Faust as a Spectacle The Irving Faust Production examined
A detailed critique of Henry Irving's Faust credits its unity of drama and spectacle. It praises the realistic Nürnberger sets, medieval color schemes, and painterly detail, noting how stage mechanics fuse with art to create a living picture. Miss Terry is lauded for grace and beauty in movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irving
Irving
Niriuberg
Nurnberg
Uusi
Direr
Germany
Margaret
Brocken
Amephistopheles
Graia
Mephistopheles
Satan
Whitehen
Valentine
Rembrandt
Night Watch
Mr. Irving
Miss Terry
A Free Man Dennis Mulhearn Acquitted
Dennis Mulhearn was brought before Judge Curtis in Municipal Civil Court for the alleged wilful murder of Mary Maguire. After testimony from medical and family witnesses suggesting accident, District Attorney Stevens moved for dismissal and the judge ordered Mulhearn’s discharge, eliciting cheers from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Mulhearn
Curtis
Mary Maguire
Frederick L. Ames
Harris
K. W. Doe
Oliver Ames
Harvard Calendar for the Week
Harvard University announces a week of events starting Sunday with Appleton Chapel services and daily prayers led by Dr E E Hale. Faculty meetings, a divinity debate, second half year begins in the medical school, and vesper services at 5 pm Thursdays with a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert at Sanders Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
Appleton Chapel
E. E. Hale
Eiber
Dr. Hale
Wadsworth House
University
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sanders Theatre
Finlay
Divinity School
Major Hopper Wins Top Prize From Mutual Reserve Fund Life
Major John Hopper of this city, manager of the New England department, has been awarded first prize by the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York for the largest amount of insurance written by him and agents in 1857 and the largest amount by any individual agent. He also won for the least mortality in the same period, noting the company’s 1500 agents across the United States, Canada, Great Britain and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hopper
New England
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of
New York
United States
Canada
Great Britain
France
Hopper
Constructing Images Of People In A Century Note
A reader describes how Ruskin’s frontispiece in an old issue evokes a London journey by back view, cloak and staff, illustrating how imagination shapes mental portraits. The letter also warns that initial impressions can mislead, citing a Bostonian’s misread professor as an elderly man, then meeting him later to reveal a younger, married scholar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskin
Venice
London
Sam
Mr. Ruskin
New England
Exhibition of Hunt School works opens at Williams & Everett gallery
An upcoming gallery show in Boston showcases the late work of the Hunt school with oils water colors pastels and charcoal. Sixteen women pupils of William M Hunt contribute pieces including Miss Jane Hunt Miss Johnston Miss Knowlton Miss Rose Lamb A E Wadsworth S W Whitman LilEn Day Hale and others. The show aims to revive debate on the school’s merits while offering a rare chance to view collected works before private orders keep the artists busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams & Everett
Boston
William M. Hunt
Jane Hunt
Miss Johnston
Miss Knowlton
Rose Lamb
A. E. Wadsworth
S. W. Whitman
Lilen Day Hale
Elizabeth Duseneck
Miss Curtis
Miss Barton
Miss Norcross
Charity Ball at Lynn Unites City Elite and Governors
The fifth annual charity ball of the Oxford Club was held at the Coliseum with Germania Orchestra. Governor Ames and staff attended a reception at John S. Bartlett’s residence. About 3800 couples joined the grand march led by J. W. Hitchinus and Miss Fannie Martin. Net proceeds are expected to total $1200 for Lynn Hospital, Hoe for Aged Women, Associated Charities, and the Woman's Union for Christian Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lyx
Dan
Oxford Club
Germania Orchestra
John S. Bartlett
Governor Ames
J.W. Hitchinus
Fannie Martin
Ames
Brackett
Dalton
Holt
Shepherd
Newman
Barret
Wiel
Menard
Lyinn
George C. Higgins
Lynn Hospital
Hoe For
Associated Charities
Woman’s Union For Christian Work
Railroad Men Dancing at Relief Association Ball
