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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1890
Page
8
Ladies' jottings survey Paris millinery with grass adornments and a wax false neck. It notes a plush covered piano wedding present and a bracelet watch that winds itself. The Imperial Hair Regenerator is promoted as safe and effective with samples offered from New York for Boston Post readers.
Burgess aboard Gossoon defeated the Fifecutter Minerva in a twelve mile sail off Marblehead. Minerva led early but Gossoon surged on windward legs and finished about eight minutes ahead on the windward course, with Sea Fox Merlin and Mayflower also placing in the schooner class as Thelma and Alga contested the smaller boats.
The article lists boat classes from Seventh to First and notes winnings for Merlin Forty-five footers Thelma Forty-foot ers Gossoon and Shark. It mentions a start this afternoon by the Eastern Yacht Club for its annual cruise with results due later.
Boston city debates transferring 165000 from fire department construction. Fire commissioners resist, noting a need for a new HQ and friction over the Franklin schoolhouse lease to Grand Army posts. Mayor Hart supports cleaning Frog Pond on Boston Common after health concerns about dog bathing and debris.
The Twenty fourth National Encampment executive committee asks Secretary Tracy to arrange a U S Navy squadron visit to Boston Harbor during the August 1890 gathering. The plan includes a salute by Admiral Gherardi and the fleet remaining through encampment week to honor the veterans and attract visiting crowds.
The Rev John Ss Thomson of Somerville resigns from the First Unitarian Church in September and weighs a call from the Church of the Unity in Los Angeles California. The Los Angeles church is the citys sole liberal church and seats 850. Also noted is Rev Eli Fay who resigns in Worcester and has offered 600000 to found a Young Ladies Seminary.
Sunday notices list vesper services at Union Hall and Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church, with music by named soloists. Also details an address at Boylston and Berkeley streets, Chandler Hall lectures, and Tremont Temple commemorations led by Dr Fulton with performances and sermons.
If you are the man from any town who is cast down by expenses look on our first page to find information neat about summer goods at cheap prices. Hollander, Bradshaw & Folsom advertise at 615 Washington Street Boston offering needed items.
The United States Treasury has awarded the writing inks and mucilage contract for the year ending June 30, 1891 to William A. Davis, a local manufacturer of Treasury inks and mucilage.
An essay condemns superstition as a barrier to progress in science and daily life. It cites Galileo, railways in Britain, and modern dentistry as examples where new ideas eventually prevailed. The piece praises the Imperial Hair Regenerator as a safe, non dye solution backed by notable endorsers.
Brookline water commissioners file plans with Norfolk county to take Dedham lands for water supply protection. The proposed easterly route runs near Vine Rock street and St. Joseph's Home toward the Charles River, including portions of Onton's land. Dedham to contest, with George Fred Williams as counsel.
The Rev Father Ignatius plans a October visit to Boston with four Sunday services a week mission from October 12 to 21. Free sittings are available while others may be hired. proceeds support Lianthong Abbey Church. Denominational attendance is welcomed across Catholics Methodists Episcopalians and Congregationalists.
Vocal music will debut at the Point of Pines Sunday concerts next Sunday with eminent baritone Mr. H Kronberg. An augmented band directed by J Thomas Baldwin will accompany, performing several selections. Three concerts are planned for morning, afternoon and evening.
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