Remarkable woman leads mechanics fair women speakers
Mrs Ellen A Richardson heads the women's headquarters at Mechanics Fair overseeing a 55 day lecture course with about 450 speakers from diverse women's clubs. She reports strong attendance even on rainy days and broad national and international support for her organization and methods. Her decorative art career gains wide notice with Limoges underglaze work and notable glass pieces.
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Mechanics’ Fair
Post
Mexico
California
Women Talked About and Notable Women of Science and Charity
Mrs Irving Winslow gave a masterly Shakespeare Tempest reading at Pierce Hall. Miss Annie Ticknor leads Home Study exposition at Mechanics Fair. Mina Fleming of Harvard Observatory heads a dozen women computers studying star spectra. Vermont passes Municipal Suffrage bill 14 to 83. A M Mankly bequeaths funds for destitute women home and Children’s Aid Society gift. Mrs J Ellen Foster became lecturer and lawyer by her husband’s urging. Mary E Wilkins cherishes rare world artifacts including a triple necklace of South Sea shells.
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Mina Fleming
Harvard College Observatory
Dr. Draper
Vermont
House of Representatives
Laura Moore
W.S. A
Wyoming
Ite
A. M. Mankly
Washington
Children’s Aid Society
J. Ellen Foster
Mary E. Wilkins
Women’s Club Day At Mechanics’ Fair Opens Busy
Women’s headquarters hosted a Mechanics’ Fair event led by Mrs. E. M. H. Merrill. The department was crowded before the 11 o’clock appointment, reflecting strong interest in the proceedings.
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Women’s Headquarters
Mechanics’ Fair
The Social Habit and Fashion Notes From A Woman's World
A social column observes euchre as a flirtatious pastime, notes women donning Japanese inspired hairpins at fairs, and discusses standards of ornament and idleness. It questions the excess of waistlines, sleeve volume, and fashion's silhouette while praising practical resilience in harsher weather with feathers and rosettes.
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Eliza Scidmore
Japan
Cesar
A House Gown from Paris Herald describes pale heliotrope crepe de Chine gown
A Paris Herald daily hint features a House Gown with pale heliotrope crepe de Chine. Shoulder drapings and a demi train define the dress, with broad pompadour embroidery edging the upper draperies and forming loops at the shoulders.
World's Christians Convene in Tremont Temple Session
At Tremont Temple yesterday the World's Convention of Christian Workers held an all day session. Delegates from across the country discussed faith mission work in Canada and New England, religious status of Southern negroes, and the four essentials for the colored race: religion education temperance and trades. Performances by a quintet from the New England Home for Little Wanderers delighted the audience.
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Tremont Temple
World’s Convention of Christian Workers
Thomas A. Rodger
Canada
H. J. Pierson
New England
Leonard Weaver
Grimsley
Ont
Harry Moorehouse
Booker T. Washington
Tuskeegee
Ala
J. H. Hector
E. G. Draper
New York
Industrial Christian Alliance
J. K. Barney
Agness L. Good
Toronto
Rufus W Miller
Reading
Penn
H. L. Gale
Worcester
I. Haven
Boston
John Dooly
Albany
N. Y
Bessie B. Tyson
Washington, D. C
Boys” Brigade of America
W. E
Waterbury
Clinton
A. B. Schauffler
Their Silver Wedding at Boston Lauriat Residence
The social set massed in Boston and Brookline to honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lauriat on their twenty-fifth anniversary at 1049 Beacon Street. Guests filled the home, with floral decor and elegant attire highlighting the festive evening.
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Boston
Brookline
Charles E. Lauriat
Beacon Street
Mrs. Lauriat
Boston Political Class to Meet Over Presidential Vote
The Boston Political Class plans a regular gathering tomorrow afternoon at the Church of the Disciples to discuss the election and the proposal to choose the President by popular vote. The meeting focuses on civic debate and decision making within the local political scene.
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Boston
Church of the Disciples
Fire safe improvements at Jordan, Marsh & Co Boston store
Boston fire underwriters praise radical changes at Jordan Marsh & Co. extensive fireproof walls interior courts and fire shutters. boilers dynamos moved away from retail areas. automatic alarms sprinklers watchmen and water supply upgraded. total cost over $100000 to reduce risk of fire damage.
