Old South Church Prize Winners Honor Columbus and Washington
Snowy morning crowd at the Old South Church in Boston heard prizes awarded for historical essays by grammar school graduates. Miss Estelle Daymonde and Miss Elizabeth Tetlow won first and second on The Native Races of Mexico and English Explorations in America. First prizes on the Columbus era topic went to Daymonde, with Tetlow second. on the English explorations topic, Miss Lacy Warren won first and Miss Mary Divton second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South Church
Boston
Columbus
Washington
Edwin Mead
Old South Society
Lst
Stven
Mexico
Cortes
America
Estelle Daymonde
Elizabeth A. Tetlow
Lacy W. Warren
Mary A. Divton
Lucy W. Warren
Philip S. Moxom
John A. Andrew Post 15 Dines at Annual Dinner
About 150 members gathered at their hall for the annual dinner of John A. Andrew Post 15. Speakers included Colonel Spaulding, Colonel Loring, Editor Perkins, General Boyce, Commander Smith, Councilman Emerson, Post Commander Whitney, and Medical Director Stirbird. Mrs. G. F. Walker presented a valued Bible to the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Walker
John A. Andrew Post 15
Spaulding
Nineteenth Maine Regiment
Loring
Perkins
A. R
Record
H. H. Boyce
California
Smith
Emerson
Whitney
Stirbird
Alassachusetts
G. F. Walker
Concert at the YMCA Union Charms With Kittawink Artists
Despite severe weather the Christian Union held a fine concert featuring piano solos by F L Young and Minnie Carney, violin solos by Florence Beramon and Alcide De Andria, and vocals by Charles L Canin and others. The program highlighted performances by Kittawink artists and students of Charles L Capin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Union
Kittawink
Charles L. Canin
F. L. Young
Florence Wiliams
Minnie Carney
KE. Wait
Florence Beramon
Frank A. Kennedy
Alcide de Andria
Charles L. Capin
Boston Alumni Banquet at Copley Square Honors Montpelier Seminary
The Boston Alumni Association of the Montpelier Methodist Seminary held its eighth annual banquet at Copley Square. Despite cold weather, many alumni and friends attended. Rev. W. L. Davenport of Waterbury presided and E. C. Morey served as secretary as the evening focused on merriment rather than business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Montpelier Methodist Seminary
Copley Square
W. L. Davenport
Waterbury
E. C. Morey
Social Calendar for Thursday February 23
Schedule of receptions at multiple locations including Mrs A H Hardy 445 Beacon Street Mrs James Otis Porter 22 Brimmer Street Mrs Janes M Barnard 198 Reception Mrs William Newell Merriam Winthrop Road Brookline 5 to 7 and a Keats anniversary event at Perkins Hall hosted by Women's Rest Association at the seventy second year mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hardy
Beacon Street
James Otis Porter
Brimmer Street
Janes M. Barnard
William Newell Merriam
Winthrop Road
Brookline
Women’s Rest Association
Perkins Hall
Keats
Decorative edging on pillow slips and muslin ruffles
The article describes ways to finish pillow slips with open ends or sewn around edges. It notes sheer muslin fabric with a small embroidered edge creates a delicate ruffle effect.
Francis Cleveland Lamont’s Early Life Noted in Family Spotlight
Francis Cleveland Lamont, the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Lamont, is mentioned as part of a family spotlight. The brief note highlights his birth order and lineage within the Lamont family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cleveland Lamont
Daniel S. Lamont
Boston musician's wife noted for contralto voice
Mrs Adi May Benzing, wife of a Boston musician, is studying in Dr Savage's church and holds a strong contralto voice. A Massachusetts coup will be the first to receive the D. from Johns Hopkins. Florence Bascom of Williamstown has studied in Baltimore and Wisconsin and others won awards for World’s Fair designs. Archduchess Margaret Sophie’s Vienna marriage spotlight reveals the Queen of Württemberg as a viola performer who practices daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adi May Benzing
Boston
Sherinian
Rowan Catholi Charities
Margaret Soptie
Albert of Wurtenberg
Vienna
Wurtemberg
Four Year Old Named by Mrs Cleveland Expected to Shine
A four year old girl, the only child Mrs. Cleveland has named for herself, is described as a bright little lady likely to be a standout in infantile society at the Capital.
