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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1887

Page

2

Plea for the Church sparks debate on youth and faith

Three ministers at the Second Church in Copley Square led a discussion on Young Men and the Churches. They debated duty to attend services, modern life pressures, and the role of church in forming character, with remarks on Utah polygamy and congressional issues by John T. Cain.

Second Church Copley Square Edward A. Horton William H. Lyon Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church James de Normandie Eliot Square Massachusetts Bay Mr. de Normandie Edward Hall God Mr. Hale Utah John T. Cain Congress Arthur Washington Cain Salt Lake United States Miss Field

Miss Field Attacks Mormonism in Boston Theatre Address

Miss Kate Field delivers a lengthy attack on Mormonism at the Boston Theatre, arguing polygamy is a historical distortion and denouncing Brigham Young. She contrasts church teachings with alleged Mormon practices, praising New England sentiment and portraying Mormon women as misled by doctrine.

Kate Field Boston Miss Field New England Utah East Joseph Smith Brigham Young

Somerville Mourns Ex Mayor Cummings Funeral Rites Held

Somerville mourned as ex Mayor Cummings was laid to rest. A funeral at Highland avenue church featured Rev J S Thomson and Rev J W Hamilton. G A R Post 139 Wilard C Kinley and Medford fife and drum corps led the procession to the cemetery on Somerville Avenue.

Somerville Cummings Wallace Street West Somerville J. S. Thomson First Unitarian Church Highland Avenue Willard C. Kinsley Post Lawrence Light Guard Fife and Drum Corps Medford Frank E. Fitch Saul J. 5. Thomson Temple J. W. Hamilton First Methodist Church J.S. Thomson Mr. Thomson Grand Army Company M Eighth Regiment Warren Lodge Knights of Honor Elm Council Royal Arcanum Company K Union Veteran Army Oasis Lodge A. F A. M Beacon Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen Royal Arch Chapter Eastern Associates Middlesex Club Mann William H. Furber Austin Belknap George A. Bruce Aldermen Park Reed Bennett Holt Kennard Aldrich Mentzer Lawrence Common Council P. O. Woodbury Charles Lincoln Edward Glines Capen Tufts College Joseph QC Hayden Middlesex County Henry W. Pitman Colby Custom House L. P. Hollander Somerville Avenue Mark F. Burns John Q. A. Brackett A. C. Juppe Supreme Council Julius H. Swain Home Circle Darius Wilson Royal Society of Good Fellows American Legion of Honor John F. Cole Marvina Fraternity John Kennedy F. F. W. Hopkins Grand Lodge K. of H K. of H. Veteran Association Thomas F. Temple W. P. Burbank Grand Council R. A H. Libby Warren Ledge K. of H J. H. Fiitner Louis FE. Merry Irwin Council Z. Bowman William A. Wood John Haskell Butler Messrs. Levi Davis J. Warren Bailey

The Old Charterhouse Letter to the London World

A London World reader extols a weekly public opening of the Charterhouse and recalls the Greyfriars monastery and surrounding historic sites. The letter describes the old halls, staircases, portraits, and rooms once frequented by figures from Elizabeth I to Dickens, plus nearby landmarks and the charms of Cocker's coffee room.

London World Atlas Charterhouse Elizabeth Hatfield Lovelace Handsome Addison Dicky Steele Steady Thackeray Blue-Eyed Leech Pendennis Clive Likhe Rawdon Crawley Charles Lambert Codd Ajax Dickens Household Words Sutton Washhouse Court St. John’s Gate Clerkenwell Church Dr. Johnson St. Bartholomew’s the Great Nemo Dedlock Barbers’ Hall Monkwell Street Thackeray Cocker

Central Labor Union Holds Meeting in Wadman Hall

The Central Labor Union met in Wadman Hall on Tremont Street with Vice-President Clinkhard presiding. Members discussed tailor scams using cheap machine work, planned circulars to assemblies, debated weekly payment by Old Colony railroad, and prepared a bill to require competent engineers in public buildings. Thirty-one new members were admitted before adjournment.

Central Labor Union Wadman Hall Tremont Street Clinkhard Old Colony Railroad Adianrnad

Horseshoers Will Strike in Boston Railways Dispute

Knights of Labor horse shers in Codman Hall Cambridge Mass hold a long meeting to authorize a strike by Consolidated Cambridge and South Boston railway horseshoers. Pickets planned to block replacements as the strike begins next morning with daily 10 am to 10 pm gatherings.

Ohe Horseshoers’ Assembly Knights of Labor Codman Hall Tremont Street Consolidated, Cambridge and South Boston

Mrs Langtry Takes Fencing Lessons From Senac

The New York Athletic Club fencing master Regis Senac reports a surge of women requesting lessons since Mrs Langtry began training. At a West Twenty third Street session she demonstrates precise, controlled moves and praises fencing for toning and muscle command useful to her stage career.

Regis Senac New York Athletic Club M. Senac

Popular Mr Labouchere portrait in London Spectator

The piece portrays Mr Labouchere of Northampton as an elusive figure blending Galtonian heredity with cynical French characteristics. It notes his elusive program and status as an attacking force who ridicules ceremonial expenses while appealing to popular discontent.

