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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1887

Page

8

Tufts President Reports Hopeful College Growth and Goals

President Capen presents the Tufts College annual report for 1886 87 noting total admissions 39 and 141 enrolled, with degrees totaling 32 from arts mechanical arts divinity and theology. He urges curriculum reform to open higher education to more bright secondary students and outlines plans for a new Divinity Hall science workshop and faculty support including gifts from Pearson Sturtevant Whittier Ames Skinner and Reverend Young for books and endowments.

Capen Tufts College Divinity School New England Divinity Hall Henry B. Pearson Messrs B. F. Sturtevant Charles Whittier F. L. Ames Cornelia B. Skinner Edward G. Young

Lectures on Health by Dr Hebbard Attracts Interest

The noteworthy health lectures stress wise self care and caution against excess medicine. Dr Hebbard, famed lecturer, is expected to present in Boston and has impressed audiences in major cities, earning praise from leaders like Greeley and Emerson.

Dr. Hebbard Hebbard Boston Greeley Phillips Emerson

Campanini Concerts To Open Boston Season

The Campanini lyic artists tour comes to Music Hall with two operatic concerts on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. In New York, Mme Repetto debuted with striking success in Rigoletto and Lucia scenes, while Mme Scalchi and Signor Campanini drew storms of acclaim. Galassi, Nannetti, Baldini, Corsini and violinist Mme Torricelli received encores. Ticket sales for Boston shows are very strong.

Campanini Music Hall Boston New York Metropolitan Opera House Mme. Repetto Mme. Scalchi Signor Campanini Signori Galassi Nannetti Baldini Corsini Mme. Torricelli

Social Club Dinners Across City Last Night

The Acton Fusiliers dined at Crawford House. Ninth Regiment M V M officers dined at the Revere. The Clefs held their monthly dinner at Tremont House. Boston and Albany agents dined at United States Hotel. Odd Volume Club met and dined at Youngs.

Acton Fusiliers Crawford Hiouse Ninth Regiment The Revere Clefs Tremont House Boston & Albany United States Odd Volume Club Young

Campbell cruelty case settled by Norfolk judge

Judge White of Norfolk county Probate Court settled the cruelty case involving J. R. Campbell and his wife over Charles Campbell, a son by a former wife. Friends sought guardian Frank K. Fay of Chelsea, but the judge, with the parents consent, appointed a sister of Mr. Campbell in Boston to oversee the boy.

J. R. Campbell Charles Campbell Campbell White Norfolk County Friends of Frank K. Fay Chelsea Boston

Trotting Race Crowds At Franklin Park Saugus

Strong turnout despite stormy weather watched a sweepstakes trotting event at Franklin Park Saugus. Dick won all three heats in close finishes, with A. H. taking second and Ajax third as times ranged around 2:40 to 2:42.

Franklin Park Saugus

Various City Notices and Local Events Reported

Mrs A M Diaz spoke on The Women of the Nineteenth Century before Mora Educational Association at New South Free Church. A stenographer post at the city post office offers $480 yearly with first twenty five applicants examined. Also several probate appeals from James Deshon will contest his will. Harbor high tide forced ferry passengers to use planks to reach East Boston. Miller Beal Co. Mutual Aid Ball raised funds for sickness aid with about 150 couples. Woman suffragists plan a Music Hall bazaar December 12 to 17. Frank Delaney found dead in Roxbury tenement. medical examiner alerted.

A. M. Diaz Mora) Educational Association New South Free Church Bybury Beacon Street Post Office City Delivery Division Walter Safford Post Office Examining Board James Deshon Elizabeth P. Deshon Pauline Deshon Daniel Deshon Caroline A. Batchelder George P. Deshon East Boston South East Boston Miller, Beal & Co. Mutual Aid Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Music Hall Frank Delaney Ward Street Roxpury District Draper

Progress of the Carnival at Horticultural Trail

A bright villa amid cottages hosts a carnival of seasons at Horticultural Trail. Yesterday benefited the Aged Couples' Home with a busy café. Volunteers included Miss Macomber and many others managing home and May tables featuring crafts, knitting, crochet, and a verse by C. B. Bradlee.

