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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1889
Page
2
President Carter at Williams College delivers a baccalaureate sermon from John 3 31 emphasizing Jesus as universal, not shaped by his time, and highlighting moral self control as supreme over conquest. He urges graduates to recognize moral law and strive for noble life purposes.
The Rev Dr Love preached on Completeness of Christian Character from James 1 4 at Mt Holyoke College. He argued the word of God uses superlatives and true character surpasses wealth, urging Do the next thing, do all that you ought as duty and privilege, to attain holy living.
Bowdoin College President Hyde delivers a baccalaureate sermon citing Mark xii 17. He argues science is the modern secular authority while the divine ethic remains in God and righteousness. He urges graduates to face facts, worship reverently, and bridge private and public interests through religious motive.
Bates College Lewiston Maine June 23 sermon by President Cheney on human accountability and college role. He cites Proverbs 16 32 stating he who rules his spirit is better than one who takes a city. He urges colleges to set a high moral example and praises progress over fifty years.
The baccalaureate sermon at Trinity College Harford Conn was delivered by Rev W R Huntington of Grace Church New York. He urged graduates to embrace their call as inheritors of God's kingdom and to steer toward light amid social upheaval and uncertainty.
The Wesleyan baccalaureate sermon, delivered in the Methodist Church, centered on Christ as king and the authority of truth as presented in John chapter eighteen. Bishop E G Andrews argued that Christ’s authority transcends earthly power and shapes morality, society, and culture, urging graduates to embrace truth and moral law. Ensign McChesney followed with a second sermon titled Progress in Christian Thought.
The speaker urged graduates to embrace strength and self government through steadfast faith in Christ. He warned against wavering will and encouraged invincible resolve, likening future trials to battles read of lions and Philistines. The talk emphasized disciplined conscience and reason guiding the will.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a cash dividend on Northern Pacific preferred stock at 3 to 3 1/2 percent this fall. Surplus for the year ending June 30 ranges from 600000 to 700000, lifting total surplus near 1800000 with prior amounts. The company spent 800000 on roadbed this year and seeks a 15000000 collateral loan for improvements, secured by 6000000 branch line bonds, 6000000 terminal bonds, and 3000000 other securities, with 2000000 to 3000000 to be sold initially.
The railway group will not convene next Tuesday as planned due to insufficient attendance. Chairman Walker called a meeting for Tuesday July 9 to address a compromise on bullion rates and rocks splitting liability at Chicago.
Henry the Fifth by A J Church examines Prince Hal and Henry V with emphasis on contemporary testimony and the drama’s origins. Lord Lawrence by Sir Richard Temple is praised for clear concise writing and an insightful, personal memoir approach to John Lawrence’s Punjab and viceroyalty years.
Charlies J. Noyes and J. O. Burdett praised the Brackett Walker plan as the Middlesex Club met at Nantasket. Noyes urged landing a Lieutenant Governor in Governor's chair and Burdett urged a money-free candidacy, while Merrill and Lovell endorsed Brackett and Walker for Massachusetts offices.
The eighty fifth commencement at the University of Vermont featured President Buckham delivering a Baccalaureate sermon on Job xix 28. He extols the root of the matter as the belief in the supremacy of goodness and the call for apostleship of true believers to spread righteousness and love.
The Rev Professor John W Churchill preached the baccalaureate sermon at Phillips Academy this afternoon. He cited Judges sixteen twenty on Samson awakening and declaring I will go out as at other times.
A condemned two story wooden tenement at 1 and 2 Fifth Street collapsed Saturday forenoon in South Boston after boys cut a support. Mary Mullen 10 and Thomas Flaherty 13 died instantly. Mary Mullen's mother Hannah Mullen 32 was injured, Eddie Nolan 13 also injured. building owned by widow of John Dugan of Quincy.
Reporters found numerous drug stores in Boston selling cigars on Sunday despite police bans on tobacco sales. A policeman watched one store on School Street as a reporter bought a cigar, illustrating widespread Sunday sales against the spirit of the Lord's Day restrictions.
The Point of Pines and Oak Island opened for the season yesterday and drew about 25 000 visitors strolling the shore. Trains on the narrow gauge ran every fifteen minutes and horse cars added trips. Band concerts filled the day and a sacred concert was held at the Great Ocean Pier. Other beach resorts attracted thousands.
