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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1886
Page
4
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Howells compares The Minister's Charge with his earlier novels noting Barker as the hero while Sewell the minister emerges as a finely drawn but morally flawed figure. The reviewer praises verisimilitude and the strong scene work yet faults the work’s insistence on probability which narrows character height and depth.
The report shows East Boston ferries reduced expenses by 30 197 to 119 223 this year from 149 580 last year and ferry receipts rose to 101 184 from 95 909. It discusses Reverend McGlynn in New York and argues his actions against Mr Henry George were not martyrdom but criticism of socialist advocacy.
A Boston correspondent notes the police board plans to enforce the Sunday law only on a reasonable basis until the Legislature sets a new order. The piece critiques the idea of using police orders to revise public statutes and warns of intimidation claims in Springfield’s license recount. It also surveys Mayor O Brien's record and European affairs.
The cabinet shows four new members out of ten. General Boulanger remains at war, Admiral Aube governs marine and colonies, Granet and Lockroy stay in postal and commercial posts. Goblet becomes interior minister and head of the council, Sarrien moves to justice. The reshuffle may or may not improve affairs as Europe watches closely.
Mayor Russell of Cambridge and General Burrill, Alderman Smith, and school committee members are pressed to prioritize business in city elections. The piece argues less politics and more practical governance, anticipating a shift and citing Dorchester as a model for reform.
The write up notes that despite delays in completing works the city upheld an allegedly illegal act, setting a valuable precedent for honest governance. It also highlights Patrick Hart’s sewer project rejection amid strong Democratic council support, questioning Mayor O'Brien’s independence compared with past mayors.
Inspectors Knox and McAusland yesterday afternoon arrested William Youmans age 18 and George Turner age 19 for attempting to pick ladies purses on Washington Street.
A review highlights the Browning edition edited by H E Hersey and W J Rolfe. It credits Miss Hersey largely for the annotations and selection while noting Rolfe’s endorsement and praising the introduction notes and included poems such as Pippa Passes and Childe Roland. The review calls the work a solid first step in Browning study and hopes it will enlighten readers.
A literary notices column discusses Prince Peerless by Margaret Molhey and Four Winds Farm by Mrs. Molesworth with Walter Crane illustrations. It also praises Mrs. Burnett and Mrs. Ewing, notes the Riverside Pocket Series edition of Bret Harte The Story of a Mine, and mentions pricing and publishing details for the referenced works.
The Christmas Book Buyer presents fall announcements from publishers and reviews of notable new books by Miss Alcott Miss Jewett and Mr Lathrop. It highlights illustrations from holiday books and includes selections from Caldicott Old Christmas the Blessed Damozel and Lay of the Last Minstrel.
A compact 270 page chronicle titled History of the United States presents as a reference work. It offers numerous wood cut portraits of presidents and notable figures, aiming for comprehensiveness over artistic merit.
A review of Beckonings for Every Day a calendar of thought arranged by Lucy Larcom. The volume gathers thoughts from diverse authors to lift the reader toward the divine in humanity with monthly themes and calm, comforting prose.
Laura Webster, a new violoncellist back from studies abroad, headlines a Melonen concert on Dec 14 at the Melonlon, supported by Villa Whitney White Lillian Shattuck Emma Grebe Alice Gray Lathrop and Arthur Foote. Anna Steiniger-Clark closes her Old South concert series Thursday. Ninth Symphony concert features Mozart overture to The Magic Flute Mendelssohn Consolation Otto Floersheim and Chadwick Symphony in B flat with soloist C M Loetner.
Sunday afternoon sessions at the Boston Young Men's Christian Association Hall draw large audiences. A Harvard College YMCA delegation led by Miss Gertrude Swayne will address, with the association choir directed by Mr. Sharland to sing. Speakers include Professor Churchill of Andover and Rev. W. K. Wright among others.
In Boston the writer praises plough crews clearing snow on Washington Street and recalls a dramatic icicle event on Friend Street. He notes a venerable Boston divine, Dr. Bartel, and laments modern sleighing trends favoring showy turnouts over old-time charm. He imagines reviving classic taverns for winter outings.
A large Boston Theatre crowd will hear W. I. Murray read his Adirondacks legend John Norton the Trapper of the Adirondacks. The reading has been likened to gentle organ music and drew strong demand for seats.
A collage of brief notices covers ex presidents ill health Yale affairs quips about fighting chances new magazine guns sleighing in Brighton road a yacht Radka unseaworthy a makeup of profiles a 250 year old Morrisburg trunk and theatre seating humor cites John E Owens Maryland home Aigburth Vale and hunting parties Carter Harrison politics and an exchange praising foreigners in jestful tone.
OME December 10 Marco Minghetti the Italian statesman and diplomat is dead. Born Bologna September 8 1818 he gained early fame as a lecturer on political economy and journalist. He served as minister of public works in 1845 and later held premier and finance posts, foreign affairs secretary-general and agriculture portfolio before becoming prime minister.
Obituaries report the deaths of John M. Edwards a prominent historian in Youngstown born 1805 son of former Connecticut governor and senator Pierpont Edwards Abraham Dowdney congressman from New York died in New York City apoplexy born 1840 educated in the United States Union Army captain builder and contractor W D Lawrence Halifax Nova Scotia shipping figure dies builder of the W D Lawrence sailing ship and George K K Harrington of Salem age 32 treasurer of Milton Mining Company leaves widow and infant child
Senator Blair deserves thanks from suffrage supporters as his bill received a favorable speech and notice of action on the first days of the session. The item is described as a symbolic Christmas gift of embroidered slippers.
The piece argues trimming on bonnets creates the real evil in fashion and theater etiquette. It suggests unbonneted wear would end trouble and that trim heavy hats, with flowers, ribbons, or birds, block view for those seated behind.
The piece argues the tariff lobby is on the defensive as taxation rises. It notes Ohio Senator contends broad tariff cuts are unlikely without lowering protective duties. It warns against removing sugar duties while taxes stay high on wool metals and industrial materials.
The Springfield Republican reports a loose political accord at Boston where Thomas N. Hart, Republican mayoral candidate, was welcomed by the County Democracy in a notably open arrangement akin to New York style governance.
The President and the Treasury Secretary bolster the reform effort as the ways and means committee shows willingness to fight. Reformers press to advance the issue immediately, claiming broad public support as Baltimore sews up news.
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and clubs present a four day festival and bazaar at Music Hall starting Monday at 5 p m and running through Thursday with daily hours from 6 am to 10 pm. A varied programme and entertainment are promised.
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