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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1894

Page

5

Notable Guests at Thayer and Green Family Event

A lengthy guest list from New York and local households includes Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thayer, Professor and Mrs. Thayer, Miss Grace Thayer, Miss Edith Thayer, Miss Bumstead, Miss Eleanor Davis, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Greenough, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Griswold, Mrs. B. 8. Shaw, Mrs. Henry M. Saville, Colonel and Mrs. Thornton with Miss Mary Thornton and Miss Bessie Thornton, Colonel and Mrs. Harry E. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Russell, Miss Palfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perrin, the Hon. and Mrs. William Read, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Page, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Curtis, Mr. H. W. Cunningham, Mrs. N. St. John Green, Miss Cornelia Green, Miss Lizzie Green, Miss Mary Green, Mr. Huntington Saville, Mr. J. G. Thorpe, New York, Miss Upton, Miss Susan Smith, Miss Alice Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richards, Miss Annie Green, Mr. Harry Green, Miss Harris, Miss Edith N. Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. R. de W. Sampson, Miss Leslie Hopkinson, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Holder, Dr. and Mrs. Longstreth.

Henry Strong New York Mary M. Thayer Professor Thayer Cambridge Mr. Wadleigh Messrs Herman and John Gade Norway Richard Fuller Boston George Dean Frank Bigelow John Hall Robert Melledge Albert Thorndike Walter Woodruff Eustis Russell Walter Woodman Maud Williams H. E. Warner J. B. Williams W. D. Swan J. A. Swan Mayo Denman Ross N. S. Bartlett Elvira Bartlett Horace Scudder Scudder Sheffield George Dexter Mary Dexter Helen Dexter S. Gade Mildred Everett George Cogswell William Endicott R. B. Fuller C. C. Foster Grace Bigelow Nathurst H. G. Nichols A. A. Vaughan Ethel Vaughan Bertha Vaughan Weston- Smith E. M. Parker Ruth Parker M. L. Bradford Bradford May Bradford George Bradford Kate Melledge Bishop Lawrence Lois Howe Spencer Henry Stearns W. R. Thayer Thayer Grace Thayer Edith Thayer Bumstead Eleanor Davis J. J. Greenough W. M. Griswold Shaw Henry M. Saville Thornton Mary Thornton Bessie Thornton Harry E. Russell J. B. Russell Palfrey Arthur Perrin William Read Henry Page G. H. Curtis H. W. Cunningham N. St. John Green Cornelia Green Lizzie Green Mary Green Huntington Saville J. G. Thorpe Upton Susan Smith Alice Smith

Their Golden Wedding in Brookline Fifty Years Together

Mr. and Mrs. Abraham L. Cutler of Brookline celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Chestnut street home. Eight children organized the party with about 100 relatives present, yellow chrysanthemums filling the residence, and a horseshoe arch over the couple. Gifts were solid plate with inscribed surfaces and a mandolin orchestra provided music. telegrams arrived from absent relatives.

Abraham L. Cutler Brookline Chestnut Street Chicago

Cambridge Nuptials Tie Simmons to Edward Speare

Miss Dorothy Simmons of North Cambridge marries Mr Edward Ray Speare son of the Hon Alden Speare of Newton at North Avenue Universalist Church. The ceremony at 7 pm featured Rev A E White and Rev C W Biddle with best man Frank lin Murphy Jr and maid of honor Dee Simmons.

North Avenue Universalist Church North Cambridge Dorothy Simmons W. L. Simmons Edward Ray Speare Alden Speare Newton A. E. White Cambridgeport William F. Rogers Jed S. Pratt Cambridge Avery Rand

Veilings Norcross Yard Sale Sells Fine Fabrics

A local seller advertises yards of veiling and nets at low prices. Items include Double Brussels Net, plain Black Marines, Tuxedo Nets with chenille spots, and Fine woven spotted nets in Black and Navy. Prices range from 15c to 50c per yard, No. 17 Lett.

Brussels

Reception Follows Bride’s Nuptials on Meacham Street

The report notes a reception at the bride’s parents’ residence on Meacham street after a wedding ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Speare plan to reside in Newton, with many guests attending the formal event.

Meacham Street Mrs. Speare Newton

Quiet Brookline Wedding Unites Miss Mary S Kelly and Mr Joseph A Ryan

Miss Mary S Kelly and Mr Joseph A Ryan wed at the parochial residence of the Church of the Assumption in Brookline. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Edward H Quirk of Manchester New Hampshire with Thomas K Kelly as best man and Mary J Ryan as bridesmaid. The couple will host a December reception at their Auburn Street home after an extended southern trip.

Church of the Assumption Brookline Mary S. Kelly Thomas Kelly Joseph A. Ryan James F. Mullen & Co Roxbury Edward H. Quirk St. Anne’s Church Manchester N. H Thomas K. Kelly New York Mary J. Ryan Thomas J. Kelly Boylston Street Auburn Street South

Brechin Hall Wed at Temple Street Ceremony

The wedding of Dr. William Pitt Brechin and Miss Bertha Honorine Hall of Boston occurred last evening at 16 Temple Street, where the marriage ceremony was performed.

William Pitt Brechin Bertha Honorine Hall Boston Temple Street

Music Hall Bazaar Brims With Nation Booths and Gifts

The Music Hall bazaar teems with Scotch German Swedish and American booths as workers bustle through a busy day. Mrs Lorimer’s illness chills the room while leaders like Dr Lorimer and Mr Kimball greet crowds. Proceeds fund the church project with May and June stalls offering ornate linens, dolls, quilts, and Jubilee foods, attracting wide city support.