Local labor notes report the Carpenters' advisory board met in Templars' Hall on Washington street to discuss the Lowell carpenters strike and pledge assistance. The Central Labor Union met at Wells Memorial Hall to oppose park commissioners' action on the park question. Building Laborers' Association at 43 Eliot street elected new members and received applications.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society offers a new policy form like a sight draft a simple promise to pay. It has simplified the assurance contract and earned global trust through promptness liberality and reduced litigation to aid beneficiaries.
New York Herald reporter recalls Faulkner interview in Martinsburg West Virginia detailing the clash between Blackburn and Chandler during last winter's episode. Faulkner describes Chandler’s refusal to be bulldozed Blackburn's attempt to strike and the ear twist as the room’s tension peaked with Cullom and Platt witnesses.
United States Circuit Court judge hears an action by Worthington et al against Boston water board over a May 19 1885 contract to supply high service pumping engines for 106 575 dollars. Plaintiffs claim losses from halted work. city asserts lack of bidding required by ordinance but authorizes exchange under April 20 1885 order. Court reserved decision.
To the Editor of the Post a Cambridge resident defends the open car on Deco ration Day arguing the established Garden and Brattle street route is practical for handling crowds. The letter mocks critics who call for drastic measures and insists on summer breeze relief from Back Bay.
Alderman Stacey reports that city and state legal teams confirm the grounds of the Bunker Hill Monument belong to the State. The report notes a 40 year past appropriation of 10 000 dollars to complete the monument with grounds reverting to the State upon completion. The monument association claims no ownership and seeks a granite lodge as planned. A petition to the Legislature for a special permit to place memorial tablets may follow.
Montreal merchants T. J. Claxton & Co. have assigned. Liabilities are about $200,000. Principal creditors are Crompton Corset Company Montreal Cotton Company and the Bank of Toronto.
Tuesday docket lists cases including Coughlin versus Geagan in Bristol Mansfield Chaplin versus Wood in Middlesex Shattuck versus Sutton in Middlesex Morey versus Churchill in Norfolk and Lloyd versus Allen and Lynch versus Keefe in Middlesex to settle titles and petitions for review.
Monday June 24 probate court list includes guardianship petitions for Margaret Barrett and William H. Hates, executors and trustees accounts for Darrah Dean Kidder Marsh Nagle Pratt Preston Richardson Warren Weld and others, licenses to sell foreign executor estates, change of name pleas and real estate petitions, with numerous administration and probate filings. Strong entities include Margaret Barrett William H. Hates Robert K. Darrah Charles Marsh Caleb Pratt Edward Warren and Arthur White among others.
J Ty Smith & Co at 2170 Washington street offer a used Mart PHAETON and a range of other bargains.
Saybrook Point Conn announces opening of a family hotel on the sound for guests starting Tuesday June 25 under Hoffman House proprietors management. Rates one percent per day with season specials. For circulars contact Fenwick Hall Saybrook Point Conn or E Foote Hoffman House New York.
Large furnished house pleasantly situated in Range sey Park Winchester. Apply to C A Cutter Boston Atheneum.
Permanent and transient guests welcome at Great Head Crest by the Sea. The Harrington property now open with a newly plastered house and furniture. Board and room priced from six fifty to twelve dollars per week.
The Bostons defeated Pittsburg in two close games yesterday at their home park. In the opener Clarkson pitched well with strong support from Bennett as Boston led throughout. In the second game Sanders and Galvin toed the rubber for Pittsburg while Boston again held a narrow edge through most innings.
In Chicago the Chicago team defeated the Philadelphia team five to one. Cleveland hosted Cleveland and beat New York eight to six. Cambridge Yates hosted and Cambridge won seven to five against Harvard. Amherst hosted Amherst and defeated Williams nine to eight. Worcester faced Newark and Worcester won thirteen to one. Lowell hosted Lowell and beat Jersey City eleven? Wait.
Dorchester marked the 250th anniversary of its public school system with a large tent gathering near Mather School. The program featured prayer by Rev. Arthur Little, a Mendelssohn chorus, remarks by Charles T. Gallagher, and a historical address by Dr. William A. Mowry. Diplomas were awarded to graduates as officials and prominent figures spoke.
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