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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1886

Page

8

Christmas Music Fetes Across Boston Churches

Across Boston at Second Church New Old South Church Advent Church Universalist Columbus Avenue and other parishes, Christmas Day and Eve services featured varied organ preludes anthems and solos. Notable performers and choirs from Emma Weiler-French to Miss Dowseath and the Ruggles Street quartet contributed to festive outcomes.

Boston Biopford Wentworth Brooke Buck Farmer Dora Patria Larmer Tours Bristow van la Vache Gloria van la Hache Emma Weiler- French Pauline Hammond Chubbneck A. F. Barlow Jeannette W. Crawford George A. Gordon New Old South Church Merkel Noel Saint Carr Handel Hallelujah Beethoven J. E. Tipnett Alta Peace George W. Want H. L. Cornet Samuel Carr Church of the Advent C. Mf Grafton L. B. Whitney Columbus Avenue Universalist Church Alonzo A. Miner Smith S. Josie Dowseath W. E. Paine G. C. Wisewell Henry A Saab Cyrus A. Dartel Jesus Taylor Cambridge Hollis Street Charen Bernard Carpen Buek Chadwick Gertrude Swain J. A. Moore Hs W Rieke Ee Lenoe Bie Goss Lamson G. W.wick Church of the Good Shepherd George J. Prescott Calkin Benedic Barnby Brooke Herford Arlington Street Bethlehem Slopkins Ford Sostlade Carvie L. Higgins Susie A. Cummings Edward H. Cutter James O. Helt Herbert W. Taylor Leizhian Parks Emmanuel Church St. John, the Evangelist St. Stephen’s Dr. Stainer Dimittis Regius Dr. Staines Kline J. Elyrey Hyran Motyrs Lubec S. Webbe Hymen W. H. Baker Paddock Grace Church George Hibuck Keary F. Allen Haydn Pbarnley Sotvice Pollews Adeste Idelas Neyello Lion Rejoics Shephe Belk Adame Whiting Dmos Ele Fuller Annie Deax Penizalio E. Kieviden A. FE

Reverend Keeler Dies at Christmas Service in Somerville

The Rev. Seth Harrison Keeler D D prominent Congregational minister, aged 86, collapsed during Christmas morning worship at Broadway Congregational Church Somerville. He was active in ministry and civic affairs, served as a hospital chaplain in the war, and leaves a widow, a son Charles Keeler, a daughter Mrs William Byrnes, and four grandchildren. Funeral set for next Wednesday from his son's Central street home.

Seth Harrison Keeler D.D Broadway Congregational Church Winter Hill Somerville Central Street Frank Wilkins Charles L. Noyes Keeler Dr. Keeler Brandon Middlebury College New Inswich N. H South Berwick Amesbury Mass Calais Washington County Mt. Vernon Washington New Ipswich Charles N. Keeler William B. Byrnes Boston Vernon L. Noyes

Representative Bartlett of Fairhaven Dies at 33

Frederick C. S. Bartlett, representative from the fourth Bristol district, Fairhaven, died yesterday at age 33. A Republican lawyer, he served on the judiciary committee and helped revise minor courts. He belonged to the firm Crapo Clifford & Clifford of New Bedford and studied at Phillips Academy Andover and Harvard. He leaves a widow and two children.

Bartlett Frederick C. S. Bartlett Fairhaven Bristol State House Brackett Commonwealth Crapo, Clifford & Clifford New Bedford Phillips Academy Andover Harvard University

Death of New York Broker Knapp after fistfight

Shepherd S. Knapp a famed New York broker died at his home on One Hundred eighty fifth street aged 54 after a brawl. He was a former street commissioner and banking official with a life in leather trade and horse racing. Other notices recount Captain George H. Rea senatorial director and temperance worker John Moffatt death in St Louis and a violent Plymouth Merrimac street shooting case in Fall River with William Cunningham arrested.

