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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1890

Page

8

Wyoming Statehood Aims for This Week’s Action

The bill to admit Wyoming as a state appears poised for action before week’s end. Republicans hesitate to oppose but fear a political split, while Democrats push a broader omnibus plan for Wyoming Idaho Arizona and New Mexico to highlight party contrasts. Idaho may move slowly. river and harbor, tariff, and federal election bills follow.

Sredan Wyoming Idaho Arizona New Mexico Congress

Sugar Tests Investigation Likely Public in Days

Report on the sugar tests begun last winter points to publication soon. It will reveal wide variations in polariscope readings between Boston and New York, with Boston valuations generally higher. The inquiry uncovers queer facts as it proceeds. Bray state census returns indicate Massachusetts will take weeks to compile. Boston population likely to be announced shortly.

Boston New York BRAY Massachusetts

Celebrations and Dinners Across Hotels for Boston Rite

Last night at the United States Hotel Boston Consistory No 5 presided by J Loring Thayer with speeches by Dr James H Osgooa Dr Lt W Kohr A L Shattuck and others A Thorndike dinner was hosted by Dr John G Blake for about a dozen medical friends A Tremont House dinner followed by arrivals at Thorndike United States Adams Parker s and other hotels list numerous guests from New York Philadelphia Chicago and elsewhere with many names and cities mentioned

United States Boston J. Loring Thayer James H. Osgooa Lt. W. Kohr A. L. Shattuck Thorndike John G. Blake Tremont House K. O. A. Society of Phillips Academy Andover Venxpome James T. Hayden New Orleans Samuel L. Post, Jr New York Atherton Light Philadelphia Sumner U. Chandler Beunscick T. Rowland George Milmine Miline H. J. Hewitt Chicago K. McCage F. M. Osborne Auburn N. Y Brevard Dallingham G H. van Orden E. C. White Baltimore O. L. Putnam L. Weldon Amsterdam Adams M. A. Keith Selma Ala H. J. James Newport R. 1 Henry Dubois Toronto F. W. Richmond J. M. Canedy North Resins George M. Barry I. D. Rake N. P Burgess Portland Parker’s Welch Cleveland M. Cunningham Syracuse Ji. M. Little Charles KE. Johnson James Entwhistle Chark’s E. D. Marshall D. W. Stevens Vineyard Haven Charles Draper Falmouth E. L. Abbott W. C. Gray George Gossman Pittsfield

Graduation Exercises at New England Conservatory of Music

Last night’s graduation featured a varied program with performances by Arenestra Miss Harvey Miss O brien and Miss Hopkins among others. Selections included excerpts from Les Misérables and poems by Victor Hugo and Browning, ending with pieces by Webster Rayner and Alden.

New England Conservatory of Music Cosette Jean Valjean Victor Hugo Miss Hopkins Reseeerres Phelps Besaeseseteeesentley O’ Rien Webster Rayner Hopkins

Surprised by a Scamp Wins Dorchester Bay Yacht Race

The Massachusetts Yacht Club catboat race on Dorchester Bay saw the smallest class boats under eighteen feet win with Scamp taking first, Mirage second, and Rocket close behind. The event featured windy shifts and a strategic coastal run that favored Scamp’s windward move along the shore.

Massachusetts Yacht Club Dorchester Bay Scamp Mirage Rocket William O. Gay Jester Peri Mabel Psyche Flora Lee Bites Ric Penn RF. Driscoll W.S. Besarick C. H John Dearborn H. M. Faxon Frank Rey Whitmareh Louis M. Clark Hartford Davenport Robert UD. Came

Larchmont Annual Regatta Entrants and Cups

The eleventh annual regatta of the Larchmont Yacht Club is set for Friday, July 4 with clubs from New York and nearby areas invited. Prizes awarded per class, with extra cups open to Larchmont entrants, including the Connor and Gould cups for specific classes. Entries due by July 2 at 4 pm, with measurement verification required before awards. Regatta committee: Francis M. Scott, Oswald Sanderson, Harold S. Forwood.

