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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
6
Miss Bunny Lawson daughter of Thomas W Lawson has become known as an ardent admirer of animals especially horses. She is frequently seen riding on the boulevards behind a team of horses with reins in her hands and visits her father's stables regularly while also showing enthusiasm for dog shows.
Berlin reports Miss Geraldine Farrar of Boston has been engaged by the Royal Opera for a five year term. Her appearance before the Kaiser highlighted a busy engagement period in the capital's cultural scene.
In Monte Carlo on February 5 the international chess tourney resumed after a light day. Pillsbury defeated Wolf by 1 pm after nine hours of play, with Albin beating Marshall and Schlechter Teichmann adjourned. The record shows Pillsbury leading the action as games continued.
Washington reports Representative Newlands introduced a joint resolution inviting the Republic of Cuba to join the United States first as a territory and then as a state named Cuba. The measure includes a 25 percent duty reduction on Cuban sugar before 1908 and argues annexation aligns with historic policy while pledging balanced representation in the Senate.
J. T. Cunningham, once a Boston hotel owner and politician, was arrested in New York at his separated wife's behest after he responded to a dinner invitation at the Astor House. He had recently moved from Boston to New York to serve as New England representative for a car brake firm and had earlier managed the Oxford Hotel.
The Deutscher Verein at Harvard will present its fifth annual dramatic performance on March 21 in Brattle Hall Cambridge and March 22 in Union Hall Boston. The comedy in three acts Der Herr Senator by Franz von Schwenthan and Gustav Kadelburg is on the program.
The Massachusetts Commandery of the Loyal Legion held a gathering at the American House last night. Brevet Colonel John F. Marsh presented a paper on Early Days of the War and Surgeon H. O. Marcy offered a accounts of An Experience with vaccination at Folly Island, S. C.
Yesterday Darnum and Daily’s circus at Park Square Station drew a large society crowd. Among the notable attendees were Mrs. Washington Cabott Lee in pale pink peau de soie with sable trim, plus Miss Margaret Lee in a blue corduroy gown and rhinestone accents.
Lawrence February 5 indications are that George Dunn and his wife will be reunited and living with their children at 68 Haverhill Street before the week ends. Dunn is the man who has had a strange experience of seeing his children and relatives after they followed to the grave the remains of a man they thought was him.
Cambridge police hunt for J A Garfield accused of assault with a dangerous weapon on Gleason an employee. Gleason remained at Massachusetts General Hospital with a fractured skull. Yesterday morning Gray appeared at Cambridge City Hall continuing duties despite Mayor McNamee demanding his s er gram and nominating Charles R Greco for his place.
A period advertisement promises a free full sized $5.00 treatment from Dr. Mary Lock Co to every woman, claiming cures for weakness and gynecological issues. It urges writing to 881 Englewood Station, Chicago, and notes the offer is genuine. It also promotes a separate sale at HOUGHTON & DUTTON'S with discount goods.
The annual reunion and coffee party of St. Teresa's parish was held in Anawan Hall last evening. Over 400 attendees included old members and friends. The program featured old folks' dances and a grand march led by Councilman John J. Broderick.
Photo by Horner shows Miss Catharine Curley assisting at St Teresa's parish coffee party. Gonway and his sister Miss Mary Gonway are noted attendees. At midnight refreshments were served by Mrs. T. F. Welch, assisted by others.
Councilman John J. Conway directed the grand march at St. Teresa's parish party with Mrs. M Hanrahan and a committee of B. The floor director was Councilman Conway, aided by John Hanrahan and 21 aides.
The Gibraltar Club, formed by eastern Massachusetts businessmen, was treated to a complimentary dinner hosted by Frank Chester Mann at his Allston residence. Attendees included Ja. Sanford Everett, T. H. Durning, T. H. Clarkson, W. H. Jones, W. S. Miller, Rev. T. S. Robie, P. J. Gallagher, J. R. Colton, and H. L. Stevens. A social evening followed with plans for a future banquet at a Boston hotel.
The sixth annual dinner of English High School Class of ’96 was held at the United States Hotel last evening with thirty members present. Retiring president Edgar C. Keene presided at the after-dinner exercises. Officers elected: President William F. Barry, First Vice President Edgar C. Keene, Second Vice President Frank C. Bowker, Secretary William I. Fiske, Treasurer A. W. Grant. Teachers James E. Thomas and Henry C. Shaw attended as guests and spoke on five years of school changes.
The Christian runs strong at the Boston Theatre this week with Edward J. Morgan and sir Leslie as favorites, others in the cast include Wilton Lackaye and Kes Maude Hoffman. Colorado heads to Boston next Monday as MecCarty maintains high class fare at fair prices. King Dodo opens next Monday at Tremont with seats selling from 8 this morning led by Raymond Hitchcock. Morocco Bound at the Park is thriving with May Baker and Phil Bran gon among the performers. The Victorian Cross tops Bowdoin Square week with The Sins of a Night to follow as Grand Opera presents Western scenes.
The article lists upcoming stage offerings at Boston houses including Cripple Creek at one venue with At Cripple Creek being laid. It notes The Great White Diamond and The Power of the Press at Castle Square Theatre and a Maude Adams engagement in Quality Street at Hollis ending Feb 17 with Charles I opening Feb 15. Andrew Mack at the Museum in Tom Moore ends May 1. W H Crane ends at Colonial with avid Harum as Florodora follows Isadore Rush. Sandow and the cycle whirl leave Keiths this week. The vaudeville season hinges on the strong man and the sensational novelty, while the current show remains strong at the Keiths.
The week features King Dodo and Morocco Bound ads from manufacturers. Boston Music Hall touts Wilder Millian Shields Hack er and Lester plus Isabelle Underwood and Dumont. Fanny Rice highlight next week. Sugimoto troupe tops Japanese acrobats at Howard. Martha songs at Bijou then Frida Ricci. The Only Way praised at Morrison's Grand. Victorina troupe mystifies at Austin Stone's. Bostock’s animal arena showcases daring steel cage acts. Savoy hand balancer at Nickelodeon. Charity concert bills at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Florizel violin debut and Lucy Gates soprano at Symphony Hall. George Grossmith first Boston appearance tickets on sale. Burton Holmes lectures start Feb 22. Paderewski recital Feb 19. Handel and Haydn Society performs Gallia and Stabat Mater Feb 9 with star soloists. Kreisler recital advertised with ticket sales at Symphony Hall.
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