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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1887

Page

5

Scamp Wins Fifth Class Yacht Race for Dorchester Club

Frank Gray’s Scamp wins the fifth class in a Dorchester Yacht Club championship race held off Harrison Square amid fog clearing before start. Mirage withdraws with a leaky sail, Yolande and Nonpareil face hazards, and eight boats race seven and one half miles. Scamp leads entire course earning one leg. Rocket and W. E. place well, Mirage withdraws, Nonpareil loses centreboard, Yolande hampered by schooners crossing bows. Next race set for June 10 at 2:50 p.m.

Dorchester Yacht Club Harrison Square Farm Bar Old Harbor W. E Yolande Mirage Little Rocket Rockets Ft.m. H.M HM. S. Scamp Frank Gray Rocket H. M. Faxon W.E J. E. K Robinson Nora G. B. Dennie Packard Freeman General Paine Poleto Wilmington England Lapthorne & Ratsey Thistle South Boston

Adulteration of Lard Shocks Markets and Minds

A detailed historical account traces the rise of adulterated lard using mutton and beef tallow with cottonseed oil to imitate lard. It explains price dynamics, profit margins for refiners, and the push for labeling. It notes health concerns, industry incentives, and calls for legislative action to require readied adulteration labels.

France Massachusetts John P. Squire Boston Congress

New England School Superintendents Back County Truant Schools

About forty members of the New England Association of School Superintendents met in Mason street rooms to discuss resolutions endorsing county truancy schools under General Statutes. They debated amendments to include chronic rule breakers, noting truant schools are not criminal institutions but compulsory and home like. Officers elected: President William R. Hatch, Secretary Henry Whittemore, with executive committee George A. Littlefield, George D. Aldrich, and George A. Walton.

New England Association of School Superintendents Mason Street Myr Thomas Emerson Newton Massachusetts Messrs Waterman Clinton Stone Springfield Bruce Lynn Hawley Gloucester Brewster Lawrence Cogswell Cambridge Littlefield Newport R. 1 Edgerly Fitchburg Dickinson State Board of Education Dwelley Water G. T. Fletcher Marlboro Europe William R. Hatch Haverhill Henry Whittemore Waltham George A. Littlefield R. I George D. Aldrich Quincy George A. Walton

Discharges Granted and Denied in Suffolk Insolvency Court

In Suffolk County Insolvency Court yester day judges discharged multiple individuals including Nathan F. Blake, John Sparrow, Daniel A. Johnson, Roxbury grocer, David W. Cobb horse dealer, Joseph A. Hart confectioner, Abbie K. M. Heath painting teacher, and others. Judge McKim denied discharges to Edward C. Holmes Jane Chesneau and Lewis J. Crowe.

Suffolk County Nathan F. Blake Mariner John Sparrow Hudson Street Daniel A. Johnson Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury David W. Cobb Joseph A. Hart Tremont Street Abbie K. M. Heath Washington Street Alonzo P. Clifford Howard Avenue George Turner Brattle Square George A. de Witt Harrison Avenue Arthur H. Pierce Adams Street Dorchester Granville Parks Summer Street David Adler Asylum Street Judge McKim Edward C. Holmes Faneuil Hall Square Jane Chesneau Beacon Street Lewis J. Crowe Centre Street West Roxbury Asa W. Wheeler Haverhill Street Samuel W. Larcent Charles W. Rand Howard Snelling & Co Kilb Street Michael Murphy Boston Timothy J. Murphy Lewiston Rh. G. Dunn & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency United Canada Peter Nichols Gloucester Moses Knowlton W John M. Mackie Carpenter Mary E. Hanley Pacemens Capp & Davies Chicago Jamieson Co. E.& F. P. Bracket Biddeford Norway Farmington N. H New York Portland

Harvard Union Election Sparks Internal Debate

A Harvard Union letter to the editor denounces an outside faction for storming a recent meeting with non-members, seizing officers, and proclaims the dispute should be resolved by members without public sensationalism. The vice president calls for deference to the society’s dignity and discourages further press discussion.

