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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1869

Page

3

Boston Post Tiny Home Notes and City Wit

A Boston Post column notes varied home topics and social comments. It mentions a Boutwell succession update expected in Concord, Tremont Temple ventilation, fashion trends like plaids, Patti’s return in three weeks, and humorous asides about gloves, gloves, and local amusements. It also touches on Kate Field and Olive performances, New York snow, and the Coliseum crowd, with light satire on fashion, printing, and cabbage as brain nourishment.

Concord Tremont Temple Boston Polar Patti Grimes Lyceum Olive Kate Field Music Hall New York Coliseum Purchase Street Hickory Dickory Dulness Plymouth Berkshire Barnstable

Massachusetts Teachers' Association Holds Annual Meeting In Boston

The twenty fifth annual meeting of the Massachusetts State Teachers Association will take place in Boston with sessions at Lowell Institute Hall Tremont Temple and the Rice School. The program covers High Grammar and Primary School sections with papers on examinations teaching methods and school administration. Free return tickets and Maverick House boarding are noted for attendees arriving from distant locations.

Massachusetts State Teachers’ Association Lowell Institute Hall Pr Nicholson Jonathan Kimball Hoj Salem Stacy Bigoon We Baxter Boston Wm. N. Seon Lee Cave Sete Mary Kyle Stickney L. W. Mason Eachin Leigh New York Daniel Leach Provicence R.J F. A. Craigen M. Paver M. W. Tewksbury Francis Coggswell Cambridge John S. Woodman Dartmouth Mile W. Minus. Esq California Bedford Street Tremont Temple Rice School Dartmuth Street Maverick House East Boston

Dana's Moonrise after a Gale at Hendrickson Doll Gallery

Dana's Moonrise after a Gale, a famed Dana painting, is briefly on display at Hendrickson Doll Richards on Summer street. The New York Express praised its solitary moonlit ocean scene and poetic power, noting its departure soon to a celebrated New York collector.

Dana Hendrickson, Doll & Richards Summer Street New York The New York Express Dans Childe Harolde

Arlington Street residence sold by Hatch & Co for estate

The late Oliver Brewster's Arlington street home, four stories with basement and French roof facing the Public Garden, was sold by Samuel Hatch & Co. The lot is 20 by 110 feet and the house 20 by 65 feet. Bids rose from 30000 above a mortgage to 48700, then to 42300 for J Cieves Dodge of Dodge Brothers & Co., with the final price just under recent valuations.

Oliver Brewster Arlington Street Commonwealth Avenue Marlborough Street Samuel Hatch & Co J. Cieves Dodge Dodge Brothers & Co Franklin Street

Annual Meeting of the Sons of Temperance in Massachusetts

The Girand Division met at the Meiona with about 350 delegates. Reports show 6 charters granted and 416 divisions statewide. Membership totals 8493 with 781 admitted and 125 dying after pledges breached. Receipts and expenses listed, cash on hand $20,136. Ladies visitors 90, public temperance meetings 29, tracts distributed 23.

Sons OF Temprerance Deanp Girand Sons of Temperance of Massachusetts Meiona G. W.P H. R. Danforth

Congressional Committee Set for Boston Session

A Ways and Means sub committee will convene in Boston to study the bonded warehouse system and internal revenue tax. Members include Samuel C. Looper chairman, Allison, Blair, Maynard, Brooks, Kelly, McCarthy, with Samuel Hooper hosting at the St James. The Boston Board of Trade will assist in formalizing the discussion.

Boston St. James Fourth District Samuel Hooper Samuel C. Looper Mass William B. Allison Iowa Austin Blair Michigan Horace Maynard Tennessee James Brooks New York William D. Kelly Pennsylvania Dennis McCarthy Boston Board of Trade

Democratic Rally at Faneuil Hall Promises Victory

A large enthusiastic crowd fills Faneuil Hall as Democrats rally to rescue Massachusetts from Republican rule. Joshua D. Ball presides, praising long-standing party principles, with speakers John Quincy Adams and J. E. Fitzgerald outlining contrasts with prohibitionists and Republicans, urging unity and vigilance for November elections.

Semi Annual Spiritualists Convention in Boston

The Spiritualists of Boston and vicinity held their Semi Annual Convention with large attendance in forenoon and afternoon sessions. Tremont Temple filled for evening programs featuring A. H. Carpenter Dr Storer E H Wheeler Prof Denton and Mrs Cora L V Tappan along with an entertainment by the Children's Progressive Lyceum Association and performances by Misses R. E. C. and M. S. Fabian that enhanced the event.

Spiritualists Boston Tremont Temple A. H. Carpenter Storer E. H. Wheeler Denton Cora L. V. Tappan Children’s Progressive Lycem Association RE. C M.S. Fabian

Old South Society votes to seek new worship site

At an adjourned meeting in Freeman Place Chapel the Old South Society authorized its standing committee to procure a site for a new house of worship by a 15 to 18 vote. The motion did not authorize building. A second vote declared the society does not intend abandoning or demolishing the present church.

Peellow Democrats of Boston Lam Democrats Democratic Party Bhurial West Golden Gates California Union Ohio Pennsylvania Massachusetts Becaue Commonwealth Worcester Sumner Masachusetts Republican Party Committee of Ways and Means Senate New York Radical Party Butler Groton Boutwell Internal Revenue United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Geneilemen Gen. Butler John Charles Wesley Mr Wesley Omar Alexandria Old Commonwealth Paris Mark Constantinople Connecticut Charles U. Woodbury Ife Kulu Fogies State Temperance Alliance Old South Society Freeman Place Suffolk James Fox Wm. F. Nichols Ward Ward Eleven Ward Room Ward Fen Slack Capt. Fox Fox James A Lex Geo. W. Palmer W. M. Burr Charles W. Reed James A. Fox J. A. Nowell Augustine Sanderson Jona. A Lane Messrs Woodworth Labor Reform Ware and City Committee

Free Library Moves to Hamilton Place in Boston

Massachusetts New Church Union says its Free Library and Reading Room at 25 Bromfield Street will relocate to Hamilton Place around December 1. The Swedenborgian group invites all to read New Church writings or inquire about them in the new location. The Congressional Committee praised businesslike conduct during a Boston visit, noting no junkets despite a Union Club reception, and toured Lowell mills afterward.

