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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1889

Page

8

Twenty four hours of enjoyment yacht cruise ends

The South Boston Yacht Club wrapped up a highly successful and exciting cruise lasting twenty four hours from City Point to Pettick's Island and back. Strong northwest winds made for challenging sailing, with the fleet including Nabareh, Yum Yum, Ella, Nautilus, and many others. A fatal drowning accident occurred just before return, and the event marks the close of the club’s active yachting season.

South Boston Morrill Fuller Loud Ella Recreation Breeze Nasir Magzie Vishune Belle Cygnet Bessie Secret Dorcas L Annie Maud Jersey Lily White Wings Beth Rover Violet Romer Altaire Lizzie B Find Volante Ariel Emery Castania Magic Pettick’s Island Yacht Secret Hotel Pemberton

Sail-off at Marblehead decides Beverly Yacht silver cup

The Beverly Yacht Club catboats of the third class raced off Marblehead to determine ownership of the silver cup. Kiowa broke its gaff during the beating course while others faced varied points of sailing. Royal Robbins judged the event as the season finale and noted Marblehead boats will be taken out by week’s end.

Beverly Yachts Beverly Yacht Club Marblehead Kiowa Ft.x. Homs Hel & Edith Fred Wood Nerena K. Saltonstall Lda W. Anand W. L Lef- Wage Ouea Cil Ccice Sete Cece En Ok Royal Robbins

Cape Ann Yacht Club Sailors Read The Gloucester Harbor Race

The Cape Ann Yacht Club closed with a sweepstakes race in Gloucester Harbor. Five entries sailed a ten mile triangular course amid shifting winds, with Evelyn and other boats returning early. Black Cloud and Lark completed the course while Black Cloud finished at 6 20, Lark about twenty minutes later.

Cape Ann

Fredonia V Hesper Race Set for Sept 25 with Stakes and Rules

The great race between the fishing schooner Fredonia and the pilot boat Hesper draws crowds as it nears. Stakes amount to three thousand dollars with rules from the Eastern Yacht Club framework. The course covers 41.5 miles with time limit eight hours and stipulations on sails, representatives, and measurement before the race day.

Fredonia Hesper George A. Stewart Hastern Yacht Club Regatia Com. Tultlec Dorchester Yacht Club Eastern Yacht Club

Exciting Day at Marblehead Yacht Race

In Mianelean Sept. 22, a busy Marblehead harbor scene featured the schooners Gitana Ada and several sloops including Saracen Alga Rodina as off-shore winds tested sea-going merits. Rondina led early then held a surprising advantage over Atalanta while Alice Helen and Chiquita prepared for a test voyage. Several boats were hauled for repairs at Billows yard, while Mosea Lassie Hiawatha and Anita remained in commission.

Marblehead Gitana Ada Alga Saracen Rodina Boston Alice Helen Chiquita Rock Billows’s Yard Ione Wraith Efie Gypsy Mosea Lassie Hiawatha

Notes of Interest on 70-Foot Centerboard Vessel Plans

General Paine works on a 70 footer for next season embodying his naval design views as a centre board yacht. Babboon laid up for winter. Sapphire to be cleaned at Simpson's dock. Jammel hauled out at Lockwood's ways in East Boston. Burgess adds five new yacht orders. Puritan out of commission with crew at Fredonia Wednesday. Several yachts hauled out and prepped, including Xara Rosalind Clytie Swordfish Verena Tomahawk and Babboon. Private race likely Wednesday among Chiquita Alice and Helen. Peerless of Cleveland arrived in Boston from a cruise.

General Paine Babboon Sapphire Simpson’s Jammel Lockwood Boston Burgess

Changes at Harvard Athletic and Faculty for Next Year

Immense changes at Harvard this summer include a new gate, improved athletic grounds, and additions to the Agassiz Museum. New dormitory on North Avenue ready soon. Several professors return while others take a year’s vacation. retirements and new appointments reshape the staff. Admissions begin today and the incoming class of 93 is expected to be the largest on record. In sports, a strong captain for the eleven is named and the cricket eleven appears robust. Harvard tennis prospects look bright with Shaw returning champion status.