Harvard Union Boston RB. Manmany

Bernhardt Rehearsal Showcases Acting Versatility

In Philadelphia letters Bernhardt wowed audiences with Adrienne Le couvreur rehearsal antics. She entered incognito, corrected miscast actors, and performed multiple roles, declaring new ideas in French. The observer witnessed her mastery as she played every part with precision. Also, fourteen veteran groups from several states will join the National Veteran Militia Association inaugural parade in Boston on June 17.

New York Philadelphia Bernhardt Adrienne Lecouvreur States Boston National Veteran Militia Association

Quaker City Visitors Inspect Boston Elevation Line

Thirty two Philadelphia councilmen arrived in Boston by the New York and New England railroad to inspect the Meigs elevated road. They were welcomed by Boston officials and dined at the Revere House, with Harvard visits and a theatre outing. The itinerary included Cambridge, pumping stations, reservoirs, Moon Island and Deer Island lunches, with a planned departure delayed for a banquet at the Revere.

Philadelphia Boston New York & New England Railroad Meigs Cambridge Revere House Ames O’brien B. F. Butler Harvard University Memorial Hall Agassiz Museum Hemenway Jim the Penman Park Theatre J. Putnam Bradlee Moon Island Deer Island the Revere

Boston Bangor coastal packet line aims for Eastern ports

The interstate commerce bill boosts coast wise packet routes as railroad tariffs push Eastern producers toward Boston markets. A line between Boston and Bangor sails five vessels last week and has chartered fifteen schooners. Bangor officers include John Cassidy and W L Miller. Bangor agent W M Cummings. Boston agents A Richards & Co. at 298 State street. The venture, based at the old Eastern packet pier, plans further lines and sheds for freight.

Boston Portland Portsmouth Calais Bath Eastport Bangor Old Eastern Packet Pier John Cassidy W. L. Miller W. M. Cummings Messrs. A. Richards & Co State Street

Amusements listings and showtimes at Boston venues

The Hollis Street Theatre presents Evangeline with 2 PM and 8 PM shows. The Globe Theatre runs The Mikado at 2 PM and 7 45 PM. Boston Museum offers The Taming of the Shrew at 2 PM and 8 PM. Boston Theatre shows Herrmann the Prestidigitateur. Park Theatre runs Jim the Penman at 2 PM and evening show. Howard Atileneum features Donnybrook Fair at 2 PM and 8 PM. Elwou Theatre offers Little Emly daily at 2 and 8. Clyde Park Country Club hosts races in the afternoon.

Hollis Street Elwou Theatre Little Em'ly Clyde Park

Auctions and society notes from today's Boston area

Sales by auction listings for Stocks R L Day and Co Francis Henshaw Co Samuel Hatch Co and Libby with times. Marriages announced include Dodge Robson Dwyer Lynch Mackintosh Hoadley McKenzie McKay Newhall Perry Sibley Heidenrich Smith Keyes Watson Munroe and Butts. Obituaries for Flanders Gibney Housman Raymond.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Simuel Hatch & Co S. H. Libby Dodge—Robson John W. Ballantine Carroll W. Dodge Worcester Jessie E. Robson Dorchester Dwyer—Lynch Zuomas Magennis Timothy Dwyer Margaret Lynch Mackintosh—Hoadley Roxbury William Lawrence William H. Mackintosh Maria Gansevoort Johnete Hoadley

Books for Travellers and Travel Skew in Boston Lists

Lothrop's Books for Travellers offers multiple travel titles with outlines and prices. England as seen by an American Banker notes the pedestrian, businesslike tour. Alaska and Life Among the Germans highlight cultural life with vivid observation. Numerous 12mo and 8vo editions range from $1.50 to $2.50, with availability by bookstores or mail in Boston.

James M. Buckley Europe Russia England Emma Louise Parry France Germany Norway Switzerland Spain Egypt Syria Boston Mexico Edward Everett Hale Susan Hale Alaska E. Ruhamah Scidmore A. L. Harrington S. H. M’collester Golden West Ridgway Club Margaret Sidney

Beginnings and serials in June Wide Awake

Beginnings by Craddock, Catherwood, and Champney headline the June Wide Awake issue. It features Keedon Bluffs, Secrets at Roseladies, and Lost Medicine of the Utes as long anticipated young folks serials. A $2.40 yearly subscription or 20 cents monthly, sample copy 5 cents.

Charles Egbert Craddock Miss Murfree Wide Awake

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