Nearly 500 couples enjoyed the Boston & Maine Relief Association third annual ball in Mechanics Hall. The Salon Cadet Band provided music with a cornet solo by Mr Keyes. Watts catered and supper followed until around 2 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New Hampshire
Mechanics’ Hall
Relief Association of the
Boston & Maine Railroad
Salon
Keyes
Watts
Roxbury High School Cadets Hold Thirteenth Reunion
About three hundred attended the Roxbury association reunion at the Latin school building. Walter S. Frost and James A. Bentley spoke, with musical and elocutionary performances by Misses Howe and Crombie and Messrs Currier and Weber. Richardson's Orchestra played for dancing. The headmaster discussed a new Roxbury high school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury High School
Walter S. Frost
Roxbury Association
James A. Bentley
E. 8. Howe
Helen Crombie
Charles H. Currier
Charles F. Webber
Hichardson
Charles M. Clay
Diorama of Grant by Philippoteaux at Old South Church
The Grant diorama at Old South Church will open next Tuesday with exhibitions daily at 2 PM and 8 PM. Twenty two paintings depict his battles and world tour places. Colonel Frank A. Bair will deliver a descriptive lecture at each show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
Philippoteaux
Old South Cunreh
Frank A. Bair
Notable Visitors and a Ten Year Bicycle Club Feast
Chicago's L F Leiter and Col N T Ord at Parker House join guests from Cleveland Montreal and Philadelphia at various Boston hotels. Massachusetts Bicycle Club marks its tenth annual dinner at Young's attended by about 30 wheelmen. Col A A Pope presides, with lively toasts songs and camaraderie making it a memorable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Leiter
Chicago
N. T. Ordway
Bismarck
Cak
Parker House
James Hediey
Cleveland
Theodore Hersey
Montreal
Tremont
William H. Moseley
New Haven House
New Haven
Young’s
Papal
A. A. Pope
Vatican
Washington Excursions by Raymond and Whicomb
Messrs Raymond and Whicomb promote Washington tours with two departure options from Boston to New York on March 9 and 10. Five days in the capital include stays at Blodgett House Riggs House and Willard's Hotel a carriage tour of sights and a steamer trip to Mount Vernon circulars available from W Raymond 206 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Raymond & Whicomb
California
Mexico
Washington
Boston
New York
Bloitt House
Rig
Edat
A. He Wiilbook
Washington Street
First annual dinner of S7 class at Vendome
The English big school class of S7 held its first annual dinner at the Vendome with about 100 graduates attending a business meeting and banquet. Toasts songs and after dinner speeches followed. Officers elected included President E. L Butterfield Vice President C F Cook Secretary Treasurer J Blair Orator John Dennett Historian F T Hathaway Poet Henry N Chandler Toastmaster William G James and executive committee E B Smith P Brown R M Lovett A Pearson H J Sears Chester Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendome
Butterfield
C. EF. Cook
Jet
Blair
John Dennett
F. T. Hathaway
Henry N. Chandler
Willian G. James
E. B. Smith
2. P. Brown
R. M. Lovett
A. . Pearson
H.J. Sears
Chester Wing
Bank bookkeeper theft at Cambridge leads to bond coverage adjustments
Directors of the Charles River National Bank in Cambridge reported the defalcation by John H Thurston, a former bookkeeper. He confessed the crime to the president, claiming about 1635 dollars. Of this, 1412.52 dollars was restored, leaving 282.18 to be covered by the ex-bookkeeper bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River National Bank
Cambridge
John H. Thurston
Burglary Arrest After Second Break-In at Local Store
Timothy Griffin aged 18 was arrested for burglary after an initial failed entry at P. T. Conners 170 Eliot Street and a second entry through an upper window around 11 pm. The janitor reported the breaking of glass and officers captured him inside the building. The item closes with a proverb about tools and bad workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Griffin
P. T. Conners
Eliot Street
City Notes Reveal 1887 highway robbery and more
In Superior Criminal Court Bartholomew Conley pleaded guilty to highway robbery on Kneeland street December 6, 1887, receiving ten years in state prison. Other items note burglaries at Otto B. Cole’s home, a fine reduction for Warren line, pension committee news, charity soup distribution, lectures and concerts, school and horticultural society events, and militia roster changes. Also reported are a slaying conviction, band member injury, and upcoming lectures at Young Men's Christian Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Bartholomew Conley