Larchmont Larchmont Yacht Club New York Eastern Seawanhaka Corinthian Atlantic New York Corinthian American Oyster Bay Corinthian New Haven New Rochelle Corinthian Marblehead New Bedford Messrs Washington E. Connor George J. Gould John G. Baron Clara Francis M. Scott Oswald Sanderson Harold 5. Forwood

Rose and Strawberry Show Opens at Massachusetts Horticultural Society

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society opens its rose and strawberry exhibit in the Horticultural building. Visitors admire four inch strawberries and varied roses including Lady Helen Stewart, Earl Dufferin, and Baroness Rothschild, with orchids and begonias on display. Local growers Samuel Barnard, A B Howard, John L Gardner, Joseph H Woodford, and J S Fay show notable contributions.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Samuel Barnard Belmont A. B. Howard Belchertown Flora John L. Gardner Joseph H. Woodford Newton William H. Spooner Helen Stewart Earl Dufferin Gloria de Margotten Rothschild Jacqueminot Flower Kingdom Francis B. Hayes J. S. Fay

Sullivan pleads guilty in Purvis court with $500 fine

Purvis Mississippi on June 24 John L Sullivan pleaded guilty and received a five hundred dollar fine in a local court proceeding.

Purvis Miss John L. Sullivan

College Days in June at Wellesley and Yale Events

Wellesley marked its twelfth annual commencement with Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer delivering a historical yet forward looking address on education growth. Degrees were conferred in arts and science, music, and five year programs. Alumni events, receptions, and speeches followed, with notable remarks by Governor Clatlin and President Seelye. The Yale medical and law alumni planned a future building near campus, and the Yale Harvard ball drew 5000 spectators at Yale Field.

Wellesley Wellesley College Gilchrist Beethoven Society Alice Freeman Palmer Pearmain School of Music Seelye Smith College Webster Mary Roberts Horster Hall Justice Gray Montana Anna R. Brown Browning

Yale College Commencement Highlights and Addresses

Yale College New Haven June 24 featured alumni meeting in Alumni Hall, a Woolsey remembrance by President Dwight, a corporation election, and Townsend prize awards. Speakers included J J Bennette and Charles Bonaparte delivering the anniversary address on Popular Government. Bonaparte warned of lynching and urged purity in public governance.

New Haven Conn Yale Alumni Hall Alumni University Fund Francis Delafield College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York Townsend Isbell John Bright John Bennetto J. W. Keevans Statesville N. C Canada Henry Brith Chicago Ellis H. Roberts Utica N. Y Linus M. Child Boston John Bennette Jewell Walter F. Frear Honolulu Seymour Charles G. Duffy Circleville Betts Peres Memphis Tenn Charles J. Bonaparte Baltimore United States

Dartmouth Alumni Fill Town For Exercises And Prizes

Dartmouth College Hanover June 24 alumni and friends fill town for Phi Beta Kappa address by Edward Atkinson and for Chandler School of Science and Arts graduation in college church. Prizes awarded include Jessup botany, Enright free hand drawing, Spalding mechanical drawing, Cloud mechanical design, and Rollins Nettieton political economy with winners from Vermont Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine.

Hanover N.H Dartmouth Edward Atkinson Boston Phi Beta Kappa Society Prescott J. G. Davis Amherst John S. Connor Cincinnati Arthur Little Dorchester Mass W. G. Veazey Rutland Jeremiah Smith Dover William J. Fucker Andover William Chase Concord Thomas Flint San Juan Cal Chandler School of Science and the College Church Bartlett John Patrick Canty Portsmouth N. F Edward Staniels Holmes Newtonville

Wesleyan Alumni Elect Officers and Plan Gymnasium Rise

Wesleyan College in Middletown Conn held an alumni meeting in the chapel. Officers elected include President Hon W T Elmer and secretaries Professors Rice Crawford. Trustees chosen were George Reynolds and Auguess Smith. Discussions focused on renaming the university and funding a gymnasium. Honor and special department honors announced for multiple graduates. A treasurer’s report showed a $1000 balance. several new faculty appointments were made. The Psi almanennial exercises opened with a concert by Boston’s Ladies Schubert Quartette amid class union gatherings.