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Boston
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Washington Street
Avon Street
Boston Board of Fire
Fire Alarm Company
City Fire Department
Gossip of the Big Stores Overcoats and Holiday Displays
Seasonal chatter notes Standard Clothing Co s emphasis on Standard Meltons and King of Frieze uisters marketing. Hollander Brad shaw Folsom s Santa Claus land toys and doll reception floors. Browning King Co fish pond display attracts children. Hollings window artful lamps and brasses along Washington Street. The Tremont row jewellers Wilson Bros diamond room features a redolent parlor with busts of J Edward Wilson and John W Wilson.
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Standard Clothing Company
Meltons
Browning, King & Co
R. Hollings
Washington Street
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row Jewellers
Casey
J. Edward Wilson
John W. Wilson
Death of Henry Curtis of Waltham at Hotel Kilby
Henry Curtis of Waltham died Sunday morning at his Hotel Kilby residence. He was son of the late Allan Curtis, once a Newton Lower Falls paper maker, and earlier worked in Newton and later held a position in Cincinnati, Ohio. In Boston and Waltham he was known for upright conduct and courtesy. He leaves a widow, a married son, a married daughter, and a brother.
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Henry Curtis
Waltham
Hotel Kilby
Allan Curtis
Newton Lower Falls
Newton
Cincinnati
Boston
Curtis
Mill Property in Pittsfield Destroyed
Fire at six o clock destroyed a large barn and damaged a two story double tenement owned by the Pon toosuc Woollen Company in Pittsfield. A horse owned by Peter O'Brien, a carriage and eight sleighs were burned. Occupants Edward Decelo and O'Brien saved furniture. Loss about 3000, largely insured. Cause traced to overturned lantern.
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Pittsfield
Pontoosuc Woollen Company
Peter O’brien
O’brien
Edward Decelo
Palace on Wheels auctioned on Boston & Maine tracks
The Harris Palatial Car Company drawing room sleeping and dining car Jeanette was sold by auction on East Cambridge tracks during foreclosure. George Leonard of Newton, president of the Northern Investment Company, purchased the car for $10,500.
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Harris Palatial Car Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
East Cambridge
George Leonard
Newton
Northern Investment Company
Boston Theatres Preview Reed and Collier at Hollis Street
Boston theatre news highlights Lottie Collins back from London with the Ta ra ra song and dance drawing packed houses at Columbia. The program features Young Love's Dream with Wallie Eddinger and Ethel Black, The Family Circle, and a lively bill at Bowdoin Square Theatre, Austin's Palace, and Tremont Theatre with Crandall Zoellner and Russell's comedians.
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America
the Strand
London
Miss Collins
Columbia
Wallie Eddinger
Ethel Black
Rich & Harris
Charles Frohman
Myra
Lottie Collins
Reed and Collier Charm Hollis Street Theatre with Hoss and Hoss
A crowded house greeted Reed and Collier in their farce at Hollis Street Theatre. J. B. Gentry played Hanks Thanks with cleverness, Louise Allen drew praise for dancing, and the musical numbers were bright. The engagement, limited to this week, includes matinees.
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Messrs
Reed
Collier
Hoss and
Hoss
Hollis Street Theatre
J. B. Gentry
Hanks
Louise Allen
Hoss and Hoss
Count Casper at Grand Opera House Boston this week
Charles T. Ellis stars in Count Casper brought from New York with a familiar plot and a vehicle for Ellis’s songs. Miss Marion Ballou appears well supported by child performers Little Florrie O'Brien and Baby fattie Grier. Lizzie Daly and Vinie Daly perform fancy dancing before the Amann closes with impersonations.
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Grand Opera House
Charles T. Ellis
Count Casper
Boston
New York
Marion Ballou
Florrie O’brien
Baby Fattie Grier
Lizzie Daly
Vinie Daly
Daly
Amann
Entertaining Lyceum bill at Lyceum Theatre this week
A meritorious program on the Lyceum Theatre boards features with one exception a string of specialty acts led by a Living Statuary tableau of young shapely girls. The Belle Sisters, Paul Hamlin Ada Newcomb, Millie Olive and others perform alongside a variety of feats. Continuous performances at the Lyceum Theatre.
