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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1894
Page
5
The article argues sleeves will be larger and more elaborate this fall with four yards of silk per pair and labor as heavy as a full bodice. It describes balloon and leg of mutton shapes, long cuffs, and street versus evening variations, noting jet trim and decorative quillings.
Mrs. M. S. Corning of Boston, writer of Sunday school and temperance tales, owns a summer Oxford residence. Two young ladies spotted a strange window figure, prompting an alarm. Officer Farris found burglars packed valuables for removal and James Stone of Boston under the bed drunk. Stone allegedly broke in to steal and was overcome by heater alcohol.
Professor Wiggins argues humans originate from Mars via a comet and that electric and magnetic forces guide planetary motion. He cites Biela's comet, meteors, and telegraph wires as evidence, claiming a serpent from Eve's tale was a comet and linking drought to electric influence on weather.
Funeral services for Oliver Wendell Holmes will be held at King's Chapel at noon. The interment by the Jackson lot at Mt. Auburn will follow with minimal ceremony and no procession. The planning emphasizes simplicity per the poet's wishes, with limited attendees and no grave service.
A bridal scrapbook concept for modern brides compiled by Emma Moffett Tyng. The volume, bound in white moire with gilt orange blossoms, collects wedding tokens, cards, gown scraps, flowers, gifts, travel notes, telegrams, and congratulatory notices.
The Dean of Bryn Mawr, Miss M Carey Thomas, is among the youngest in her field at 27 when she assumed leadership. Her Bryn Mawr home, The Deanery, hosts artists and writers from Philadelphia with a London-flavored, English-influenced presence.
Yale students pass resolutions mourning Oliver Wendell Holmes death and extend sympathy to his family and his sister university. A committee is named to convey the remarks to the Holmes family as Roswell B. Mason presides and notes include memories of Holmes at Yale and his wit.
A newspaper interviewer recalls a visit to Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes at Beverly Farms for his eighty second birthday. Holmes praises a fellow English author and notes the beauty of gifts and a remarkable nautilus from a wealthy guest as they discuss his poetry and life.
Poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes describes a young woman buried in a simple wooden cross, with violets blooming above and trees guarding the peaceful grave. Birds, squirrels, and crickets accompany the scene as the seasons turn, honoring a spirit that warmed a chilly winter.
English tributes poured in from Edmund Gosse and Walter Besant after the death of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Gosse lauded him as America’s most venerable citizen and the last survivor of a generation of giants. Besant mourned the loss of a rare man of letters and a figure of urbane literary life.
Contemporary notices praise Holmes as a beloved, genial American writer whose personality and prose charmed the English speaking world. Critics compare him to Addison and Goldsmith, note his kindness, humor, and unique presence as both man and author across England and America.
London reports Hungary considering laws to grant Hebrews equal religious status with Christians. The bill includes civil marriage and end to Christianizing Hebrews at age, while permitting conversion to Judaism. Clergy reactions split. cabinet crisis looming if parliament rejects the measure.
In Parker Hall Beachmont last evening four hundred residents enjoyed a high quality concert by the Boston singers operatic company. The hall and audience, dressed for a swell event, applauded performances including Miss MacGregor contralto and Mrs Rice in multiple pieces. The program opened with To Arms Ye Brave and closed with strong solo and ensemble numbers praised by the crowd.
Despatches from Bath and Portland note the lighter Northern Light arriving to load knees for CC V Minott’s four masted schooner while Portland’s coal trade surges with eighteen arrivals in two days averaging 1000 tons each. Recovery and repairs proceed on vessels at Lockwood’s with Ruth and Philadelphia among others. The Gloucester to Boston schooner Alice T Boardman, water-logged and abandoned, is to be salvaged with crew to be sent to England. questions arise over desertion by its crew. Captain Hatch of the bark Hudson disputes Boston Post coverage of seaworthiness and pumps testing. The Hudson is described as leaking above the water line though remains seaworthy for lumber cargo. The Landsman.
Russell C. Stevens age 20 of Elmwood Massachusetts was arrested by Inspector Shields on a July embezzlement of nearly 400 dollars from George E. Freeman 39 Boylston Street. As a bookkeeper he cashed checks and allegedly left the city before being traced to Brockton where he was captured. He was booked at headquarters and jailed in the Tombs.
The performers Martha Mrs Rice Miss Mac Gregor Mr Hanshue and Mr Clarke delivered strong turns across several parts and the overall production was a decided success.