Mrippietown Conn Wesleyan Alumni Association W. T. Elmer Middletown William P. Hubbard Wheeling W. Va Chauncey Schaffer New York City Frank Hallock Cromwell W. N. Rice M. B. Crawford G. W. Burke George G. Reynolds Brooklyn N. Y Auguess L. Smith Appleton Wis Stockton Alson Edward A. Bowden Spring City Penn Martha J. Beach John A. Bergstrom Charles M. Child Higganum Clara M. Coggshall West Brookfield Mass Lillie B. Conn Fitchburg Frederick Goodrich Waterbury William W. Alexander Binghampton Anna H. Andrews Hartford Francis A. Bagnall Mary R. Beach Frank C. Bray Meadville Richard W. Cooper Cheswold Del Charles F. Eagleston Fred _E. Fuller West Auburn Farnell Wilton John M. Harris Bennington James A. Hubers Amityville Walter E. Morse Lawrence Falls Lyon L. Norton Wendell P. Parker North Gorham Hester L. Raymond North L W. P. Parker G.M. Child F. B. Davis L. G. Rome C. M. Child L. K Jon L William Griffin D.D Simon Scranton Joseph Stroutz Schubert Quartette Boston J. B. Goold William F. Worth Lee L. Grumbuie

Amherst Class Day Exercises Held in Hall and Grove

Amherst College held ivy exercises near the college church with Reeves's Orchestra of Providence providing music. Class president Charles B. Whitman planted the ivy, F B Harrison of Bethlehem delivered the oration, J G Deane of Greenfield read the ivy poem, and Henry R Corning wrote the ivy ode sung by the class. The day concluded with bid ding farewell to the college buildings and 3:30 pm final exercises in College Hall where the class poem Dermat and Grania was read by W.

Amhurist Amherst College Reeves Providence Charles 8. Whitman F. B. Harrison Bethlehem J. G. Deane Greenfield Henry R. Corning College Hall

Hyde prize speakers and college awards report

O Gilbert of Hesperia Mich delivered the class oration and E F Whitney of Bennington NH spoke on the grove topic The grove oration was by W G Reynolds of Fulton NY and the grove poem by C A Durgin of Lowell Mass The class ode was sung The Hyde prize speakers included Kybu McFadden MacNeill Doane Whit ney and Gilbert Prizes for Greek Latin and scientific subjects were announced with recipients named including Woodworth Reed Ballou Knowlton Brainard Wilbur Reed and Whitney plus professorships for Gibbon Elwell and Wood

O. Gilbert Hesperia Mich E. 5. Whitney Bennington N. H Grove W. G. Reynolds Fulton, N. Y C. A. Durgin Lowell Mass William B. Doyle College Hall George W. Kybu Flint Kert A. McFadden Harrisburg Penn Allan B. MacNeill Denver Col Frank 8. Doane Hawley Hutchins A. V. Woodworth A. B. Davidson Woodworth Bertram W. H. Smith Billings S. P. Brooks E. D. Daniels F. A. Ballou Thompson S. B. Knowlton W. L. Williams A. L. Brainard H. J. Wilbur L. ‘1. Reed, ’93; Second, H. O. Harback,’93. Biblical Literature— C. N. Thorp Kellogg C. E. Hildreth Hardy Edwin Duffey S. Whitman Lester H. D. Hammond Burrill Kent J. M. Clapp Walker Mathemetical G. H. Crandall Porter G. H. Ewing Shepard Mineralogical FE. L. Raymond Boyd Woods Edwin Whitney Albert G. H. Fisher

University of Vermont Commencement Exercises Continue Past Noon

The eighty six th commencement events at University of Vermont proceed with Phi Beta Kappa meeting at 9 a.m. and Associate Alumni at 10 a.m. An address by Professor Dewey of Michigan University follows at 3 p.m. Alumni officers elected include President John H. Converse and secretary C. E. Allen. Evening junior exhibition at the Opera House drew a good crowd with speakers on topics from College Athletics to The Dominant Race of the Future.

