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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1890

Page

8

Jolly Parker's Hall Feasts Honor Massachusetts Yacht Club

A Boston gala at Parker's hosts 120 guests from the Massachusetts Yacht Club led by Commodore Soley with Dr. Sayer Hasbrouck Lt. Wood and Commander Eaton. Toasts celebrate naval militia, club growth, and the new Massachusetts Yacht Club era, with reflections on past cruises and future plans.

Parker’s Grover Cleveland Massachusetts Yacht Club Commodore J. C. Soley Commodore Soley Sayer Hasbrouck Rhode Island Yacht Club W. M. Wood U.S.N J. G. Eaton South Boston H. W. Savage H. E. Converse Sammuel K. Clarke 5. P. Perrin L Allen Taylor Philip Manchester Ayson T. Lowell W. 2 Dearborn Louis M. Clark C. J. Means I. A. Whall Joseph Dorr Stephen H. Bennett Edward KR. Price C. E. Randall Fred C. Greene Frederick T. Hunt Russell G. Hunt Henry M. Faxon SE Couillard E. Cooper Stone E. N. Castillo H. J. Lee H. B. Babc Naval Militia Tnsbrouck Commander Eaton Navy Wood Boston Harbor Portland Camden Lake Merunticook Dorchester Yacht Club National Defence Ths Butle Dr. Hasbrouck Naval Reserve Rhode Island Massachusetts The United States Navy Commodore Eaton

Washington's Birthday Observed by Boston Associations

Boston marks Washington's Birthday with multiple events across clubs and churches. Old South Church hosts an 11 o'clock service with Rev Edward G Porter prize awards and readings. Perkins Institution for the Blind offers a 10:30am entertainment honoring James Russell Lowell and Laura Bridgman. Massachusetts Club hears George W Cable on the Negro Question. Reunions include the Fifty eighth Massachusetts Regiment and Nims's Battery. Afternoon meetings at Tremont Temple feature Patriotic Order Sons of America activities and addresses by notable speakers. A Boston YMC A banquet and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company reunion plus a workingmen's meet on the eight hour question are anticipated in the evening.

Boston Old South Studies Old South Church Edward G. Porter Old South Washington Perkins Institution For the James Russell Lowell Laura Bridgman George W. Cable Massachusetts Club South Massachusetts Regiment Nims Mechanic Apprentices’ Library Association Patriotic Order Sons of America Tremont Temple Joseph Willams Denver Col Carlton A. Staples Lexington William HB. Baldwin Boston Y. M. C.A James i. Murdoch Joseph O. Harvey Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

Boston Camera Club paints New Hampshire scenes at Union hall

The Boston Camera Club showcased White Mountain landscapes last evening. Rev. W F Dusseault offered vivid commentary on Lake Saukee Pomigewasset Valley and Franconia Notch. Members Ames Blake Briges Bullock Curtiss Dusseanut Jenney Latimer Pond Reed photographed targets for tourists and regional scenery, with clear images that dissolved into the canvas.

Union Hall Camera Club New Hampshire W. F. Dusseault Saukee Pomigewasset Valley Mad River Franconia Notch Dixville White Mountain Messrs Ames Blake Briges Bullock Curtiss Dusseanut Jenney Latimer Pond Reed

Local Union Meetings Highlight Evening Gatherings

The Harness Makers' Union chaired by George Joscelyn at No 9 Elm Street welcomed eighteen new members and postponed charter action to the next meeting. The Steam Fitters' Association hosted its second annual ball at Cotilson Hall with about one hundred attendees and a grand march at nine. The Piano Polishers' Union met at 0387 Washington Street initiating members and endorsing the eight hour movement for an upcoming event. The Iron Moulders met at 616 Washington Street to discuss short hours policy.

Harness Makers’ Union No. 9 Elm Street George Joscelyn Steam Fitters’ Association Cotilson Hall Mechanics’ Building Piano Polishers’ Union Washington Street

Fire Departments in Other Cities Letter to the Editor

Boston readers are told a Post article misrepresented a forthcoming report by Boston underwriters and merchants on fire departments. The note says the report is not yet prepared, will go to the Board, mayor, and public, and that the piece relied on trustworthy external sources, not committee members.

The Post Sir Committee of Boston Board of Underwriters Lis

Curious Indian Customs Miss Alice Fletcher Reads a Paper

Miss Alice Fletcher presents a paper to the American Folk-Lore Society outlining curious Indian customs. The talk surveys daily life rituals, kinship norms, and ceremonial practices with emphasis on field observations and ethnographic notes.

