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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1891

Page

5

Holiday sales reach record high urging early morning shopping

Yesterday our sales reached the largest on record in the history of our holiday business. As everything indicates a continuation of this immense trade up to Christmas day, we can not too strongly urge you to use the early morning hours, in order that your shopping may be done with the greatest comfort possible.

Women of Washington form weekly high society gathering Back of Capitol

Washington ladies led by Mrs. Morton organize a weekly rendezvous behind the White House grounds. The event draws the Cabinet circle and fashionable carriages, aiming to turn the park into a social center near the Executive Mansion. The item also notes Sorosis discussions on women’s education and reports on the Hebrew Free School Association, University of Michigan enrollment, fashion ethics in bird plumes, Enid Yandell’s World’s Fair commission, pet choices reflecting character, and London's Theatre Guild aiding stage workers.

Washington Morton Cabinet Circle White House Sorosis Hebrew Free School Association University of Michigan Ann Harbor United States Michigan England Enid Yandell Louisville Eve and the Louis Rebisso London Theatrical Ladies’ Guild Charles Carson

The Prompter's Box and Boston Theatre Season Notes

A Boston Globe theatre feature covers Agnes Huntington hosting blind children at the Globe Theatre and Edith Thomas. It previews Henry E. Dixey's new roles, Rosina Vokes's holiday program, and astring of festive productions across Boston venues with Bernhardt, Vokes, and other stars.

Globe Theatre Therese Agnes Huntington Miss Huntington Perkins Institution South Boston Edith Thomas Edith Detto Mr. James

Governor Russell Explains Absence From Trade Banquet

The Massachusetts Board of Trade banquet at the Revere House drew surprise by Governor Russell's absence. He had prepared a letter to Charles E F Adams stating he could not attend due to crowded official duties and work on his inaugural address, expressing appreciation for the Board's service.

Governor Russell Board of Trade Massachusetts State Board of Trade Revere House Russell Russel Charles EF. Adams State Board of Trade Lowell Mass Adams Boston Charles FE. Adams Massachusetts Board of Trade Commonwealth

Wedding at First Baptist Church in Roxbury

A brilliant wedding was held at 7 30 p m in First Baptist Church Clarendon Street. Bride Elizabeth Drew daughter of George H Drew Esq Copeland street Roxbury and groom Dr Samuel Hopkins Spalding were joined by Rev Philip Moxom. Best man Whitman of New York with five ushers. Bridesmaids Emily and Clara Drew wore pink and blue crape. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s Wedding March and a reception followed at the Drew mansion in Roxbury.

First Baptist Church Clarendon I Street Elizabeth Drew George H. Drew Copeland Street Roxbury Samuel Hopkins Spalding Philip Moxom Mr. Whitman New York A. L. Woodman Arthur L. Spring William F. Rogers Mendelssohn Drew

Paine's Furniture Offers Desk Bargain at $10

The Paine's Furniture Company advertises a convenient writing desk with pigeon holes and reference compartments at 48 Canal Street for $10. The ad notes high demand and that the firm struggles to fill orders before Christmas.

Paine’s Furniture Company Canal Street

Ancient and Honorable Artillery holds smoke talk at United States Hotel

The monthly gathering drew over 1000 members with Captain J Henry Taylor presiding. Captains Taylor and Stevenson Alderman-elect Fottler and Colonel H E Smith spoke on political social and general topics among others.

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company United States Hotel J. Henry Taylor Taylor L. Stevenson Fottler H. E. Smith C. C. Adams

Obituaries and Death Notices Nebr Cambridge to Philadelphia

Notices list deaths of Mrs Aroline Alexander Isaac S Tucker George F Sheid Eunice P Shead J C W Chipman S Frances Ellis James Woodward Emery Jannie Blanchard Frances E Bangs with funeral details and family memorial requests. Fragments indicate multiple New England locations and dates mid December.

Alexander Cambridge Aroline Alexander Tucker Milton Isaac S. Tucker Nathan Catrick Shedd Waltham George F. She Id Shedd West Somerville Eunice P William E. Shead John Balch Old Cambridge Ishpeming Mich J. C. W. Chipman Beacon Street Frances E Isaac Bangs Arlington Street

Senate Committees and Free Coinage Debate in Washington

Senate reveals committee appointments across departments led by Dawes and Stewart. Stewart speaks on the silver bill and free coinage pledges from the 1890 act, arguing parity requires unlimited coinage. Executive business follows, with Morrill signaling a future address. adjournment at 3:10.

