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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
7
The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pierre Monteux opened in Symphony Hall with Schubert's C major symphony described as heavenly in length. The performance showcased a poised reading by Monteux and a refined orchestral blend.
The review lauds Monteux's reading of the symphony intro and calls the performance brilliant though with reservations about some tempo and phrasing. It praises the work's beauty, calls the music Olympian and human, and notes the inclusion of Stravinsky? No, Moussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain performed but judged as inspired yet flawed. Also mentions Rabaud Procession nocturne and Svendsen Carnaval in Paris.
Edward W. Bender, 22, of the People's Palace in South End, issued between 9000 and 10000 dollars in checks to musical houses without legion authorization. Bender was arrested for larceny after a $120 trombone was traced to W. S. Pontin. Police found nearly 500 legion headed checks. Bender, a recent Navy veteran and member of the post, will be arraigned in Central Court.
Joseph B. Choate commander of the Southboro Post is asked to appear before the State legion executive committee Monday night to substantiate or retract charges he published against Colonel Edward L. Logan, the State legion commander.
Speakers at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers dinner in Copley Plaza urged rapid development of a U S dye industry to ensure independence and preparedness for future wars. Joseph H Choate Jr urged U S leadership in dyes while General Amos J Freeze warned on chemical warfare.
Arthur G. Rotch announces the New England division will continue Red Cross support for the army and navy with home service and information for soldiers and families. Local chapters must organize in camps hospitals and division offices and maintain trained volunteers for ongoing needs.
At 10 a.m. New England Federation of Natural History Societies meets Rogers Building 491 Boylston Street. A 10:30 a.m. public hearing by the State Minimum Wage Board in Room 40 State House. At 1 p.m. Luncheon by the Twentieth Century Club featuring Matthew Bullock and L. Hicks on Urban League for Welfare. A 3 p.m. reception by the Democratic State committee women's division for Mrs. George Bass and Michael A. O’Leary at Hotel Bellevue. At 8 p.m. tobacco salesmen meet Boston City Club.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska withdrew from the race for Democratic leader in the Senate tonight, clearing the way for Senator Underwood of Alabama. He cited harmony and personal plans including time away for the presidential campaign and visits to his Massachusetts summer home.
James J. Benelisha of 27 Exchange Street was fined $100 by Judge Michael J. Murray in Central Court yesterday. He was the last of 11 stock brokers arrested for violating state law on filing returns with the commissioner of corporations six days before advertising mining stocks.
Walter A. White of Dedham a night yardmaster at Readville freight yards was acquitted in West Roxbury District Court. Prosecution failed to prove complicity in alleged thefts at the yard and the case was dismissed. Police had confiscated White’s property but restored it after the ruling.
John T. Friary of West Roxbury was yesterday elected grand regent of the Royal Arcanum grand council with Massachusetts at Lorimer Hall. He is the youngest man ever elected to this office. Other officers named include Henry L. Hines as vice grand regent and John M. Brennan as grand orator, with a full slate of officers and trustees announced.
The Michael Davitt Branch of Friends of Irish Freedom hosts a jubilation meeting in Paine Memorial Hall at 9 Appleton Street to celebrate the Irish bond drive success. Patrick F. Hastings will preside. guest speaker Patrick J. Moynihan will discuss campaign results in the state. Other speakers include James A. O Connor Tomas F. Phelan John Foley Joseph Mulligan and Cornelius T. Curran.
Attorney General Palmer said the Justice Department's campaign is showing definite results in lowering living costs. He noted the drop has been modest but acts as a brake on rising prices and represents progress in the ongoing effort.
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