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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1887

Page

8

Education of an American Citizen per Rev Hale at Institute

Rev Edward E Hale spoke to the American Institute of Civics on the Education of an American Citizen. He urged home history studies, civic literacy, and moral as well as secular education, noting newspapers shape public thought and condemning influential rum sellers.

Edward E. Hale Council of the American Institute of Civics Council Park Street William A. Mowry Hale Tully Burleigh Raleigh Sidney Ecclesiastics State of Maine Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Butler Massachusetts

Committee of One Hundred Attacks Mayor O Brien Over Labor Reform

A Boston United Labor party committee of 100 at Tremont Street denounces Mayor Hugh O Brien for his eight hour speech and “meanest specimens of humanity” remarks. The letter defends laborers, criticizes half holiday policies, and asserts workers will judge friends by action. leaders claim 4000 voters will grow in number as the fight continues.

Committee of One Hundred United Labor Party Pythian H Tremont Street Hugh O’ Brien Boston Labor Party of South City Hall Ward Tremont Temple J.M. L. Babcock George E. McNeill Hugh O’brien Ito City Tall Steel Joan J. Broxwert J. R. Lovzenann Committee of

Precaution Against Piracy Opera May Enter New York Stage

Gilbert and Sullivan plan a new opera with Miss Geraldine Almar in the leading role and Courtice Pounds as tenor. They guard the score to prevent piracy as work proceeds in Europe and plan a U S. premiere next spring with Stetson's company.

Courtice Pounds Gilbert and Sullivan Sullivan Geraldine Almay ruin-Yumin Europe Globe London Miss Almar The New England Montreal Geraldine Almar Oakland Garden Arthur Sullivan

Farmers Plan Dairy Stock Replenishment Meeting

Farmers gather in the Ploughman building at 45 Milk Street at 10 this morning to discuss methods for replenishing dairy stock. The Horticultural Society hosts a second talk at Horticultural Hall at 11 on native trees and shrubs with Levi W. Russell as the leading speaker.

Milk Street Horticultural Hall Horticultural Society Levi W. Russell Franklin Society Providence R. I Benjamin F. Brooks Clarendon Street Baptist Church A. J. Gordon D. D Henry W. Foote Forest Hills Cemetery Judge Lowell Eben D. Jordan Joseph Sawyer George ©. Shattuck Elias Merwin Rufus 5. Frost R. M Police Relief Association George A. Clatur James Ae Burns George H. Wilson Parkman Street Wilson Massachusetts General Hospital Nun Centre Street Roxbury Eliot Square Ladies’ Relief Corps Theodore Winthrop Chelsea Grand Army Hall Knights of Honor Royal Arcanum John A. Hawes Odd Fellows’ Hall East Boston George Styles J. C. Rossiter Boston Young Men’s Christian Union E. S. Morse Salem Japan Evans

Boston salons and charity talk on English charity methods

A Boston writer muses on adopting English philanthropic ideas and hosting a local salon to discuss charity while recounting social manners, Back Bay snubs, and lectures. He notes penguin sparrows, tithing, and Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis’s hospitality as contrasts to current life in Boston.

England Boston London America Harrison Gray Otis

Everett Firemen Hold Ninth Annual Ball at Library Hall

The Joseph Swan steam fire engine company No. {?}, Everett, held their ninth annual ball last night in Library Hall. About 350 couples attended with G. A. Judd as floor director and Chief Osenk Swan as master of ceremonies. Messer's Orchestra provided the music.

Joseph Swan Steam Fire Engine Company Everett Library Hall G. A. Judd Osenk Swan Messer

Heirs Challenge Will of Late John Amory Codman

The wife and daughter of the late John Amory Codman, his only heirs at law, will contest his will. They have engaged Honorable R Morse Jr as their counsel. Morse said the proceedings had not yet been instituted.

John Amory Codman R. Morse, Jr Morse

Theatres hear Archbishop Williams in priest against archbishop suit

Archbishop John J. Williams faces Father Maurice S. Fitzgerald in a defamation style suit set for continued hearing. Fitzgerald seeks $10,000 claiming unlawful removal from the priesthood over alleged immoral practices at Abington parochial house. The trial features noted counsel and testimony from Fitzgerald about his 40 years, studies in Dublin and Europe, and his transfer from Lowell. The defense argues dismissal for immorality. Announcements note a busy week of theatre openings and performances at multiple Boston venues.

John J. Williams Aldrich Maurice S. Fitzgerald Gaston Charles F. Donnelly R. M Inublin University France Belgium America Lowell Abington Williams Fitzgerald

SALE OF THE Tremont House to Hartshorn Firm

The Tremont House franchise is sold to HI M Hartshorn & Co of Jefferson New Hampshire with W C Hartshorn as silent partner. Possession has been taken and the firm assumes Gurney debt of about 65000 secured by furniture plus two months rent totaling 10000 and purchases stores estimated 10000 to 15000, total near 90000. Gurney remains briefly. staff remains with possible later management changes.

