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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
7
Josef Hofmann, pianist, performed yesterday afternoon in Symphony Hall before a small but enthusiastic audience. He added many encores and offered works by Beethoven, Stojowski, Berg, Godowsky, Strauss themes, and Chopin, displaying refined technique and expressive range throughout the program.
The reviewer hails Mr. Hofmann’s performance as a transcendent interpretive act of Beethoven’s Sonata. He notes superb technique and deep musicianship even when notes blur, arguing the stir and risk reveal the artist’s spirit. The piece is praised for its bold, imperfect humanity over mere polish.
Attorney General Henry C. Attwill revealed a Boston and Maine railroad charge of 39 dollars to ship one can of milk into Boston during summer months. The rate, set for 600 cans, was disclosed at the milk and cream investigation resumed at the federal building before ICC Chairman C. C. McChord.
William A Graustein challenges Boston & Maine over alleged discrimination against small shippers like Ida S Graustein and Boston Condensed Milk Co. He questions 600 can rate and leased car system, cites health rules and insulation issues, and warns of possible criminal complaint. Hearing adjourns to continue.
The annual memorial requiem mass for deceased members and friends of the Young Men's Sodality at the Church of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 8 am tomorrow in the old Boston College chapel on James Street. Rev Edward S Brock will lead the mass and many relatives will receive Holy Communion. A post mass breakfast in Boston College music room will be followed by entertainment and speeches by Rev Brock and others from the sodality and related groups.
The two elephants twelve ponies and a comedy jackass remain in durance vile as legal action ties up the troupe. Attorney Thomas Barry of Boston Brookline reports a $30,000 bond may release the attachment today, allowing the circus to depart the veterinary stable once the Baron secures new work.
Milan Stampa reports Briand's Rome visit secured political and military accords and a technical agreement sending Italian metal workers to French munition plants to assist production.
Outdoor boys chase a heavy Mackinaw offer at Wolf's My Clothier Hanover and Portland Streets. Entire stock priced up to 6.00 now 2.98 with legal stamps included per purchase. Targeted to boys 6 to 17 years old.
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