Wasn Hi Messrs Dolph Hawley Squire Higgins Felton Berry Gordon Chilton Irby Commerce Frye Jones Nevada Sawyer Cullom Washburn Quay Ransom Coke West Gorman Kenna Gibson Louisiana District of Columbia McMillan Plumb Wolcott Gallinger Hansbrough Harris Faulkner Barbour Maryland Cockrell Allison Warren Carey Stanford George Pugh Harbour Kyle Sanders Dubois Colquitt White Stockbridge Civil Service Power Petier Grayava Vilas Morrill Sherman, Jones Aldrich Hiscock Voorhees McPherson Hanson and Carlisle Dawes Blodgett Call Sherman Davis Moran Butler Gray Chandler Hale Proctor Daniel Mississippi River Pettigrew Peffer Walthall Bate Palmer Platt Manderson Shoup Morgan Arkansas James Vilas Interstate Commerce Wilson Sarbor Stewart Casey Blackburn Dixon Paddock Mitchell Brice Irby and Chilton Hawley and Gorman Pasco Teller Sanders, Hale and Privileges Hoar Turpie Allen Gordon and Palmer United States Cameron Mongrs Seaboard Potomac River Washington Five Civilized Tribes of Indians Pascoe Cameron and Teller Coke, Plumb Canada University of the United States Juadro-Centennial Committee On Privileges and Elections Committee On Foreign Relations Chicago Senate Asia Europe Secretary of the Navy

Whittier Urges Hampton Institute Support at Newburyport

Poet John Greenleaf Whittier sends a letter urging continued aid to Hampton Institute. Dated Newburyport May 12 1891 the note thanks General Armstrong for his selfless work and calls on friends to redouble efforts to sustain the institution during his illness.

Whittier Hampton Institute Newburyport H. B. Frissell General Armstrong Hampton Joan G. Whittier

Steamers Arrived in Atlantic Ports on Dec 17

Shipping news reports multiple steamers reaching Boston New York Liverpool and Queenstown on December 17. Vessels include the Bostonian from Liverpool Frieeland Lepanto Nessmore Fuerst Bismarck Germanic America Majestic and others with routes between Antwerp Hamburg Bremen Baltimore New York and Liverpool. Traffic details note departure times and arrivals with some vessels proceeding to sea.

Boston Bostonian Liverpool New York Friesland Antwerp Lepanto London Nessmore Lizard Fuerst Bismarck Hambrieg Germanic Dover America Baltimore Bremen Queenstown Majestic

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jordan, Fyjarsh Jordan, Marsh and Company the Capitol the Hebrew Free School Association Goss SAGE Are Talk Agnes Huntington and Henry E Dixey Bernhardt Rosina Vokes Johnstone Bennett Jane Mr. Frohman Columbia Theatre Henry E. Dixey New York City Benjamin F. Bolder Virginia Buchanan Plows-Day Isabelle Evesson Marie Greenwald Fannie Cohen Belle Bucklen Louis Baker Robert Hickman Joseph Frankau Fall River Line North River Jersey City Blackwell’s Island Howard Atheneum Jack Joe Strawlones Pettitt Thermidor Hollis Street Theatre Elsie DeWolfe Frederick DeBelleville Mr. Bond Augustus Pitou Geoffrey Middleton Minnie Seligman Ida Vernon Adelaide Stanhope Helen Bancroft Jane Stuart Vida Croly Annette Leland Marie Sommers Jennie Leland Rosina Vokes Tremont Theatre Minnie Maddern Fiske Far South Felix Morris Barbara Miss Vokes Venus H. C. K. Wilde Oscar Wilde Anstey Terpsichore Grand Opera House Mme Sarah Bernhardt Shiloh Palace Theatre Dora Wiley Pardo Treyelists Will F. Denny Jessie K. Giles Forest Forge Neil Burgess Park Theatre Abby Otis Tages Tim Happy Rockbottom Bezcuau Macfarlane—Bailey Boston Highlands R. F. Holway Frances J. Macfarlane Carrie W. Bailey Ecene J. Newman & Sony Tremont St Breck Congress Senator Stewart John Greenleaf Whittier New York Depot Canal St Humphreys Baees Meeweger Albany U. S. Army Cavalry B.B C.C D.D F.C Manges J.K Humphreys’ Medicine CO William and John Sts Humphrrets Qer William and John Sis Franklin St Arch ST Pope Manufacturing Co WM. Minot, JR Court S1 NEW Publications WM. Austin and AL. Haynes Ralth Harry St. Nicholas Century Co John Boyle O'Reilly Katherine E. Conway Elzevir Boylston Street Mays Clubs OF Y. Wilson & Co., Publishers Anti-Infidel Publications H. L. Hastings Cornhill Hotels Young’s Hotel Parker House Boston, Mass J. R. Whipple & Co., Proprietors Tremont House Beacon and Tremont Sts R. A. Stranahan American Insurance Co Kilby Street Mesas George Croshaw & CO Francis Peabody J. W. Field Renry Bean N. A. Thompson Coal CO Congress St Beroald Gauge Iron Stall Works Elm Street Music Halle Boston Symphony Orchestras Arthur Nikisch Fursch-Madi Abbey & Schoeffel Planquette Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins el Harris & Atkinson Washington St Madison Square Charles Frohman Bienry KE. Dixey Formances Sardoun Pitou Padere Music Hall Bis Beethoven Schumann Chopin Liszy Walter F. and Wilbur H. Lansil Studio Building Tremont Street Proctor & Mansfield Fire Patrol Wm, Harbris Henry Burlesque CO Tremont Temple Harvard Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club Boston Wharf Co Boston Coast J. B. Russell State Street John Jeffries & Sons GENTS Boston and Vicinity Devonshire St
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