Word: pullman
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...back was strapped a great burden of books, but in his head had he none. And Lighthead journeyed forth from his kindred thus, declaring that he would learn wisdom and taste of the tree of knowledge. And as he went (gently reclining in a Palace Car of the fabric Pullman) an elderly lady, kind and exceeding curious, made bold to ask him wherefore he sallied forth thus alone. To which Lighthead replied, "I go to the College Harvard." "Nay," quoth the dame, "'tis a naughty place. Prithee turn back." But Lighthead, still with his burden on his back, went forward...
PARK THEATRE. - 8 P. M.; Matinee, Saturday at 2. "The Tourists in the Pullman Palace Car" still continues to draw crowds who wish to be entertained by a very amusing piece. Watson, Mestayer, and Miss Swain are excellent. The last performance will be to-morrow, when this theatre also closes for the season...
PARK THEATRE. - 8 P.M.; Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday at 2. The "Tourists in the Pullman Palace Car," which has already had so successful a run in Boston, this year, is announced until further notice. It is exceedingly amusing. Miss Swain's songs, and Mr. Watson's impersonation of the Conductor are especially good...