Alice €. Fletcher American Folk-Lore Society

Omaha Pipe Ceremonies Highlight Folklore Meeting

The American Folklore Society event at the Boston Society of Natural History featured Miss Alice Fletcher detailing Omaha ceremonial pipes. She described two sacred pipes, their tribal symbolism, and cross tribe journeys, with a focus on peace and unity.

American Folk Lore Society Boston Society of Natural History Berkeley Street Clarence J. Blake Alice Co,letcher Buffalo Country Miss Fletcher Peabody Museum Boston American Folklore Society W. W. Newell I’. W. Putnam Dana Mstes J. W. Fewkes Charles Pay Blake The American Society Mr. Newell

Lawsuits over United States car patents against Bird et al

February court session reports plaintiff claiming invention of cylinder steel car parts and a car heater ventilator and a method of lining cars with patents issued in 1887. Bird allegedly used advances as security and, with Le Seuer, plans an advertising car to thwart the inventions. Bill seeks injunction. motion denied. Pawl West represents plaintiff, Hlazara Stevens for defendants.

United States Circuit Court Bird William W. le Seuer le Seuer Pawl West Hlazara Stevens

New Music Arrivals from White Smith Co and Composers

A list of new music received featuring works by D. J. White George Dobson Brinley Richards Stephen Lidbon Thomas T. Ryan Frederic J. White Richard Stahl Bulum Michael Nolan P. La Villa Hana W Cassidy Rh. W. Masters Pierre Duvernet and others. Includes marches waltzes polkas mazurkas nocturnes songs and dances for violin piano cornet and voice with arrangements and new society dances highlighted.

White, Smith & Co D. J. White George Dobson C. A. White Brinley Richards Stephen Lidbon McGinty George Thorne Thomas T. Ryan Charles D. Blake Frederic J. White Richard Stahl the Dustman William J. Gardner George H. Hayes la Musicale Bulum Little Annie Rooney Michael Nolan George le Brinn P. la Villa C. Ki. Franklin Hana W. Cassidy la Marjolaine New Society Dance Rh. W. Masters Pierre Duvernet

Trade letter argues tariffs hurt consumers and boost manufacturers

A Canadian trade letter from Montreal dated February 6 1890 argues against protectionist policies. It recalls inspecting Canadian shoe factories as poorly managed and overpriced, claims Canadian duties on U S shoes raise prices, and urges Canada to reduce duties while U S manufacturers push for higher duties on boots and shoes. The missive cites free trade as better for shoppers and hints at cross border tariff skirmishes.

Canada States Dominion Ottawa Washington Freep Trade & Co

Raid on gaming house nets seizures and arrest in city

Sergeant Ritter and Station gy officers raided a gaming house on 41 upward street last evening seizing furniture, car pets and gambling implements valued at 500 dollars. William Moore was arrested for being present where gambling implements were found, with a stated 30,000 dollars in relation to Dr. Craig's Original Kidney and Liver Cure circulars.

Ritter Upward Street William Moore Dr. Craig

Annual social roundup at hotels with varied clubs

The Orpheus Musical Club held its annual dinner at Parker's with about sixty eight members. FE W Fiedler presided and speeches and songs followed. The Class of '86 English High School hosted its dinner at Young's with thirty five attendees. Officers were elected including C A Lowe as President and W S Barker as Vice President. Various literary and naturalist groups met at multiple hotels with notable attendees listed from New York to Chicago and beyond.