BurnInaton University of Vermont Phi Beta Kappa Society Dewey Michigan University John H. Converse Philadelphia E. C. Bass D.D Haunton Magss C. E. Allen Burlington, Vt Seneca Haseltine C. W. Brownell Kellogg Robert Perkins Burlington Opera House Buckham Roswell Farnham Taunton Mass Judge Hibbard Chicago Mary H. Bosworth F.8. Grow T. Byington Jean Francois Millet C. W. Buckham J. W. Norris Davis Greys F. G. Ward Howells Mittie P. Skinner C. F. Ferrin

Phillips Andover Commencement Opens With Ivy Exercises

Phillips Andover Academy held commencement in Academy Hall with ivy decorations and music by Baldwin's Band. Notable speakers included J J Chamberlain H S Emerson A B Brown L G Grant and J W Tarbox. The 72 graduates marked the largest class in the academy's history.

Dover N. H L. G. Grant Charleston Bismarck William B. Candee Syracuse N. Y Theodore Eaton Wakefield E. C. Roche Boston John Bright J. W. Tarbox Nashville Tenn Henry*. Page Bucksport U. P. Chamberlain Seneca Falls George R. Noyes North Andover Grant S.C J. 1. Chamberlain New York Bancroft Cook Creek George K. Noyes Lt. Smith George N. Hemming Washington, D. C Charles G. Abbott Fiske India Hazlewood Academy

State Normal School Seventy Second Term Exercises

Graduation exercises at State Normal School Normal Hall Salem closed the seventy second semi annual term. Speeches by Mabel Johnson Mary Carney Florence Woodbury Emma Carson and others. Diplomas were awarded to six advanced class graduates and twenty eight senior graduates.

Salem State Normal School Normal Hall Ida F. Spear Hingham Mabel Johnson Rowley Florence A. Woodbury Mary A. Carney Lynn Boston Ida B. Sleeper Danvers George B. Loring Rantoul Warren Avenue Exhibition Moses Merrill Perley G. Flint Mill In the Forest Irving R. Jones James F. Wall Arthur J. Houghton Raleigh G. Adams Frederick A. Merrill Peter A. Linehan Raymond B. Price Albert H. Newman Harvard Dr. Green George H. Nagle Lemuel Pope, Jr William H. King Otto von Bismarck Jay Co. Underwood Lawrence Albert W. White Sect Towneley T. French Roswell P. Angier Edmund H. Green Lindsay T. Damon James FE. McLaughlin Moses 5. Laurie Worthington C. Holman Raymond Price William F. Patten Everett I. Damon Morton A.aldrich Herbert 3. Locke Melville F. Rogers Edmund Green Edward W. Murphy Morton A. Aldrich Charles C. Taft Alebra Jonathan B. Hayward Joseph C. Cook Paul FE. Cadue Alfred E. Devoto FL Clapp E.R Field E. J. Burke T. W. Lee A. L. Rive E. H. Green W. F. Patten M. A. Aldrich K. Clapp Joseph Robbins L. A. Abbot H. J. Louis H. Hail E. T.’. Damon Laurie E. H Wright E. C. Fullenton J. GC. Dickerman C. ©.Raft G. A. Bieyle C. A. Meserve T. J. Johnson J. B. Hayward H. D. Dunlap A. P. Devoto H. A. Sherman H. R. Moree JG. Gook Roderick Macdonald B. F. Russell P. W. Litchfield F. Wise G.T

Monson Academy Honors Graduation Speakers

Monson Academy held graduation exercises in Memorial Hall with top honors awarded to Joanna V. Cantwell and Francis J. Hanley for Intellect Worship and Music. Rev. A. E. Winsip of Boston spoke on The Mission of Conversation, asserting conversation guides home, society, church, and politics and praising a conversational campaign as pivotal amid the ongoing legislative investigation.

