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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1887
Page
8
A large audience in Trinity Chapel heard General Armstrong advocate Hampton Institute’s industrial approach as essential to civilization. He outlined endowment needs, the role of scholarships, and the plan to expand funds and staffing, with support from Dr. Brooks and local leaders.
At Wesleyan Hall the Rev T Corwin Watkins outlined the six month old Stantonkee Methodist Episcopal Church in Dorchester noting a $8500 fund raised with gifts from Henry L Pierce Jacob Sleeper and Samuel J Capen a corner lot purchased for 1770 and $1400 in hand to support the church and pastor for a year Rev A L Plumb spoke on Present Aspects of the Temperance Question urging nonpartisan temperance work and praising the Woman's Christian Temperance Union while warning against partisan attacks Mrs Trunt and Mrs Foster faced criticism for nonpartisan stances The Rev C E Davis reported fifty new members at People's Church as a positive outcome The Waverly Male Quartett contributed songs.
The Ludlow community plans a two story Gothic memorial hall in memory of Charles T Hubbard of Weston longtime treasurer and principal owner of Ludlow Manufacturing Company. Architect William R Emerson of Boston designed it with a large library 8000 volumes and a village lecture hall seating 100. Construction begins early summer with completion hoped next winter. Hubbard invested in the welfare of his workers and community.
The Boston Heating Company wins approval to lay pipes through Summer Devonshire State Broad streets and Atlantic avenue to supply heated water with a $50,000 and 1000 feet minimum commitment within a year or lose rights. Tobin nomination for fire commissioner rejected 6 to 6, Maguire approved as constable 9 to 3.
The Globe Theatre audience welcomed Wilson Barrett in Trainset and offered a mixed verdict on his Hamlet. Critics fault his youth assumptions and shallow conception, noting occasional moments of dignity but overall a melodramatic tone and limited delivery.
At a regular meeting the New England Methodist Historical Society elected Major Edward Paine of Oshkosh, Wis., Thomas J. A. Aldrich of East Weymouth, and William A. Layne of East Haverhill, N IL as members.
The Boston Theatre staging of The Pied Piper of Hamelin adapts Browning with ballet lace costumes and a chorus of small girls. Wilke as Singgold offers a mostly theatrical performance while the piper’s music fails to capture mystic charm. Between acts, M. Bellac and the Moxon brothers entertain the crowd with clever feats.
Miss Mattie Vickers stars in Jacquine or Paste and Diamonds at the Bijou Theatre beginning a weeklong run. The bright comedy showcases her sparkling specialties including Katrina the German Bird Vonder and Pretty as a Picture with strong supporting turns by Charles Rogers and a cast of George W. Pike Z. T. Carroll Frank Mason and others. Jacquine runs tonight and Wednesday, then Cherub the Pearl of Serpent Mountain follows for the rest of the week.
Bartley Campbell's Siberia was shown at the Howard last night and met with a cordial reception. The cast largely performed well with notable applause for the courtyard scene and the Nicolas and Sara roles. C. W. Butler as Michael Trotsky and Howard as Lieutenant Smailor were highlighted for strong work.
Mr. Charles H. Hoyt's farcical A Rag Baby was staged by Frank Daniels at the Park Theatre. The show relies on humorous situations rather than plot with a generally capable company led by Miss Bessie Lawson Venus and Miss Rosa France Clairette. The cast also features Albert Riddle Tony Jay, Mark Sullivan, Harry Connor, Itelen Reemer, and Nettie Lyford as part of a rotating company. A Rag Baby will run for the rest of the week.
Nellie Sylvester daughter of John B Sylvester of Planters street Salem died yesterday from injuries received while playing about a wagon at James Nelsons repository. Salem Base Ball Club benefited at the rink last night with Kelly of the Boston club refereeing and many prominent out of town sportsmen in attendance.
The March term adjourns to this day to impanel the grand jury and presentments. petit juries to convene a week later. Suffolk and Superior Court dockets list numerous cases, including Addison A. Reeve v Dennett and multiple railroad and city land damages actions. Trial and argument notes cover various suits, with verdicts and closings in personal injury and promissory note matters.
The suit 2719-Herring v Downing concerns who receives assets saved from a shop insolvency. Herring and Downing, both Haverhill shoe dealers, dispute whether saved funds or remaining proceeds after creditors’ settlement go to the plaintiff or defendant. Court set to hear all bills, demurrers and motions Friday at 2 p.m.
The record notes verdict for the plaintiff in Bugbee vs Feeteen for 100 837 dollars in a tort action over gambling losses at a store. It also covers Chamberlin et al. vs Weeks et al. involving trustees and a claimant Noyes with funds in trustee hands. The case Work vs Libby has just commenced.
A clear headed housewife favors Pearline for washing and cleaning in her daily chores highlighting its trusted effectiveness and convenience in home care.
Commonwealth vs David Starr prompted a Supreme Court review of Sunday law enforcement in Suffolk County. Evidence showed Starr, a Hebrew preacher, kept a shop open at 651 Salem Street before 10 am to supply meat to Hebrews for religious reasons, with the judge excluding this defense. The creditors meeting for Randall Gile Shallies reported assets and liabilities, while other firms in Oregon and Idaho faced failures, and Worcester Knights of Labor store closed after a shoe strike began.
For twenty four hours beginning 7 am Tuesday March 22 New England and eastern New York can expect rain or snow with falling temperatures. Northerly winds are forecast and cautionary signals have been ordered for stations from New Haven to Eastport.
The Boston Weather Bureau reports cold and clear conditions with high winds from the north. Expect sharp temperature drops tonight and frost potential in exposed areas. Public advisory issued for mariners and travelers in the harbor region.
The business praises G W Simmons & Co for its custom department noting price and quality. It claims 32 to 44 North street offers more value for money and attracts the best class trade patrons.
Dr J C Webster of Chicago says the preparation is valuable in many forms of dyspepsia. The endorsement emphasizes its usefulness for digestive disorders.
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