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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1891
Page
8
An illustrated guide to fashionable women’s duties and tasteful accessories. It covers wisteria cases for souvenir spoons and linen handkerchiefs, fancy bags, travel trunks and bags, and new dress ideas from déshabillé gowns to passementeries. It highlights trunk strength, leather bags, and the rise of bodices with deep basques.
A sunny haired summer girl wears a red cutaway jacket over a matching blazer with a white Danish cloth skirt, white wash leather gloves, and a white yachting cap for a fetching look. Another figure wears a dark navy serge gown with hand embroidered cuffs and collar in red silk stars, paired with a blue silk waist, russet gloves, and a blue yachting cap for harmony.
A clever device mimics a telephone in a dining room but conceals a liquor cabinet. Lifting the tube opens the front to reveal a cordial decanter and six cordial glasses while a ringing bell continues as long as the door stays open, aiding a surreptitious drink.
Fashion notes from Paris predict a move away from high collar bands toward lower necklines. Bodices are cut lower and turn-down frills provide the finishing touch. A new riding hair pin of twisted tortoise shell is devised to secure hair during vigorous riding. A wrinkled cravat becomes a popular accessory.
In a rain complicated schedule, Boston did not play while New York and Chicago extended their division lead. New York defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2 as Rusie left with a hurt finger and Ewing pitched well. Chicago beat Cincinnati 13 to 7 behind Nicol’s early form but a shaky third inning.
Rain and floods kept the amphitheatre soaked and the evening event canceled. Tonight promises a Manufacturers Night with fireworks, aquatic displays, and chariot races on the quarter mile track drawing cheers and a victorious flag.
Citizens and drivers examine Boston hack and herdic fare injustices across sections A to D. Inspector Fertz weighs in on distance based pricing while drivers seek higher long haul rates and penalties for fare evasion. Residents call for redistricting and better license screening amid concerns over night drivers and tired horses.
The piece notes that licenses are issued for first class vehicles but at night they are replaced by shabby traps when the inspector is away. It cites frequent complaints of overcharges by dishonest drivers yet argues the overall fares balance against passengers. It concedes some individuals pay more, but claims long term advantages do not rest with the public.
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy conditions with light showers in Northern New England today, clearing tonight. Vermont cooler, Maine coast warmer. winds westerly turning northwest tonight. Southern New England fair, cooler tonight, northwest winds. Sunday fair and cooler. Synopsis reports Lower Canada low dissipating, barometer readings across regions, notable rainfall in New England and Quebec, with general cooling trends in the Northwest and lake region.
Weather taxes family and hotel refrigerators. Baldwin Cheney models prove the best refrigerator is the cheapest. They use dry cold air circulation to prevent odors. Watts Willis sell them as sole agents at basement No 2 Quincy Market Boston.
At Gay Head Martha's Vineyard large lignite coal deposits have been found in cliff beds. A company has secured the site and plans to use it for fuel. They seek capital and a first class manager, with office at 299 Washington Street and coal samples available for viewing.
The court denied an interlocutory injunction in Siemens-Lungoen Company versus Hatch et al for patent infringement on Lipsey’s gas burner. It scrutinized examiner findings and Lipsey’s affidavit, noting the unresolved priority dispute and that the infringement appears clear, leading to dismissal of the injunction motion. The Welch Edison dispute over damages and patent interests proceeded with orders for enhanced pleadings and document production.
Mystic track manager Horace Willis announces an August four day meeting at Mystic Park with a total purse of 4300 dollars.Purses of 400 dollars each cover eight trotting and three pacing races with specific time valuations.Entries close with H E Willis of Meaford at 11 p.m. July 30 with a 10 percent entrance fee,a four way purse split of 60 25 15 and 10 percent. The meet starts Tuesday August 11 and runs four days.
A promotional endorsement stating that Royal Baking Powder guarantees perfection in every receipt. It claims the powder is pure, results in lighter sweeter and finer flavor food, more digestible and wholesome, and always reliable. Marion Harland praises its superiority.
Thomas Pollard and others sue Citizens Investment Company a New Hampshire firm doing business in Hudson Massachusetts alleging certificates worth 50 each and seeking receivership for winding up affairs plus a temporary injunction against the custodian of funds. The court restrains the bank from disposing funds and sets an Aug 4 notice return. John E Burrill sues John Spurr claiming failure to reconvey Weymouth real estate to his wife after an agreement. a temporary injunction is granted and conveyance back may be ordered. H N Pratt is complainant.
McKim grants discharges to Bates Gilman Sheppard Le Blanche Baxter Smith Ball Rice while discharges refused due to insufficient assent from Curry Dimock Smith Morris Healey. Dividend declared in Dimock case. Nyhan informal meeting. Rank and Griswold assignees. Ex-President Cleveland to accompany Governor to Hotel Chatham Mass for Sunday event amid preparations.
Dorchester Yacht Club hosts an annual invitation regatta today with multiple classes and a long entry list. First Class includes Harbinger and City of Chicago, Second Class features Trifle and Caprice, Third Class lists Coot and Water Witch, and Fourth Class features Rocket and Mirage. Races start at 1:30 p.m. off the club house, with related events from nearby yacht clubs and a postponed Savin Hill race to be rescheduled.
The Cape Cod Commercial Travellers Association held a luncheon at Sea View House with about 150 attendees. Boston president Willis C. Hardy presided, toast master E. B. Worrell led remarks by Charles Straham Senator Simpkins H G Goodwin Rev W G Puddefoot and others. A Casino ball followed with Fitchburg band music.
In Lynn on July 24 Special to the Post Colonel Lowe of the United States Government is expected to arrive to select a location for the new post office building. The move follows five years of local effort with Mr McLean of the post office department previously surveying sites in Lynn.
Lynn July 24. Special to the Post. Shoe shipments from Lynn for the week ending July 22 totaled 5626 cases, up from 5606 in the previous week, a gain of 21 cases.
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