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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
5
The Cincinnati Farmers Congress discusses modern sowing and harvesting techniques, the shift to machinery, and the value of byproducts. Delegates emphasize direct-to-consumer markets, intelligent management, and national prosperity through organized agriculture. Late news notes J W Robertson of Ottawa will speak Thursday.
Miss Caroline Hazard is formally inaugurated as the fourth president of Wellesley College at an elaborate ceremony in Hills. The event featured a procession led by Mrs. Pearmain, addresses by Harvard President Eliot and Michigan’s President Angell, a luncheon at College Hall, and a reception for alumnae at Stone Hall with many distinguished guests in attendance.
The American Board of Foreign Missions began its ninetieth annual meeting this afternoon in Providence at the Union Congregational Church with Vice-President D. Willis James of New York presiding. The report details and discussions follow under the session heading.
The procession led by Stewart's Band and senior marshals marked the induction of a new Wellesley College president. Attendees included Bishop Lawrence Miss Durant Miss Hazard and college officials, with memorials for late President Lamson and remarks by Williston Walker and Dr Adams.
An Anti Imperialist meeting is set for City square Charlestown this evening at 7 30 with speakers. Edward Doherty the noted Single Taxer will preside.
Timothy Calnan state treasurer of the Knights of Columbus from Woburn underwent an appendectomy yesterday at Eliott Hospital Commonwealth Avenue. Dr F D Donoghue Massachusetts Avenue performed the operation. He was reported last night to be in very comfortable condition and recovery assured.
Program for today lists 10 A M lectures by Hon. W B Powell Shade land Penn on Inventions for Farmers and The Canadian Department of Agriculture by Hon J W Robertson Ottawa At 2 P M Problems Confronting Farm Life by Hon W S Delano Lee Park Neb and Intensive Gardening by FP Whitstelp Louisville Ky At 8 P M The Promotion of the Use of American Products in Foreign Countries by Hon James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture Washington
Delegates from across the United States convene in Boston as the Farmers National Congress begins its first east of the Alleghenies meeting. Mayor Quincy and Gov. Wolcott officials welcome the assemblage, with remarks on agriculture’s regional and national importance and the need for science based farming.
The Dewey celebration and yacht races delayed scenery for More Than Queen at Park Theatre, but the venue now readies a historic English first tonight with Julia Arthur as Josephine. Oct 23 features new shows across Boston venues and a German company touring, with Odds and ends including Der New Yorker Brauer and Marguerite Cornille touring news.
The Hollis stage offers Cyrano de Bergerac revived with beauty and pacing. Sack and the Beanstalk at the Grand Opera House attracts Cadets. Brockton fair opens with Hachday’s programme. The Serenade at Boston Theatre remains popular. Cuckoo at the Museum proves engaging. Governor of Kentucky praised at Castle Square. Way Down East souvenir night marks 100th performance at Tremont. Keith's hosts Sydney Drew and "A Model Young Man" revival. Austin & Stone’s circus promises a big show with more than gorillas involved.
The U S Circuit Court ruling upholds Low patent for crown and bridge work and attaches on seven Boston dentists offices. Dentists named include L D Shepard at 330 Dartmouth St Thomas Fillebrown 157 Newbury St M Hemenway Hotel Pelham Gustave P Wiksell Hotel Pelham H D Osgood & Son 37 Tremont St John F Dowsley 175 Tremont St.
The marriage of Miss Jessie Berman daughter of Mr and Mrs S Berman to Mr Iliam L Provolsky was solemnized last evening at the Utopian Club 480 Shawmut avenue. Rabbi Hyman S Schoher officiated and a large guest list attended. Best man Moses Goldman ushers included Jacob Provolsky I Dyer I Bash B Bush Max Berman. A supper followed with speeches by Sam Wyman Joseph Spektorsky Lew Goldman M Rechkowsky and others. Dareing marked the reception.
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