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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1895
Page
5
Prominent Senators from both parties discuss the opening session issues in Washington. They warn against new tariff bills, favor increased revenue by duties, and seek Monroe Doctrine clarity. Hawaii annexation is favored by some, while Cuban policy draws mixed support.
Henry M. Baker, in Washington on November 28, 18%, says foreign policy will be firm and the tariff the main issue of 1896. He notes third term agitation is minor and mentions Senators Peffer Butler and Stewart advocating free coinage of silver as a cure for all ills.
About thirty members met at the College Club rooms to discuss securing subscribers for ongoing work. The board of directors was given full power to outline a plan on size and other matters to present to the association and potential subscribers. A nominating committee for officers for the ensuing year was chosen from the floor. The next meeting is scheduled for the second Tuesday in January at 10:30, location to be announced.
Mrs Maud Ballington Booth wife of Salvation Army leader will address the People's Temple on the 10th inst topic Human Wreckage Admission by ticket only tickets available at the Temple or Salvation Army offices 86 Washington street last time Booth spoke about 10 people were turned away She will lecture in New York today then Concord N H Portland and Lewiston before Boston appearance
Parthia crew Captain Charles G. Carter and Second Officer R. A. Crocker arrived in New York aboard the Finance from Colon. Carter refused to detail the ship’s loss, suggesting the fire might have started by spontaneous combustion. Parthia, 2371 tons, was built in Bath Maine in 189%.
Word comes of the death of Mrs William Hilton in Paris. She was widow of William Hilton a Salisbury Point native whose will left about 50000 to Salisbury for elderly aid. After annexations and a new home for aged women in Amesbury Salisbury area, the fund now supports the Amesbury and Salisbury Home for Aged Women.
Malden December 2 Charles D Reed a popular resident died suddenly Monday at his home 29 Crosa Street death attributed to heart failure He had recently recovered from a serious illness and was in good health prior to the incident Reed a plumber and tinsmith had worked in Malden twenty years and previously in Hartford Conn He was found prostrate on the floor by his family after hearing a noise and died instantly without pain or warning.
Atchison joint executive reorganization committee in New York elected the new board of directors Edward P. Ripley Aldace F. Walker J Berwyn B Cheney H R Duval N Gibbs C J Gleed G G Haven R Somes Hayes G A Nickerson Thomas H Osborne William Rotch C K Holliday Victor Morawits Aldace F Walker serves as chairman of the board.
The Tremont Temple Baptist Church ladies announce a sale of fancy and useful articles beginning today at Wesleyan Hall on Bromfield Street. A wide variety of Christmas season items will be available and admission to the cafe is free.
Roland Reed stars in The Politician at the Park for a two week engagement with Isadore Rush Maud White and a solid company. The Burmah melodrama continues at the Boston Theatre into its last fortnight with a new photograph album souvenir to be awarded at the final performance.
Jolly May Irwin drew a large Boston Hollis Street Theatre crowd for nearly three hours with The Widow Jones. She earned repeated curtain calls and flowers after performances in a lively, well received revival noted for her engaging songs and near perfect timing. The supporting cast including John C. Rite Sally Cohen Ada Lewis and Annie Sutherland complemented the star with notable dancing and singing.
A large Columbia audience witnessed Jack Mason and Roselle Knott star in The Cotton King with Dominick Murray as the villain. Next Thursday the play returns to mark its five hundredth performance in England and America, celebrated with souvenirs and a stage address by John B. Mason after a cable from Sutton Vane.
The Twentieth Century Girl lively show at Bow Doins Square Theatre last night featured a funny drill scene and catchy music. Prominent stars included John T. Kelly, Gus Williams, Harry Kelly, William Cameron, Thomas Lewis, Molly Fuller, Catherine Lingard, and Georgia Hawley.
The Museum crowd endorses humor over gloom as Too Much Johnson enters its third week. Gillette leads the clever farce with a strong supporting company, drawing material appreciation from locals who have taken to the show. The run continues until further notice.
Tremont Theatre presents the second and final week of Pudd'nhead Wilson with Frank Mayo leading a strong company. An audience response is noted as Boston embraces the production. matinee tomorrow and the final show Saturday night.
The Castle Square Opera Company presents Carmen to large audiences. Miss Lane grows stronger in the title role while Mr. Murray as Escamillo wins praise for his toreador performance and vocal prowess.
Boston writer R A Barnet and Baltimore composer A B Sloane present a burlesque for the First Corps of Cadets at Tremont Theatre. Proceeds go to the corps armory fund. Cadets report enthusiasm for both words and music. Rehearsals to continue Mondays and Thursdays beginning last evening.