London Spectator Northampton Mr. Galton Victor Hugo Mr. Labouchére Chamberlain Labouchtre Samuel Smith

Old Timers Recollection of Suburban Stage Life

A London letters reminiscence recalls a forgotten era of theatre. The writer contrasts the fringe Coburg and Surrey venues with Drury Lane and Covent Garden, mentions Elton Denvil Phelps Freer Cobham and Macready, and laments the rise of ranting by the legitimate actors who mocked the minor houses.

London News Macready Jaffier Sir Giles Temple Bar Drury Lane Covent Garden Richard Duke of Gloucester Moor Venice Garrick Elton Denvil Manfred Lord Byron Denvis Phelps Coburg Surrey Freer Cobham Norton Folgate Goodman’s Fields

Thirteenth Symphony Concert at Music Hall draws mixed praise

Boston Music Hall hosts the thirteenth concert with Berlioz Carnival in Rome Vieuxtemps cello concerto Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody and Schumann No 4 with soloist Fritz Giese Critics praise the playing though fault the programme order and ensemble in last movement They note Giese's virtuosity and audience response and preview next week's lineup including Emma Juch and Weber Gade works.

Rome Berlioz Schumanin Fritz Giese Boston Music Hall Giese Liszt Schumann Gericke

Auction of late John C. Hoadley library set for January sale

The private collection of Lawrence born mechanical engineer John C. Hoadley features rare editions and art works including Lane Arabian Nights Audubon Quadrupeds Daniell Oriental Scenery and Ruskin first editions. The sale runs January 18 and 14 at Libbie & Co salesroom 608 Washington Street with viewing today. Special Officers Watts and Vinal arrested Charles W Sibley for the larceny of 81152.

John C. Hoadley Lawrence Richardson Fielding Smollett Thomas & Kempis Marcus Aurelius William Blake Brillot Savarin Butler Dante Agassiz Burton Charles F. Libbie & Co Washington Street Lane Audubon Daniell Dodsley Egypt Finden Royal Gallery Société d’Aquarellistes Français de Neuville Detaile Vibert

Faust and ballet delight packed Boston audience

The Boston audience enjoyed a Saturday program with Gounod's Faust shown in refined form. Joseph B. Claus replaced Stoddard as Valentine with limited power. The evening offered Massé's The Marriage of Jeanne ette and Delibes Sylvia, praised for singing, acting, and lavish ballet staging though some movement refinements remain.

Boston ‘Theatre Gounod Faust Joseph B. Claus Valentine Stoddard Massé Jeanette Sylvia Delibes L’ Allemand John E. Brand Jean Kate Oosterle Pierre

Opera stars dazzle as season finale looms on local stage

The principal cast received high praise with Mlle Gillett delivering graceful posing and deft dancing to a praised pizzicato movement. Mr Cammiarano improved the cast replacing Bibeyranas, while Mlle Carozzi impressed as Cupid. The remaining lineup includes Aida Lakme Lohengrin Martha and the season ends with Bel Bes ballet Coppelia and the first American production of Deli bes's ballet.

Mlle. Gillett Cammiarano Bibeyranas Mlle. Carozzi Cupid Aida Mmes. Fursch- Maci van Zanten Messrs Candidus Ludwig Whitney Babcock Flying Dutchman Lakmé

Memorial performance of The Redemption at Boston Theatre

The Redemption will be staged Sunday evening February 6 at the Boston Theatre to aid a monument fund for Joseph G Lennon founder and director of the Boston Oratorio Society. Soloists include Kate Van Arnheim Jules Jordan Lon Brine Ivan Morawsky with Edith Abell contralto. Boston Symphony members form the orchestra. Frederic Archer directs. McGoldrick to play organ. tickets go on sale next Thursday morning at the box office.

Joseph G. Lennon Boston Oratorio Society Boston Theatre Lennon Kate van Arnheim Jules Jordan

Many Firms and Individuals Fail in Broad Financial Troubles

A long list of insolvencies and assignments across the United States is reported. Cigar and tobacco dealer Eli Ridgway of Philadelphia fails with liabilities around 7000 and stock 12 000 to 15 000. Numerous traders in clothing, boots, groceries, and furniture face insolvency or attachments in Kansas, Oregon, Massachusetts, New York, and beyond. The Great Eastern Tea Company assigns for creditors with assets about one-fifth of liabilities. A fatal accident ends with Michael Travo killed after a fall at home amid suspected intoxication.

Eli Ridgway Philadelphia J. Hart Newton Kan M. Silvernan Kansas City A. Waldman Portland Ore Henry M. Bansen Anthracite Bazaar Company Wilkesbarre Penn Travers Street Boston Louis A. Conter Decatur Wollen Mills Oxford Harvard Pulaski W. P. Spear South Weymouth Moses Ettenson Fall River Sheriff’s Vendue J. L. Shaw Littleton N. H L. Mallory W.L. Mallory & Co Springfield W. P. Wing South Deerfield L'Heureux & Lessard Grocers Lewiston Stephen Markiiter Washington, D.C J. A. Wizzell Williamston N. C H. J. Whiting Superior Neb Fuller & Co Opelika Ala

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