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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1893
Page
5
Social calendar notice requests readers to send brief memoranda of forthcoming events. On Saturday June 10 a garden fete hosted by Mr B F Dutton in Glen Rock Malden with reception arranged by Mrs Charles S Sargent at Trolm Lea Brookline.
In Brattleboro Vermont Rudyard Kipling’s neighbors observe the writer’s move to a new home three miles from town. They complain about his blasting and meadow impact and dislike his elaborate carriage and three servants. Kipling reportedly stays upstairs and does not receive visitors.
A mixed yarn of society notes features Miss Charlotte M. Yonge’s age and prolific writing, Adele Ellis and Flora Rosenhain earning BA from Melbourne, Mrs. Grant’s antique tastes, and a Kansas student famed for ice cream freezers at the World's Fair. Also noted are Mrs. Hodgson Burnett’s wild grapes fund and Princess May’s betrothal impact on shop offerings. The Colored Women’s League seeks clemency for Amanda Amble, with Brooklyn’s Georgiana Putnam named a department head in a large public school.
The piece notes a London gossip claim that Prince George secretly married a Maltese girl, a tale that would be void if true since a bachelor prince could wed in form without royal sanction and remain legally single. It also recalls the Prince of Wales praising his son’s engagement to a charming lady.
In England, the most fashionable riding attire includes brown holland coats with turned back collars and strapped seams. White duck waistcoats and white ties accompany them, while loose tan coats paired with pink, blue, and mauve shirts are also mentioned. Black or brown cloth skirts and sailor hats trimmed with black ribbon complete the ensemble.
Mrs. Frank Leslie in Newburg New York expects a decree of absolute divorce after testimony on May 26 and European commission evidence. She defends her conduct, rejects defamatory reports, and plans to sail for Europe on June 15 while reflecting on debts and eight lawsuits tied to her widowhood business career.
Harry Pain notes in London Black and White that the worst cab fares are engaged couples. He cites nightly lamp extinguishing and the couple's money pressures for trousseau costs and house keeping or breach of promise damages as the defining woes.
A campaign to improve and maintain the William Eustis grave lot at Lexington proceeds with a $500 state appropriation. A committee led by Governor Russell and Lt. Governor Wolcott will review plans and report to the Executive Council. Samuel I. Bridge helped push this effort and will be invited to suggest options. Plans to be submitted at the next council meeting and work to start promptly.
A gown described with a blue and white striped taffeta right panel, three rows of white insertion trim, pleated waist with two blue satin ribbon girdles, draped bust and sleeve accents. Left side features pale pink batiste negligee with white embroidery trim and pink satin ribbon.
By mid June the huge organ in Festival Hall nears completion at the World’s Fair. It stands 38 feet high, 265 feet above chorus seats, 34 feet wide and deep. Five electric motors supply wind power with eighty stops and 8901 pipes. The echo organ uses 300 feet of cable. Modern pneumatic chests and electric systems let it play like a piano.
A world congress of bankers and financiers is set for Chicago the week of June 19 to 2. Lyman J. Gage of the First National Bank will preside. John Sherman is expected to deliver the welcome address. Delegates from England France Germany Austria Russia Italy Belgium Holland and Japan will attend.
The Golden Wedding continues at the Park Theatre with Dan Daly and Jennie Yeamans headlining a strong cast including Mack, Andrew Mack, Reynolds, Burke, Williams, Ogden, Salisbary, Dunbar and the Clipper Quartet. A Paris goat act and a dog palace routine are promised with a Huntington avenue circus pageant opening next week at 9 AM street parade 1 PM and 7 30 PM shows. Conductor Adamow leads tonight as crowds fill Music Hall dining areas.
Rossini overtures Bocaccio Brigands Henry VIII Lohengrin and more headline weeklong concerts at the Grand Opera House Bowdoin Square Theatre and other venues. Performances include Black Vassar Rosedale final shows at Grand Opera House plus July and August openings at the Star Theatre and Palace Theatre with notable acts and new productions.
Several marriage notices appear across Greater Boston areas with couples including William Hodgins Biggar and Marie Louise Ballou, Charles A. Feyhl and Ida F. Chapman, James Porter Gilbert and Agnes Genevieve Spencer, Freeland E. Hovey and Emma M. Jacobson, Walter C. Merrill and Minnie L. Crane, Henry Howell Putnam and Cordelia Howard, and Myron Whitney Titus and Mabel Wilmer Southnard. Dates range June 5 to June 8.
Listings announce multiple death notices in the city and nearby areas. Grace Goney daughter of the late Stephen Coney aged 19. Charles P Huggins aged 184 years 6 months. Blanche Dear Knowlton aged 15 years 1 month 25 days. Charles I Messer aged 60 years 10 months 9 days. J Neston of Bright's disease. Walter F Welden aged 39 years 2 months 28 days.
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