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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
6
A hometown pageant marks Bunker Hill Day with a Rustic and his Best Girl duo in a festive ceremony. Residents gather to honor community traditions and celebrate the shared history of the annual event.
Charlestown marked its Seventeenth of June anniversary with a smaller parade and toned down celebrations. The day featured a lengthy procession, a Monument Square review by Mayor Matthews, and a mix of military bands, cadets, and veteran groups with comic and burlesque floats and a notable mock defense of old times.
The Dragon Club led a representa tion of the forty four States with members in black satin suits and state seals on their breast plates. They carried banners as hats featured black sombreros with gold braid and white ostrich feathers. Forty small boys personated the Charlestown infantry in white outfits with pursing bottles and badges. The harbor and public buildings flew the American flag. After the parade the Bunker Hill Associates dined informally at the Waverly House.
The Charlestown Veterans Firemen Association held its annual dinner at Monument Hall on Main Street with about 175 veterans in attendance. Guests included Fire Commissioner J. Murphy Chief John S. Dawiell and other fire department leaders. Speakers recalled long-ago service, praising past volunteers and the evolution of fire apparatus.
Following yesterday morning parade the Charlestown Cadets held their twenty-seventh annual dinner at the Quincy House with about sixty present. Captain W W Stontz presided and Private J C Plumer acted as toastmaster. Major W H Oakes and several captains attended with informal speeches by Adjutant General Ballard and others. The Charleston City Guards banquet at the American House marked their forty first anniversary with 100 members and guests. Captain W L Fox led the head table with Major Oakes on his right and postprandial remarks praising the parade.
Special to the Post reports a stylish Newton Hyde avenue wedding for Rev. S. M. Sayford’s daughter Lessie Ewing Sayford to William Francis Bacon of Newton National Bank, with pink decor, tropical plants, and a 606-guest reception. A second ceremony in Lynn unites Mabel Burgess to Frederick Henry Reynolds at 151 Ocean Street, with 200 attendees, white faille attire, and a post ceremony Boston-bound trip.
The thirty-fifth Tufts College commencement at College Hill concluded with morning exercises in Goddard Chapel featuring papers on Municipal Government and rapid transit. Degrees were awarded across arts, philosophy, mechanics, and divinity, followed by a large dinner in the gymnasium and a reception at President Capen's home with gifts announced by officials and donors.
Thomas H Weymouth of Dorchester faced a Municipal Court hearing on an assault and battery charge against his wife. He claimed only a few blows, while she said she was kept waiting for dinner for hours, leading to a six month term at the South Boston institution.
Margaret Higgins, 45, homeless, leaped from the foot of Revere Street into the Charles River yesterday afternoon. Rescued by George and Thomas Douglass of Farrer's boat house West Boston bridge, she had just ended a protracted spree and did not realize her action. She was examined by Dr. Dixwell and sent to the House of Detention.
Brown University in Providence held commencement with cooler weather after a parade and services at the First Baptist Meeting House. President Andrews opened with prayer and several students delivered orations on topics ranging from music to toleration and socialism, followed by diploma conferrals and honorary degrees.
The thirty sixth annual Monsel Seminary commencement at Auburndale opened in the Congregational Church with Merrill Gates of Amherst College delivering the address on The Ethical Power in Literature. He praised Sidney Lenaire, noted his poetic idealism, and cited works including The Chattahoochee Morning Sun on the Marshes and Symphony. Graduates received diplomas and essays, with prizes awarded in music, photography, and bread making, while the Lasell Alumnae Association held its annual meeting and elected officers.
The Wesleyan Academy announced prizes today in Springfield. J. Wesson Phelps of Wilbraham won the Boothbay mathematical prize for college math while J S Chaffee of Amenia earned the Rice prize for higher mathematics. Other recognitions included Upham declamation honors for William A. De Grout and Emma Coon, and principal’s prizes for Albert L. Squirer and Cora Mayo with several honorable mentions.
The carpenter sunstruck while working on the Charlesgate west on Leacon street Tuesday died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Identified as Thomas Ahern aged 60, of Cambridge street, he was a widower and his son serves as a fireman on Engine 19.
Mystic Park drew a holiday crowd as Martha Wilkes and Abbie V upset early favorites in two 2:24 class affairs. Dynamite driven by George Hicks faced heavy weight and fought a close finish with Abbie V securing wins in multiple heats. Martha Wilkes then won the 2:30 class ahead of White Wings and Fanny Wilcox, with Wilcox close behind in a tight sequence of heats. The program promised three more races later today with the 2:23 pacing and 2:22 2:27 trotting on the slate.
Money and stocks report that Wednesday was observed as a holiday with the Boston Stock Exchange closed. A few banking houses remained open to serve customers wishing to trade in New York.
Money on call easy at 2 to 2 1/2 percent last loan 2 1/2 percent prime mercantile paper over 7 bar silver 93 sterling exchange firm with bankers bills near 4.86 4.89. Government and railroad bonds dull and steady. After 12 o'clock stock dealings lacked feature with Missouri Pacific weak and Chicago Gas down 1 percent. Late trading weak, Western stocks hardest hit. volume rose on rumored troubles denied. Retail business dominated, few notable cases, market closed dull and weak.
At a Boston Ancients and Honorable Society banquet, Hon. Alanson W. Beard, collector of the port, did not respond to a toast to the President. He said the Massachusetts governor’s toast came first and refused to speak for a toast to the President. He noted the A H A's long history before the U S government and recalled General Harrison’s remark about defense plans for Boston.
The New Hampshire Society of Sons of the Revolution voted to rename as The New Hampshire Society of Sons of the American Revolution and to join the national organization. Officers elected: President George Gilmore of Manchester. vice presidents John M. Hilto nor grd W. Bailey Nashua, B. T. Smyth Hopkinton. secretary-treasurer Sylvesterna Concord, Lappan Concord.
Product notice for roach and pest control sold by mall vendors at 7 Temple Place. Price listed as 60 cents each, stating that buying seven will not suffice for complete clearance.
A longtime Boston resident recalls extreme temperature swings from 30 below to 98 in a single day, describing sleepless nights and shifting comfort as a July day dawns pale and windy. He notes the Atlantic breeze turning chilly by morning, with June 17 marked as the record of these conditions.
Edmund Yates reports Buffalo Bill Cody lands for a Leeds engagement on June 28 after a Brussels success. The Queen of Belgium welcomed Cody and his troupe, with plans for London Boxing Day performances and a 1892 English tour finishing for a voyage to America.
Lonpos June 17. The total costs to Sir William Gordon Cumming of his suit against Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson and others amount to 10 912 600.
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