Diamonds and engagement rings popular in leading jewellers
The article surveys current engagement ring fashions at major jewelers Bigelow Kennard Shreve Crump Low and Wilsons. It notes solitaire settings in platinum with minimal gold, diamond prices from 25 to 2500 dollars, and novelties like dinner rings with Florentine lily designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow, Kennard & Co
Shreve, Crump & Low
Wilsons
Bigelow & Kennard’s
Shreve, Crump & Low's
Wisconsin
Ceylon
Siberia
Alexander
Marie Antoinette
Maine
Freeman & Taylor’s
India
Brazil
South Africa
Wilson’s
Jewelry Buying Guide Notes on Gems and Rings Prices
The article surveys gem settings and rings including opals, diamonds, and antique tastes. It notes center stones with fancy settings, simple designs, and price ranges from under a hundred dollars to high-end pieces. It highlights artificial rubies vs natural stones and describes gentlemen’s rings and serpent motifs.
Assorted Chocolates Offered At 25 Cents A Box
A candid ad notes assorted chocolates priced at 25 cents with a claim of high quality. It contrasts with candy-store prices from 60 cents to one dollar, and mentions a remaining stock of 18 boxes.
Jewelry Fashions Dazzle In Salem Street Stores
A tour of Shreve, Crump & Low and other shops shows a dazzling range of rings from single rubies to diamond solitaires and emeralds. Jewelers market fashionable designs with base metal settings, moonstones, cat’s eyes, and intricate scrollwork, while noting price points around two dollars and up to hundreds for high quality stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Street
Wilson Bros
Tiffany
West End Free Transfers Debate At Railroad Commission
Alderman Bordman Hall leads a hearing on freeing transfers for Boston West End riders. Officials for the West End Street Railway argue the firm must be studied for construction costs and profits before any transfer concessions. Witnesses recount transfer abuses by youths at ferries and crossings, with calls for limits to curb evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
West End
Boston
Vicinity
Railroad Commissioners
Bordman Hall
Bailey
Prentiss Cummings
Henry D. Hyde
Donovan
East Boston
William H. Martin
Comins School
Roxbury
Alderman Hall
Hall
Dorchester
Tremont
Washington Streets
Cummings
West Iand
Daughters of Vermont Meet at the Vendome
The Daughters of Vermont gathered yesterday at the Vendome with Mrs. Albert E. Pillsbury in the chair. Amendments to the constitution were proposed for action later. Honorary members wrote letters of acceptance from Mrs. Julia C. R. Dorr and others. Governor Woodbury and wife sent a letter accepting the March 4 reception marking Vermont's admission day. A reception followed with numerous members and guests. The next meeting is planned for January 17 at 4 o'clock with tea, with president Mrs. Oliver Crocker Stevens possibly in attendance in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Vermont
Vendome
Albert E. Pillsbury
Julia C. R. Dorr
Mary E. Wilkins
Horace Fairbanks
J. Gregory Smith
Redfield Proctor
Benjamin Sanford
Woodbury
Vermont
Philip Wardner
Louise Albee
N. H. Houghton
Ellen Cushman
Benjamin E. Cole
Henry M. Upham
Alfred Hemenway
Sumner Albee
Ada Hale
Oliver Crocker Stevens
Europe
Kisses and Child Rearing From a Medical Press Note
The Medical Press warns against both intimate and conventional kisses with children. It advocates teaching children to kiss on the cheek or forehead and warns that mouth kissing risks transmission of diseases like diphtheria and measles. It notes uncertain incubation periods and suggests prudence in parental practices.