Shepherd S. Knapp New York One Hundred and Eighty-fifth Street Beekman Street Mechanics’ Bank Kneapp Bowling Green Savings Bank Tweed Ring Knapp Mr. Knapp Gentlemen's Driving Association Wananda Club Babylon L. I George H. Rea West Missssippi Valley Transportation Company Louis Friday Rea Ae Missouri Pacific Railroad John Moffatt St. Lewis Moffatt Christian Temperance Union Temperance Benevolent Association Hoe Glasgow Scot Canada Mt. Eagle Tenn St. Louis Emily L. Brewster William F. Brewster Cambridge Avon Street Brewster Shepard Congregational Church Old Cambridge John McTingh Fall River

Death of John Mimnaigh in Somerville

John Mimnaigh aged about 20 resident with his stepmother at 35 Medford Street Somerville was found dead in bed yesterday morning. Medical Examiner Dr Durell and a post mortem at Rafferty's undertaking rooms revealed no clear cause of death though slight indications of poisoning prompted analysis by Professor Edward Woods of Harvard. No signs of external violence or stomach disease were observed and rumors of overindulgence were dismissed by Dr Durell.

John Mimnaich Medford Street Somerville Durell Mimnaigh Rafferty Somerville Avenue Lys, Holt and Finnegan Cambridge Edward S. Woods Harvard College

Central Labor Union Reports Meetings and Labor Issues

The Central Labor Union met in Wadman Hall at 176 Tremont Street. A five member political committee was postponed to February. They discussed pay cuts at American Taek Company of Fair Haven and aid requests, a People’s Advocate bill, and convict labor on public land. They urged petitions for labor legislation and examined weekly payment evasion by Old Colony railroad. The judiciary committee was asked to review law evasion and strengthen enforcement.

Central Labor Union Wadman Hall Tremont Street American Taek Company Fairhaven People’s Advocate Deer and Long Islands Nettides Legislative Committee Committee On Ways and Means State Legistate Old Colony Railroad Old Colony Railroad Company George W. Wilde Judiciary Committee

New York & Boston Rubber Co In Sheriff’s Hands In Debt Case

The New York & Boston Rubber Company’s property is in the sheriff’s hands by action of Thomas Frazier to recover 15100. Assets total 170000 with liabilities 150000. Several New York merchants and firms have assigned or mortgaged assets and preferences. Nickerson owns vessels and railroad stock investments linked to the failure. Estimated assets 250000 with liabilities about 40000.

New York & Boston Rubber Company New York Thomas Frazier Morris Bb Elise Rosenstock George Nicholas Philip Frankel Nickerson & Co Postoffice Thames HH

Couple Struck By Engine At Somerville Crossing

Dr James E Latimer and wife Mrs Latimer of Cambridge were struck by a local passenger train engine at the Webster avenue crossing Union square Somerville while crossing ahead of a horse car. Mrs Latimer suffered brain concussion and Dr Latimer two broken ribs and a spine injury. both were cared for by Drs Durell Bell and Jackson. The crossing had gates raised for a Charles River railroad car and a freight had just passed. gate tender Elmer Stinehart tried to warn them. The accident is the first at that crossing in over twenty years with assistance from Height Agent Hartwell and Master Mechanic Marder.

James E. Latimer Cambridge Webster Avenue Fitchburg Union Square Somerville Boston Ferguson Elmer Stinehart Charles River Monroe Durell Bell Jackson Latimer William Stinehart Elmer Hartwell Marder

Ordination of Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke at First Church

The Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke of England will be ordained pastor of the First Church in Boston at 4 o'clock on Wednesday. A full service is planned with readings, anthems, sermons, and fellowship prayers conducted by notable clergy. Doors open at 3 15 and tickets reserve seating.