The Girl We All Love
A nostalgic portrait of a cheerful, dutiful young woman described as frank and charming with a gentle wit. The piece praises her balance of duties and social cheer as she aids family and goes about daily tasks with grace and lightness.
Mrs Hoke Smith Charities and Domestic Bliss Highlighted
Mrs. Hoke Smith wife of the next Secretary of the Interior is described as youthful and attractive with a pink and white complexion and a sweet expression. The article credits her with much of her husband’s success, noting she is a good wife and mother who supports unfortunates through generous but unostentatious charities.
Girls Who Keep Secrets in Greek Letter Societies
A 19th century view celebrates college women as secretive and influential. The piece notes 6,500 women in Greek letter societies with passwords symbols and secure meetings. It asserts women’s fraternities will be represented equally with men at the Panhellenic Congress at the fair next Summer.
MISS SICKLES AMONG THE INDIANS
Emma Sickles travels in Indian Territory to persuade peaceable tribes toward the World’s Fair. She reports growing interest in an inevitable spring uprising led by Pine Ridge leaders under Red Cloud, with stealthy organizing and ghost songs fueling hostility toward whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sickles
Pine Rilge
Red Ctoul
Whims in Hosiery Fashion Note
Marie Halton shows distinctive self-decoration ideas for stockings. She prefers unique color blends like pink with net and silver and other striking pairings, and will only wear hose once, reflecting a lively, era-appropriate cosmetic trend in accessory styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Halton
Dainty Linen and Embroidered Linens Highlight Hem Work
The article notes linen sheets and pillow-slips merit unstitched hems with embroidered initials. Tops of sheets often feature embroidery, sometimes to half a yard. Pillow-slips allow richer work, with double hems and buttonhole edging. A vine of embroidery runs inside the hem with centered lettering.
Glasgow physician on corset impact in womens fashion
The senior physician at Glasgow Hospital for Women comments on corset practices. He notes the abdomen’s lack of ribs is surplusly supported by metal stays and steel girdles, describing how women cinch their waists with tightened devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow Hospital
Wouiana
Gown designs feature velvet and fur trim for spring wear
The seated figure models a gown in a handsome cloth and velvet blend with narrow fur bands for early spring use without a wrap. On the right, a novel velvet, cloth, or cashmere arrangement uses bias satin trim, a satin ribbon sash, and a satin bowl accent.
Holiday Theatrical At Globe And Grand Opera House
The Wilbur Opera Company presented Two Vagabonds and The Grand Duchess at the Grand Opera House with Miss Kirwin as Pynchon and Frtz, plus a strong chorus. Boston audiences enjoyed Ali Baba at the Globe and a busy week of performances including The Soudan and Little Hurricane at other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Opera Company
The
Grand Opera House
Miss Kirwin
Pynchon
Robert Macaire
Jack Strop
Tre Derick
Kohnile
J. E. Conley
Boston
Porothy
Boocaccio
Neil Gwynne
Falka
Ali Baba
David Henderson
American Extravangaza Company
Massachusetts
George Bowles
Globe Theatre
Annie Clarke
Among the Musicians at Boston Theatres
