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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1892
Page
5
Religious Art Exhibit Opens in West End Church
Father Charles N Field of St Augustus Church hosts a eight day religious art exhibit in the church lower hall aided by St Margaret's Sisters. Proceeds fund a bell and tubular chimes for church towers. Display includes vestments holy garments fonts frontals and many loaned pictures plus rare books medals and relics. Committee members William Cabot Ralph A. Cram Barr Ferree Robert H Gardiner Henry Vaughn and F E Morton organize daily lectures by committee members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Charles N. Field
St. Augustine’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Phil Ey Street
St.argaret
Church Episcopal
Messrs
William Cabot
Ralph A. Cram
Barr Ferree
Robert H. Gardiner
Henry Vaughn
F. E. Morton
Mrs Winslow's Lecture Delights Boston Literary Circle
Mrs Erving Winslow opened a series of morning lectures on early English drama at Pierce Hall Copley Square. An audience of literary society women and students enjoyed readings from Miracle to Masque including Abraham and Isaac the Four P s Gammer Gurton's Needle Gorbodue Oberon with choral and orchestral interludes by Professor Arthur Thayer. Next session will cover Shakespeare precursors with Euphues and Edwards II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erving Winslow
New England Women’s Press Association
Pierce Hall
Copley Square
Arthur Thayer
Abraham and
Isaac
John Heywood
Gammer Gurton
Needle
Bishop Still
Gorbodue
Sackville
Oberon
Ben Jonson
Where Are Our Waists Going In Fashion
The piece notes shifting fashion toward long waisted lines with broad shoulders and oversized sleeves, times when waistlines rise or vanish under Watteau styles or sacques, plus updates to plain skirts and narrow foot trimmings such as ruffles, bias folds, and fur ribbons.
Crepe bonnet with buttercup shade roses trim
Bonnet described in buttercup crepe fabric trimmed at the back with Marecha Neil roses and black tipped front details, reflecting a fashion item from Fashions of Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marecha Neil
Free Parlor Lecture by Abby Morton Diaz at Dorchester
This evening at 7 45 Mrs Abby Morton Diaz delivers a free parlor lecture at 50 Magnolia Street Dorchester. The event serves as an introduction to a course of humanity Talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Morton Diaz
Magnolia Street
Dorchester
Gossip of the big stores on Washington Street and beyond
The new firm B. F. Larrabee & Co. expands the old Zinn business with double space and added departments. A remodel completes Partridge annex with toys, dolls, kitchen goods, bric-a-brac, and an enlarged drug department. Nearby firms like Nathan Neal & Co. plan moves, while other stores showcase bargains and festive holiday preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Temple Place
West Street
B. F. Larrabee & Co
William H. Zinn
Zinn’s
Partridge Annex
Department of Toys and Dolls
Department of
B. F. Larrabee
Zinn
Standard
Claflin, Larrabee & Co
Nathan Neal & Co
Boylston Street
Masonic Temple
J. H. Norcross’s
Tre
C. H. McKenney
Future Wives and Mothers Slipping Through Training
A suburban town hostess housed about one hundred working girls for two weeks each in a single summer. Only nine could make a bed and many boasted they never had done so. Some did not know whether sheet or blanket comes first. These were not destitute but wage earners paying for boarding. Mothers had failed to train them. Hundreds of bright girls aged 15 to 18 and older never learned sewing or basic etiquette. What kind of wives and mothers will they be?
A Vision of Loveliness on Boylston Street Fashion
A vivid portrait of autumn street fashion describes crowded sidewalks and dazzling gowns. One gown in particular on Boylston Street stands out with a five yard wide skirt, seven rows of black satin ribbon, and a serge bodice with satin sleeves and a wide belt tied in a bow, captivating onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
SOME LUXURIOUS STREET FADS AND FINE CARD CASES
The street style shows little jewelry, but card cases and purses grow elaborate with filo-gree gold and silver accents on pale leather corners. Tiny watches appear in these small treasures, and a card case collection habit demands large funds to acquire the desirable pieces now on sale.