Orpheus Musical Club Parker’s FE. W. Fiedler English High School Young's W. O. Perkins F. W. Libbey G. A. Dill George Makepeace Towle Gentilemanu Naturalist Club Charles Warner New York F.C. Winslow Lyndonville Thomas L. Robinson Great Falls N. H Charles Hi. Carpenter Chichester John 8. Tlald Portland Crawrord House William W. Higgins Helena Mont M. Day Gardiner Charles KE. Lord Dover N. H. KR E. Foster Chicago W. P. Bonnell St. John N. Bb Parker House Thomas J. Surley Fort Worth Lex W. BP. Johnson Milwaukee Thompson U.S.A LC. Trent William M. Lawrence L. N. Everett Sandusky O. Adams D. H. Chapman M. F. Adams John Thompson Benjamin Baker New Bedford A. Jd. Jewett Baltimore N. P. Burgess J. H. Childs Cleveland John Shaw Lynn Unitep StTates W. RK. Crane J. M. Bennett Decatur Tex T. J. Smith Worcester J. F. Eddy Bay City Mien K.P. Bullard C. A. Young Princeton N. J C. Burte Los Angeles Cal Young’s Whitney R. W. Gifford Justus Frotchkiss New Haven Conn M. Perry Denver George Law J. W. Brazier J. A. Park Angover Arthur Sewell Bath Quixcy House A. Bb. Page Houston W. N. Underwood New Orleans W. H. Murray N. B Charles ©. Judd Holyoke C.J. Hamilton Buffalo N. Y. Thorndike W. H. Smith Providence R. J Charles 8 Douglass Charles V. Lord Nathaniel Lord Bangor A. K. Slater, Jr L.white and Wite C. H. Payson James S. Kuhn Pittsburg Penn Q. Lasell Eastman Littleton Thomas J. Nottingham Norfolk H. E. Homer Alexander P. Norris Philadelphia W. H. Troop Halifax F. H. Waterman Concord J. H. Snelling G. H. Lewis St. Louis Amenican House Clark Middlebury D. L. Rogers New Britain Comn A. Walker Red Crams J. J. McTighe Brooklyn Rich Woodford Ale Horsa Eastern H. O. Andrews Atlanta Bracket Belfast J. Brown Exeter H. Thorndell J. Higgins North Adams Mass C. H. Noble Bradford Charles Muay Red Pryor Rutland, Wi C. E. Cummings Nashua, N. Il G&l. Best Stornsville H. Mack William M. Herbert W. W Biglow

Lent Discourses at Second Church Begin Lent Schedule

The Rev EF A Horton will preach five Lent discourses at Second Church Copley Square during Lent up to Palm Sunday. Topics include Reason in Religion Creeds and Churches Evolution and Christianity Idle and Revelation Im mortality and Destiny. Services start at 10 40 AM and aim to present positive beliefs and address current questions.

EF. A. Horton Copley Square Paln

Firemen's Ball in Mechanics Building Draws Large Crowd

The Boston firemen and protective department held their annual ball last evening in Mechanics Building with an immense crowd in attendance. The hall was richly decorated and the orchestra led by J Thomas Baldwin furnished the music. Chief Marshal District Chief John A Aluilen presided, aided by Captains C Moning and I W Conway, and Mayor lart. The Board of Fire Commissioners and several chiefs and engineers from out of town attended the event.

Boston Firemen and Protective Department Mechanics’ Building J. ‘Thomas Baldwin John A. Aluilen C. Moning I. W. Conway Mayer Lart Board of Fire Commissioners

A Snug Little Income for New York Life Insurance

A NY Life Insurance Company report shows assets around twenty nine million dollars with about one sixth from interest on investments. Over eleven million more was added to assets as security for policy holders, reflecting matured policies and strong investments plus policy security.

New York Life Insurance Company The Commonwealth Insurance Company Boston New York Insurance Department

Libel cases involving schooner Susan Stetson in U S district court

Andrew Peterson et al. sue the schooner Susan Stetson for wages and supplies. The schooner was seized and sold twice, $76 then $1500, with one fourth mortgage not sold. Libels filed against proceeds. purchaser claims sale subject to liens. Hearing held with counsel for libellant purchaser and mortgagee.

Andrew Peterson Susan Stetson J.M. Brown L. M. Child Sheriff’s Sale E. 8. Dodge

Electric Light Case Seated for Mandamus on City Board

Supreme Judicial Court debated whether Suburban Electric Light & Power can compel the Board of Aldermen to designate post locations and whether the contract with the city, approved by the mayor and aldermen via the superintendent of lamps, is valid. Arguments centered on statutory duties, board discretion, and potential futility of mandamus given city charter constraints. The Gorham will matter also appeared, involving trustees and heirs including Rev. Phillips Brooks and James Russell Lowell.

Suburban Electric Light & Power Company Board of Aldermen Luesday Morse Boston Worcester Ity Richardson Law Department M. Morse, Jr A. ©. Burrage J. K. Richardson Benjamin Gorham Phillips Brooks James Russell Lowell Gorham Benjamin Lowell Gorham McLean Asylum General Trust Fund

Next of kin seek interest on 8000 in son’s estate case

The next of kin argue annual interest only on 8000 benefits remainder men by about 20000. They claim part of the son’s support came from the 8000. The hearing aims to place the case for a full bench decision. No equity hearings next week due to judges in consultation.