The Wagner matinee at the Boston Theatre features the Metropolitan Orchestra of New York with Miss Judi Signor Galassi and other vocal soloists in a Wagner heavy program arranged for Mr Seidl. Judi sings unfamiliar Wagner songs as Seidl accompanies. Also Scharwenka recital at Bumsted Hall and Liszt arrangements. Grossmith recitals sale opens at Music Hall with Mr Ellis. Plunket Greene to sing with the New York Symphony in Boston April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Metropolitan Orchestra of
New York
Miss Judi
Signor Galassi
Mr. Seidl
Miss Judh
Wagner
Seidli
Bumsted Hall
Liszt
Ellis
Chickering Hall
Music Hall
Lomburg
Henry Irving
Plunket Greene
Trish Basso
Boston
New York Symphony Orchestra
Tremont Theatre
Eaat
Canada
Apollo Club
Chicago
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Jordan, Marsh
Jordan, Marsh & Company
Ellen
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Raymond
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Pacific Coast
Bureau of Information of
Los Angeles
Sandwich
Raymond & Whitcomb
Washinton
Mass
NEW Publications
Qolo South
John A. Andrew Post
B. Y. M. C. Union
Montpelier
Wea
Franses Cleveland Lamont
Frances Cleveland Lamont
the Girl
Sage
Hoxe Smith
Miss Sickles Among the
Holiday Theatrical
Ben Tuthill
John Stetson
Crust of Society
Standrd Theatre
J. M. Hull
Grove Theatre
Nelson A. Morkill
Charles N. Schroeder
H. E. Krehbiel
Russiaun Folwsonsz
Mme
Eugene Lineff
Krehbiel
Russia
Rentz-Santley
Howrd Atheneum
Hoyt
Park Theatre
Park
Columbus School of Acting
New England
Columbia Theatre
Miss Vaughn
Bravesen
Miss Karl
Faver
Harlow
Nighty
Rosaloncita
Austin’s Palace Theatre
Manhattan
Bertoto
Edwin F.jhornue
Austin’s
Palace Theatre
Iola Pomeroy
Sonbrette
Grand Museum
Washington and
Dover Streets
Pennsylvania
Shore Acres
Neil Burgess
Como Tably
Tremont
Austin & Stone’s
Nat C. Goodwin
Hollis Street Theatre
Mr. Goodwin
Lyceum Theatre
Florence Klne
Robinson Crusoe
Zine Fresta
London
Bowdoin Square Theatre
New South
J. S. Grisiner
Clay M. Greene
Boston Press Club
Bostone
Julia Marlowe
Surt Robson
Chauncey Olou
Messrs. Richers and Canfield
Eddi Foy
Ads Deaves
Ali and Beni
Jerry Norman
Marguerite Lamar
Lakes
Ali Bala
Arthur Nikseh
George W. Wilson
Sevon
Marie Jansen
Moss Jansen
South America
Henry B. Sfarrs
Charles J. Rich
Fiellis Street Theatre
Czar
T. de Witt Talmage
Tremont Temple
Talmage
George Kennan
Trannibal A. Williams
Chickering Stall
Williams
Shakpere
Robert Greene
Austin
William Austin
George Milbank
Lenton
Manhattan Club
Ours
Peerless
Peerseess
PEE Vilkess
Peerles
Lincom
Edwin F. Thorne
T. DE Witt
the Czar
Taimage
Sesig
George A. Foxcroft
Manazer
Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Arthur Nikisch
RE. Preeinrickie Mewn
Gluck
Samson
Handel
Schubert
Wotan
Ticke
American Extravaganza Co
Morgiana and the Forty Thieves
Sinbad
Mir
Chas. F. Atkinson
C. Ik. Jefferson
Klaw & Erlanger
the Soudan
John T. Kelly
Mcfee
Dublin
Leonora von Stosch
Howard Atheneum
WM. C. Cameron
Rentz-Santley Curewark Co
Silamrock
Austin&stone
Liz Square
Lizzie Maenicho-Vetta
Charles F. Atkinson
Eugene Tomskins
Cc. B. Jefferson
Klaw & Erlangers Country Circus
Crand
Wasitinatun
Binthia
Susie Kerwin Asp
Fatkas
Royal Muddy
Hoyt’s
Columbia Rich & Harris
Charlea Frohman
Digrs
Theatre
R. A. Barnet
Carl Strueger
Ely
Rice
Boston Museum
Mr. Alm
Shore-Acres
Jas. A. Herne
Nathaniel Berry
Liddy Ann
Street Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Gray
Mera
Baroney
Neil Burgess County Fair
Grossm TH
Ats
George Grossmith
Homburg
Henry Trving
Mosia Hall
Bumstead Hall
Xaver Scharwenka
Manasic
Ragton
Cheaye
Sen
Benjamin Joanson
Washington Et
South Chareh
Cor
Dover & Washington
Sis
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