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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1887

Page

5

Harvard Class Day Plans and Senior Spreads Detailed

Harvard seniors prepare class day festivities with spread schedules across Hasty Pudding Lever Hall, Pi Eza Massachusetts Hall, Signet University Hall, and Beck Hall. The display includes large gymnasium and Beck Hall entertainments, tea hours, and post-exercises gatherings. A composite photo of the class and final honors across history and classics are noted.

Harvard College Sanders Theatre Sever Hall University Hall Massachusetts Beck Hall Hasty Pudding Club Lever Hall W. C. Appleton W. Alexander W. A. Sacks S. A. Houghton W.S. Ppleton F. H. Sellers J. O. Sumner W. W. Willard O. T. Zink W. A. Hervey G. W. Kimball W. D. Lynch E. J. Rich P. S. Rust L. B. Stedman A. R. Weed Hemenway Gymnasium H. G. Brengle J. M. Cameron F. 8. Coolidge B. F. Cox H. L. Clark William Endicott J. B. Fletcher H. W. Keyes H. Kuhn J.S. Russell F. P. Burgess Charles Carroll Gordon Dexter Elisha Flagg Maurice Hecksher G. S. Mumford Franklin Remington A. W. Wheelwright Weld Hall R. B. Tilton R. A. Zerega A. M. Cummings Gray’s Hall J. H. B. Tuthill Delta Upsilon Holden Chapel W. L. Currier J.H. Gray A. H. Osgood F. N. Nay E. G. Tewksbury Frank Vogel Hollis Hall W. S. Pinkham BE. L. Litchfield J. J. Cotter J. E. Walker Holworthy Hall A. L. Tyler E. E. Blodgett Lawrence Scientific Theta Delta Chi G. E. Ladd W. K. Smith F. C. Southworth C. S. Thompson M. Todd T. C. von Storch Prescott Street Walter Austin H. H. Bemis Emery F. S. Mead G. J. Putnam A.C. Smith Harvard C. F. A. Currier A. C. Coolidge H. Schofield H. W. Brainard A. T. Dudley T. W. Nicolson F.S. Southworth I. Babbitt W. F. Giese H. B. Lathrop J. H. Ropes W. C. Bailey R. C. Cabot G. D. Chase J. L. Goodall F. E. Haynes G. L. Hunter R. B. Mahany C. H. Moore C. Warren

Bradford Academy Alumni Day Celebrates 7 Graduates

Bradford Academy at Braprorp hosts a bright alumni day with seven young ladies receiving diplomas. Principal Miss Annie Johnson and President Dr George Coggswell preside as diplomas are bestowed beside music and essays. Notables include Deacon Ezra Farnsworth and several living graduates from pre 1842.

Braprorp Valley of the Merrimac Annie Fe, Johnson George Coggswell Dora 5 Bradford Blanche Powell Richfard Grace Was Seavey Dover N. H Ida M. Thayer Haver Miss Johnson Berry Samuel M. Doris Andover Coggswell Sarah J. Kimball Sarah A. Vanderbilt Charlotte C. Tenney Mary S. Briggs Ezra Farnsworth Johnson

Home and Day School for Boys Affords Strong Training

The facility, apart from its public schools, is run by Rev J N Carleton and wife. It boasts testimonials from top educators and prepares pupils for college or business. The town is described as beautiful, healthy, and redolent of learning and missionary work, ideal for training boys and girls for success.

J. N. Carleton

Eighteen Graduates At Amherst Agricultural College

Amherst June 22 The Agricultural College commencement honors a class of eighteen, with Governor Ames attending and presenting prizes to freshmen N. H. Whitcomb from Littleton and L. C. Stillings of Milford. Sophomore winners include A. M. Nourse of Westboro and H. E. Woodbury of Gloucester. Trustees consider President Henry H. Goodell’s resignation, urging him to remain and promising support and relief from duties.