Entertainment at Melrose Old Ladies Home in Boston
The Old Ladies Home hall was brightly lit for an evening by Boston professionals. Master of ceremonies O W Newcomb led with Chris Fred Jackson, Florence Sherwood elocutionist, Bertha Newcomb and Bert Newcomb vocalists, Kempton Johnston banjo duets, Strayhorn Henderson baritone, McCarthy Knights Irish comedians, Newcomb Irish impersonations, William Francis Dutch sketch, Samuel Freeman readings, followed by Newcomb’s Peace Congress of the Nations address to delighted inmates and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ladies
Boston
O. W. Newcomb
Fred Jackson
Charlestown
Florence C. Sherwood
Bertha L. Newcomb
Bert Newcomb
Kempton
Johnston
Messrs
Strayhorn
Henderson
McCarthy and Knights
Camilla Urso Club Opens In Boston
The Camilla Urso Club debut in the Head building at 181 Tremont Street marks a new social literary business club for young women. Chartered with twenty five members the group favors parliamentary procedure and aims to promote social intercourse provide a central meeting room and foster mental and moral development with yellow and violet colors. Officers include President Mrs Caroline B Nichols and Secretary Mrs Lilla Wyman with several members and guests from the Fadette Orchestra in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fadette Orchestra
Camilla Urso
Australia
Casey Club
New Head Building
Tremont Street
Caroline B. Nichols
Lilla Wiles Wyman
Viola M. Dunn
Bertha Turner
Ethel Atwood
Josephine Hale
A. Florence Grant
C. Izobe ‘Todd
Belle Yeaton Renfrew
Lucy Snow
Lillian Lutz
Christina M. Lord
Nettie Coburn Bigelow
Alma L. Pierce
Mary J. Tracy
Alice E. Ball
Grace Bullard
Anna C. Camrell
Grace M. Gording
Florence A. Hale
Georgie Pray
Blanche M. Little
Annie A. Andros
Estelle H. Warner
Luella McCullough Milton
Minnie L. Hemphi
The Wild Ride Poem Excerpt by Louise Imogen Guiney
Poem fragment depicts a riderly march of spirits through peril and color. A choric call to courage and faith guides the troupe as they spur toward a nameless land and the divine lead of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Imogen Guiney
Bargain Day Encounter Sparks Marriage Question
Kitty questions Fannie choosing a man after hearing he was met on bargain day at a dry goods emporium. John insists a woman will take anything then, reflecting on the impulsive lure of sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Fannie
John
Detroit Free Press
West End rail case hinges on actual cost of construction
Officials debated the true value of the roads amid allegations of inflated costs and a dubious transfer system. Testimony cited 31 000 free checks and 382 000 transfers sold by boys, plus incidents of checks offered for pennies. Adjournment set for January 9, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hunnewell
West End Company
East Boston Ferry
William H. Martin
Comins School
Roxbury
John D. Griffin
Division 7
East Boston
North Ferry
Miss Tobey to Speak on Evangelistic Work Tonight
Elizabeth S. Tobey former Massachusetts W C T U president will address Shawmut Congregational Church vestry sharing her work for the Evangelistic Association this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth S. Tobey
Massachusetts
Shawmut Congregational Church
Evangelistic Association
Winter Whispers Remove Warmth From Air
The poem notes nature’s smile fading as winter arrives. Cold bites the air, bringing chill to the atmosphere and forcing discomfort on exposed skin.
Swift poised to replace Doherty as U S marshal in Massachusetts
Washington dispatch reports Henry W. Swift likely to be confirmed as United States marshal for the Massachusetts district before Christmas. He offered chief deputy to John B. Fitzpatrick, who declined. Nat Robinson of the Democratic State committee is also favored for secretary, with Buckley’s seat to be filled and other shifts anticipated in the state party structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Robinson
Buckley
Swift
Fitzpatrick
O’brien
Washington
Henry W. Swift
United States
Massachusetts
W. W. Doherty
Congress
Nat’’ Robinson
Daniel F. Buckley
State Committee
Corcoran
Henry V. Cunningham
John T. Wheelwright
Recount Confirms Gunn Elected Alderman in Lynn
Lynn recount of votes for Board of Aldermen ends with Samuel G. Gunn gaining 114 to Thomas Campbell 64 and William Foote losing 8. Precinct 4 tally errors credited Gunn and Campbell. Joseph W. Hammond overcounted by 104 votes in Ward 4. Democratic chair John O'Shea questions Hammond's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Thomas Campbell
William Foote
Samuel G. Gunn
Board of Aldermen
Board of Registrars
Gunn
Campbell
Foote
Joseph W. Hammond
F. Louis Cass
John O’shea
Hammond
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DRY Gods Department
Pitts, Kimball & Lewis
Washington Street
Park Theatre
Norcross
Tina Cardl
J. Henry Norcross
Tremont Row
Shreve, Crump & Low’s
Freeman & Taylor's
Washington St
West End Books
Road Commission
Fers
Direc
Tor Hunnewell
Bay State Gas Company
Bailey—O
Melrose Old Ladies’ Home
McKenney & Waterbury
Franklin Street
Flynn & Mahony
Essex St
Dame, Stoddard & Kendall
Kodak and Hawkeye
Bromfield Street
Bay State Company
Mr. Bailey
Sanford
General Court
Mr. Cummings
Miss Tobey
H.W. Swift
Doherty
Cohen
Werner
This
Andrews
Harriettk. Andrews
R. H. Andrews
Brookline
Huff
Braintree
Joseph Huff
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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