1893 - 1894Fourth Lyceum company tour of North America
1-27 January 1894

The Merchant of Venice (etc.)

Location Tremont Theatre, 176 Tremont Street, Boston, USA
Plays performed The Merchant of Venice; Henry VIII

Programmes

1. Programme

Date 8 January
Play(s) Henry VIII
Production Date(s) 1 January 1894 to [27 January 1894]
Venue Tremont Theatre
Venue address [Boston]
Time of performance 2pm 7.45pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Scene Designer J. Harker, Hawes Craven, W. Telbin
Costume Maker Mrs Nettleship, Mrs Reid, Pratt & Sons, Pocock Brothers, Bieati, Auguste & Co.
Costume Designer Mrs Comyns Carr and Charles Cattermole
Music Director Meredith Ball
Document ID ET-D685 Original record
Held by The British Library
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Tremont – T. Mitchell W. Shalbach Decorators.
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Tremont Theatre. Mr. Henry E. Abbey, Mr. Jno. B. Schoeffel, Mr. Maurice Grau – Proprietors and Managers. Executive staff. Acting Manager – Mr. Wm. Seymour, Business Manaher – Mr. Nath Childs, Treasurer – Mr. Philip A. Shea, Leader of Orchestra – Mr. E. N. Catlin, Scenic Artist – Mr. Charles W. Witham, Stage Carpenter – Mr. Edwin Morse, Property Maker – Mr. J. G. Eatee, Gas and Electrics – Mr. Wm. J. Kelly, Engineer – Mr. Jno. A. Carpenter. A. D. Richards, AGT., Publisher of Programme. W[?]. H. Keeden, Pr., 21 Hawley St. Evening Performances at 8. Saturday Matinee only, at 2. Doors open at 7.30 and 1.30. Scale of prices for this engagement, Boxes lower floor - $25.00, Boxes second tier - $20.00, Lower floor - $3.00, Front balcony, 5 rows - $3.00, Balcony, 6 rows - $2.00, Second balcony, entire - $1.00, General admission - $1.00, Gallery admission - $0.50. Furniture used in this Theatre, from C. E. Osgood & Co., 748 Washington Street. Silver Ware from the Meriden Britannia Co., Fire Irons, fenders, etc., from Crawley. Rugs, Medallions, etc., from Messrs. John F. Pray Sons & Co. The "Knabe" Pianos used in this theatre, from the warerooms of E. W. Tyler, 178 Tremont Street. "Lisst" Organs from the Mason & Hamlin Gas Fixtures and Electrical Lighting from C. H. McKenney & Co., 634 Washington St. Articles found by patrons may be returned to the Box Office., where owners can claim them. The Armstrong Lithia Water served to patrons. Entrance to the Second Balcony, Family Circle and Gallery, either from the main (front) vestibule on Tremont Street by the broad staircase and passageway, or from Avery Street. The Box Office for the former entrance will be found at the head of the first flight of stairs, for the latter, on the lower floor at Avery Street. Both these offices are open during the evening for the sale of seats to the upper tier; during the day, seats to all parts of the house are to be obtained at the principal Box-Office in the Tremont Street Lobby. Holders of seats will find the Avery Street entrance convenience, especially when coming to the Theatre from Washington Street. Gentlemen's Coat Room in the Grand Foyer. Ladies' Parlors, Cloak, and retiring rooms, at the rear of the Auditorium, main floor, and First Balcony. Gentlement's Smoking-Room in the Basement, Leading from the Grand Foyer. Opera Glasses to let in Ladies' Parlor. L. P. Hollander & Co., Annual Clearance Sale Now in Progress. Great bargains in all our 17 Departments. Ladies' Costumes, Garments and Millinery. Misses' and Children's Wearing Apparel, Boys' Clothing. Dress Goods, Gloves, Furnishing Goods, Etc. 202 to 212 Boylston St., and Park Sq. Thos. O'Callaghan & Co., CARPETS Special Notice. During this, the dull period, we are offering some genuuine bargains in carpets and rugs, consisting of fall patterns not to be duplicated by us in our Sring Stock. A few prices: Smith's Best Moquettes, 75c. per yard. Five Frame Brussels, 75c. per yard Ten Wire Tepaestries, 57 1/2c. per yard. Best All-Wool Ingrains, 50c. per yard. 558, 560 & 562 Washington St., Opp. Adams House. C. H. McKenney & Co. We are the largest manufacturers in this City, and our prices are the lowest. All goods bearing our name are warranted. Buy of the makers. Manufacturers and retailers of fine and gas and electric fixtures and lamp goods. 634 and 636 Washington Street, opposite Boylston. Our only place of business.
