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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1890
Page
4
Notice requests readers to report any person unable to purchase The Post at newsstands in Boston and neighboring cities, on street cars, trains, or other usual places, to the office.
A list of evening entertainments across Boston venues includes The London at Boston Theatre on Washington Street at 7 465, Sidney Woollett's Poetic Recital at Boston Museum Tremont Street near Scollay Square, Rosedale at Boston Museum, Ethelbert Nevin Piano Recital at Goose Theatre, and The Ugly Duckling starring Mrs. Leslie Carter at Hollis Street Theatre at 7 45. Also shown are Superba at the Group Opera House, A Bunch of Keys at the Group Opera House, Slyde's Star Specialty Company at Howard ATHENium, Stoddard Lecture at Music Hall, The Clemenceau Case at Vark Theatre, and The Henrietta starring Stuart Jobson at Tremont Theatre.
The Executive Business Association in Boston urged quicker rail time to New York saying public interests demand improved service without harming existing lines. They argued express trains could cut the six hour journey to five, and warned that rail corporations will be compelled to respond with sufficient effort if business leaders stay persistent.
Washington reports the President will not send a special message to Congress about the business situation despite growing support in Congress to expand currency. Conservatives fear the rush to expand currency from free coinage silver backers and those backing government issued money on faith. Some urge restraint, while others push controversial schemes like interconvertible bonds.
A Kansas City issued call urges a February Cincinnati convention to form a national party uniting industrial groups under finance transportation labor and land aims. The plan frames sovereign citizen and dollar as new distinct forces amid a broad political struggle.
The semi official Novoe Vremya of St. Petersburg voices defiance over Russian treatment of Jews. Protests spread globally, while Novoe Vremya blames English policy on fear of competition.
A newspaper discusses Russian policy toward Jews, noting emigration as a response. It argues the protest is justified regardless of claimed motives and criticizes the claim of religious intolerance. It cites Novoe Vremya remarks on rural resource drain and Russia’s liberalism.
The piece argues disaffection among Indians stems from food shortages and corrupt or inefficient agents. It cites looting of beef and provisions, agent profiteering, and the need for law and army oversight or Indian courts to reform governance on reservations, contrasting temporary military control with lasting legal structures.
Trustees urge the Mayor to seek Legislature authority to borrow 850000 to complete the Copley square library project. Total cost projected around 2500000 including land. Trustees compare cost per cubic foot with federal buildings to show prudent, solid construction.
A northern correspondent details World’s Fair maneuvering over foreign exhibitors and committee leadership. The piece spots Blaine efforts and questions amid Davis and Bryan affiliations, while Minnesota plans an eight acre showcase of agricultural products. It predicts Chicago’s fair will be the continent’s grandest cattle show.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette defends Superintendent Por TER’S census amid claims of incomplete enumeration. An editorial seeks to answer partisan critics by contrasting 1880–1890 population growth with earlier decades while another note argues Cincinnati’s ninth place listing of 296 309 people hides a claimed real population of 472 521 per the Gazette’s map.
Garden and Forest urges prompt action on a bill to enlarge and preserve Yellowstone Park. The measure has stalled in Congress for eight years, passing the Senate four times but failing in the House, with lobby efforts by a railroad interest to place 50 to 60 miles of track inside the park opposed by supporters.
Conservatives wary of women’s higher education may fear conflict with domestic virtues yet college women push for a formal program. The proposal would place sanitation, housing, and nutrition on par with chemistry and biology, with two lectures weekly and four hours of lab work in junior or senior year.
The writer notes fashion controls late dining hours in Boston, compares English and American patterns, and cites London as a model for punctuality. He hopes dining remains reasonably early here, cites 6 o'clock as workable, and mentions a Chinese monthly paper read with mixed English and Chinese text. He also salutes a forthcoming Boston Bootblack Trust and ponders practical details of its operation.
The quarrel over census figures heats up with rival estimates and arguments. After outlining a whimsical method to adjust last census data for natural increase immigration and mortality the piece mocks the certainty of any side. It asks if a final settlement exists or what should be done next.
A late nineteenth century epigram notes loyal voters urging Republicans in Congress to pass a Federal elections bill. It mocks calls to secure the people's will and frames support for the bill as key to the party’s political fate.