Tremont House Messrs. Hartshorn Jefferson, N. H HI. M. Hartshorn David A. Dunbar Jacob Fottler Gurney Chapin Narragansett Hotel Providence

New England Colleges Discuss Admission Uniformity Meeting

A special meeting of the New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools convened at 2 PM in the Latin School building. Professor William C. Poland of Brown University presented a report on admission exam work. At 3 PM President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard and President E. H. Capen of Tufts spoke on whether Harvard circulars improve admission uniformity. The session continues with business at 9 o'clock.

New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools William C. Poland Brown University Commission of Colleges In New England Harvard University Charles W. Eliot Harvard E. H. Capen Tufts College

New York Stage Attractions for the Week

The New York stage lists major theatre offerings from Wallack's to Niblo's with stars like John Gilbert Rosina Vokes Lillian Olcott and Frederick Warde. Rehearsals for Harbor Lights continue at Wallack's Star and Grand Opera House as Ned Harrigan and company celebrate the 100th performance of The OReagans at Park Theatre.

Erminie Lyceum Theatre Margaret Mather Union Square Theatre Academy of Music Jersey City Marie Prescott Pauline Hannf Rudolph Aronson John Howson Star Theatre Goodwin Bijou Galba Frederick Warde Harrigan Francis Wilson Mark Smith Howson Bronson Howard Lyceum Adirondacks Louis Quatorze NEW York Stage New York Wallack’s John Gilbert Daly’s Madison Square Jim Penman Metropolitan Opera House Grand Opera House Madison Square Company Poole’s Eli Wheatfield Niblo’s People’s Edmund Collier

Boston Theatre hosts Miss Kate Field on Mormonism lecture

Sunday evening program features Miss Kate Field discussing Mormonism at the Boston Theatre with a large audience expected. The night also includes a first Boston appearance by singer Miss Isabelle Stone at Hollis Street Theatre with a strong cast and full program.

Kate Field Boston Miss Field Isabelle Stone Europe Hollis Street Mme Jule de Ryther Dora Becker Arthur Preisch Albert King Mme. Modjeska Messrs. I. C. de Mille Charles Barnard Lyceum Theatre New York Globe Messrs J. 4. Mason J. W. Jackne Frederic B. Conroy H. C. de Mille Harry Mills Harry Allen Mesdames Eloise Willis Etta Hawkins Dora Stuart James Hedley Tremont Temple W. J. Gilmore The Howard Miss Fortescue Chickering Hall Douste Leopold Lichtenberg Kneisel and Giese Katherine MacNeill B. L. Whelpley Schumann Gounod Edwin Booth Philadelphia Chestnut Street Opera House Columbia Theatre of Chicago Genevieve Ward Toronto Windsor Theatre Lawrence Barrett New England Brooklyn Colonel McCaull Don Casar Lorraine Milly Palmer Residenz Theatre Dresden Lady Teale London Faris Cora Tanner Harris House Washington Middletown Bartley Campbell Mirror

Old Colony Men Dance at Eighth Annual Bail

Last evening at Mechanics Hall the Old Colony Railroad Association held its eighth annual ball. About 400 couples joined a grand promenade and dance with 16 numbers after a concert by the Old Colony Band. Attendees included Division Superintendent French and other railroad men. Trains to Fall River and Plymouth left after the event.

Mechanics’ Hall Old Colony Railroad Association Old Colony S. V. Holman French Sanborn Fall River Plymouth Dees Desmond G. W. Holbrook B. H. Emery Holman W. E. Pierce G. W. Wilson Albert Baker F. B. Scott G. H. Day G. F Winn R. A. Knight H. F. Snow

Railway Board Probes Modoc Disaster Wreck

The railroad commissioners opened yesterday with no public action but scheduled at 11am an inquiry into the Albany to Boston & Albany express wreck near Springfield. Officials expect a quick disposition of the case.

Modoc Albany Boston & Albany Springfield

Editor Letters on Pews and Front Seats Costs

To the Editor of the Post and Transcript debate free Salvation seats at Plymouth Church where front seats fetch 700. The Boston preacher and church managers profit from selling outsider access. The pastor is not the church. late arrivals crowd the costly pews, unlike worshippers who own their space.

New York Boston Aristotle Post Salvation ’S Free Plymouth Church Transcript Trinity

Sunday Notices and Religious Meetings Highlight Boston Area

Sunday notices list B M Christian Union praise service at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street with readings by Walter K Fobes and Rev J W F Barnes address Lessons from Prison Life. Doors open 7, program 7 40. Also Temple Berkeley Hall Mrs R S Lillie lectures and Berkeley Association Hall Young men meeting at 3 pm with Rev A G Lawson.

B. ¥. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylat Walter K. Fobes J. W. F. Barnes Massachusetts State Prison Byron A. Robinson Jabez L. Robinson Accomonist Boston Sprrirvan Temple Berkeley Hall Berkeley Street

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