Fencing Master at Hollis and Granger in Lenora at Grand Opera
Report on last night’s performances includes Maude Granger in Lenora at the Grand Opera House to a hearty reception. The Fencing Master continues at the Hollis with a lively but creaky plot. Notes on Joseph Jefferson’s Rip Van Winkle return and continued runs of Agatha 1492 Jupiter and other works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Granger
Grand Opera House
Joe Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Agatha
Jupiter
Boston
Lenora and Varied Vengeance in Lenora
Lenora by Lenora de Castiglioni features Miss Granger in the title role delivering fierce passion as she seeks vengeance against a minister of police who betrays her. The cast includes Lawrence Manning, Cuyler Hastings, William Burress, Beatrice Ingram and Bamfield with lavish costumes and strong comic relief. The production continues with nightly performances and upcoming acts through the week including a staged voting contest between Harrison and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. Granger
Lawrence Manning
Cuyler
Hastings
William Burress
Beatrice Ingram
M’lle Vouloir
Miss Bamipfield
Mme. Bon Bon
Harrison
Cleveland
The Fencing Master at Hollis Street Theatre
The Fencing Master had a large, selective Boston debut at Hollis Street Theatre. Applause was strong though critics note uneven musical and dramatic moments, with lavish scenery and elegant costumes. DeKoven’s ambitious score pleases overall but leaves some audience disappointed despite a capable, well trained company and good vocal performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Boston
Hollis Street Theatre
eKoven
Aarge
DeKoven
Ninth Week of Park Theatre Run Promises Special Features
The Park Theatre in Boston marks the ninth week of 1492, a comic opera burlesque record setter under Manager Rice. Audiences regularly pack the box office with many viewing it repeatedly, and the show will celebrate its 100th performance on November 7 with tasteful souvenirs and special Stage features promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Park Theatre
Rice
Boston
Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle Wows Boston Theatre Crowd
Joseph Jefferson revived his Rip Van Winkle in Boston drawing a brilliant audience. His mature rendering earned wide praise for its beauty and emotional balance, with Edwin Varrey and Alice Fischer delivering strong support as Derrick Von Beekman and Gretchen. The production featured beautiful scenery and an enthusiastic ovation after the first act. Seats are in high demand for the remaining performances this week including Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Boston
Edwin Varrey
Derrick von Beekman
Alice Fischer
Gretchen
Mr. Jefferson
Palace Theatre Vaudeville Bill With Irish Comedy
A Palace Theatre program at Austin features specialty acts and an Irish comedy. The bill includes feats never surpassed on vaudeville stages, notably the grotesque acrobatic work of the Carons. L. Wells performs on various musical instruments, Professor John E Kennedy presents mesmeric illustrations, and Horace Wheatley returns from England with song and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Palace Theatre
Three Carons
L.& Wells
John E. Kennedy
Horace Wheatley
England
Boston Theatres Feature New Acts And Returns
Tremont Theatre hosts Laura Schirmer in a popular opera with cast changes this week. Russell's new comedians open sales for the first week. Linus the Oregon stallion debuts at Stone & Shaw's and performs five days. Shows include Tovey and Ahlert, Besoi and Belmonte, Daisy Hall, and two other stage acts. The Sportsman closes at Columbia Theatre, Jane starts next week, and Lottie Collins appears in The Family Circle. Jupiter ends its run at the Globe Theatre with a profitable engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Laura Schirmer
Russell
Linus
Stone & Shaw
Boston
