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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1887

Page

2

East and West cricket clash opens Pittsburg series

The first annual East versus West cricket match is set for Pittsburg today and tomorrow. Western selection is strongest, while the East favors representative picks from clubs, aiming for a quicker, more varied team. legions of cricketers nationwide will watch a keen contest.

Pittsburg Chambers Longwoods Boston J. G. Carey Baltimore Haverford College Joun Glenn United States Canada Manhattans Club New York A. Martin Manhattan N. Ertiusa N. L. Downs Young Americas Philadel Pachy Belmont Club Philadelphia Laur Cyri L. Wilson Staten Island Club L. Poot WEST F. Bamrorp Peninsular Club Detroit Thomas Dale F. Winor Chicago Thomas Bellew Windy City W. F. Kernan Harvey Penn Pittsburg Club Hazel Brown Young America Gentlemen of England A. MacPherson

The disciplined mind as leader and servant of duty

The text argues that true leadership arises from disciplined obedience to universal principles. It links discipline, will, and faith, showing moral crises test strength born from steady training. It ties religious life to obedience, portraying Jesus as a model of authority through submission to God, culminating in a call for graduates to serve with loyalty.

Plato la Place Kant Goethe Mani Jesus Zand Gor God Jesus Christ Father

Dr Courtney speaks at Wellesley baccalaureate sermon

The Rev Frederick Courtney delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Wellesley College graduates in the college chapel. Seventy-nine students from diverse nations attended with families, trustees, and dignitaries present. He urged reliance on God, warned against sectarian restrictions, and stressed facts over theories while praising the women graduates.

Frederick Courtney St. Paul’s Church Boston Wellesley College College Chapel San Francisco England India Burmah Turkey West Indies Claflin Pierce Courtney America China Créme de la Créme Womanhood of Dr. Courtney

Bowdoin College Holds Commencement Exercises

In Brunswick Maine on June 19 commencement events began with the baccalaureate sermon. After 4 oclock the seniors were escorted to the church as Professor H L Chapman read a Scripture selection followed by singing.

Brunswick Bowdoin College H. L. Chapman

Alma Mater’s call to Christ in graduation speech

President Hyde delivers a baccalaureate sermon urging acceptance of Christianity and urges graduates to embody Christ in life. The speaker’s closing prayer emphasizes usefulness, honor, and the mother institution’s pride as the graduates strive to reflect righteousness and charity in service.

Hyde Christ

True Worth of Man Examined at Amherst Sermon

A June 19 Amherst State Agricultural College program opened with Rev. Charles S Walker delivering a sermon on character as the measure of a man. He argued civilization tests the type of man a republic produces and urged balancing individualism and socialism with Christianity to sustain the nation’s future.

Sprinchetp State Agricultural College Amherst Charles 8. Walker Walker Ae Hood America England Germany

McCosh at Princeton Preaches Baccalaureate Sermon

Dr. McCosh at Marquand Chapel June 19 cites Acts 17 as he contrasts three mindsets Epicurean Stoic and Christian. He urges students to study antiquity through Rome Athens Jerusalem and emulate Paul’s Christian example while avoiding selfish Epicurean ease and rigid Stoic self righteousness.

Prixerton N. J McCosh Marquand Chapel Rome Athens Jerusalem Paul Philosphers

Baccalaureate Addresses At Smith Mt Holyoke Colby Academy

President L Clark Seelye delivered the Smith College baccalaureate in Northampton choosing John eight thirty two as his text. The Mt Holyoke Seminary service featured Rev Dr Laurie of Providence and Colby Academy in New London held its anniversary baccalaureate with Rev D P Morgan of Beverly presiding and a class of ten graduates.

Springfield L. Clark Seelye Smith College Northampton Blodgett John God Sprixarreto Laurie Providence R. I Mt. Holyoke Seminary Colossians Im. Conroocoux N. H Colby Academy New London D. P. Morgan Beverly Mass

Boys' Clothing Sparks Excitement at G. W. Simmons Co

An advertisement at G. W. Simmons & Co. touts boys apparel with a nod to last year's events featuring Little Johnny. The pitch highlights the store as the place to shop for boys' clothing this week, aiming to draw cautious customers with a sense of urgency and local familiarity.

