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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1891

Page

2

Grand Food and Health Exposition Opens Monday in Mechanics Hall

A thousand colorful booths rise in Mechanics Building for a Food and Health Exposition under the Boston Retail Grocers Association. Prominent guests include Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews. Exhibits feature Walter Baker Cocoa, Chase & Sanborn teas, Cobb Bates & Yerxa grocers, and a Japanese tea house with samples. Visitors may taste cocoa, teas, chocolates, breads, and sauces, with a grand windmill display and a cornered windmill brand ad. A daily official paper will publish programs as the event runs.

Mechanics Building Boston Retail Grocers’ Association Grand Hall Mechanics’ Building Russell Matthews George H. Bond James A. Litchfield Hart Beard Henry UH. Sprague W. XE. Barrett J. W. Hamilton Ew England New England Baldwin Boston Germania Reeves Marion Osgood A. H. Knoll Marie McNeil Massachusetts Chase & Sanborn Walter Baker & Co White House Exhibits Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Galpec Eoctten Howard W. Spurr & Co Chicago Spurr Revere A. O. Wilbur & Sons Cocoa Theta Japan Formosa Howard W. Spurr Specialty Co N. K. Fairbank & Co Union Oil Company Providence K. l Cobb, Aldrich & Co Sue Pa Standard 1 & Fuel Company Bunker Hill Skilton, Foote & Co American Cereal Company J. L. Prescott & Co Stickney & Poor National Pure Food Company Thomas Jana & Co Commercial Clinton Streets Condensed Milk Company W. F. Schmidt Royal Baking Powder Armour & Co Nash, Whiton & Co The Pure Baking Company Huckins Soup Hecker’s John A. Andrews & Co Cowdrey’s Soups Johnson’s Educator Food Company United States Baking Company D.& L. Slade Company Spices van Houten & Zoon Japanese Tea House Mellins Food Edward Dewson George W. Beardsley Piano Company Kroeger Fleischmann & Co Exhibition Hall Pos Space 92

Harvard at Play and First Football Game Highlight Yale Preview

Harvard hosts the ninth Intercollegiate Tennis Association tournament at New Haven Lawn and Yard Club starting Monday Oct 13 with top contenders from Yale Penn Cornell Princeton Dartmouth Brown Trinity entering. Harvard's Hovey Wrenn pair lead doubles while Parker Lee Larnard McCormick Gunnison Jones Mallory among others expected. In football Harvard opens against Dartmouth at Cambridge with Trafford likely captaining a strong backfield and White favored at halfback after a solid practice showing.

Intercollegiate Tennis Association New Haven C.T. Lee University of Pennsylvania W. A. Larnard E. J. White Cornell EK. P. McMullen Columbia G. P. Herrick W. K. Johnson H. M. McCormick Princeton W. Gunnison Dartmouth J. E. D. Jones Brown R. P. Mallory Trinity Wrenn Herrick Harvard Cambridge New York Trafford Rushers Hallowell Newell R. T Highlands Rantoul Vail I. E Shea J. J Miller Burgess Lake M. White White

The Real New South Address At Southern Exposition

Octavius Cohen, managing editor of the Charleston World, spoke at the Southern Exposition opening in Ravernen NC. He urged education for all and argued for interracial progress within defined political roles, condemning Reconstruction excess and urging economic vitality through learning and outdoor work.

Ravernen N.C Octavius Cohen Charleston New South North South Carolina New England North Carolina New Cohen South

Second Cousin of Mrs Searles appears in will case

Salem October 2 Special to the Post Another appearance was this morning entered for a new contestant of the will of the late Mary F Searles of Methuen Wells Monroe and Lee of Los Angeles entering an appearance for Mrs Maria E Bressee who claims to be a second cousin of the decedent.

Searles Salem the Post Mary F Methuen Wells, Monroe & Lee Los Angeles Maria E. Bressee

English cricketers defeat Philadelphians by four wickets

In Philadelphia on Oct 2 the English XI beat the Philadelphians by four wickets after Philly scored 56 in their first innings to the visitors 82. The match featured a late Philadelphian rally with Scott 31 and Welch 28, and England reached 74 for four before Key 17 not out and Throwley secured the 95 run win with 13 needed.

Philadelphia Scott Welch Woods Wreford Brown Brown George Patterson Wright Bohlen Patterson Brewster Key Ralston Bailey Hewitt Hewett Baily Hornsby Lord Hawke H. J. Brown Surrey Hawke Thayer Philadelphias Rage Hrun Lota Stewster Lord Throwley Throwley Aeecsnas H. Downs C. Wright K. Woogs J. H. Patterson C. Key S. Walsh, Jr G. Patterson B. Brown Hy Bonion Bow Oulis Mawiston H. P. Baily B. Woods C, Ralston B. Bally Boes J. H. J. Hornsby C. Ralston B. Patterson B. Baily C. Wreford Brown C. Baily S. M. J. Woods C. Brewster

Harvard University Calendar Opens with Spiritual and Academic Events

On Sunday at Appleton Chapel, 7:30 p.m., Harvard begins its religious year with sermons and addresses by D G Lyon Brooke Herford Phillips Brooks Leighton Parks and C C Everett D D The calendar lists a Sunday service and Monday through Thursday scholarly events including a Jewish conference a faculty meeting an English oral debate on the McKinley bill as a detriment to American industry.

