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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1892
Page
5
Figured flannel with smocked sarah cuimpe used for the dress of the largest school girl. The comfortable sister with cape wears heavy twisled cheviot and rough felt hat. The little sister sports a camel’s hair or eider-down flannel coat with tucks and plaits and a silk shirred bonnet. A bonnet front and embroidered cashmere hood are also shown on the other two heads.
A Boston Post interview captures Mrs. W. B. Crocker defending theatre bonnets against critics. She argues hats are becoming small and unobtrusive, avoids obstructing view, and believes women will not discard bonnets for evening dress. The piece touches on fashion, gender norms, and theatre culture.
Mrs Jack Gardner is expected to be home in time for the Christmas celebration at the Church of the Advent. Miss Floretta Vining owns and manages several farms near Hull and runs extensive dairy interests.
Harper's Bazar contrasts raillery about women shoppers with a plain prose and poetic view. It notes most shoppers have narrow means and must stretch funds, while the rich shopper who buys on impulse is not the subject here. The piece highlights the anxious searching and endless toiling of those balancing want and expense.
Elsie Lombard, famed for the Temperance Town role, displays a large opal ring paid from her lawsuit settlement. She recalls a Christmas tree memory with a late companion, outlines holiday plans, and notes her luck as she anticipates a Boston engagement and festive theatre attractions.
A report on Bertoto's original dance The Fortune Teller a pantomime of a Bohemian gypsy fortune teller ritualized by readings of cards and a high toe pirouette on a rose bouquet. It promises an opening New Year engagement at the Palace and contrasts with other current theatre acts and concerts in Boston listings.
The bound volume of the 1892 Magazine of Art is hailed as a rare and brilliant showcase of art. It is described as a manual of chaste elegance and a landmark critical authority, offered at modest cost with extensive illustrated content.
A Kentucky man won a prize for a definition of a gentleman describing refinement and culture, noble aims, constant truth elevated in degree, independence from mean ness, and the ability to face the world with manly sympathy for all.
Advertises Australian gold rings from Wilson Seros with prices from six to twelve dollars. Claims their own factory and ability to make a special ring in two hours. Promotes Tremont Row location and mail or express orders.
Orr Grimes in this city December 21 by Rev Henry P Winter Richard Orr and Emma D Grimes both of this city Pyne Roper in this city December 19 by Rev S Nickerson William Pyne and Annie Roper Sleeper Bond in South Framingham December 21 by Rev RE W Virgin Leroy P Sleeper and Ida M Bond all of South Framingham
Notices of multiple deaths with dates December 19 to December 22. Individuals named include Eliza Thompson Blanchard 77, Josephine Baisdell Blaisdell, Margaret J Bond, John Jennings 76, Annie T Leonard 47, Mary Shea 73, George L Skerry 58, Nora Smith 45, Hannah Hooper Stevenson 82, Gustave J Yancke 71. Funeral and interment details noted for several, with residences in Roxbury Allston East Cambridge Chelsea and Boston.
A compilation of paired names including Charles W. Hall with Elizabeth W. Loring, Patrick F. Hartwell with Mary J. Hunt, John F. Wilson with Wilhelminna I. White, John Welch with Catharine Sullivan, Guiseppe Savea with Meria Lierardi, John W. MeeDow with Lucy I. Hunt, Fred Jonah with Horuese A. Barrett, George Powers with Minnie A. Elfridge, Charles KR. Gibbons with Mary E. Foley, John Livingstone with Edith M. Rumney, Scott C. Smith with Cora Hubbard, John Padian with Margaret Cummings, Wilbert Smith with Susie L. Meehan, and Pasqual Stona with Minnie McDougle.
In this city on Dec 19 the Rev B F Killiler united Cyrus C Clark with Eliza J Adams. In the same city on Dec 18 the Rev N Boynton joined Daniel E Wilbur with Abbie E Richmond.
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