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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1894
Page
4
Boston Post report dated December 2 1804 notes edition details and issue numbering for the Representative Democratic Paper of New England with table of contents and public notices.
The notice lists Daily rates: one year 83.00 six months 1.50 three months 0. The Sunday Post rates: one year 2.00 six months 1.00 three months 0.50. It instructs subscribers to provide current and new addresses for changes and notes second class mailing. Payments to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The Post reminds readers subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice if not kept current. Those lacking regular access to the Post or a newsdealer or newsboy should notify via mail.
Post correspondents are reminded that anonymous communications cannot be printed or noticed. The policy restricts publishing any submissions lacking a signed byline.
The Boston observance adds new features while preserving familiar ones. Christmas chimes brighten the day and gifts, sports, and entertainment are provided for the poor, hospitals and the destitute, with many kind hearts and willing hands contributing. The true spirit of Christmas shines in these acts.
The Messrs Harper announce Henry L Nelson will succeed the late George William Curtis as editor of Harper's Weekly. A Boston Post graduate, he combines literary training with broad worldly knowledge and journalism skill, promising to wear the Curtis mantle gracefully.
A critique calls out the Sociological Society for studying alcohol use on a scientific basis while omitting any Maine representation. The writer fears this exclusion undermines impartial inquiry and risks appealing to sentiment over fact.
The piece urges readers to express goodwill on Christmas Day beyond their homes. It emphasizes kindness, humanity, and helping those less fortunate to make the holiday truly satisfying for all.
The Boston streets have shown a cheerful, well behaved crowd as pedestrians and traffic jostle for space in holiday shopping. The piece notes the season's spirit of friendship, giving, and Christmas generosity reflected by widespread liberal spending.
Trade of the holiday season reflects a prosperous year with no distress and comfort in homes. The corner has been turned and this spirit is expected to continue into the new year, signaling a hopeful business outlook.
A Boston testimonial honors the author of America, urging President Cleveland to bring Washington's Marine Band to perform. The committee argues this public act reflects national character, with no public expense, and hopes their delegation's influence will persuade Washington. The aim is a living monument to the composer of the national anthem.
The Post begins publishing Treasure Island by the late Robert Louis Stevenson. It lauds the novel as his defining work with vivid description and dramatic action. The piece notes Stevenson’s enduring popularity and that the Post will print the entire story, a work valuable beyond price.
James Whitcomb Riley recounts a rural Christmas tale where a family and neighbors secretly fund a festive surprise for a poor boy named Johnts. Mother knits and mends, friends buy toys, and the village gathers to present a heartwarming Christmas scene amid tears of joy and communal care.
The observant citizen recalls a friend whose two bright boys found a rocking horse and other gifts packed in the coal cellar. The rocking horse is now crippled and the other gifts damaged, prompting the friend to prepare something new for the boys.
Report of a Christmas Eve smoking car on the Boston & Albany where four men of different races shared a friendly rubber. Elderly American, a negro partner, Japanese and a German played together showing holiday fellowship amid varied crowd dynamics.
Readers are urged to submit concise letters on comment suggestion or complaint. The Post states it does not endorse opinions printed and reserves space for brief remarks rather than lengthy epistles.
Thomas D. Roberts of Boston writes to the Post to correct a report of his testimony before a committee on public institutions. He states the treasurer is a retired city merchant and asserts officials were former inmates but not paupers. He argues the home’s policy favors employment as relief and equal treatment for all earners.
A reader from Boston argues for a surface level tunnel under Tremont Street linking near the Providence depot to the Common and Beacon Street area. The plan would divert cross-town cars from Boylston Tremont while avoiding sewers and pipes and easing a harsh crossing at Boylston and Tremont.
A call to labor societies clubs and reformers to back minority rights and political reform in the state legislature. The Hub League of the Hub advocates broad support and asks groups and Representatives to act for justice and liberty, with Edwin D. Mead and Samuel B. Capen as contact points.
Friends and business acquaintances of J. Jacob Christmann of the Boylston Brewery Jamaica Plain presented him a Christmas easy chair last Saturday as a token of appreciation. A banquet will follow later where he will deliver a notable speech.
The two-masted schooner Laura Robinson which arrived from New York is discharging at Evans wharf with her flag half masted in tribute to the late Captain Thomas Liddle. His funeral is set for 2 PM at his home 50 Putnam Street East Boston. He was 46.
Louise Beaudet leads her opera company back in Boston with Jacinta the new Mexican opera by A G Robyn and W H Lepere at Castle Square Theatre. The cast includes Edwin Stevens Harry Brown Bertha Ricci Jennie Reiffarth Stuart Harold and Ida Vernon. The audience enjoyed mandolin solos dancing and the bright score while Jacinta runs on a stretched schedule with a special matinee announced.
The Bowdoin Square playhouse presents Humanity by Sutton Vane with a strong cast led by Joseph R. Grismer and Phebe Davis. The melodramatic drama shifts from England to South Africa and back, featuring a major explosion and a striking broadsword scene. The company earns praise for sets, acting, and a lively run.
Dickens drama featured Frank Keenan Charles Barron Charles Coote and Eliza Proctor Otis as Fagin Bill Sykes the Dodger and Nancy with Miss Dooling as Oliver and Mestayer as the beadle The production drew a crowded audience and received praise for acting makeup and period costumes The Amazons at the Columbia Theatre also drew strong notices praising Miss Bennett and Frohman's company Keith's vaudeville packed with acts including the Dixon brothers Ena Bertoldi and Raymon Moore with a ten girl orchestra and touring vaudeville stars Christmas Day at Austin Stone's Museum promised crowd pleasing exhibitions and acts headlined by Veno the lion trainer and Miss Virginia Knapp psychic demonstrations
After three weeks Roland Reed closes his engagement with the fourth show of The Politician at the Museum. His portrayal of General Josiah Limber earns praise on a second hearing. Miss Isadore Rush also shines as the century woman. A special matinee is today and the final performance is Saturday.
A large appreciative audience witnessed the final week engagement of In Old Kentucky at the Boston Theatre. The performance drew out of town visitors who praised the elaborate sets and realism. Demand for Christmas seats is high, with standing room predicted for tomorrow’s souvenir seventy fifth performance.
Proprietor Lothrop promotes a holiday show at the Howard Atheneum crowded all day. The French folly burlesque company performs with burlesque and varie ty parts. Zella Claxton sings her hit ballad Dick and I and responds to recalls. Billy Van and Lillian Lesle amuse with comic turns. Continued on Page 6.
The fragment compiles quips about social scenes and flirtatious talk from 19th to early 20th century papers. It mixes jokes about marriage, gossip, holiday fun, and light courtship with satirical banter from the Detroit Tribune Fliegende Blatter and Washington Star.
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