Miss Macomber W. E. Page Katherine Clark Gertie Smith Nellie Craibe Mansfield Fannie Smith Fannie Whitten Emily Beale Minnie Woods H. C. Whitcomb N. E. Emery Corning Old Jack Santa Claus C. B. Bradlee H. A. Ewing Parmeriee

Ten Year Anniversary of Woman's Auxiliary in Massachusetts

St Pauls Church marked the tenth anniversary of the Massachusetts branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions with a morning communion and a 3:30 PM business meeting. Officers elected include President Mrs Burnhaw and Secretary Miss Emily Paddock. Treasurer Miss Sarah J Chase reported receipts of 16563 23 from contributions, plus box funds totaling 29216 75, with expenditures 16486 04 and a balance of 7719. Bishop Brown spoke on Mississippi Valley church losses, praising aid boxes and urging careful content selection. Evening addresses by Mr Holly, Miss Sibyl Carter, and Rt Rev Dr Rulison followed.

Massachusetts Board of Missions St. Paul's Church Burnhaw Emily Paddock Sarah J. Chase Brown Fon du Lac Mississippi Valley Holly of Hayti Sibyl Carter Rulison

Twentieth Annual Meeting of Dental Science Officers Elected

The twentieth annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Science convened at Young's Hotel with Dr. Batchelder presiding. Officers elected for the year include President Dr. Cecil P. Wilson of Boston and Vice-President Dr. F. N. Seabury of Providence.

American Academy of Dental Science Young’s Hotel Batchelder Cecil P. Wilson Boston F. N. Seabury Providence We Bs Pond E. B. Hitchcock E. H. Smith Charles Wilson T. O. Loveland W. B. Parker C. H. Taft T.O. Stellwagen Philadelphia Dental College C. V P. Wilson Stellwagen E. G. Tucker L. D. Shepard J. L. Williams McManus Hartford KE. N. Harris J.T. Codman W. E. Merriain

Boston Paper Trade Association Holds Monthly Meeting

The regular meeting and dinner of the Boston Paper Trade Association was held at the Quincy House. President Hon. Alexander H. Rice chaired. Guests included Hon. William Whitney Holyoke Hon. W H Parsons New York Hon. W A Russell Boston and C. C. Ames Sulphite Company secretary. Absent members from abroad listed alongside local officials. Music by the Paper trade quartet. Whitney spoke on his Boston visit and gave a paper business overview and notes on credits. Short speeches followed.

Boston Paper Trade Association Quincy House Alexander H. Rice William Whitney Holyoke W. H. Parsons New York W. A. Russell Boston B. F. Hosford Dickenson Moses Newton Wellington Smith Mr. de Witt Lee C. B. Hopkins Hinsdale Rade Quartet Whitney

Egleston Square Cars Change Route Details

Egleston square buses adopt a new loop via Washington Franklin Hawley Sagamer streets to Washington street and back. Longwood cars alter path to Tremont and Boylston streets ending at Tremont House with return by the same route. Further changes are under review with no decisions yet pending for several days.

Egleston Square Temple Place Tremont Dover Streets Washington Washington, Franklin, Hawley Sagamer Streets Washington Street Longwood Boylston Washington Streets Tremont Street Tremont Streets Tremont House

Beacon Park Race Day Adds New Brisk Contest

George Hicks promotes another day of racing at Beacon Park with a repeat E Ee race featuring Wm G Maud L and Lookout. A second race pits James Golden's Planned Knight against Hicks’s Belle Franklin. The novelty race pairs Skylark and Guy hitched to skeleton wagons, prompted at 1 30.

Beacon Park George Hicks Maud L Lookout James Golden Knight Belle Franklin Skylark Guy

Plush fabrics on sale by Gilchrist at reduced prices

Messrs R and J Gilchrist advertise fifty pieces of sixteen inch silk plush in copper old gold garnet navy and French blue and prune at 65 cents a yard with nineteen inch plush at 85 cents Also present are velvets gros grain silks and colored faille Francais on their counters offering bargains and quality.

Messrs R. & J. Gilchrist

Libel case and lobster duty dispute heard in federal court

In the United States Circuit Court on November 16, Lovell vs Marston contended libel in letters to a wife and the court reserved decision after demurrer arguments. Separately Dabney and Talbot argued the 1886 import of 1050 cases of lobster in cans. duty questions centered on treaties and free list provisions with the court reserving judgment.

United States Circuit Court J. Orville D. Lovell Howard Marston H.W. Chaplin W. B. Gale Russell Fed IL. S. Dabney T. H. Talbot

Supreme Judicial Court session notes in equity list

The Supreme Judicial Court docket for November 16 shows the equity list taken for review with one case begun but unfinished. The matter No 485 Joseph B Moors versus Ferdinand A Wyman et al is listed with Morse for plaintiff and Hoar Hoar Lane for defendants.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Morton C. J Field Allen Houmes Knowlton Joseph B. Moors Ferdinand A. Wyman Rh. M. Morse, Jr E.R. Hoar S. Hoar J. ©. Lane

Damages Sought in Multiple Superior Court Sessions

The November term lists cases before Judges Blodgety Hammond and Thompson. Plaintiffs seek damages or loan recoveries against defendants including J G Souther and Murphy & Co, with juries out and verdicts partly recorded.