Harvard University Appleton Chapel D. G. Lyon Brooke Herford D.D Phillips Brooks Leighton Parks C. C. Everett Faculty of Arts and Sciences University

The Fighter Actor in Hard Luck

Australian papers report that John L. Sullivan's theatrical tour of the colonies failed. The company, stranded after arrival on the Monowai, awaits remittances from America for return passage.

San Francisco Monowai Sydney John L. Sullivan America

Salembody Man Killed By Train In Morning Accident

Salem October 2 Herbert L Gambler of Pea body about 27 was killed by a train arriving at 8 40 pm He stood on the platform of the forward car as the train neared the station slipped and was cut in two He was rushed to the hospital but died shortly after arrival.

Salem Herbert L. Gambler Peabody

Unitarian Club Meeting Sets October Talk at Vendome

The October gathering of the Unitarian Club will convene at the Vendome on Wednesday evening October 7. The topic is Our Recent National Conference with speakers Rev Richard Armstrong of Liverpool preacher to the conference Rev Messrs Edward Everett Hale Grindal Reynolds Charles G Ames and others addressing the meeting.

Unitarian Club the Vendome Richard Armstrong Liverpool Messra Edward Everett Hale Grindal Reynolds Charles G. Ames

People's Party Rally Set for Faneuil Hall

The People's party will stage its first rally on Wednesday night in Faneuil Hall with speeches by Edward Bellamy E Moody Boynton William J Shields Henry Lemon and others. Special cars will operate from Lynn where many supporters will travel to attend the meeting.

People's Party People’s Party Faneuil Hall Edward Bellamy E. Moody Boynton William J. Shields Henry Lemon Lynn

Gladstone’s Visit Highlights Liberal Resolve in Newcastle

The Liberal leader Mr. Gladstone arrived in Newcastle with a welcoming crowd. He addressed 4000 at the Tyneside Theatre, declaring confidence in Liberal aims, urging parliamentary reforms, criticizing arreas under the Tory government, and advocating temperance, Welsh and Scottish disestablishment, and reform of the House of Lords. The Liberal Congress also met, endorsing local option, repeal of primogeniture and entail, enfranchisement of leaseholders, and disestablishment of the Church of Scotland.

Newcastle Eng Tyneside Mr. Gladstone Gladstone Liberal Party Lord Beaconsfield Beaconsfiell Lord Salisbury Egypt Wales Scotland House of Lords Congress OF Liberals Great Liberal Congress National Liberal Federation Council of the National Liberal Federation Church of Scotland

Mills Sets New End to End Bicycle Record

English champion G P Mills extends his Land's End to John O Groats record riding a pneumatic safety bicycle in four days four hours and fifteen minutes beating his previous mark by twenty one hours.

London G. P. Mills Land’s End John O’groat Mills

Italian attacker Scarano arrested in Chicago

Antonio Scarano, the Italian who criminally assaulted a 13 year old girl on a Needham road in June, was captured in Chicago yesterday and will be tried at the next term of the Superior Criminal Court in Dedham.

Chicago Dedham Antonio Scarano Needham Superior Criminal Court

Public Bequests in Swasey Will Probate

Salem October 2. Special to the Post. The will of the late Conner B Swasey of Salem filed for probate leaves legacies to various congregations and individuals. The document outlines specific bequests and terms, reflecting the deceased's final wishes and the probate process begins to determine their execution.

Salem Conner B. Swasey See Beo Anaes Congregation Bur of Leonel

Nance Oldfield on Stage at Hollis Street Theatre

Boston reviewers praise Rose Coghlan in a concise one act adaptation of Nance Oldfield from a Kipling style story. The cast includes John M. Sullivan Thomas Whiffen and Helen Russell. Coghlan’s performance is highlighted as best in some time, with strong line delivery and restrained emotion.