Scotland

The Poet's Notebook Lecture Finale by Murray in Boston

David Christie Murray concluded his lecture series at Association Hall on The Poet's Notebook attended by 400 plus notables. He praised form over mere feeling, highlighted vowel usage in poetry, and commended Burns Tennyson Poe Longfellow Ingolby Hood and Macaulay. He closed with Judas Iscariot and impressions of Disraeli and Bright to strong applause.

Boston David Christie Murray Association Hall Murray England Shakspere Tennyson Edgar Allen Poe Poe Longfellow Burns Ingolsby Macaulay Hood America Mr. Murray Judas Iscariot Disraeli John Bright

Wedding of Misses Lutz and Bowker At Jamaica Plain Church

The wedding of the bride in white silk with point lace and diamond ornaments took place at Jamaica Plain Baptist Church at 6 PM. Bridesmaid Esther Davies wore white silk with violets. little maid of honor Gracie Lutz wore pink silk. Ushers included Dr. Edward H. Allen, Dr. Barry H. Calkins, and John H. Woodman. A canopy arbor and white dove decorated the chuppah. a collation followed. Many costly presents were given, including a sealskin sack and a horse and carriage for the bride from her father. Notable guests included Dr. A. B. McGill and Dr. H. G. McGill of San Francisco and ex-Mayor James A. Fox.

Ralph Hunt Jamaica Plain Baptist Church Esther Davies Gracie Lutz John H. Bowker Edward H. Allen Barry H. Calkins John H Brechin St. Paul's James A. Fox Cambridge Hichborn Charlestown Navy Yard E. C. Quimby Pierce Samuel B. Lynch Lothrop W. White Lewis de Clancy W. H. Rideout Charles H. Brown E. H. Allen

About Womankind and Notable Women from a Historical Note

The piece notes Radcliffe College housing about 300 students, potentially counting toward Harvard’s 3600 total. It highlights Miss Margaret Plaster at 93 as a skilled cyclist, mentions Guerrilla the bullfighter near retirement due to wealth and wife’s anxiety, then describes Brandon Vermont fair exhibits from Mrs. H. Co. Cross including raspberries, relics, and a 170 year old mortar and pestle. It also mentions ongoing interest in women authors with Julien Gordon, Mrs. Van Rensselaer Cruger, publishing again and being presented at Court.

Brandon, Vt H. Co. Cross Bennington Cross Julien Gordon van Rensselaer Cruger

Cambridge Aldermen Consider Transfer for Hobbs Brook Land Takings

At the Cambridge board meeting the Mayor said the Water Board spent the $50 000 land takings appropriated for Hobbs Brook and more funds are needed immediately. He proposed transferring $50 000 from the Payson Park reservoir fund to Hobbs Brook. The item was sent to the finance committee for action. An order set a November 18 hearing on widening Boylston Street and on widening Harvard Square between Boylston and Dunster streets.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Water Board Hobbs Brook Reservoir Payson Park Reservoir Hobbs Brook Committee On Finance Boylston Street Harvard Square Charles River Parkway Boylston Dunster Streets

Cambridge Camping Club Holds Ninth Banquet in Quincy House

The Cambridge Camping Club of Cambridge held its ninth annual banquet and installation of officers at the Quincy House last night. New officers installed for the year are President John T. Doherty Vice President D Callahan Secretary R E O'Brien and Treasurer T J Byrnes.

Cambridge Camping Club Cambridge Quincy House John T. Doherty D. Callahan R. E. O’brien T. J. Byrnes

Nightly walks inspire maid and author alike in Boston

Esther T. Housh wins election as corresponding secretary of the Massachusetts W C T U. She formerly edited Woman at Work and led the Vermont White Ribboners, and for years she has lived in Boston as editor of Household.

Esther T. Housh Massachusetts Woman At Work Vermont White Ribboners Housh Boston

Girl Harpists: Harp Becomes Winter Fashion For Young Girls

The harp returns as the fashionable instrument for girls to play this winter as tight gowns and crinolined skirts revive old style. Philadelphia families train daughters for parlor performances with Delsartean poses. violins and banjos are set aside.

Philadelphia New York Lucia Larfest Washington Square

Fashionable Satin Waist For Thrifty Wardrobe

A satin waist offers economical style with a high collar and full sleeves. Pair with a black silk skirt for day wear, add a satin four in hand for evening polish, and transform into a bodice for theatre or home use. Soft crepe stocks in new colors finish the neck, matching the theatre bonnet.

Fashion notes on satin waist offerings from a ready made aisle

The style discussion describes a black satin waist that can appear in many guises via clever styling. A ready made waist is available for 4.98 dollars, reflecting affordable fashion options.

New color bluet cited in delicate and intense shades

The article describes bluet as a fresh color pairing well with black and used for stock collars girdles and corsages. It notes the intricate craftsmanship hidden in the design, the effort to produce unique sleeves, and various fashion details including beaver hats, shepherd plaid with velvet or braid, crepon chenille, and Vandykes of guipure lace with chiffon puff accents.

Evolution of the walking shoe and foot fitting

The article notes that foot form varies and is often ruined by poorly fitting shoes especially ones that are short for growing feet. It advises testing shoe length by standing and ensuring snug instep fit to prevent toe pressure and forward foot sliding. It highlights a shift from high heels to broad soled low heels in English walking boots.

Fancy foreign dress maker sachets for lining and sleeves

The New York Sun notes a fashion trend featuring tiny silk sachets sewn into dress linings and sleeves to impart scent and weight. It describes materials for winter skirts including crepons taffeta and boucles, and new construction using silk or percaline foundations faced with horse hair for flare.

New York Sun

Secret Engagement Reminder Among Friends Revealed

In a whispered exchange, a woman notes their engagement must stay secret while a man recalls a mutual friend confirming the betrothal. The dialogue hints at social entanglements and potential complications among close acquaintances.

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