The Howard Atheneum hosts a bustling weekly program with top wrestling talent from Ireland England and Wales plus German and American champions. A full vaudeville bill features Roja songs Thorne and Carleton banjo performances rifle shooting and ballet by Kiralfy with aerial feats and comic acts. The crowd crowds the doors as patrons enjoy a second half century of prosperity.
The New Theatre presented a costly high class bill led by performing elephants and strong variety features. Franklin and Madell opened with mandolins and bells in boxing gloves, followed by E M Hall, McCarthy and Reynolds, Bert Poole, A Duncan the ventriloquist, Ed Favor, Edith Sinclair, and a cast of acrobats and entertainers delivering witty sketches and acts to a lively audience.
Audience reactions in the Palace lobby praised the May Russia burlesque and specialty company as the season’s best extravaransa and vaudeville entertainment. The show features a full reel clip, bright burlesques, a skit titled A Warm Reception, and a finale burlesque The Ter and Ta-Ta with engaging specialties.
A review highlights a company featuring 3 ani marches and a roster of performers. Dixon Bow ers and Dixon headline acrobatic acts, Cunningham and Staley supply musical sketches, and William H. Gould delivers a popular monologue. Miss Lowe, Miss La Mont, Dawley, the Rossley brothers, Kittie Clements, Marie Rostelle, and Little Proto also star with song, dance, and comedy.
Large crowds in spite of rain attend Austin and Stone's Museum to see the jugglers from Tokio and their daring athletic feats. Reporter William Ford recounts a grueling 11,000 mile journey on foot and a humorous talk that captivates audiences. The program also features the arm-less Lutes, toe-performed music, and a lineup including The Sheerans, Stanley and Scanlon, the Holbrooks, Mullavey and Lincoln, Le Roi and Sisson, and others.
N. 5. Wood performed yesterday afternoon and evening in The Boy Detective a four act play with multiple disguises. The cast included Lora Addison Clift and Harry Leighton with Edisons in the variety program and a new shadow pantomime The Brownies Trip to the Moon.
A well organized company from Aaron's Gaiety Theatre New York brings top burlesque talent to the Lyceum this week. Star performers include Clara Simonds May Adams Stewart and Hodge Annie Loyd the KinsNers and Charles Belmont with the Spauldings and the Irvings in burlesque boxing. Two new travesties added and two daily performances with affordable prices. New sofas installed prove popular and a week of prosperity is expected.
At the Nickelodeon this week Mr. E. W. Wood, a reformed opium smoker, presents a precise opium joint demonstration alongside living attractions. The lineup features a troupe of dazzling female shooters, a Russian artist Delavants wire-walker, card sharp Salem Sid, and a group of vaudeville acts led by Fannie Fay and a strong variety.
The Crystal Maze at 169 Tremont Street enters its third month and strengthens its appeal each week. Inventor Herr Von Palm breaks from tradition and offers a unique, diverting amusement with almost endless novelty.
Clinton selectmen vote to raise 12000 dollars for a brick armory on High street. The decision ends a long dispute led by opponents of giving Company K Ninth Regiment Irish-American members new quarters.
The meeting of Unitarian ministers gathered at the Unitarian Wallding with Rev. tg Janary presiding. Dr G Herron delivered an address on Applied nena praising its value and noting Dr. Bull's Cough as invaluable.
At Charlestown Navy Yard the training ship Enterprise swapped commanders. Commander J F Merry transferred duty to Lieutenant-Commander Joseph G Eaton amid informal ceremonies before the pennant was raised. The ship stays at Charlestown docks until April for a summer cruise.
Boston police commissioners urge liquor dealers to avoid giving customers liquor as Christmas gifts to reduce street disorder. Captains informed dealers, canvass across districts showed many expect compliance. some dealers already contacted and pledged to comply.
The Boston University Mathematical Club met in Professor Coit's room to discuss beginners trig and Philo mathean preparations for the next term. Cast for the class of ’99 includes Grace Potter Emma Daggett Robert Thorpe and Lenox Lindsay. Potter recently starred at Keith's Theatre for a charitable performance. The Y W C A cabinet met Miss Wing to review plans and committees for the term.
United Friends of Armenia hosts three performances at Copley Hall this week to aid Armenian sufferers. Eight wedding tableau scenes feature participants from many nations with music by the Pierian Sodality of Harvard and Miss Jeanie Plum supplying musicians. Tickets range from one to two dollars and patrons include noted ladies such as Mrs. Charles Wilote and Mrs. Wentworth Hill among many others.
A brief note explains Beatrice sends verses titled Why Do I Live. The item hints at a playful conundrum about living by sending verses rather than bringing them.
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