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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1894
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and policy for 1894 with daily and Sunday options and terms. It lists payment methods, address updates, and notes on delivery, with editor E. A. Grozer.
Post correspondents are reminded we cannot print or publish anonymous communications.
The commission set up to relieve a harsh winter faces a year before its first report arrives. It has not been active since enactment in April, and while the forthcoming document may offer useful labor and relief insights, no practical results or timely advice have emerged.
A busy man, J Edward Addicks, handles many ventures as Boston gas deals grow complex and Delaware Senate selection drags. Reported purchases of the Delaware Legislature spark Republican moral controversy, with some legislators resistant to “delivery.” The piece notes the impracticality of water and control in this case.
The late Henry Saltonstall leaves a large sum to revert on his widow’s death to Harvard College MIT Boston Society of Natural History Massachusetts General Hospital Eye and Ear Infirmary and other charities. The article praises such bequests as ethical wealth distribution and a model of good citizenship amid observed public wealth hoarding.
The famed writer Robert Louis Stevenson died in Samoa after a life spent battling illness and traveling for health. His death ends a long career admired for literature and personal influence, leaving thousands in sadness and reflecting his enduring impact beyond his books.
The article argues Stevenson’s South Seas stories lack the vigor of his earlier novels. It critiques their depiction of savagery and vice and notes two near finished novels will focus on cleaner themes from his homeland, rather than South Sea life.
The banking and currency committee reports a reform bill aligning with the President and Treasury plan. It retires legal tenders, ends government banking, ends bond deposits for bank notes, and allows bank notes on Treasury note deposits up to 30 percent with a safety fund. A Senate rival plan exists, but prompt action is urged to avoid delays.
The commission plans to ask the Legislature this winter for a million dollars to fund state road work. Massachu setts needs better roads, proven by over 100 applications for nearly 500 miles under the new law. The program promises jobs and broad benefits, encouraging liberal support and ongoing development.
A Riley verse recalls children among blossoms with Bessie likened to a robins red breast and song. Winnie christens the birdlike child Bessie-bird, a nickname that sticks for years.
The Observant Citizen highlights Rev Dr Smith as a modest author of hymn Rock of Ages and America fame. Attorney Tom Proctor whistles in public, while David Christie Murray describes American street bustle. Fire alarm boxes planned in business districts. A Cambridge car scene shows drunken antics. W C T U banquet guests include Willard Livermore Little Capen Stuckenburg. Jan 3 at Music Hall. Boston gas deal linked to Mayor Matthews. Sunday fare losses end with a waiter’s $46 saved.
The column covers a variety of city happenings including progress on the Boston Revere Beach depot with an expected March completion, a reception for Boston’s new chief magistrate at Bosworth street, and Edwin B Holmes of Parker Holmes Co. It also recounts a clover club witticism by John B Martin, an amusing Columbus avenue car incident with a bold woman, and Curtis's East Boston visit with a mistaken taxi to Jesse Gove’s residence and a playful remark about election disappointment.
The Cecilia Club will sing America at the Dr. Smith testimonial with a world famous soprano and a Boston quartet on the program. The Harvard Glee Club may perform and the Marine Band plans to participate as negotiations continue. Governor Greenhalge chairs the reception committee and presides, with many ex governors of Massachusetts expected to attend and speak.
A collage of humorous quotations from streetcar manners to legal banter and literary gibes. Includes sketches about a tender-hearted man in Chicago, a pun on a will, May wedding jokes, and translated sentences from Ponson du Terrail.
Della Fox makes Boston debut in The Little Trooper at the Hollis Street Theatre with a strong company and a lively, risqué musical comedy. Jefferson DAngelis, Paul Arthur, Alf C. Whelan and others shine in supporting roles. notable new faces Bettina Girod Miss Annie Louise Tirrell and Billy Mack impress with varied turns.
The Liliputians debut at the Tremont Theatre in Humpty Dumpty Up to Date a four act pantomime lauded for clever comedy and lavish stage effects Franz Ebert and Adolph Zink lead as Humpty Dumpty and Jimmie the blacksmith's apprentice with a strong supporting cast including Bertha Jaeger Ludwig Merkel Hermann Ring and Elsie Law The production features impressive ballets a rainbow fountain finale a lively electric setting and brisk action with a noticeable giant Kaleb appearance The troupe will stay through next week for continued performances.
An enthusiastic crowd welcomed Sadie Hassan in Fred S Gibbs four act comedy drama A Kentucky Girl at the Grand Opera House. Hassan stars as the heroine who believes a mock marriage is real while schemes by rivals unfold amid melodramatic twists and a happy ending. Robert Gemp excels as Harry Condon with solid supporting work.
Robby Gaylor receives a hearty welcome at Bowdoin Square Theatre where Sport McAllister remains popular. The second act features a largely new musical program with English variety novelties and Marie Laurens supplies notable opera selections. The show runs to week’s end before Humanity debuts Monday.
Roland Reed enters the third week at the Museum delivering The Politician to a large audience. General Josiah Limber character stands out while Isadore Rush shines as the Twentieth Century Woman Cleopatra Sturgis. A special Christmas matinee closes the run.
The closing week opens with heavy demand as audiences flock to see the naval combat in the third act. Jacinta will follow on Monday December 24 with the same cast and production as at New York’s Fifth Avenue Theatre. Miss Beaudet leads a cast with superb scenery, costumes, music, and sharp dialogue.
Marie Burroughs and her company presented The Profligate at the Columbia Theatre to a large attentive crowd. The performance drew praise for Miss Burroughs's acting and the show will be repeated tonight and tomorrow afternoon, with Vashti in Judah to follow on Wednesday and in subsequent performances this week.
The ninth week of the successful run at the Boston Theatre drew the usual large crowd with constant laughter and applause. Stunning scenic effects including an explosion and a stable fire, plus a horseback race, thrill audiences and fuel repeat visits. The run is near end with Christmas performances selling strong for the seventy fifth souvenir night on Wednesday December 26.
The Keith presented vaudeville show drew crowded houses all day. Ena Bertoldi impressed with contortions and smile, the Finneys thrilled in a unique aquatic act, Raymon Moore sang a broad repertoire, and Watson and Hutchings delivered a German comedy routine.
The Howard Atheneum offers its longest week of entertainment with twenty two acts. The dog and monkey circus by Professor McCart stands out for novelty and excellence. Hines and others perform.
Austin's Giganteans staged at the Palace Theatre yesterday offered light frivolity in a varied program. The act showcased burlesque vaudeville and living pictures, with Mr. Austin displaying noted skill in reproductions of familiar paintings and statuary.
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