Normen McLeod Ruggles Street Quartet H. O. Johnson W. T G. H. Remeles G. R. Clark G. W. Dudley A. “the Guilmant Rossini Warren Sabha Whiting Handel Robert G. Seynour King’s Chapel Llenry W. Foote South Congregational Church Shawmut Congregational Church W. E. Grillis Jesus St. John’s Church Charlestown Philo Sprague Religious Society of Roxbury Ritter Haydn Siessiah Nazareth Gounod Father Frese Noel Adam King All Glorious Barnby Wilhelm Frese James de Normandie Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Stopford Wentworth Brooke I. A. Horton Byron A. Robinson Anna C. French Lilian Cyril Smith T. H. Norris J. L. Robinson Buck Dominni England Boston Edward Everett Hale D.D John W. Day Newport Andrew P. Peabody James Freeman Clarke Edward A. Horton Gorge E. Ellis F. G. Peabody God Frothingham Benediction

The Week in Boston Theatres Tonight

Modjeska opens in The Chouans at Hollis Street with a new scenic display and a strong company. The Park hosts Sol Smith Russell in Pa a comic piece as Mikado winds down and Princess Ida burlesque follows, with The Black Crook and The Martyr extended.

Boston Mme. Modjeska She Chouans Hollis Street M. Pierre Berton Balzac Honore de Balzac Fougeris Brittany Marchen-terre Marchenterre Cibot Hulot Corentin Mauric de Verneuil Anne of Modjeska Harbor Lights New York Vanderfelt Coulter Burbeck Hudson Wilson Seymour Burrows Evesson Ryan Davenport Sol Smith Russell the Park Russell Bijou

Music notes and openings in London and Europe

Mile. Kleeberg gave two recitals at Prince's Hall while the Guildhall Music School opened with £25,000 city support but no major performance. Updates cover Carl Rosa opera, treble cast corrections, Berlin Mikado, Leipsic Weber anniversary, and upcoming shows including Monte Cristo at the Gaiety with lavish stage effects and 600 electric lamps.

London World Mile. Kleeberg Prince’s Hall Guildhall Embankment Weist-Hill England Hamburg Hans v. Bulow Berlin Kroll Leipsic C. M. v. Weber Oberon Liverpool Corder Miss Byrne Mr. Crotty Carl Rosa Mme. Trebelli Mme. Treimeili London Carl Rosa Opera Drury Lane Carl Roen Doroithy Prince of Wales's Theatre Ivan Caryl Gaiety Messrs Butler Newton Meyer Lutz Hunt Leslie Hamilton Clarke Nell Gwynn Gouleved Paris Mr. Farnie Cait Mr. Corder Bolto Goring Thomas Verdi

Maas’s First Concert In Miller Hall This Week

The first in a quartet of Mr. Louis Maas concerts will occur Tuesday evening in Miller Hall. William H. Fessenden rejoined the National Opera Company and will sing in The Flying Dutchman in Brooklyn next week and with the company in the city during its coming engagement. The second Euterpe concert is set for Apollo Hall Wednesday evening.

Louis Maas Miller Hall William H. Fessenden National Opera Company Rojies Brooklyn Apollo Hall National Opera Boston Theatre Meyerbeer Faust Jeannette Sylvia

Unsuccessful Cambridge Burglary at 106 Ellery Street

Burgiara attempted to enter Mrs. Lydia M Fellows residence at 106 Ellery street Cambridge early Sunday. A hole three or four inches wide bored through the door panel near the lock. The intruders fled before forcing an entry. Several similar attempts reported in Cambridgeport recently.

Burgiara Lydia M. Fellows Ellery Street Cambridge

Dramatic English Theatre Events Parade in Boston and New York

This item lists upcoming and ongoing stage attractions across Boston and New York. It mentions Mile. Rhea’s Paris return in May, Miss Kate Field’s Mormonism lecture at Boston Theatre, Bronson Monard’s new comedy RKlet by Chance at the New York Lyceum, Richard Mansfield’s February engagement at Union Square Theatre, and Miss Daisy Siddons joining Booth in Philadelphia. It notes Mr. John Howson’s benefit at Wallack’s, James ONeill in Monte Cristo, Modjeska’s Chouans scenes painted from her Brittany sketches, Barry W. French’s Ireland lecture for the Home for Working Boys, Dominick Murray’s Bijou engagements, and next week’s city theatres lineup including Gretchen, As You Like It, and Camille. It also previews Modjeska repertory and Boucicault’s Civil War play, plus Maude Banks in Ingomar with a strong Boston company and General Banks attending.