Amherst The Agricultural College Ames Amherst House General Dalton South Hadley L. C. Stillings Milford Kendal N. H. Whitcomb Littleton A. M. Nourse Westboro H. E. Woodbury Gloucester David Barry Southwick Clark Natural History Amon Grinnell Agricultura Ie W. H. Caldwell Peterboro N. H Charles L. Marshall Lowell Hill Botanical F. H. Fowler North Hadley Massachusetts Agricultural College Henry H. Goodell Goodell Colege

Commencement Across Colleges Includes Springfield Honors

Springfield reports Smith College conferred bachelor of arts on 37 women bachelor of letters on one and bachelor of science on two, plus three master of arts. Bowdoin Medical School featured Edward Stanwood address. Worcester Academy granted eighteen diplomas eleven headed to Brown University. Goddard Seminary held prize speeches and graduation with salutatory and valedictory poems.

Springfield Smith College Northampton Francis G. Peabody Cambridge Mt. Holyoke Seminary South Hadley Blanchard J. P. Cowles Pease Eaton Hart Shattuck Carter Candee Elizabeth Peck John W. Nichols Farmington Arthur W. Rowe Oldtown Moses B. Caleb Denmark Athenæum Society Alfred Mitchell M.D George T. Little Henry Johnson W.S. Hutchinson Edward L. Davis Isaac Davis Barre Goddard Seminary W. H. Ryder Gloucester Mass Opera House Ralph A. Stewart East Wallingford Frances W. Wellington Boston Anna M. Benedict Williamstown Albert A. Wheelock Mittie P. Skinner

Garden Party at Winthrops in Brookline

Yesterday afternoon 250 guests attended a garden party at the Brookline country residence of the Hon. and Mrs. Robert C. Winthrop. Invitations were extended to friends in Boston Cambridge Brookline and nearby suburbs. Rain later hindered outdoor activities planned for the event.

Robert C. Winthrop Brookline Winthrop Boston Cambridge

Old Schoolboys’ Reunion at Nantasket in Fine Style

The Old Schoolboys' Association held its sixth summer reunion at Nantasket aboard the Rose Standish. Over two hundred attendees, including members and families, enjoyed a 1:15 pm dinner at the Atlantic House after a club-house visit arranged by G. W. T. Braman. Speakers recalled schooldays and praised practical education while noting the late arrival of some members. The day featured reminiscences by Rev. E. E. Hale and others, with the party returning by a 5 pm boat. The eldest attendees were Joseph D. Jones, 89, and Mrs. Leatherbee, 86, with a necrology listing Isaac Hull Wright and others.

Old Schoolboys’ Association Nantasket Rose Standish Atlantic House Cohasset Club G. W. T. Braman Maverick House George O. Carpenter James M. Burgess Oe “Association E. E. Hale Zoston Alfred Betterly Th Association W. H. Sayward Master Builders’ Association of Boston A. P. Peabody Harvard Robert Collyer Hollis Street Church Calvin A. Richards Metropolitan Railroad Marden Joseph D. Jones

Wellesley Alumni Gather for Eighth Annual Reunion

The Wellesley College Alumni Association held its eighth annual reunion at Stone Hall, Wellesley with about eighty alumnae. Morning business was led by Vice-President Miss Rumack as President Miss French was absent. Reports were read and a supplement to the register was approved. Remarks by Miss Freeman and Mrs. Durant noted college conditions and trustee reports. An address on Physical Culture by Miss Hill preceded literary exercises on Graduate Study with papers by alumnae and Dr. Alice Hall. Officers for the coming year include President Miss K L Bates and Vice-President Miss Lizzie White. dinner featured the alumnae song by Josephine A. Cass.

Wellesley College Alumni Association Stone Hall Wellesley Ada Ayer Hull Caroline Wheeler Cooper K. L. Bates Lizzie White Edith Tufts Hieien Sanborn Josephine A. Cass

Harvard Professor’s Son Weds Katharine Noble at Cambridge

Mr James J Greenough son of Professor J B Greenough of Harvard College married Katharine N Noble daughter of Mr G W Noble of Concord avenue Cambridge. The ceremony at Christ Church was conducted by Rev H Spalding in the presence of many relatives and friends.

James J. Greenough J. B. Greenough Harvard College Katharine N. Noble G. W. C. Noble Concord Avenue Cambridge Christ Church H. Spalding

Site for Worcester government building debated at public hearing

A Worcester hearing on June 22 debated locating the new government building on the Common. About 500 attended Washburn Hall as roughly half favored and half opposed the plan, with Senator Hoar opposing the Common site. A syndicate planned to buy land near Main and Southbridge to counter Salisbury’s gift and keep the post office near Lincoln Square.