Nisi Prius Term Opens in Salem Divorce Docket

Supreme Judicial Court Essex 1887 announces Justice Charles Allen will start the nisi prius term at Salem on Monday the 28th at 9 30 a m Unfinished divorce cases go to trial in order Uncontested divorces gore law equity Bar members must submit lists five days before the 28th Propopy Dean Clerk

Supreme Judicial Court Essex Charles Allen Salem Bar Dean Propopy

Veteran United States Engineers Elect Officers at Tremont Clouse

The third annual meeting of the Veteran United States Engineers was held last night at the Tremont Clouse. Officers elected include President Thomas L. Perkins, vice presidents Thomas Paine J. B. F. Navarre I. W. Parker, secretary and treasurer Frank E. Beahn, and entertainment committee J. Wilson J. B. Leavitt W. P. Putnam.

United States Engineers Tremont Clouse Thomas L. Perkins Thomas Paine J. B. F. Navarre I. W. Parker Frank E. Beahn J. Wilson J. 8. Leavitt W. P. Putnam

Notice on Draperies and New Store Opening

Customers should place drapery and portieres orders this week to ensure Thanksgiving fulfillment. An opening advertisement invites the public to visit the store and view new accommodations, aiming for a record day of receipts.

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TUFTS Superior Court Blodgety, J George Brogl J. G. Souther Schell Pakestead L. W. Porter V. Howes T. F. Piper Gertrude de J. Maley Onley T. Meader Murphy & Co P. O’laughlin C. B. Mowry W. H. Miller Jton Isburgh Smith Sands Morse Cecconi Rossen Ola South Wainwii Coveney Slavin Hammond J. John R. McGuahay J. C. Richardson H.E. Swasey J. J. Beal J. Thomas Fendant Cornelius Reagan Catherine E. Downing Prince Street B. Allen Thomas Savage Thomas J. Gargan P. M. Keating Aaa Ardson Ild Ioruer McGaughey Rich Ennis Crosby Moe Mahon O'Neil Feeley Town of Hull Powers Mead Doyle Sullivan Cooke Mills Schaeller Haines Stevens Hughes Old Colony RR Marston Hathorne Lockwood Twitchell Buttrick Hale Rowe Chadbourn Bigelow Winters Kible Regan Brigham Quigg Blake Howard Ryan Sargent Thresher Hutchins Tilden King Simmons Woods Plummer Finkelstein Bertram Sloop Lillian Roberts Purdy Edgerly Marindin Munroe Gineva Gordella Veteran Engineers Norwell Boston Post Chas. I. BL Pearl ST Woodward's Blue Broomfield Street Calder Tremont and Sis Hore Pelham Churne Oak Grove Farm Mass Stevenson Faneuil Hall Square Crea Button and Congress John F. Pray Washington St P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency Devonshire Street Roxbury William and Edwin Sheafe Boston Linen Boston Bond Samuel Ward Co Devonshire St B. Tobey Henry F. Miller Miller Hall Tremont St Boston Association Chestnut Street Philadelphia Shepard, Norwell & CO Winter Street OFI China Silks Cunningham Spring Lane ING Agency Columbus Ave Price Gas Lighting Co Arch St New England Mutual Life Insurance Co Bent. F. Stevens Jos. M. Gibbens Postoffice Square Fire Insurance State Street Kilby ST Albbert Bowker Patridge Sec’ Ye Brussels Paris Aker W. Bazer &C Dorchester Epps Civil Service Gazette James Epps & CO Opathic Chemists London England Faneuil DE Wolfe, Fiske & Cqo,, Publishers Health Food CO City OF Board OF Registrars OF Voters Chapman Eutaw Street Court Room Meridian Street City Hall City Square Charles Town Harvard Street North Bennet Street Charity Building Chardon Street Wells Blossom Street Anderson Street Central Office Hudson Street Broadway B Street Fourth Street Dorchester Street Concord Street Cabot Street Corner Vine Dudley Streets Roxbury Street Smith Street Woolsey Hall Jamaica Plain Depot Adams Street Linus E. Pearson Michael Carney Cyrus S. Haldeman Baeder, Adamson & CO Blu Street Walter KR. Wightman Congress Street
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