Nance Oldfield Charles Reade Boston Hollis Street Theatre Kipling and Harris Rose Coghlan Dorothy Miss Corhlan Dorothy Barina Miss Coghlan John Sullivan Thomas Whiffen Helen Russell

Variety of Boston Theatres Next Week With Big Name Acts

Boston theatregoers will find a lively week with Park, Boston, Tremont, Globe and Museum houses offering changes and premieres. Stuart Robson performs She Stoops to Conquer at Tremont. Mile. Rhea stars in Judith at Globe while Margaret Mather debuts Romeo and Juliet at the Globe lineup. The Old Homestead continues to draw at Boston Theatre, and The Schoolmistress a new Pinero farce heads to the Museum. Margaret Mather's repertoire includes Leah the Forsaken and Medea among others. Sarah Bernhardt and Matinee plans ripple through New York as Lottie Gilman and others headline. A coming joint appearance by Frederick Warde and Louis James is teased for next season with the Museum company in Boston.

Boston Park Theatre Boston Theatre Stuart Robson Conauer Tremont Theatre Mile Rhea Mr. Alexander Judith Globe Theatre Margaret Mather Mr. Otis Skinner Romeo Arthur W Pinero EK. L. Davenport Archibald Rankling George C. Boniface John "Mallory Charles Barron Saunders Veeeveses Junius B. Booth Chationis Otto Bernstein Desea James Burrows Sogftay Franklin Hallett Goff Eadward Wade Myelyn Campbell Gwendoline Hawkins Agnes Acres Ermyntrude Henrietta Mr. Robson Bertie the Lamb Lyceum Theatre Charles Reade Nance Oldfield Leah the Forsaken Lyons Medea Mme. Ristori Mme. Janauschek Ernani Addie Cora Reed Frank Blair Edward Favor Edith Murillo Edith Sinclair Frederick Warde Louis James Henry Guy Carleton Memnon K. M. Field Museum Company Mr. Field Edwin Booth William Hemstreet New Massachus Suffolk Louis Stern William T. Milligan Beacon Vacuum Pump and Electrical Company Maine Saia Court Sime Boston Post Bofton Joan F. Brown O. G. Sleeper Ass’t

Riddle reads in Cambridge mark thousandth public reading

A long review notes Mr. Riddle completed his thousandth public reading with a Boston Cambridge tour. New England shows accounted for one third of his work, praising The County Fair and Annie Blanche Taggs, plus theater plans across Boston in coming weeks.

Riddle Cambridge United States Maine California New England

New Volume of Talleyrand Memoirs Reviewed in Detail

The third volume recounts Talleyrand’s addendum on the Duc d Enghien affair and alleged plots against Napoleon. It covers his defense against Maubreuil’s charges, Vienna Congress notes, and the Bourbon Restoration with sharp commentary on Wellington and Madame de Luven.

Prince de Talleyrand Talleyrand Duc d’Enghien Napoleon Century Magazine Duc d’ Enghien M. de Maubreuil Maubreuil Fontainebleau Duke of Wellington Madame de Luven Vienna Elba Louis XVIII Sire Allevrand France Bray Taileyrand

Memoirs of the Prince de Talleyrand Vol II in 19th century France

Excerpt notes a 1830 revolution and a return for the good of France. Publication details list Duc de Broglie editor and notes, Mrs. Angus Hall translation, introduction by Whitelaw Reid, G. P. Putnam's Sons. New York edition priced at $2.50.

France Prince de Talleyrand Duc de Broglie French Academy Angus Hall Whitelaw Rein New York G. P. Putnam’s Sons

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Mechanics’ Hall King M.J. Woods W. Brown Eenee Cawes J. K. Hornsby Ave Wrese Gentlemen OF England Bh. M G S. Patterson Wee Bi P. Baily I. Brown Laily Liberals Belcher Ophir Potosi Cala Bee Ae Savage Crown Point Sierra Nevada Gould & Curry Union Marie Wainwright A. M. Palmer Palmer’s Theatre Mr. Palmer Alabama J. M. Hill Abbey Schoeffel and Grau Sarah Bernhardt Standard Theatre George Riddle Association Hall Browning Philharmonic Orchestra Bernhard Listemann Annie Blanche Aunt Prue New Columbian Theatre de Mille Belasco Charles Frohman John J. McNally Rentz-Santley_ Burlesque Company Howard Athenwium Wang de Wolfe Hopper Dainty Little Della Fox Henshaw Ten Broeck Grand Opera House Chickering Hall Chickering Hall Theatre Aronson Opera Company Tremont ‘Theatre Pietro Mascagni NEW Books Talleyrand Memoirs Weer Dorchester Dorchester High School Wheeler Watson Chipman Mo Ee Billious Eames I. S. Johnson & CO Custom House St Mass Johnson Johnson & CO Massachusetts’ State House Brigham & Spofford Mt. Vernon St John DD. Long State House Benj. D. Whitcomb WM. Endicott, Jr Price Barnard& CO Temple Place James F.C. Hyde Massachlemeagee W. Leon Lovell Malden Saia Middlesex Hoston Post George M. Brooks J. H. Tyler Register Harbor and Land Commission Heer GEO Velrivls Mystic River Boston & Albany Railroad Company Joon E, Sanford
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