Harvard Divinity Hall Agass Emerton Whiting E. Buckingham Mr. Grandgent Boston Public Schools Messrs L. L. Jackson Gray F. C. Huntington Conant Thayer Danion Ward von Jagemann Sears Porter Harding Davis New London P. Linn Q. A. Shaw Newport

Four Intoxicated Men Capsize Off Winthrop

A clipper dory with four intoxicated men capsized between Apple Island and Winthrop. Three were rescued by a sailboat and taken to Snake Island. the fourth, Darke, was picked up and later moved to East Boston and finally the Tombs after authorities refused to lock him up locally.

East Boston Tombs Winthrop

Labor Union Meetings Hear Elections and Initiations

Plumbers Union delegates named for the international convention to meet in Washington on October 1. Bakers Union No 54 initiated seven new members in Forrester Hall and plans alternating Saturday meetings. Union No 4 elected new members at 1095 Recent Street. Knights of Labor assembly held secret proceedings in Dexter Hall. Building laborers gathered in Caledonia Hall with many new members proposed. Bricklayers, paper hangers, and tailors meet in Caledonia Hall and 43 Eliot Street. District 30 Knights of Labor plans monthly meeting at Wells Memorial Hall next Sunday.

Plumbers’ Union Washington Street Washington P. J. Quinlan P. Reagan M. W. Myers P. P. Kenealy J. C. Clark F. E. Cobb Bakers’ Union No. 54 Forrester Hall Eliot Street Bruker Recent Street Knights of Labor Assembly Dexter Hall Caledonia Hall New England Bricklayers’ Union Knights of Labor Wells Memorial Hall

New Copley Square School of Music and Elocution Opens

The announcement highlights the Copley Square School of Music Languages and Elocution with Mrs. Kate F. Barnard as principal. Known for voice culture, she long tutored privately with marked success. Residents of Back Bay and surrounding areas are urged to take interest.

Copley Square Back Bay Kate F. Barnard

Continental Clothing House Offers Word Contest Prize

The Continental Clothing House at Washington and Boylston streets launches a word-building contest using letters from Continental to win cash prizes of 100 50 and smaller amounts. Competitors must submit lists on blanks provided by the firm to expand its nationwide list of correspondents.

Continental Clothing Haus Washington and Boylston Streets Continental Continental Clothing House

State Issues Predominate in Upcoming Massachusetts Campaign

Boston interview outlines Democratic view of state matters and national tariff policy. Nathan Matthews Jr discusses Republican weaknesses, Treasury decisions, and the push to curb Canadian trade. The piece notes anticipated Democratic gains, nominating dynamics, and rising campaign activity across senatorial and county races.

Crapo Campaign Sees Rising Confidence Amid Credentials Claim

The Crapo camp remains serenely confident, with supporters in four counties claiming Mr. Crapo has a strong chance and Brackett loyalists wary of losing delegates. A. I. Woodbury alleges a $265 credential bid for the Republican State convention, a claim denied by E. W. Burdett who says no credentials were sought and no knowledge of such a bid exists.

Crapo Post Burdett Mr. Crapo Brackett A. I. Woodbury Ward 12 Woodbury E.W. Burdett

Political slate listings for Needham Abington Wakefield

State and county tickets listed with candidates for councillor senator and representative across Needham Abington and Wakefield. Delegates instructed to vote for Dr William Everett of Quincy for Senator.

M. Low W. F. Cowdrey J. H. Walton Fred W. Young J. B. Parker Cornelius Donovan Thomas Kernan B. F. Barnard R. F. Draper Gs Crothey John McCarthy Samuel Abbott Richard Ryan Depham Daniel R. Beckford John B. O’brien George Fred Williams M. Gardner Boyd Michael Smith Franklin Copeland Don Gleason Hill James Devlin Lewis D. Smith Owen J. Reynolds Timoth Baker Bernard J. McCaffrey Henry W. Richards Winslow Warren David Hartnett Joseph A. Latorme F. F. Payers Moses Boyd John Crowley Howard Colburn John F. Reilly Charles J. Hurley Everett Smith Joseph H. Walley Needham A. W. Walkup FR. P. Glover E. H. Bowers J. E. Richards F. L. Fanning O. J. Young E. Tuttle George Walker M. F. McDonald J. Cartwright N. Post Neil McIntyre J. Ford, Jr BF. Pe. Glover A. J. Mathey F. D. M. Dunne Walter Hewett George Baum D. H. Livingston L. W. Chandler John W. Hart John A. Holbrook J. Roland Orcutt William J. Coleman Henighis M. Easton James L. Lincoln Albert P. Worthen John F. Dwyer Jesse H. Pierce Marshall P. Sprague J. Clarence Howe Albert P E. B. Freeman M. G. Smith J. K. Morgan Perest Hunt John Lynch Edward Callahan F. D. Bennitt Jed. Gilbride Wakefield State S._K. Hamilton E. E. Upton Robert Blyth J. B. Goffey