Boston Superior Court Docket Details and Trial Outcomes

A Boston Superior Court record lists multiple tort actions from 1888 and 1889. Plaintiffs in five carryall accident cases were awarded verdicts for injuries after a hollow road caused a horse to enter water. Other entries include dog death, trespass on water land, and sidewalk injury claims with various verdicts. The document also notes schedules for sessions, instructed morning sittings, and a long list of case references up to February 24.

Mary E. Flynn City of Boston Beachmont Avenue Revere W.B. Orcutt Eas Babson George P. Simmons Jacob Smith Henry Fales Joseph J. Feeley Warren Bb. Thomas Noah W. Farley Waltham A. Putnam C. H. Sprague Edward Casey H Street South A. Fuller I. M. Babson Casey Shepherd Leevitt Whitelaw Knight Parker Hilds Thomas Farley Lane Armst Robinson Roeth Jones McCarthy Carpenter Same Finkelstein Levenson West End RR Gove

Contested Libel for Divorce Suspended in Middlesex Court

Superior Court proceedings in Middlesex require the hearing in the Foss versus Foss libel to resume Wednesday morning February 26. A court list and several pending cases are noted with docket numbers and party names including Lynde Morin, Jadger McDonald, Wight Brigham, Keete De Rosay, Dixby Murphy, Crosby Boyd, Brooks Dresser, Cale Gralat, Hummel Carr, McDonough Healey, Everett vs West End Street Railroad, Datton Cobb, Chandler Hopkins, Lake Graham, and Smith Wetherbee.

Oruel Lynde Morin Jadger McDonald and Jr Wight Brigham Keete Et al de Rosay Dixby Murphy Bixby Crosby Boyd Rooks Dresser Cale Gralat

Superior Court February 21 DUNBAR and Others Fined and Bound

In Superior Criminal Court on February 21 J Edward Lally Dunbar was fined $100 for liquor law violations and sent to the House of Correction for three months. George Krewolf faced embezzlement charges with $5000 bail. Jon Battles received probation for larceny. Miles McMahon was fined $50 for liquor law violations.

Insolvency Court Adjournments and Discharges in Suffolk

In Suffolk County insolvency court on Feb. 21 Judge McKim adjourned third meetings for Severance and Tappan Huntley and Sons George E Evans George Meacon Rand Avery Company to March 21 Frank P Tyler and Joshua Brothers adjourned to March 21 Smith Sheahan Company discharged Wiswell and Chapman closed William B Derby discharge refused and closed John F Kinney discharge granted and closed Lileston Bros discharge granted Levi Timson closed with dividend ordered Rand Avery petition to confirm claims decree entered William J Stevens petition to expunge trustee claims adjourned

Suffolk County McKim Severance & Tappan R. Huntley & Sons George E. Evans George Meacon Rand Avery Company Frank P. Tyler Joshua Brothers Smith-Sheahan Company Wiswell & Chapman William B. Derby John F. Kinney Lileston Bros Levi Timson Rand-Avery Company William J. Stevens

Churches Schedule Services and Sermons in Boston Area

The notice lists morning and afternoon worship times at multiple churches, with preachers including Rev. Prancia B. Lombrooke of Newton and Rev. Brooke Herford of Arlington Street Church Boston. It cites evening sermons, Sunday schools, and special meetings at Congregational and other denominations, inviting public attendance with specifics on venues and speakers.

Ar Kine Caarel Prancia B. Lombrooke Newton Arlington Street Curren Brooke Herford Y. M. Crustian Union Union Hall Joylston Street Arlington Street Boston Carl E. Merrill George Mendall ‘Taylor Boston Young$Mern’s Christian Association Boylston London Sawtell Church OF the Disciples West Brookline Street Warren Avene Anes Chandler Lal Essex Street Cnuren Fliot Square Finse Finse Cauren.—Berkeley and Marlboro Stophorad Wentworth Brooke Grand Opera House Navy Yard Band Harvard Philip S. Moxom D.J Giordano Hrana Alice J. Osborn D. Ns. Jutten South Congregational Curnen Newbury Street Exeter Street Kale Copley Square Roy'ston Street Edward A. Horton Tremont Emory J. Haynes D.D Irayer James de Norman

Conference for juvenile temperance at Wesleyan Hall

At Wesleyan Hall 86 Bromfield Street a juvenile temperance conference will be held with talks and music. Able speakers and Mrs. Alice J. Oborne as soloist invite the public to attend at 10 am and 1 30 pm.

Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street Alice J. Oborne

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