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Lyceum Theatre
Belle Sisters
Paul Hamlin
Ada Newcomb
Night Owls Beauty Show Opens At Howard Theater
The Night Owls Beauty Show filled the Howard last evening featuring a Military Spectacle with precise marches, followed by an excellent clown act and the burlesque Satan's Enchantment closing the program with full company participation.
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Night Owls
Clio
Remarkable Laloo Engages Boston Patronage at Casey House
Stone and Shaw celebrate a highly successful engagement of Laloo the last week, ending yesterday, drawing unprecedented attention in Boston. A well formed man with a girl body on his neck captivates crowds as Laloo and his sister showcase elegant wardrobes. Visitors tour the hallways viewing attractions and end at Casey Theatre for a specialty performance considered uniquely novel.
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Messrs
Stone & Shaw
Laloo
Casey House
Boston
Casey Theatre
Stage notes show Park Theatre crowded for 1492 production
Manager Rice continues 1492 at Park Theatre with a special Wednesday matinee tomorrow to ease demand. Last night saw improvements, new scenery, and added chorus girls. Edgerly’s policeman role drew praise and Boston Athletic Association members presented roses. Also coverage of Tremont Temple Star Course with George Kennan on Camp Life in Siberia and Museum's School with Miss Ella Hugh Wood replacing Miss Burress. Babes in the Wood at Boston Theatre remains popular, and The Tar and Tartar at Globe Theatre enters its second week with Diplomacy slated next week.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Evans and Hoey
Mabel Clark
Kid
Old Hoss
McCorker
Russell
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Amelia Glover
Titus
Uart
Parker
Ormonde
Manager Rice
Park Theatre
Edgerly
Boston Athletic Association
Tremont Temple
George Kennan
Siberia
Museum
Miss Burress
Bella
Ella Hugh Wood
Globe Theatre
Sousa Military Band Debuts At Music Hall In Boston
A new indoor Sousa military band appears at Music Hall next Sunday with Signor Liberati Raffagolo Lindh and Galassi as soloists. Regalancita hosts a Park Theatre reception after 1492. Mme Zela hosts an Chickering Hall concert Friday Nov 18 with Gertrude Franklin Gardner Lamson Schuecker Mary Chandler. Grossmith’s Boston debut at Music Hall promises humor and moral lessons in Society Up to Date.
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Music Hall
Sousa
Guard Republican
Paris
Signor Liberati
Signor Raffagolo
Mlle
Marcella Lindh
Signor Galassi
Regalancita
Park Theatre
Mme
Sophie Zela
Chickering Hall
Zela
Gertrude Franklin
Gardner Lamson
Heinrich Schuecker
Mary D. Chandler
George Grossmith
America
Boston
Grossmith
England
Queen of Portugal to witness Madrid bull fight in costume
London dispatch says the Queen of Portugal will attend a specially arranged bull fight at the Spanish court on Wednesday. The Duke of Aragua provides eight Andalusian bulls for the occasion and Queen Regent Christina will also be present.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily News
Portugal
Aragua
Christina
Roasted Oats Advised After Indigestible Cereal Taste
A note urges trying Roasted Oats after finding prior cereals hard on digestion. The message hints at a simpler breakfast option and questions the feasibility of the previous cereals.
Marriages in Dorchester and South Framingham
At Dorchester on November 12 Samuel L. Hodges married Hattie B. Lee. In South Framingham on November 12 Albert A. Hartshorn of Boston wed Addie M. Handley of South Framingham, both ceremonies conducted by Reverends C. R. Tenney and E. W Virgin.
Death notices from Reading to Hartford November deaths
Obituaries list: Harriett N Nowell Reading. Susan K Peabody Waltham. John Appleton Bailey Dorchester. Latora R Hatfield Boston Highlands. widow Cornelius Harrington Charlestown. Frankie Lappen Navy child. Fred G Morrison age 26. Miss Mary Young Bowdoin School teacher. Henry Curtis Waltham. Lillian Emerson Concord widow of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Delia Trask Lynn. Mary A Marcy Hartford widow of Andrew J Wilkinson.