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Aeolian. The skill necessary to manipulate the Aeolian is so easily and quickly acquired, that those who are fond of music can play all varieties of it for themselves, and enjoy the musical delights of the Theatre and Concert in their own homes. Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Co., 155 Tremont St. The Moulton Café, 24 Summer Street, H. B. Whipple, Mgr. The New Republican Newspaper! Boston Common. Read it. Next Sunday and Every Sunday. The only modern Sunday Newspaper in Boston. Weber's 25 & 27 Temple Place, 33 West Street. Oysters and Salads, genuine Vienna ices. It is the fashion now for ladies to wear. Centemeri gloves, and for one fashion, elegance and economy are combined. Prices $1.15 to $1.50. Removed to 17 Temple Place in Lewando's. Three times as many Waitt & Bond's Blackstones. Sold than any other elgar in Boston or New England. The reason for this can be named in one word "Quality". Semi-Annual mark down sale. Commencing Monday, Jan. 1st. Dress materials, silks, laces, etc., French Model Gowns and Coats. Evening Gowns at moderate prices a speciality. Albert E. Parsons. Ladies Tailor Dressmaker. 348 & 350 Boylston St. Do yoy know that all kinds of clothing for ladies or gentlemen, no matter how badly soiled and faded, can be restored to look like new, by having them thoroughly cleaned, dyed and pressed. The best place, considered so, on account of good work and prompt returns is. Drewsen's French Cleansing and Dyeing Establishment. 9, Temple Place, Boston, all goods returned in one week. Shorter time if desired. Stage costumes returned in one day. Telephone, 3313 Boston. 33-3 Brighton. Exclusively for ladies, The Arcade Stock Co. 13 Winter St., Boston. Branch Wm. F. Dever & Co., Brokers, 75 State Street. Exclusive parlors for ladies, with every facility for dealing in Stocks, Bonds, Grain and Provisions, large or small lots. Orders executed on all Exchanges. Direct private wires. Send for our Daily Letter. J. Seligman & Co, 566 – 568 Washington St. Opp. Adams House. New Store! New Goods! New Styles! Cloaks, Suits, Furs, Etc. Popular Prices. Programme. Evenings at 8 precisely, Week of January 8, 1894. Sat. Mat. Only at 2. Second week of the engagement of Mr. Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry, and the London Lyceum Theatre Company. Under the direction of Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau. Every Evening at 8 (except Saturday), and Saturday Matinee at 2, will be presented Shakespeare's play, in Four Acts and a Tableau, the famous history of the life of King Henry VIII. Cast as follows: Cardinal Wolsey ... Mr. IRVING. King Henry VIII. ... Mr. WILLIAM TERRISS. Cardinal Campeius ... Mr. LACY Capucius (Ambassador from Charles V.) ... Mr. TABB. Cranmer (Archbishop of Canterbury) ... Mr. VINCENT Duke of Norfolk ... Mr. HAVILAND. Duke of Buckingham ... MR. FRANK COOPER Duke of Suffolk ... Mr. TYARS Earl of Surrey ... Mr. CLARENCE HAGUE. Lord Chamberlain ... Mr. ALFRED BISHOP. Gardiner (afterwards Bishop of Winchester) ... Mr. ARCHER Lord Sands ... Mr S.JOHNSON Sir Thomas Lovell ... Mr. BELMORE Sir Anthony Denny ... Mr. DAVIS Sir Nicholas Vaux ... Mr. CUSHING. Cromwell (Servant to Wolsey) ... Mr. MARTIN HARVEY. Griffith (Gentleman-Usher to Queen Katherine) ... Mr. HOWE. Garter, King-at-Arms ... Mr. BEDFORD Surveyor to Duke of Buckingham ... Mr. BUCKLEY Brandon ... Mr. SELDON Sergeant-at-Arms ... Mr. YELDHAM A Messenger ... Mr. LORRISS. A Scribe ... Mr. REYNOLDS A Secretary ... Mr. MARION. Anne Bullen ...Miss COLERIDGE. An Old Lady ... Miss MAUD MILTON. Patience ... MRS. TYARS. and Queen Katherine ... Miss ELLEN TERRY Programme continued on next page.