Suffolk Probate Court allowed the will of Roxbury widow Elizabeth A. Martin after a hearing on objections by distant cousins. The will leaves 1900 to four charities, 500 to New England Home for Little Wanderers, 1000 to Frank S. Rogers, the Forest Street house to Harriet Angier, and the West Bridgewater restatrix estate to Francis Howard. John A. Menchum drafted the will. Mrs Martin died childless.
Chicago mother favorite Miss Kathleen Shippen introduces a service for children that blends menus decorations and games. She consults with the host family in advance. on party day she hosts guides and entertains using both classic and original games while keeping conversations lively and preventing silliness.
A teacher describes how children enjoy dancing while learning German and French in various games. The aim is to ensure each child feels happy with themselves and ready to share the fun with the next neighbor.
In the Supreme Court Judge Beaker refused Miriam D. Homer's writ of certiorari to overturn Cambridge Board of Aldermen actions granting West End Railway permission to erect a street pole on Garden Street opposite her property. She says she had no hearing notice and later learned of the relocation. The pole was moved from her private way to the street without her notice.
Miss Clara Evelyn Bouvier wed Mr. Henry Rousseau in the Church of Precious Blood at 10:90 this morning. The ceremony drew about 1200 guests from Woonsocket and 200 visitors from Providence Pawtucket and Springfield. Gifts included a Steinway piano from the bridegroom’s father.
A local case reports that Miss Ida Le Roux, a young French teacher living on Isabella Street, was placed in false light by misrepresentation in the daily papers. Described as educated refined and from a good family she has taught here about a year and earned many patrons including well known residents.
Miss Annie M. White of New Bedford is named official stenographer of the equity session of the Superior Court, replacing William B. Wright who has resigned. The appointment takes effect November 1, and she previously served as official stenographer for Bristol County Superior Court.
Poetic verse urging quick action and faith to endure life’s night. Encourages buckling armor, loving, living boldly, until divine rest comes in the roses of heaven.
Washington Oct 9 Secretary Carlisle signs telegram stating that wool in paragraph 297 of the new tariff act refers to sheep hair only and that duties on articles made from other animal hair take effect from act start. Collectors instructed to seize entries misclassified. Aug 27 instructions remain unchanged.
Newport R I October 9 The naval small arms board tested Remington gun No 6 described as an improvement over Nos 8 and 4 Expert Fay led the trials with Morris as handling expert Twenty shots in one minute seven seconds yielded eighteen hits and twenty five shots in two minutes yielded twenty one hits A seaman gunner from the torpedo station fired twenty shots in one minute forty five seconds with nineteen hits and twenty nine shots in two minutes all hits Disassembly and assembly times were 4 minutes 83 seconds and 7 minutes 2 seconds for the expert and non expert respectively and 10 minutes 19 seconds and 11 minutes 27 seconds for taking apart and putting together
Ignatius S. McDonough won unanimous indorsement by the Brookside Associates for the Democratic nomination to the General Court from Ward 19 at a Monday evening meeting. The Brookside, Roxbury’s prominent social club, is noted for its active members who back preferred candidates.
London October 9 the English Church congress opened at Exeter with the Bishop of Exeter presiding He called for thorough church reform a catholic spirit toward other Christian denominations emphasis on religious education and temperance enforcement modeled on the Gothenburg system
About one hundred people attended a Tremont Street meeting in Ward 22. John E. Hesilan presided as resolutions praised Finneran for the General Court race and his qualifications as a prominent businessman. Last year's loss was by under thirty votes.
A Boston committee formed September 22 for the American Whist Club invites whist clubs and players across New England to a convention on October 16 1834 at 1 o clock to discuss forming a New England Whist League. The league may operate independently or with the American national league and aims to promote matches tournaments and fellowship with only a modest annual club membership fee.
The Department of State reports Chilán government has paid the full awards totaling more than 250000 dollars to the United States. The settlement comes after the Chillán Claims Commission and settles long disputes over damages.
Washington on October 9 reports the battleship Maine will conduct an official trial next Monday, running four hours at sea to exceed its contracted horsepower. A preliminary contractor's run is expected Thursday.
A small exhibition of pastels by Louis Kronberg, Longfellow scholarship winner, is at Doll Richards. The show features sketches and studies done in Paris and Venice.
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