Massachusetts New Cauron Union Bromfield Street Massachusetts New Church Union Massachusetts Hamilton Place Tver Congressional Union Club Lowell

Lectures Begin Under Metrorp Post 66 in Haverhill

Metrorp Post No 66 of the Grand Army of the Republic opens a twelve lecture course with the first by Wim R Emerson of Boston. Other speakers include Daniel A Gleason Rev Jas T McCollom Charles H Brainard Baxter E Perry and village pastors. A large Democratic meeting followed in the City Hall with C L Woopbury Epwaap Hamilton Esqs Merrill presiding and strong party organization for November.

Metrorp Grand Army of the Republic Wim. R. Emerson Boston Daniel A. Gleason Jas. T. McCollom Charles H. Brainard Baxter E. Perry Haverhill C. L. Woop- Bury Epwaap Hamilton Merrill

Eckfords to Visit Boston for Exhibition Games

The Eckfords of New York, United States champions, arrive in Boston for exhibition games with three local clubs. Their first match is set against the Trimountains at Union Grounds at 2 PM today with Trimountains fielding their strongest lineup. Hon Thomas Russell honored by Ninth Regiment Band serenade in a social visit afterward.

Eckfords New York United States Boston Trimountains Union Grounds Thomas Russell Ninth Regiment America Ireland

Beal Estate Sales Reported in Cambridge Auctions

George R. Hichborn & Co. sold by auction yesterday a small wooden house on North Hanover court for 1769 to N. Davidson. Five lots on Garden and Donnell streets in Cambridge brought from 41 to 6 cents per foot. A small wooden house on Dublin street Cambridge sold for 1300 to John Bogan.

Beal George R. Hichborn & Co North Hanover Court N. Davidson Garden and Donnell Streets Cambridge Dublin Street John Bogan

Bierstadt Picture Drawing Crowds at Childs Co Gallery

Bierstapt s Paintixe now on exhibition at Childs Co gallery attracts large crowds. The painting, praised as entrancing, was a major draw at Berlin Paris and London galleries. Exhibition continues briefly. Also listed are Americans registered at Bowles Brothers office for the week ending October 6 1869 including Dr F Livermore A H Hall and families, and others. The ship Glory of the Sea will be launched from Donald McKay shipyard Fast Boston. 2000 tons, largest on the stocks in Island Ward.

Bierstapt Bierstadt Gallery of Childs & Co Berlin Paris London Bowles, Brothers & Co F. Livermore A. H. Hall A. E. Russell R. G. Russell William Amory F. Amory G. T. Angell T. P. Beal J. H. Brooks B. F. Atkins H. Atkins Atkins Boston Donald McKay Island Ward

St Thomas Parish Buys Lot at Union Square for New Church

The Parish of St Thomas has purchased a lot at Union Square adjoining Hawkins Hall where services are held. Erection of a church edifice will begin at once. The church under the charge of Morell is prospering with a flourishing sabbath school.

Someervville St. Thomas Union Square Hawkin’s Hall Morell

Accident in East Cambridge Injures Lincoln Carpenter

While William Lincoln a carpenter, was sawing a tree limb in East Cambridge yesterday morning the limb sprang and struck him in the stomach causing a fall of about forty feet. He broke both legs with the right leg in two places and was taken home.

East Cambridge Wm. F. Lincoln

Telegraph Fire Alarm Badges Issued to Access Probes

Superintendent Kennard distributes badges to all associated with the telegraph fire alarm system to curb unauthorised access to residences by individuals posing as repairers. The measure aims to ensure legitimate personnel only enter homes for maintenance or inspection.

Kennard

Eel Recovered From Maverick Oil Works Fire Pump

An eel measuring 24 inches in length and five inches in circumference was drawn from the pump of John S. Camrell engine No. 11 during a fire on the Maverick Oil Works premises Saturday night.

John S. Camrell Maverick Oil Orks

Concert Attendees Warned to Dress Warm at Coliseum

An item urges concertgoers at the Coliseum to wear warm clothing today tomorrow or Saturday. It notes shawls and coats may be discarded and will be picked up from the floor, implying rough handling of clothing during the performances.

Tue Coliseum Colisewa Messrs Crocker & Otis Sait Boylston Street Peck Music Hall Metropolitan Railroad Arbuckle

Boston Theatre and Venues Showcasing Stage Richness

Boston venues present Evadne at the Boston Museum with Miss Annie Clarke in the lead, supported by Barron, McClannin, and Murdock. London Assurance runs next, while Theodore Thomas’s concerts and Selwyn’s Theatre showcase acclaimed performances. Colley Cibber’s She Would and She Would Not returns at Selwyn’s with a strong cast. Formosa and The Belle of Tremont Street headline at other houses, with Howard Atheneum and Apelph Theatre offering varied entertainment.

Boston Museum Evadne Boston Theatre Formosa Selwyn’s Howard Athen the Coopers Olympic Theatre Adelphi Theatre Annie Clarke Shiel Theodore Thomas America Mason and Thomas Quartette New York Selwyn Boston Stuart Robson Major Wellinston de Boots Colley Cibbber Sie

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