G. W. Simmons & Co Little Johnny

Captain Boyton Leads Harbor Swim Ahead of Barnum Show

Captain Paul Boyton attracted thousands as press boats escorted him from Foster's wharf to City Point. He swam the Charles River course toward Fort Independence, towing a small boat with fireworks and refreshments, saluting Puritan with a flag wave and performing water maneuvers before the cruise ended safely at Charles River. He will appear this afternoon with Barnum's circus.

Paul Boyton Foster's Wharf City Point Fort Indendence Catain Boyton Charles River Captain Boyton Barnum

Business troubles sweep multiple merchants in several states

Andrew J. Stimpson tailor of Boston has made an assignment with liabilities under 1000 dollars. A P Winslow of Glen Falls has been attached. L S Paquette grocer of Holyoke has failed. Lynn Cooper and Co coal dealers of Beechmont have been attached. J A R Silver general trader of Silver City has assigned. Nathan Marcus clothing dealer of Worcester has been attached. John and Davis dealer in 5 and 10 cent goods of Portland Maine seeks compromise. J Whibby produce of Portland Maine insolvent. Kearney and Miller general traders of Grenada Mississippi have assigned.

Andrew J. Stimpson Boston A. P. Winslow Glen's Falls L. S. Paquette Holyoke Lynn, Cooper & Co Beechmont Penn A. R. Silver Silver City N. C Nathan Marcus Worcester

Golden Wedding of Horace King and Wife in Rutland

Horace King and his wife celebrated their golden wedding at Rutland Worcester County Mass surrounded by children grandchildren and friends. King, 81, once a leading capital instigator in Roxbury built the Norfolk House owned hundreds of coaches and horses and even faced city lawsuits over street access winning the case in court.

Horace King Roxbury Rutland Worcester County Mass King Mr. King New England Boston Norfolk House Aho Gaston Samuel C. Cobb Highland Street Railway Company Washington Street Summer Street South

Prohibition meeting at Shepard Memorial Church

A meeting was held last evening at the Shepard Memorial Church near Old Cambridge Bridge to discuss enforcing the prohibitory law. Speakers included Rev. Dr. Alexander McKenzie, Rev. S. H. Hilliard, Rev. W. H. Thomas, D.D., Professor D. G. Lyon and L. W. Messer, secretary of the Cambridge Young Men's Christian Association.

Shepard Memorial Church Old Cambridge Alexander McKenzie D.D S. H. Hilliard W. H. Thomas D. G. Lyon L. W. Messer Cambridge Young Men’s Christian Association

Narrow Escape From Bright's Disease Promoted by Hunt's Remedy

Kingston correspondence recounts Jere Smith of Albany describing his sudden illness and rapid improvement after using Hunt's Remedy for Bright's disease. He warns that the ailment has deceptive symptoms and urges prompt treatment, touting the remedy as life saving and urging readers to heed early signs.

Kingston Boston Globe Jere Smith Cornelius B. Smith State Insurance Department Albany New York Keyes Bright Hunt Mr. Smith Winthrop

Stocks list of shares and banks as executor order

Wednesday June 22 stock entries include 50 Manchester Mills 1 Suffolk National Bank 18 Winnisimmet Company 40 American Shoe Tip Company 5 Washington National Bank 6 State National Bank 4 National Webster Bank by order of Executor 1 share Newmarket Manufacturing Company

Manchester Mills Suffolk Natl Winnisimmet Co American Shoe Tip Co Washington Natl State Natl Webster Bank Newmarket Mig. Co Lawrence Duck Co Old Colony Eastern RR New York & New Jersey Tel. Co Concord Granite Co N. Fi N. H City of Continental Natl Revere Bank Hide and Leather Bank City Bank Freeman’s Washington Fee Stock Boston Cons Street Ry. Co City of Boston Vs Ae Il Boston & Chelsea Reece Button Hole Machine Co McKay & Big McKay Metallic Amoskeag Mfg First Nail Bank Lynn Portland Water Co

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