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Lords, Ladies, Archbishops, Bishops, Judges, Lord Mayor and Aldermen, Barons of the Cinque Ports, Doctors of Divinity, Doctors of Law, Chaplains, Priests, Monks, Secetaries, Gentlemen, Choristers, Pursuivants, Vergers, Rowers, Tipstaves, Guards, Trumpeters, Henchmen, Torchbearers, Drummers, Fifers Macebearers, Gentlemen Ushers, Pillar-bearers, Cross-bearers, Footmen, Citizens, Soldiers, Executioner, &c., &c. Act I. SCENE 1 .-London-The Palace at Bridewell - J. Harker. SCENE 2.-Outside the Palace - Hawes Craven SCENE 3.-The Council Chamber in the Palace - Hawes Craven SCENE 4.-A Courtyard - Hawes Craven SCENE 5.-A Hall in York Place - Hawes Craven Act II. SCENE 1.-The King's Stairs, Westminster - Hawes Craven SCENE 2.-An Antechamber in the Palace - Hawes Craven SCENE 3.-A Garden in the Palace - Hawes Craven SCENE 4.-A Hall in Blackfriars - Hawes Craven Act III. SCENE 1.-The Queen's Apartment - J. Harker. SCENE 2.-The Palace at Bridewell - J. Harker. Act IV. SCENE 1.-A Street in Westminster - W.Telbin. SCENE 2.-Kimbolton - W.Telbin. TABLEAU. Greenwich - Church of the Grey Friars (Christening of Princess Elizabeth) - Hawes Craven --- The Overture, Entr'actes and Incidental Music have been composed expressly for the play by MR> EDWARD GERMAN MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Mr. MEREDITH BALL. The Costumes, etc., from Designs by MRS. COMYNS CARR and MR. CHARLES CATTERMOLE, R>I>, executed by MRS. NETTLESHIP, MRS. REID, T.PRATT & SONS, POCOCK BROTHERS, BIEATHI and AUGUSTE ET CIE. Chorus-Master, MR. TABB. Perruquier. MR. FOX. Appointments by MR. ARNOTT. Machinist, MR. FILLERY. For Mr Irving - Stage Manager – Mr. H. J. Loveday, Musical Director – Mr. Meredith Ball, Treasurer – Mr. C. W. Howson, Acting Manager – Mr. Bram Stoker, Secretary and Treasurer for Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau – Mr. Myron B. Rice. SATURDAY EVENING JANUARY 13, AT 8, THE BELLS. MATHIAS - MR. IRVING Keep's Neckware. All our own Manufacture. New silks are constantly arriving and our stock is always replete with the latest designs and shapes. The prevailing prices are 50c and $1.00 Keep's dress shirts to measure. 6 for $9.00 Unld. $10.00 Ld. None better at any price.114 Tremont St. Boston. The Bates O'Brien Manuf. Co's Jersey Knit. Union undergarments for men, women and children. In all grades for Fall and Winter. Equestrian trousers in the newest designs. Our Union Garments are of the latest patent, and beyond competition. Salesroom. 47 Winter St. (one flight) Catalogue free. Challenge Umbrella Co., 41 Kingston Street (Street Floor). Umbrellas made to order, covered and repaired. Holiday goods in stock at lowest prices. Dr. Burnham, Optician. 572 Washington St., makes examinations with all the modern improvements, aided by the best Supplies from his large stock, or grinds to order glasses of every description for all kinds of [?] and failing sight. A full [?] of Optical Instruments. All kinds of work executed day or evening. Open until 8 p.m. Opposite the Adams House. Mark down sale in every department, gloves, hosiery, ladies' underwear, silk skirts, handkerchiefs, corsets and umbrellas. Prices same as our winter street store. Cohen's Back Bay Branch, 338 Boylston St., Opp. Arlington St. Highest Award! Style 604. Royal Worcester WLL Cossets received. Medal and Diploma at the World's Columbian Exposition. Chicago, 1893. Sold by leading merchants. Cocktails all ready for use from the Purest Liquors, Manhattan, Martini Gin, Old Tom Gin, Brandy, Whiskeys, Vermouth, Private Stock Punch, $100 per Bottle. Blanchard & Farrar, 14, 15, 16 and 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil Hall Square. (Established 1838). Furs marked down. Edward Kakas & Son, 162 Tremont Street. Mason & Hamlin, 154 & 155 Tremont St. Inspection Invited. Fully illustrated mailed free on application. Highest Honors at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Boston, New York, Chicago, Kansas City. Pianos and Organs.