Monson Monson Academy Memorial Hall Joanna V. Cantwell Francis J. Hanley A. E. Winship Boston

Conversational powers sway politics more than money

The article argues that skilled conversationalists influence legislators more than money or eloquence, noting thousands spent to organize dialogue and dinners at the Algonquin Club to facilitate Mr. Whitney’s access. It cites George Fred Williams’s reaction to Sanderson and cites alumni dinner attendance, a $5000 gift to the academy, and a decision to add a story to Hammond Hall.

Algonquin Club Whitney George Fred Williams Sanderson F. W. Ellis Academy Hammond Hall

Bowdoin and Trinity Class Day Highlights Across Three States

Bowdoin College in Brunswick marked Class Day with oration by H C Wingate of Bangor and poem by W B Mitchell of Freeport, while Trinity College in Harport Conn held exercises on their campus with addresses by Gil bert Coleman and Warren McConib. Bates College in Lewiston featured oration by Arthur N Peaslee and poem by Jennie Pratt, and Maine State College trustees announced plans for a mineralogical room as alumni presented a portrait of Rev Charles J F Allen.

Brunswick Bowdoin H.C. Wingate Bangor W. B. Mitchell Freeport P. Morse C. L. Hutchinson Portland J. M. W. Moody Turner G. B. Chandler North Fryeburg Peerie Hartrorp Conn Trinity College Gilbert A. Coleman Cincinnati William E. A. Bulkeley Hartford Warren McConib Troy N. Y John Williams Seymour Edward M. McCook Thomas A. Conover Southor N.jd Clifford Griswold Wethersfield Lewiston Bates Hathorn Hall Germania Orchestra Arthur N. Peaslee North Weare N. H Jennie L. Pratt Auburn W. F. Garcelon W._H. Woodman Charles JF. Allen Coburn Hall H. M. Estabrook Gorham EK. F. Danforth Skowhegan Fernald Beta Eta Beta Theta Pi Norton Wheaton Seminary Butler Heloise Hersey Boston Plumb

Adjusting Labor Matters at Devonshire Street Meeting

A mason builders meeting at 164 Devonshire street with 27 members set hourly rates for the year 25 cents for competent hod carriers and mortar mixers 22 cents for other laborers and 42 cents for stone masons. Non union hire and union official access rules were established with strikes barred against non union workers. Building Laborers reported 938 in assessments and 435 applications since the strike. A future conference with building workmen will seek dispute settlement methods.

Mason Builders Devonshire Street

Boston College Students Stage Coriolanus

The Boston College auditorium was full for a student production of Coriolanus directed by Professor Elder Mullen. The audience praised the young actors for their performance as the cast of characters was presented with careful training and strong acting.

Boston College

Ivory Duplicates Spark Buyer Debate Across Markets

Many sellers tout soaps as "just as good as the Ivory" yet buyers find them inferior. The proliferation of Ivory lookalikes floods markets, with vendors aggressively marketing competing brands while consumers seek genuine quality and long lasting lather.

Graduates by Boston Public Schools Names and Counts

Ten pupils graduated from the Girls Latin School and many from other institutions including West Roxbury High School Minot Thomas N Hart Chapman Gaston Charles Sumner John A Andrew Bowdoin Edward Everett Lewis George Putnam Bigelow Bunker Hill Phillips Sherwin Hancock Brimmer Wells Hugh O Brien and Quincy with varying numbers up to 75 graduates at several schools.

Girls’ Latin School West Roxbury High School Minot School Thomas N. Hart Chapman Gaston Charles Sumner John A. Andrew Bowdoin Edward Everett Lewis George Putnam Bigelow Bunker Hill Phillips Sherwin Hancock Brimmer Wells Hugh O

Lecture by Mr Bradford on The Lobby and the State House

Gamaliel Bradford esq delivers tonight's lecture on The Lobby and the State House. The address promises careful analysis and pointed critique of political influence in government.

MR. Bradford Gamaliel Bradford State House

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