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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
9
News reports President Eliot of Harvard tendering his resignation with the board’s likely approval, effective by May 14 1900. The article notes Eliot’s long tenure expanding the college into a university, his educational reforms, and widespread reaction from faculty and peers.
President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia reacts to Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot announcing his definitive resignation. Prominent figures such as Chancellor MacCracken and writer Richard Watson Gilder offer remarks on Eliot’s pivotal role in transforming Harvard into a modern university and his influence on American education.
The piece portrays a college leader, praising his twenty years of core public service. It quotes Harvard President John T. Lindley lauding his influence on American education, calm demeanor, patience, and fearless high-minded citizenship shaping democracy.
President Roosevelt dismisses talk of succeeding Dr Eliot at Harvard as rumors. Secretary Loeb states Roosevelt has no plans to accept Eliot's vacancy, despite past athletic disputes and strained but cordial relations with Harvard leadership.
Princeton President Woodrow Wilson calls Eliot the most influential figure in American education over the last forty years. Wisconsin President Van Hise credits Eliot's four decades at Harvard with shaping the university into a leading national institution and cites his vision and citizenship influence.
Miss Emily Osgood Field, daughter of Mr and Mrs Maunsell G Field, married Frank Kenneth Drisler yesterday at the bride’s home on West Seventieth Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr Ritchie with only relatives present.
At noon yesterday in the Church of the Incarnation Madison Avenue and Thirty fifth Street Miss Julia Woodruff Southack daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Benjamin Southack married Ralph H Sleicher. Rev William Grosvenor performed the ceremony with several bridesmaids and a large Saratoga best man and ushers. Reception followed at 6 West Forty-ninth Street the home of the bride’s aunt Mrs David Bennett King.
Miss Ethel Haywood Knapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Edgar Knapp married George Albree Freeman yesterday at St Stephen Church on West Sixty ninth Street. Rev Richard Cobden of Larchmont officiated the private ceremony due to Freeman’s mother's recent death. Miss Knapp was attended by her sister and Eugene N Robinson was best man. There were no bridesmaids or ushers.
At noon today in the First Congregational Church of Winsted Conn Nathan Loveland Longworthy of Westerly R I and Grace Yule Lord were united in marriage by Rev George W Judson Episcopal service observed Best man was William S Glint of Larchmont Yale student Maid of honor Miss Beatrice F Magee of Stamford Bridesmaids were Miss Janette Louise Eggleston Meriden and Amy Morris Hathaway Watford The ceremony included local clergy and civic attendees.
Newport announces the engagement of Mrs. Margaret Dulles Irwin of Newport to Ettore Romano Fontana of Rome Italy. The couple plan a quiet December wedding and will sail for Italy soon after.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Florence Stevenson daughter of the late David Stevenson and Thomas Le Boutillier son of the late John Le Boutillier. Stevenson's sister Miss Elizabeth Stevenson married James Russell Harris of Philadelphia on Oct 4 at Blytheswood Garrison. Florence Stevenson’s mother before marriage was Miss Suwanee M Clark.
Nat Goodwin and cast members refused to continue rehearsals for Cameo Kirby after Arnold Daly objected to scenes and wanted changes. Liebler & Co and Daly parted ways though Daly says contract remains. cast members including John Harrington Edward Harrigan and Neil O'Brien also quit. Cameo Kirby now rehearsed by Hugh Ford for the Liebler company.
Miss Ada de Acosta and Oren Root wed today at 4 PM at 777 Madison Ave with a small reception. Mrs Clarence Buel plans a Nov 20 coming out reception and a holiday cotillion for her daughter Miss Beatrize Buel at her East 36th Street residence. Families including the Benjamins, Schoulers, Keans, and Rathbones are noted visiting or staying at the Wolcott or in New York areas for the winter.
The Rainy Daisies Clubs annual breakfast at the Hotel Astor featured the original Rainy Day Club history, Paris cabbies, and praise for the president and president elect. Guests enjoyed yellow chrysanthemum decor, daisies as souvenirs, and numerous flower girls with blue, pink, and white frocks. Speakers included Rev. Dr. MacArthur and playwright Channing Pollock, who urged patriotic sentiment and a four year period of rest for families.
The New York Centre of the American Music Society plans a three concert sequence in New York during the season. Francis Rogers will sing American songs the first show in Mendelssohn Hall, followed by chamber music with a prima donna soloist, and a final April program with the New York Symphony Orchestra led by Walter Damrosch at Carnegie Hall. The effort, led by Thomas Tryon, aims to foster young American composers and give their works hearing.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs tonight in Carnegie Hall with Fiedler conducting. The program includes Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3 Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor and McDowell La mia.
The Times will publish a remarkable photo feature on the last hours of seven condemned men in Russia alongside other Magazine Section pieces. The Picture Section will devote two pages to the Horse and show water color reproductions and a Princeton West Point football image. Thursday asks newsdealers to reserve copies.
A Brooklyn ceremony joins Virginia Bremner Anderson to Frederick Valentine Clowes at St Pauls Chapel. Other adjoinings include Emily Bradhurst Field to PF Kennett Drisler. Ethel Knapp to George Albree Freeman. Cora Pendleton to William Parslow. Mollie Schifter to Charles Stom pel. Della Williams to Frank Wade.
A roundup of funeral and memorial notices for residents including Jane W Bartlett Henry G Crickmore Elizabeth Esselmont Richard Mansfield Everitt Alexander Forman Elizabeth Harris Josephine Haws Anna E Jeremiah Lottie Allan Keeler William H Kapp A H Lewis George William McLanahan Ida Porter Maurice T Rubenstein Harriet J Strong Peter Inocia Virgil Edward R Walter Thomas Heber Wheeler and Johanny Abraham with service details and interment plans across Mount Vernon New York White Plains Wyckoff Montclair New Haven Goshen Yonkers and nearby communities.
New York Anti-Vivisection Society hosts a benefit at the Waldorf Astoria on November 11 at 3 oclock. Performers include Mme Emma Eames violinist Spaldine baritone Philippe Coudert and Victor Herbert and his orchestra. Tickets through several local contacts and patrons include Mrs John Jacob Astor and other prominent figureheads.
Transatlantic liners baffing to day and passengers booked to sail include Lorraine and Main lines with names such as Lucien Bolach Helen Brett Albert Dusbose J De Francia Mr and Mrs Paul Grossin Mr and Mrs Philip Lendis Mrs Thomas A Maitian A McFarland Max Pardntaud L J Tracy Yter Iglagnier Bremens list includes Mr and Mrs Joseph Biummel Mrs J H Borden Miss Rebecca Priese Mr and Mrs Rudolph W Hilgenstock Frederick W Von der Vor and Anton Vogler.
President elect Taft and his party are to arrive on Saturday morning at Hot Springs Virginia as many guests and visitors pour in for a bustling late season. Mrs Frederick Edey hosts an elaborate dinner in the main dining hall and influential guests entertain groups of friends at the grille. Local arrivals include Mrs Robert De Forest and a long list of visitors from New York Montreal Philadelphia Chicago and Paris among others.
A long list of death notices and funeral details for residents in Brooklyn Newark and Crooklyn dates Nov 1 5 include ages from 4 to 76 with many funeral times and addresses such as 318 Rainnvilse St Eighth Ave and 61 6th Ave noting William Fenwick Ellen Fitzpatrick and Charles West among others.
In loving memory of Bessie Judd who entered eternal life November fifth, 1907. Mass for Katherine E. Clark at St Anthony's R C Church Newark New Jersey today at eight in the morning.
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