Clifford and Burke Star in Grand and Tomlinson Minstrel Benefit
Vaudeville duo Clifford and Burke are praised as successors to McIntyre and Heath on stage and donate services to a Tomlinson Hall charity show for Ever Mission. The Grand billing features Alfred Beamont as Mars messenger, Parker as a humbled earthbound man, and a strong supporting cast including Margaret Dunne Isabel Egremont and Maurice Cass. Attendance Thursday was large with enthusiastic applause.
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Society Girls’ Minstrels
Tomlinson’s Hall
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Mr. Watters
Three Rubes
Bags
Alfred Beamont
Messenger
Mars
Earth
Parker
London
Margaret Dunne
Minnie Templar
Isabel Egremont
Martha
Maurice Cass
A Message From Mars Opens at Park Theater for Three Days
The Park theater hosts a three day showing of A Message From Mars on Thursday drawing large crowds. Beresford Lovett stars as Horace Parker, a selfish wealthy man taught by a Mars messenger to value others. Lovett delivers a clever, standout performance while the production keeps pace without drag.
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The
Park Theater
the Park
Beresford Lovett
Horace Parker
Mr. Lovett
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at Majestic
Forepaugh Stock company to present Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at the Majestic in the last half of next week starting with Thursday matinee. The drama, adapted by Paul Kester from Charlies Major’s story, promises tender romance and strong scenes with elaborate production and refined atmosphere.
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Forepaugh Stock Company
Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Hall
the Majestic
Charlies Major
Paul Kester
Bertha Galland
Majestic
Dorothy
Warrens of Virginia at Majestic Theatre opens Dec 7
Vernon of Haddon Hall will be the Forepough attraction Thursday Friday and Saturday with matinees Thursday and Saturday afternoons. The Warrens of Virginia is described as a war play that is not a war play and is presented by David Belsaco at the Majestic Theatre for three days starting Monday Dec 7. The Civil War setting centers on individual plots rather than army maneuvers or outcomes.
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Vernon
Haddon Hall
Warrens OF
Virginia
David Beelasco
Majestic Theater
Red Moon Burlesque Shines At Empire This Week
The Empire presents a lavish burlesque season led by Marion in The Red Moon with strong musical numbers crafted by Marion. Sketches from Life features the star and chorus, highlighted by a superb stage ensemble. Amateurs join New Gayety Friday after 6 PM as Viola Napp performs. A Woman's Way closes the week with a strong melodrama feature.
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the Empire
Marion
Mariov
Shaughraun at Manhattan Theater Delights Local Audience
The Manhattan is presenting the Irish play Shaughraun on Friday and Saturday. Manager Lux promises variety and spice for numerous patrons. The production features an intense hero who seeks love and courtship amid dramatic affairs.
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Manhattan
Lux
The Bewitched Son in-law and a Vigorously Dismissed Plot
The review notes a dramatic piece where vigor fades as a character is rejected and seeks revenge. Actors blend with living speakers, scenery shines, and a short act provides comedy with rapid changes. Prof Downey’s singing and illustrated song Under the Am Assorb o are highlighted as crowd pleasers.
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Sonin-law
Prof. Downey
Marie Doro to Star in The Morals of Marcus at Powers Theatre
Actress Marie Doro rises to star status under Charles Frohman in a two week Chicago engagement starting December 4 at Powers Theatre with The Morals of Marcus and a new play The Richest Girl by Gavault and Morton. The report notes heightened dramatic opportunity and a departure from prior roles. In another item a woman resists arrest, clashed with deputies, then was taken to the station. valuables and clothing remnants found at a mansion tied to the late Mr Brown allude to a separate case.
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Charles Frohman
Carlotta
Marcus
Powers’ Theater
Chicago
Neway
Gavault
Morton
John
Dora
France
Brown
Bertha Kalich Opens Three Weeks at Grand Opera House
Bertha Kalich, celebrated actress, launches her three weeks engagement at the Grand Opera House Chicago in the new play Cora by Fred de Gresac. Harrison Grey Fiske shifts from tragedy to comedy, and the run promises artistic and elaborate production with strong audience acclaim.
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Bertha Kalich
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Cora
Fred de Gresac
Madame Kalich
Harrison Grey Fiske
Madame Walich
Woman Burglar Fights Four Men In Newburyport Residence
In Newburyport Mass on December 3 a fashionably dressed woman burglar fought four men as she robbed the home of the late Alexander G. Brown. She entered by removing a pane, climbed through, and pulled herself inside with the catch undone. Neighbors alerted authorities as chauffeur Charles Atkinson and caretaker Bartlett rushed to the residence.
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Newburyport
Mass
Alexander G. Brown
Handsome scarf shown in brocade tones for holidays
A handsome scarf displayed for the holidays features brocade shades with a pattern resembling the moon seen through a trellis. The design hints at floating clouds and vines, creating a curiously elegant effect, as described by Fairchild's Magazine.
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Fairchild's
Old world clock used by Brandon flint knappers
December Strand describes a primitive timepiece on Brandon walls a candle set in a chalk or brick candlestick with flint splinters fixed at hourly intervals. As each splinter drops the knapper marks one hour of work and gauges gunflint production.
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England
Strand
Brandon
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