Professor Tovey
Captain Ahlert
Rockaway Beach
Besoi
Belmonte
Daisy Hall
Magnetic Lady
the Sportsman
Columbia Theatre
Jane
Lottie Collins
Draper Defends Hopedale Land Claims in Williams Dispute
General Draper replies to George Williams asserting land ownership in Hopedale. He cites local assessors and firm holdings showing workers own portions of land and houses. He notes wage earners own 177 acres, retired earners 71, with other owners at 2328 acres, and explains strike action in elastic web factory was tied to machinery gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Draper
George Fred Williams
Williams
Hopedale
Hopeale
F. Draper
General Draper
Hopedale Elastic Fabric Company
England
Fletcher
William Lapworth
Hopedale Elastic Goods Company
Gustavus B. Wuliams
Lapworth
Penary
Salen
Lyceum and Bowdoin Square Shows Stir Boston Audiences
A stage full of pretty girls and good singers at the Lyceum presents Mascot with Mackay's Boston comic opera company. The show runs daily from noon to 10:30 pm with best seats at 35 cents. Also praised The Bottom of the Sea at Bowdoin Square Theatre for its effects and scenes. Howard Athenium hosts Howard Athenzum and George Dixon with a strong lineup including Joe Walcott and Burns and Burns delivering a royal welcome for their performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Mackay
Boston Comic Opera Company
Lyceum
Hollingsworths
Lydia Gardner
Keily and Burgess
C. H. Boyle
Carrie Gorham
Hines and Colby
Nellie Diamond
Billy Arnold
Ella Kenyon
Boston
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Helen Conklin
Felix Haneygood
Burt Grant
Howard Athenzum
George Dixon
Howard Athenium
Howard
Williams
Daly
Devere
Rice
Elmer
Burns
Joe Walcott
New England
Agatha at the Museum Ends This Week with Farewell Show
The current week marks the final run of Agatha at the museum with a farewell performance next Saturday afternoon. That evening a reworked production of Robert son’s School with a strong cast and new scenery will be staged. Mrs M French-Sheldon, noted African explorer, attended the Agatha performance, and Fadette has begun its third week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Isaac Cath
Henderson
Athea
Agatha
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Fillipa
Marie Tempest
Hubert Wilke
Mr. Broderick
Mr. Michelena
Jerome Sykes
Charles Hopper
Bessie Cleveland
Grace Golden
Mrs. Pemberton-Hincks
Agnes Sherwood
Quinns
Hattie
Phil Mills
Oari
Frank Moran
Burke Brothers
George Leslie
Minnie Collins
Muldoon
John MecVicker
Austin’s Palace Theatre
TYE Century Magazine
London
New York
Burton Harrison
Charles Dana Gibson
London Chronicle
du Maurier
Punch
the Century Co
General Sherman
John Sherman
Professor Shields
Princeton
James Russert
Lowett
Edward Eggleston
Parkman
Archibald Forses
Bishop Potter
Epcar Wison Nye
Nye
Reap
T. Suffern Tailor
Tue Rowpy
Octave Thaxet
Herexiaun Butterworth
Branpex Matthews
Massegner
Gipsy Lawn
Rupyaro Kiptine
Thomas Battey Aldrich
James Whitcomb Riley
Ededna
East 17Th St
Austin & Stone’s
Globe Theatre
Draper
Gustavyus B
Justice of the Peace
the Lyceum Theatre
Fadette
Mechanics’ Fair
Carter
Brown
Frank Donahue
Hollis Isaac B. Rich
Mar
Tempest
Hollis ST. TH
DE Koven & Smith
Robin Hoad
Rh. J. M
Cyril Tyler
Association Hall
James L. Gordon
Boston Y. M. C.A
R. J. Roberts
Quartette
Association
George Allen, Jr
Y. M. C. A. Berkeley and
Boylston Sts
Mass
James L Gordon
Harry WW. Wil
Lauch
WM. Austin
Geo. Milbank
Uiams’ Company
J. E. Kennedy
Three Quinns
AL Cain & Orndorf
Leslie & Collins
Three Caron Bros
Mills Duo
Columbia Theapre
Rich & Harris
Charles Frohman
Props
Mera
Babes IN the Wood
Columbus
Rige
Barnet
Pilue
Ger
Abbey & Schoeffel
Henry Mapleson
Eyonnea
T. Mat
Beneco
Digby Bell
Opera Company
America
Aude Granger
Lenora
Ikatnees
Bowdoin SQ
Chas. F. Atkinson
Evans & Hoey
Geo. Dixon
Howard Atheneum
Austin & Stone
Tement Museum
S.ctez
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