Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-02-01
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Mr.. Tobey is to be reappointed
postmaster of Boston this week by
the President.
Arrangements for the costume and
fancy dress carnival at the Institute
skating rink Monday evening, are
finished, and the affair promises to
eclipse all precedent in this city.
Prizes are to be awarded for excel
lency in skating and the best dis
guised persons.
Bishop Paddock is about to in
augurate series of services for wo-
men in the diocese engaged in work
for the advancement of Christianity.
The meetings are to be held in st.
Pauls Church.
The first Legislative hearing in
regard to the dog question was CIV
en- at the State House Friday. Gen
tlemen representing both sides were
present and took an active part in
the discussion.
The annual meeting and social re-
union of the Massachusetts, Press
Association will be held February
9Th at the Revere House.
Samuel Amero, who was arrested
eight months ago charged with
the murder of one Mrs. Carlton,
was released from prison Saturday
and given his freedom. The poor
man when led from his cell persist
ed in believing that he was to be
hung, and on being taken to the
court room tainted.
The society of Alphi Delft will
assemble this week to enjoy a din
ner at Young's hotel. Rev. DIR.
Phillips Brooks will preside.
The winter gathering of the 18th
Webster Regiment was held in this
city Friday afternoon. Among
those present was Col. Benjamin F.
Cook, who presided over his asso-
ciates.
With one exception the weather
of the past week has been of most
charming nature. The temperature
has been normal, winds mild and the
skies clear. The snow which fell
some days since has melted and
froze. As result the sleighing is
lovely, and the merchant who can
spare an afternoon, takes his "Maud
s." and attracts much attention on
the milldam.
The New England Conservatory
of Music, situated on Franklin So,
is the largest institution of its kind
in the World. Here is taught in all
its branches, Music, Literature and
Art by the most experienced in
structors. A visit to the Conserva-
tory proved to be of much inter est
and the obliging manager is always
ready to show and explain the meth
DDS of instruction.
The first of the m atinee course of
lectures by Mr.. John L. Stoddard
was delivered before large and en-
thusiastic audience, Saturday, at
Music Hall. His subject was Paris,
which he made extremely interest
ing and instructive by the aid of
views.
The next of Importance in the
benefit ball line, will be that of the
Firemen. Tickets will be for sale
beginning Monday.
The new club house of the Bos-
ton Bicycle Club was formally open.
ed last Friday evening with ladies
reception. The house, which is cen
trally located in the city, is admir-
ably adapted for the use of the club
The Appalachian Mo untain Club
will hold its fifth annu al reception
at the Revere House on w ednesday
February 9Th.
The Common Council held three
hours session Thursday and tran
sacted considerable business. The
new rules and orders were adopted
one amend ment places barrier a
gainst ind iscriminate junketing.
| At the annual dinner of the Bos
ton Produce Exchange, eaten at the
Quincy House, Thursday, $50 mem
bers were present. Among those
who attended the reunion were Gov
Robertson, Lieut.Gov. Ames, and
Mayor Martin.
Mr.. John Fiske's lectures on thu
Revolutionary War have met witt
so much success, that he has been
requested to repeat the series.
During the week the funerals o
several Of the victims who lost thei
lives on the City of Columbus, hav
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