Mile Rhea Paris Kate Field Boston Bronson Monard New York Lyceum Richard Mansfield Union Square Theatre New York Daisy Siddons Booth Company Philadelphia Barry W. French Ireland Father Roche Dominick Murray Bijou Sing Sing Palace City Theatres Park Miss Fortescue Gretchen Hollis Street Mme. Modjeska Danella Camille National Opera Company Grand Opera Howard Frederick Bryton Mme Modjeska Donna Diana Adrienne Lecouvreur Marie Stuart Mr. Boucicault Maude Banks N. P. Banks Dudley Street Opera House Parthenia Ingomar

Marksmen Overcome Wind At Walnut Hill Christmas Shoot

Christmas day marksmen at Walnut Hill faced high winds reducing scores. Top results include J Francis 87 82 and S Welder 98, N Washburn 96, W Oler 93, with A Law and J Munroe among others posting notable scores in decimal off hand and rest matches. Military practice saw M G Witham, Davidson and Deloria lead.

Walnut Hill J. Francis Mil W. Henry W. Charles J. 3B. Fellows A. Shane Gle. Berry W. H. Oler W. Gardner M. G. Witham Davidson Deloria

Ladies Gym Annex Planned for New England Conservatory

A women’s gymnasium will be added as an annex to the New England Conservatory of Music, ready by January 1. The 85 by 45 foot room will house varied light apparatus with a female instructor in charge. Mr Rufus Frost contributed a substantial sum for the fittings. the space will serve conservatory ladies, with an anticipated large attendance among over 2400 pupils.

New England Conservatory of Music Rufus Frost

Boston Post Reform to Eight Page Quarto Format

The Boston Post announces a new eight page quarto edition with modern presses and type, reorganized staff, and aims to be the best New England newspaper. It highlights enhanced departments, literary criticism, a social column, marine reports, financial news, and strong advertising value as its growth continues.

Boston Post New England Cable and Telegraph Boston The Citizen POST

Tragic Train Fatality In Neponset Claims Patrick Mahoney

Patrick Mahoney aged 26 was killed by an express train on the Old Colony line at Neponset Saturday morning. He formerly lived on Taylor Street in this city. A separate report notes a fatal train accident near Prison Point crossing on the Montreal Express line. John Coakley of Short Street East Cambridge identified among the dead. The issue also lists a series of YMCA meetings and a sermon by Rev William Elliot Griffis D D on pleasure and Christian life.

Trinity Church Phillips Brooks Jerusalem Henry F. Allen Church of the Messiah Florence Street Messrs. Warren and Stewart Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Paul’s Christ Church Church of the King’s Chapel Advent Church of St. John the Evangelist Charlestown Reformatory Concord House of Correction Boston Sherborn United Lines Crawford House Fred Lynch Maynes Parker House Alead Quincy House Thield Hollis Street Adonis Patrick Mahoney Old Colony Neponset Mahoney Taylor Street Boston Young Men's Christian Association IL S. Pomeroy C. A. Aford C. B. Wilson D. W. Moffit Shewimant Congregational Church Montreal Express Boston & Lowell Road Prison Point Crossing Lockhart John Coakley Short Street East Cambridge

Bible lessons begin as Dr Meredith aims to cover whole Bible in seven years

The Rev R R Meredith pastor of Union Congregational Church started a series of Bible lessons at Columbus avenue following Tremont Temple sessions. He planned to cover the entire Bible in seven years and opened with Genesis chapter one, noting a figurative rather than literal reading to express divine mercy.

R. R. Meredith Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue Tremont Temple Meredith

Christ Church Children's Christmas Festival Held on Salem Street

The Christ Church festival on Salem Street drew a crowded house of children, parents, and friends. Children sang under Ma McConnell and recited class pieces, each receiving a book afterward. Rev. William Monroe and W. W. Dougherty spoke to close the event.

Christ Church Salem Street Ma McConnell William Monroe W. W. Dougherty

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