The Central Club of Somerville held its annual meeting last evening electing J. O. Hayden as treasurer and H. L. Jane as secretary. Directors named were C. S. Lincoln C. M. Hemenway C. A. Webb H. M. Howes S. H. Libby H. D. Allen F. E. Dickerman and S. D. Salmon.
Yale football team in New Haven selects Thomas L. McClung of Knoxville Tennessee as captain for the upcoming year by unanimous vote at a meeting on December 15.
A large Hollis Street audience sees Mrs Leslie Carter in The Ugly Duckling. Critics find the play flimsy with uneven character drawing and overlong dialogue though Carter shows training and occasional insight. The cast and scenery receive mixed praise while the management plans another run featuring The Clemenceau Case.
An October Park Theatre revival of The Clemenceau Case faced censure from press and authorities. A private aldermen’s preview allowed a revised translation with cautious staging, yet critics warned the immoral plot remains harmful despite improved acting and refined dialogue. The tale centers on marital infidelity and murder as a moral probe. Miss May Wilkes stars with a capable company, though familiarity with the text was lacking.
The Museum hosted an evening performance of Rosedale drawing a large crowd. Elliott Grey by Mr. Plympton impressed as hero with strong stage presence, though not flawless in the gypsy camp scene. Miss O Leary and Miss Addison stood out in notable scenes with the capable supporting cast.
A Christmas pantomime titled Superba staged at the Globe Theatre last night. Hanlon brothers produced with vivid scenery, clever stage tricks, and lively music. Cast featured Maud Midgley Mildred Holland Louise Calders Marie Cahill Howell Hansell George Melville with dancers and acts. Superba runs for two weeks.
Notes on recent stage outings mention Mr Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys at the Grand Opera House praised for strong company and elaborate scenery. Ada Bothner as Teddy and Louis Wesley as Grimes receive acclaim. Nellie McHenry to star in Chain Lightning with six roles and Mexican scenery. The Soudan plays at Boston Theatre enter week fourteen with large audiences, Hyde Specialty at Howard Anthenzwum, Will O' the Wisp next week, and E. H. Southern's annual Boston engagement at Hollis Street Theatre with The Master of Woodbarrow.
The third and final NEC Chamber Music Club concert featured Faciten, Mahr, Kuntz, Schulz, Goldstein, Molé, Reiné, Strasser, Guenze, Hackebarth and Schuecker. Programs included Spohr Nonet in F major, Berlioz trio, and Beethoven Quintet Op.16 with detailed praise for flute playing and ensemble, noting old fashioned but well crafted works and refined musicianship.
The oboe player in the Nonet shows weakness but gains in the quintette where tone and control improve. Hackebarth delivers superb performance, Faellen shines as an ensemble player with faultless technique and judicious pedal use. The modern pianist’s display is cautioned as these concerts end. Purure Hane, Macedonian cry for help remains unheeded.
Mr Nevin performs this evening at Chickering Hall with assistance from Mrs W C Wyman. The program highlights a classical piano recital in a city concert venue.
The Boston Orchestral Society conducted by Mr. Chadwick performs this evening at Horticultural Hall, delivering a program of classical works to local patrons.
Tickets are now sold at Music Hall for the performance of the Messiah on Sunday evening. Solo singers include Mrs Walker Miss Edmonds and Mr King, with Mr Myron W Whitney completing the quartet.
A collage notes remarks on a cotton duck firm failing, doubts about canvas demand, Bjornson preaching disarmament in Berlin, a painter finding Gould a quiet sitter, Long Island birds signaling a hard winter, Cunard Servia's record mail cargo, Henry Norman’s Siam exploration, and a dinner table quiz about why starving explorers didn’t fish in Starvation Camp.
Professor Wendell outlined style's quality named Force at the Lowell Institute last evening. He described Force as the emotional grip that sustains attention, citing humor in Pickwick and Twain, pathos in Colonel Newcome and Clarissa Harlowe, and sublimity in Shakespeare and Milton. He illustrated forcible writing with short sentence progression on Major André, explained that clarity supports Force, and stressed that true force comes from connotation and sympathetic understanding of readers. Trope use and metaphor enhance writing, with morning and cockcrow as vivid examples, while ineffective figures fail to connect. Continuous practice and audience knowledge build this quality, culminating in a reserve of strength used at moments of emphasis.
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