turns. Burletta Turn Him Out frames comic misdirects of the wrong man while Williams and Dawson perform parody songs. The Sidonas Buck brothers Busch Devere trio and Pan American quartet add variety with songs and dance sketches.
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New York
Lyceum
Williams
Dawson
Sidonas
Maryland Tyson
Lottie Hoover
Buck Brothers
Busch-Devere
Paris
Theatre Comique at Scollay Square Offers Variety Bill
The Theatre Comique in Scollay Square draws big crowds with the New York success Pals and The Students. The program includes motion pictures and illustrated songs by Grace Mordaunt and Ben Ritchie. Notable performers include Thomas Bullock Lillian Morrell HJ Law Joseph Lindie Helen Qualey and Katherine Hawkins for instrumental selections.
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Theatre Comique
Scollay Square
New York
Grace Mordaunt
Ben Ritchie
Thomas Bullock
Lillian Morrell
H.J. Law
Joseph Lindie
Helen Qualey
Katherine Hawkins
Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion Seeks Round Trip
On Saturday September 29 the Boston and Maine Railroad runs a Lake Winnipesaukee excursion. The trip includes a scenic rail ride to Alton Bay, a 60 mile steamer sail on Lake Winnipesaukee, meals on board, and round trip tickets priced at two dollars, available at the Boston city ticket office and Union station until departure.
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Boston & Maine R. R
Boston
New Hampshire
Alton Bay
Mt. Washington
Queen of New England Lakes
White Mountains
Presidential Range
Sandwich Range
Passaconaway
Chocorua
Paugus
Boston City
Boston & Maine Railroad
Washington Street
Union Station
Brilliant Old Howard bill features vaudeville and dance acts
The season’s top bill at Old Howard includes Haviland’s school number, Bingham’s co st er song, Rogers’ unique contributions, Dzira the Brazilian dancer, Emmet Devoy in The Saintly Mr Billings, Murphy and Willard, Whitelaw, the Pelots jugglery, Ahearns on cycles, wooden shoe dancers Herbert and Rogers, Jennings Renfrew, Walding Davis gymnasts, Knox brothers, Barlow Nicholson, and Howardscope with moving pictures.
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Old Howard
Willard
Arthur Whitelaw
Charles
Jac Ahearn
Herbert
Rogers
Jennings
Renfrew
Walding
Davis
Knox Brothers
Barlow
Nicholson
Howardscope
Randion Shaves On Stage At Austin & Stones Museum
Randion the legendary showman performs on the platform in the curio hall shaving himself and engaging the audience by threading a needle, rolling a cigarette, and giving a boy a knife. The week marks the final engagement of the famed freak act amid many others in the hall.
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Randion
Austin & Stone
Hutchings
Curio Hall
Hindoo
Victor Brothers
John Topp
Black Hussar
Till
Frank Cook
Harry Foster
Master Ernst
Frankie Green
la Portes
Wooden Soldiers
Two Silbers
James Maxwell
Fall Sale at W. H. Brine Co Sells At Cost
William H. Brine Company at Tremont Street showcases a week long anniversary sale with fall goods across floors. Upholstery, curtains, corsets, underwear, wigs, hats, fur, shirts, shoes and linens are advertised at cost or below, with special bargains on Nemo corsets and mink stoles.
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William H. Brine Company
Tremont Street
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Louis Stolbeck
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Grace Filkins Paxton
Kate McLaurin Butler
Frank Brownlee
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Siegel
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Madge Vincent
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George W. Day
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Mullen
Corelli
the Gems
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Harryb. Fern
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Professor Dubuis
Hig Human Monkey
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DeFay Sisters
Lyceum Theatre
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