Worcester Sprcia Adin Thayer Joseph H. Walker Washburn Hall Hoar South End Main Southbridge Myrtle Streets Salisbury Lincoln Square

Haverhill Manufacturers Hopeful After Labor Turmoil

In Haverhint June 22 the city reports labor troubles have triggered moves by some manufacturers to relocate but Mayor Sheldon informs Augusta Me mayor that Haverhill remains stable. He notes shoe industry strength, prior factory migrations failed, and that good feeling between employers and workers sustains future prosperity.

Haverhint Sheldon Macomber Augusta Haverhill

Wells Female College Elects Women to Board

In Aurora New York on June 22 the Wells Female College board voted that women should have men on the board. Miss Helen F Smith the lady principal and Mrs Frances F Cleveland the president's wife were unanimously chosen trustees.

Aurora N. Y Wells Female College Today Helen F. Smith Frances F. Cleveland

Amusements listings with theaters and shows

The column lists afternoon and evening shows across venues. P. T. Barnum's Circus performs at 2 pm with evening shows. Atunkacsy's painting exhibit runs from 10 am to 10 pm. Neller and Ranch Theatres offer 8 pm shows. The Bristol Theatre presents Fan on the Bristol daily at 2 and 8. Promenade concert at USC Hall from 8 pm. Pirates of Penzance plays at Oakland Garden at 8 pm.

Coliseum P. T. Barnum Atunkacsy Boston Blou Theatre Bristol Usc Hall Oakland Garden

Auctions Today Sale Highlights Real Estate and Livestock

Real estate auctioneered by S. R. Knights & Co. at 12 30 p m Friday. Horatio Harris runs fruit sale at 1 p m. Albert Howe & Co. hosts horses at Brighton 4 p m. This brief listing notes multiple sales scheduled for the day with firms and times.

S. R. Knights & Co Horatio Harris Albert Howe & Co Brighton

Marriages and names listed from Taunton to Cambridge

A compilation of marriage notices across Massachusetts. Ulysses G. Allen weds Nellie G ay in Taunton on June 18. Edward Bicknell of Boston marries Elizabeth Healey in the city. Ellen T. McDonald weds Cosselgonee Lake, Roxbury. Williams Cattell weds Evelyn Knapp in this city. Edward Duryee weds Annie P. Safford at Newburyport. Elmer E. Gallagher weds Ida J. Taylor in Cambridge. Katharine Nash Noble weds James Day Greenough in Cambridge. William Wilson weds Rahbh Thomas Holbrook on June 19.

Cosselgonee Lake Ellen T. McDonald Cattell Knapi J. L. Scott Williams, Cattell Evelyn Knapp Duryee Safford Newburyport C.C. Wallacs D.D Edward Duryee Annie P H. Safford Gallagher—Taylor F. B Clark Elmer E. Gallagher Ida J. Taylor Greenough Noble Christ Church Cambridge James Field Spalding Gustavus Tuckerman James Day Greenough Katharine Nash Noble Wilson Thomas Art Holbrook Mr. Goodyear William Rahb

Deaths notice collects obituaries with dates and ages

A list of death notices from June includes Martha F Blake, Martin L Bradford Jr, Edwin C Bullard, John Clark, Mary Devine, Harriet Herrick, Charlotte F Jeffrey, Thomas G Knight, Rachel Lapham, Addie Misener, Ernest H Martin, Noyes, and Mary Mitta Scofield with ages from 17 to 78 and burial details or locations. notices request no flowers.

Blake East Milton Martha F Joseph Jr. Blake Bradford Martin L. Bradford, Jr Bullard Harrison Square Edwin Clark Bullard Clark John ©. Clark Devinke Mary Devine Herrick Harriet Emma Franklin Herrick Jeffrey Charlotte F James G. Jeffrey Knight Chicago Palmer House Thomas G. Knight Newton Centre Lavham Gardner Rachel C. Lapham Misener Chelsea Addie T. Misener James Misener Martin Newtonville Ernest H. Martin Noyes Scofield Bedford Mary Mitta Scofield

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