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Next week, Jan. 15, Third of the engagement of Mr. Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry and the London Lyceum Theatre Company. Under the direction of Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau. REPERTOIRE. Monday Jan.15, Last time, King Henry VIII. Tuesday Jan. 16, By special request, Charles I. Charles I., Mr. Irving. Queen Henrietta Maria, Miss Ellen Terry. Wed, Jan. 17, Thurs, Jan.18, Fri. Jan.19, and Sat. Mat., Jan.20.: The Merchant of Venice. Shylock, Mr. Irving. Portia, Miss Ellen Terry Saturday night, Jan.20, The Lyons Mail. Lesurques, Debosc: Mr. Irving. Seats Now on Sale. The engagement of Mr. Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry at the Tremont is to continue for three weeks longer. Besides the plays already definitely announced, selections are to be made from the following list of works: - Nance Oldfield; Much Ado About Nothing; Olivia; and others. Each presentation will be a complete production with the same or like scenery, costumes, appointments, and brilliantly effective case which made distinguished the Lyceum (London) performances, and the recent New York engagement at Abbey's Theatre. Seats are placed on sale each Monday, for the following week, the sale being now open for the week of January 8th. All changes of bill will be announced in the daily papers at the earliest possible moment. Carriage Arrangements, to facilitate the arrival and departure of patrons during this and the succeeding engagements at this theatre, the following arrangements in regard to carriages have been made: Conveyances ordered from Messrs. Kenny & Clark will deliver and receive occupants at the Avery Street entrance only. Conveyances ordered from the Boston Cab Company will deliver and receive occupants at the Tremont Street entrance only. A compliance with this rule will prevent much confusion and unnecessary loss of time. Houston & Henderson, ladies should try our celebrated "Melba Gloves" in both kid and suede. For beauty of finish, elegance of style, and durability they are unsurpassed. Washington St., Cor. Temple Place. Phyllis Trade Mark. Look! Receiver of four medals at the World's fair. Phyllis Union Suits, Equestrienne Tights. Endorsed by leading physicians. Combines health, perfection of shape and economy. We guarantee them unshrinkable; to wear longer, and give better satisfaction than any other make. When purchasing see that each garment bears the trade mark. Phyllis for sale by Jordan, Marsh & Co., and S. Cohen & Co. Houghton and Dutton. Matinee Laced Gloves. Made from choice Kidskins, especially for our fine retail trade. Colors, tan, brown, gray and black. Price, $1.50. Also, gents' dogskin street gloves with Pique stitch and one clasp at wrist. Our "D" Glove. Call for our D. Glove. It is equal to any other $1.50 glove. We sell it at $1.00 a pair. We call particular attention to the perfect fit of this glove. Ladies Hosiery and Underwear. The most satisfactory hose for ladies is our "Daisy Black," which we sell for 25c a pair. Extra quality, in two different weights. Guaranteed Dyes. One of our special values this season is our Ladies Ecrue Jersey ribbed Vest, with silk ties and either long or short sleeves. Pants to match. Price, 50c each. Opera Glasses. A full line at the very lowest prices.
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2. Programme

Date Saturday 27 January 1894 [15]
Play(s) The Merchant of Venice
Production Date(s) 1 January 1894 to 27 January 1894
Venue Tremont Theatre
Venue address [Boston]
Time of performance 7.45pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Music Director Meredith Ball
Document ID ET-D690 Original record
Held by The British Library
Notes Final performance of four-week engagement.

3. Programme, cutting

Date January 8th 1894 [14]
Play(s) Henry VIII
Production Date(s) January 8th 1894
Venue [Tremont Theatre]
Time of performance 2pm 7.45pm
Document ID ET-D685a Original record
Held by The British Library

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Ellen Terry toured her lectures on Shakespeare's women in UK and USA.

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