Republican caucuses held across towns report party slates

Hinauam and Fairhaven caucuses list candidates for State Councillor Senatorial and County seats. Delegates show uninstructed sentiment with a motion to test preferences voted down. Blandford Cuesteer and Hull cite delegates. Ward motifs include Taylor Warrington uninstructed and local choices for representative offices.

Hinauam James O. Burdett John D. Long Joseph Jacobs Ebed L. Ripley Hawkes Fearing Charles L. Davis Herbert J. Tully Bradford C. Wilder Seth Sprague Dewitt C. Bates Charles Spring Edmund Hersey Edward F. Wilder George Bagley Samuel P. Allen Wallace Cortell Joan K. Cortell Edward B. Pratt John Henry Howland Judd Potter George H. Tabor A. B. Collins Tucker Damon J. L. Gillingham Joseph K. Nye Charles G. Nye Horatio Jenny George H. Taber Frank de P. Tappan James A. Lewis

Rev Mayo on How to Help Good City Government

The Rev A D Mayo delivered the fourth lecture in his Five Points in City Life course at the Young Men's Christian Union last evening. He argued there are two reform paths, urged personal regeneration, and stressed three duties: inform yourself about city needs, vote wisely and support government, and uphold family school church as foundations of republican society. He warned against attacks on these institutions and highlighted the school’s role in character and industrial education. Next Sunday he will discuss City Opportunities and Their...

A. D. Mayo Young Men’s Christian Union High Ecclesiastical Ultra-Practical Mayo

Fulton Attacks Rome and Romanism at Music Hall

Dr Fulton spoke at Music Hall denouncing Rome and Romanism stating the new Rome lacks true Rome. He praised Boston audiences and urged monetary support to oppose Roman Catholic influence, noting bells in Catholic lands and New England sound alike due to Rome’s influence and calling for a Governor who would resist Catholicism.

Music Hall Apostle Fulton Rome Glau Boston Dr. Fulton New England

Catalonia's Fast Atlantic Arrival Amid Heavy Fog Detention

The Catalonia from Liverpool reached early yesterday, delayed nearly a day by dense fog. A total of 784 passengers disembarked after a wind delay, including conductor Arthur Nikisch and notable passengers T. and J. Adamowski, the Hon. George Hate, Rev. Dr. Moxam, and Rev. Gordon. The passenger list shows 115 cabin, 129 intermediate, and 480 steerage travelers.

Catalonia Liverpool Cunard Arthur Nikisch Symphony T. and J. Adamowski George 5. Hate Philips. Moxam George A. Gordon Satvor T. Adamowski Josenh Adamowski J. G. Bacon Ogden Bacon John L. Batchelder George L. Batchelde William J. Batchel M. Belcher T. B. Bell Fr. EE. Bennett Mile Caroline G. Binder A. M. Koos Chil Ferdinand Boeher Miss Rocher E. A. Brown Charles

Springer Bros cloak stock imports offer European elegance

Messrs Sprinagr Bros, wholesale and retail cloak makers, import a large varied stock for their first class retail trade. No lady needs to visit Paris to find fine cloaks as they offer rich and stylish goods imported into the United States.

Messrs Sprinagr Bros Paris Messrs. Springer Bros United States

God and the Earth in Possessorship Sermon at Trinity Church

A Boston Sunday service at Trinity Church featured Dr. Brooks delivering inspiring expositions on the earth as the Lord's possession. He linked David’s Psalms to a universal moral order, stressing humanity’s creation and duty, unity of mankind, and the joy of living in God’s world, with extempore sermons praised for their scriptural eloquence.