Ezra Knapp
Kneeland Street
Conley
Sherman
Expos
Otto B. Cole
Chester Park
Saitonstall
Washington
Warren Line
John O'Donnell
Mall
Frederick A. Ober
West Indies
Young Men’s Christian Union
Union Chorus
John Farrisee
Farrisee
Peter F. Donalon
Brighton Street
United States
Francis 5
Fiske
Massachusetts General Hospital
Music Hall
Lord Byron
Young Men's Christian Union
Boyiston Street
The
Herald
Franklin Street
Union
Musicals at Hotel Winthrop by Derby members delight audience
A Derby members musicales at Hotel Winthrop featured piano overture by Miss Leo Greco readings by Everett W. Johnson and Miss Jamilie Gately scenes from Macbeth by the Hon. Warren Britton songs by Robert Macbride W. J. Leonard Mrs. Lil lie Stearns and Frank H. Drown plus readings by Frederick Sawyer. A collation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Winthrop
Leo Greco
Everett W. Johnson
Robert Macbride
Sunday Notices at Angxton Street Church and Local Unions
The Rev. Brooke Herford preaches at 10:30 a.m. with a vesper service in the afternoon all seats free. Vesper and youth sermons at the Union Hall 13 Boylston St by Rev. William K. Alger of Boston on “God oath All Pings Well.” Y M C A Bible lessons 9:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. Students’ meeting at 4:15. James Freeman Clarke sermons on “Know Thyself.” Endicott Peabody and others speak at Wells Memorial Hall. Universalist, South Congregational, Tremont Temple, and City Missionary Society events listed with services, baptisms, and lectures. League Convention at Codman Hall with multiple speakers. First Spiritual Temple service at Newbury and Exeter streets. Strangers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annixdton Street
Brooke Herford
BB. YY. M. CirtisTial Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Willian K. Alger
Boston
Byron A. Robinson
Jabez L. Robinson
Associatics
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
David Gregg
George S. Avery
James Freeman Clarke
Wells Memorial Hall
Washington
Caste Street
Endicott Peabody
Groton School
ColumBus Avenue
Tremont Teur
Emry d. Haynes
Psstor
Opic
Alao
Lhe Winter
City Missionany Society
Wark Street
Wt. Clark
Tug Laner
Retoru League
Codman Hall
Remont Street
D. F. Lickering
Miner
Susan Chase
Strangers Welcame
Allacata
Cupunca
Newbury Street
Court upholds no copyright in perforated music sheets
United States Circuit Court on January 27 dismisses William K Kennedy et al v John McTammany Jr. ruling the perforated paper strips used in organettes do not constitute copies of sheet music. The judge notes the devices function as a mechanical instrument component rather than musical notation and finds no infringement. The decision ends the suit with bill dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Colt. J
William K. Kennedy
John McTammany, Jr
Causten Browne
J. E. Maynadier
C. T. Russell
W. J. Russell
Clement Hugo Hill
Supreme Judicial Court Dockets Open for Equity Cases
The January session of the Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth lists equity cases argued, including Bailey v Hemenway and Old Colony Railroad v Fall River. Attorneys Roar, Walbot, Russell, Richardson, Benton, Morton, Jackson appear for plaintiffs and defendants. Unfinished case noted for Old Colony Railroad Co versus City of Fall River. Calendar set for Monday with numbered dockets 402 204 408 499 503 604 493 506 607.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Morton
C. J
Devens
C. Allen
Holmes
Knowly
James H. Bailey
Charles P. Hemenway
KR. Roar
J. J. Walbot
William G. Russell
J. 8. Richardson
de Endants
Old Colony Railroad Company
City of Fail River
J. H. Benton, Jr
J. M. Morton
J. I. Jackson
Superior Court Session Notes On Damages City Land Taken Hawbolt Ave
Janet 27 First Session Mason d 8646 Andreas lume vs City of Boston petition to assess damages for land taken for Hawbolt avenue extension resumed and unfinished Second Session Barker J William Driscoll vs JG Chesley et al tort action for 8000 dollars injuries from bale fall jury out Several replevin and contract cases listed with defendants and plaintiffs including Metropolitan National Bank as assignee and various parties in line for Monday adjournments Fourth Session Hammondd J numerous docket items with broad case mix and long participant list