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Nowell
Reading
Harriett N. Nowell
Peabody
Waltham
Susan K
John Peabody
Bailey
John Appleton Bailey
John Bailey
Dorchester
Hatfield
Boston Highlands
Latora R. Hatfield
Harrington
Charlestown
Cornelius Harrington
Lappen
Navy
Frankie
Frank
Ida F. Lappen
Morrison
Fred G. Morrison
Young
Mary Young
Bowdoin School
Curtis
Mass
Henry Curtis
Emerson
Concord
Lillian
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Trask
Lynn
Delia
John Trask
Wilkinson
Hartford
Conn
Mary A. Marcy
Andrew J. Wilkinson
Boston
With Best Intentions Names Pairings Listed In Row
A list of paired names appears in a line, featuring Thomas Dearnsley with Eliza Fadee, William B. Crowell with Abbey H. Haines, and others including Richard F. Goswell with Sadie G. McHugh, Thomas Green with Ellen Artemas B Johnston with Dora Munroe, John Glennon with Elizabeth O'Brien, and several more pairs. The fragment ends with Ward B. Stevens paired with Annie Mackie.
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Thomas Dearnsley
Eliza Fadee
William B. Crowell
Abbey H. Haines
Richard F. Goswell
Sadie G. McHugh
Thomas Green
Ellen Aot
Artemas B. Johnston
Dora Munroe
John Glennon
Elizabeth O’brien
William Pryor
Mary McInnis
John H. Fairbairn
Annie J. McCohen
Ralph W. Peters
Martha J. Noble
Arthur Hooper
Lizzie J. Butler
John H. Caron
Annie Sheehan
David Sutton
Marriage notices in this city this month
In this city, Nov. 13, by Rev J H Mc Avoy, Dennis ene and Honora Fitzgerald. In this city, Nov. 12, by Rev S H Wink ley, William L Mouton and Amanda F Lyford.
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J. H. McAvoy
Dennis Ene
Honora Fitzgerald
S. H. Winkley
William L. Mouton
Amanda F. Lyford
Special meeting of Overseers at Harvard College
Harvard College announces a special meeting of the Board of Overseers to be held at 50 State Street Boston on Wednesday November 46 at 11 oclock a m to receive communications from the President and Fellows and reports from committees and to transact any other business. Cambridge Nov 9 1892.
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Board of Overseers
Harvard College
State Street
Boston
Alexander McKenzie
Cambridge
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Charlotte Emerson Brown
Federation
Merrill
Queen of Clubs
Etta H. Osgood
Portland
First State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Eunice D. Frye
Portland Literary Union
Kate Tannatt Woods
Salem ‘Thought and Work Club
Lucia Peabody
New England Women’s Club
D. M. Avery
Conversational Club
Cleveland, O
Celia Parker Woolley
Chicago Women’s Club
Fannie Palmer
Rhode Island
Women's Club
Mason Street
W. Baker &C.’S
W. Baker &Co
Epps
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & Co
Homeopathic Chemists
Tien
Ferdinand
Car
Warren
Washington Streets
Roxbury
Washington St
WIL Bros
Tremont Row
Sara
Paris Herald
Gare
Palace ON Wheels
City Theatres
Reed and
Hollis Street
Chicago
Boston & Albany
Windy City
Gloriana
Patti
Grover Cleveland
Palace Theatre
Crandall & Zoellner
Austin
Mr. Crandall
Peck
Cohans
Charles E. Cooley
James McDonald
Williams
Arizona
Jack
Frank Marion
Rose Coghlan
Howard Atheneum
Austin & Stone’s
Boston Theatre
Paul
Entertainments
Reeves
Providence
R. I
Vvay
Harry Crandall Crandall
Zoellner
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
the New City Directory
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
Com
Dion Bonucicautt
Eugene Tompkins
Mamagen
Inging
Europe
Lizzze
Clorious Comic
Rose
Charles Coghlan
Bece
Barnet
Pflueder’s
Theatre
Hollis Rearer
Reed and Collier
Manent
E. A. Sothern
Captain Lettarblair
Mr. Chas
F. Atkinson
Evans & Hoey
HALLEN @ HART
Boston Music Hall
Ev’g
New Marine Band
John Philip Sousa
Antonio Gal
Razzagolo
Sig
Liberati
Howard
Tremont
IN & Stone
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