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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1887

Page

5

Bernhardt Returns to New York in Mixed Reception

The reappearance of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt at the Star Theatre draws a large, representative audience including many Hebrews. critics praise her fire and charm while noting stage faults and a strong, robust physical presence. Abbey's management is commended for persistence, with plans for future repertoires and possible expansion. Nero at the Metropolitan Opera House is praised for spectacle but critiqued for convoluted drama and uneven music. The 19th Century Club aims to open a women’s clubhouse with male involvement, and the New York Sun gains fresh leadership with Paul Dana associating with both Sun papers.

New York Mme Sarah Bernhardt Metropolitan Opera House Star Theatre Mme. Bernhardt Booth Booth's Bernhardt Abbey Hernhardt M. Angelo M. Phillipe-Garnier Loris Robert Mantell Jis French le Maitre de Forges Hernani Jeanne Marie Francois Coppée Théodora Lillian Olcott Henry E. Abbey Palmer Daly Academy of Music William B. Dinsmore Florence Girard Hoffman House Rubinstein Thomas Orchestra The New York Sun Evening Sun Paul Dana Charles A. Dana G. EK. Monrcomerry

Robert Collyer Praises Beecher In Eulogy Sermon

In New York the Rev. Robert Collyer delivered a sermon on Henry Ward Beecher at the Church of the Messiah. He lauded Beecher as a world spanning leader and a free thinker, noting his age, influence, and humanity while acknowledging some faults and denying a grave charge.

New York Robert Collyer Henry Ward Beecher Luther England Princeton Andover Beecher Republic Niagara System Greenwood Vernon

Patti and Dixey and the Richelieu Dog

Henry E. Dixey and his massive St Bernard Prince amuse themselves in the Hotel Richelieu rooms. A maid delivers a note from Mme Patti, prompting Dixey to confront the singer with a disguise and a comic request for sleep.

Chicago News Henry E. Dixey Mary Mr. Dixey Ocean Prince Leviathan Clan Dixey Richelieu Mme Patti Hortense Dix Ida Henry Mrs. Dixey Mme. Patti Song-Bird

Memorial Service Honors Bussey Bridge Disaster Victims

A memorial service in Roslindale Episcopal Church gathered residents from Roslindale West Roxbury and Clarendon Hills to mourn Bussey bridge disaster victims. Speakers urged faith and resilience, with funds and road officials pledging swift compensation for families and workers affected.

Methodist Episcopal Church Roslindale Bussey Bridge H. W. Bowen Haskell Johnson Hewlett Wyman Bakeman George E. Dame Miss Smalley Jamaica Plain J. B. Buttridge Bowen Hewlitt J. N. Wyman Mr. Hewlett Mr. Haskell Solomon B. Stebbins Stebbins Road Winslow Warren

Readings by Noted Authors for Longfellow Memorial Fund

A March 31 afternoon reading event at the Boston Museum features Julia Ward Howe Oliver Wendell Holmes James Russell Lowell T B Aldrich George William Curtis W D Howells Edward Everett Hale Samuel L Clemens and Colonel T W Higginson with Whittier expected. The readings will be directed by a committee including Mrs Louis Agassiz Mrs T B Aldrich Mrs Joseph M Bell Mrs Martin Brimmer Mrs James TL Fields and other Boston residents.

Boston Museum Longfellow Memorial Fund Julia Ward Howe Oliver Wendell Holmes James Russell Lowell T. B. Aldrich George William Curtis W. D. Howells Edward Everett Hale Samuel L. Clemens T.W. Higginson Whittier Charles Whot Norton Louis Agassiz Joseph M. Bell Martin Brimmer James TL. Fields John L. Gardner Arthur Gilman E. N. Horsford Sarah O. Jewett

Thorough Inquiry Aims to Explain Bussey Bridge Disaster

The fifth day of rail commission hearings features Chairman Crocker pledging thorough scrutiny. The board will inspect train crew, roadbed officials, bridge and rolling stock managers, witnesses who noted past defects, passengers, and expert consultants to provide a detailed explanation of the collapse.

Richards Boston & Providence Company Bradley George K. Denny West Roxbury Boston Forest Hills Bussey Bridge Crocker Board of Railroad Commissioners

Bridge test shows wooden trestle safe for passenger trains

A temporary wooden trestle replaced the wrecked Tin Bridge as G. S. Griggs carried two cars across. Locomotives George R. Minot and Henry A. Whitney tested deflection, the structure passing the test with minor adjustments planned for morning. Captain Folsom and Fitchburg Railroad President Phillips witnessed the run, with crowds visiting the scene and police managing spectators.

Folsom G. S. Griggs George R. Minot Henry A. Whitney Phillips Fitchburg Railroad Boston Roslindale Forest Hills

Boston Theatres and Shows Tonight

The Ratcatcher at the Boston Theatre. Hollis Street Theatre presents Conried Opera Company in The Gypsy Baron. Boston Museum offers Antoinette Rigaud at 8. Globe Theatre shows Tramlet with Wilson Barrett at 7 45. Park Theatre presents A Rag Baby at 8. Howard Athenium presents Liberta at 8. Theatre shows Mattie Vickers daily at 2 and 8.

Hollis Street Conried Opera Company Boston Museum Antoinette Rigaud Globe Theatre Wilson Barrett Park Theatre Howard Athenium Liberta Ee Theatre Mattie Vickers

Auction Sale Schedule Highlights Horses and Carriages

Sales by auction on Tuesday listing Library Leonard and Company at 10 a.m. with horses and carriages, followed by P Bruce at 10:30 a.m. The notice outlines early times and items to be offered.

Leonard & Co P. Bruce

Marriage notices for Read and Farnham. Smith and Weiler

At Charlestown March 16 Rev Charles Follen Lee officiated Henry R Read of Fall River to Bertha C Farnham of Charlestown. In this city March 16 Rev A J Patterson presided George I Smith to Julia L Weiler.

Read Farnham Charlestown Charles Follen Lee Henry R. Read Fall River Bertha C. Farnham Smith—Weiler A. J. Patterson George I. Smith Julia L. Weiler

Death notices from local area list multiple obituaries

A Boston area death notices page lists Sally Kimball Babcock Mary A Davis Edward Ennis John H Green William Golden General John Gale C Louisa Isley Francis P Knowlton Fanny B Morse Josiah L Marsh Erasmus D Miller Susie M Niles Louisa Billings Harriet Isabella Ellen D Sprague all with ages and locations including Wellesley Hills Cincinnati Chelsea Lawrence Norwood Dorchester Somerville Holbrook Chicago Hartford Vermont and Natick.

Babcock Wellesley Hills Mass Sally Kimball Babcock Malachi Babcock Natick Davis Cincinnati Mary A. Davis Samuel C. Davis Ennis Edward Ennis Green John H. Green Golden Chelsea William Golden Gale Lawrence General John Gale Ilsley C. Louisa B. T. Isley Knowlton Littleton Francis P. Knowlton Morse Norwood Fanny B. Morse Marsh Josiah L. Marsh Miller Dorchester Erasmus D., Jr Erasmus 2 Rebecca Y. Miller Niles Somerville Susie M Louville Y. Niles Russell Holbrook Louisa Billings Solomon Chicago Harriet Isabella William Solomon Sprague Hartford Ellen D Ed P. Sprague

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