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Mason, d. No
Andreas ‘Lume
City of
Boston
Hawbolt Avenue
T. Weston, Jr
G. A. King
K. W. Nason
Holame
Butler
Maynard
Alexander
Kaiser
O'sullivan
Noon
Lawley
Hildreth
Salle
Same
Whitney
Locke
Fosdick
Bangs
Boot—Kiok
Clark
Robbins
Barker
William Driscoll
J. G. Chesley
Plantiff
C. B
C. W. Bartlett
Regina Flour Mills
Boston & Lowell Railroad Company
Metropolitan National Bank
Francis Jhidimes
FB. W. Kittredge
J. I. Dillion
G. A. A. Pevey & Lilly
Downing
Hartin
Frothingham
Wauleigh
Hefler
Be & L
Walters
Shute
Seren
Publicover
Vlrieda
Capello
Corinda
McQuade
Measures
BL & Y KK. Co
Byso—Slave
Grady
Upton
Bacoon
Hammond
Halsey J. Boardman
William A. Haskell
Dayton & Srauton Railroad Company
Vans & Co
Thas
Frank Paul
J. H. Benton
Jir
Tor
John J. McCormack
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Tremont
Picasgut
Richard J. McKeleget
John Lowell, Jr
Everett Hyde
Jerusha King
Plaintill
D.fendant
McCormack
Brad
Wing
Sume
Ray
Plaintiff Wins $152324 in Wellesley Town Case
Superior Court Middlesex County reports Neil versus Town of Wellesley. Jury awards plaintiff $152324. Attorneys Abbott and J B Govarica for plaintiff. C E Washburn for defendant. Appears among a list of cases including Lynde v Lane Newton et al and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simuis Vy
KK. Co
Meronuell
Murphy
Hannan v Lane Tort suit over fall of staging at Peabody
No 2860 Hannan sues Lane claiming personal injuries from a Peabody staging fall while employed by Lane. Defendant denies. Jury verdict for defendant. plaintiffs Niles Carr and defense Bancroft. Courts to hear new trial motion in Brown vs Mack. new trial unless plaintiff waives verdict over 10866 within ten days. Jury verdict totaled 182.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannan
Lane
Thomas Hanan
Peabody
Niles & Carr
S. C. Bancroft
Mack
Annual Meeting of the American Statistical Association Held
The ASA met at the Institute of Technology with General Francis A. Walker presiding. Prof. Rich mond M. Smith argued for wage statistics from payroll data, showed tables on wage rates across crafts, and urged expert statisticians for excellent statistics. Atkinson, Tausig, and Dike offered census notes. new members elected. treasurer reported receipts of 282,796 and expenditures of 50,249. officers re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Statistical Association
Institute of Technology
Francis A. Walker
Richmond M. Smith
Columbia University
United States
Smith
America
Edward Atkinson
Tausig
Harvard
S. W. Dike
Auburn
Dorchester
Hazen
Worthington C. Ford
Washington
Joseph D. Weeks
Pittsburg
Albert 5. Bolles
Harrisburg
Penn
A. C. Stevens
New York
I. R. Dodge
Edward Juda
Dwight Porter
William I’. Sedgwick
Lyman Mason
Daniel A. Gleason
H. R. Waite
Julias L. Clarke
Henry C. Bowditch
Robert C. Waterston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvard Calendar
George ¥. Merrill
Grand Army of the Republic Pension Committee
Educational and Industrial Union
M. R. Fletcher
Hancock Street
Prince Street
Oneida Street
B Street
Eustis Street
Chambers Street
Weber
J. W. Churchill
Sons of Brown University
Young’s Hotel
Charlestown High School Association
Monument Hall
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
M. B. Faxon
C. W. Smith
Rhode Island State Board of Agriculture
Adjutant-General
David H. Jones, Jr
Davis
Mumler
Welch
Haley
Glenn
Boston G. L. Co
Flaherty
Grahuain
Dent
Vt. RR. Co
Tenbroeck
Fords
Carlton
Bost
Coop. Lb
Ass'n
Samie
Sheehan
Grac
January List
Hobbs
English
Loring
Amory
Wharf
Fardy
Clarke
Boone
Garret
James Pyle
Statistical Association
Professor Smith
Graves & Sons
Augusta Solomon
Court Street
Binghamton Oh Refining
Messrs. Olney Bros
Congress Street
Petrolina
Soc
Providence River
Zoe
Doe
Yingdene
Chas, T
Bovell
Court St
T. D. Cook & CO
Avon and Redford Sts
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Mass
Wilbur
American Allotment Association
John P. Leary
Main Street
Worcester
Mause
Atkinson
Dahl
Palmer
Woodward & CO
Bromfield Street
Tremont Street
Dr. Serames & Son
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C
Winter Street
Collamore
Sureon
Chandier’s
Bay State
Baynes Excelsior
Wi. B. Tilton
Haynes
Crosby
J.C. Bayuwes & Co
Court
Life FoRce
Itary O Hamilton nvEpe
Harriet A. Loring
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