Dr. Brooks God Trinity Church Brooks David Paris England North Boston

Fragmentary creed amid public notices

A partial OCR fragment urges readers to be good pure and upright, promising a great revelation that will bring strength as the words David fulfill themselves. The text appears as a religious exhortation without clear event or attribution.

David

The Pharaoh That Knew Not Joseph Lecture at Old South Church

At Old South Church Rev. Lysander Dickerman spoke on The Pharaoh That Knew Not Joseph. He traced Israelite migration, praised ancient Egypt as a cradle of civilization, law and learning, and argued divine plan in Israel’s bondage to Egypt. The speaker hoped future knowledge would reveal Pharaonic life as vividly as Plymouth landing.

Old South Church Lysander Dickerman Joseph Egypt Canaan Abraham Israal Pythagoras Solon Socrates Plato W.sdomand Ésop Plymouth

City notes from the Mass Cavalry reunion and local events

The Independent Battalion of the Massachusetts Cavalry Association held its twentieth annual reunion at Thorndike with seventy five members present. William D. Huntington was elected president and J. H. Walker secretary and treasurer. A banquet followed. The Ministerial Union plans a Chan ning Hall meeting at 11 a.m. with Professor J. G. Schurman speaking on agnosticism. W. H. H. Murray lectures announced for Sept 30, Oct 14 and 28 at Music Hall. Star course season tickets go on sale at Tremont Temple. Funeral services for Dr. Louis Maas were held at Trinity Church with many pupils and music. Rev Phillips Brooks officiated. burial at Forest Hills. pallbearers listed.

Massachusetts Cavalry Association Thorndike William D. Huntington J. H. Walker Channing Hall Beacon Street J. G. Schurman Cornell University W. H. H. Murray Music Hall Tremont Temple Louis Maas Trinity Church Phillips Brooks Maas Tinney George Whiting Robelli Linney Dunham and Whitney Gounod H. M. Danham Chopin Forest Hills Carl Faelten Emil Mahr G. W. Chadwick F. Kneisel Eben Tourjée William F. Warren Rufus 5. Frost R. H. Dana Henry I. Miller

Fatal Sailing Accident Claims E G Hartwell at Hull Gut

A small sailing dory capsized yesterday as the South Boston Yacht Club fleet rode at anchor off Pettee's Island. The sole occupant, E G Hartwell of Devonshire Street, 30 years old and son of FH W Hartwell, drowned before aid arrived. The box bearing his name was recovered as the boat sank amid rough, windy seas. Hartwell, a noted draftsman and aspiring architect, was active in church and social circles.

South Boston Yacht Club Pettee’s Island E. G. Hartwell Devonshire Street Waltham FH. W. Hartwell Hartwell & Richardson Institute of Technology Unitarian Church

Notable Deaths Include Professors and Dignitaries

Professor George H. Cook, state geologist of New Jersey, died at Rutgers on Sunday afternoon from heart failure after falling ill in the college lab. Maine Central clerk and former state senator Joseph G. Hoyt died Saturday at 69, leaving a widow and a daughter. Judge Edward Lewis, ex presiding judge of the St. Louis Court of Appeals, died Saturday night from a ruptured blood vessel. born Feb 22 1820 in Washington D. C., related to George Washington. London reports the death of Farnie the librettist.

George H. Cook New Jersey Rutgers College Joseph G. Hoyt Farmington Maine Central Railroad Edward Lewis St. Louis

American Mechanics Day Parade Opens Salem Festivities

Salem prepares for American Mechanics Day with decorations as commanderies arrive from New Jersey Connecticut and New York. A 2000 man parade forms at the Common at 2 PM under Marshal John Symonds of Lynn with seven bands and seven drum corps. A banquet follows at the Siege of Paris building Willows and a national council session and three degrees exemplification occur Tuesday at Ethan Allen council chamber.

Salem Sreeran New Jersey Connecticut New York John Symonds Lynn Paris The Willows National Council Ethan Allen Council Chamber

Colchis Mines to Build Large Ore-Processing Plant in Silver City

Silver City officials report immense but low grade ore at Colchis with a high potential to feed a new large plant. A rail link to nearby mining districts is under way and local businessmen have bought the railroad stock, betting long term gains for Silver City. Directors cite extensive ore dumps and ongoing custom work as justification, with 40,000 tons already stockpiled and growth limited only by labor.

Colchis Silver City Colchis Company

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