Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-09-15
BOSTON LETTER.

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sorts and are at home once more. OF cours'
there is "A certain percentage Of the popula
ton who are going to Chicago all the time Il
attend the Worlds Fair But these traveller
do not begin TO bee missed as much rs tn,
vast throng who yearly make pilgrimage
away from town for summer outing
One uf the best things that September
brought with 1t was a return Of confidence in
financial and industrial circles. The great
scare was a sort Of dog day afrlir, anyhow.
1t was at it, worst when the dog star was in
the ascendant and disappeared with
the disappearance Of that lumiuary
The financial corner was turned in tho lat
ter part Of August rs was known among
bankers aud inanricrs 1t was hardly cX-
pected that the turn for the better would be
telt 80 soon in industrial lines. But no one
objects to the sudden, unexpected, cheer
full aspect of affairs With the clear
ing away Of this black cloud, which
threatened disaster on every side a
generally prosperous winter may be safely
pruphesicd. Reports show that the crops are
unusually good. One thing only seems To be
needed to add to the sense of security, and
That is the passage OF the Wilson repeal bill
by the Senate President ClrHoland's firm
stand for unconditional repeal and the un-
doubted majority in the Senate in favor Of re-
peal makes the passage Of the bill
in its entirety practical certainty.
In spite of the financial depression sports
Of all kinds have lourished to n degree this
summer. In this age when athletics are SO
universally popular, almost everybody seems
to be crank in regard to some
sport or form OF recreation. The
international races this year have given
an exceptional impetus to yachting. On the
one hand, Royal Phelps Carroll built a boat to
ross to the other side and race in English
waters. As Mr. Carroll is Bostoaian, much
interest has been taken In his boat. The
Navahoe has won several races, but lost
more. Nevertheless, we feel that Mr. Carroll
mas made very good showing con-
On the other hand, the visit Of Lord Dun.
ravens Valkyrie to our shores to compete fol
he Americas cup has set our yacht-mrn to
building boats with which to retain that ia
suit Of this desire to add to our lnurrlS. OF
.hcse, two are Boston boats anltwo hail from
New York. So closely are they matched. that
It is impossible to say at the present time
what boat stands the better show Of meeting
he EngiShman. hctrial rae : which are now
IN progress will alone answrrthr question. In
he meantime, all Bostonans are wish
ng success to the Pilgrim and the Juhilr.
The Boston League base ball club has
played its last game on the home grOund~
and now leaves for the west to finish the sra-
son. Properly enough the pcnnuut vi !
again come to Boston and will proudly wave
On the South End grounds in 1894. And this
is the third consecutive champion-
ship that Boston has won. The ten
mis- championship Of the country was
decided at Newport in August. Contra
~ to all eNpectation, Hovcy, Bpstonlau, did
not win. But the next best thing happened,
Mr. r. d. Wren, Of Harvard college wa- the
winner and now is tennis champion
Of the United States. Where this ma
MIA for sports is going to stop. no
one can tell Exercise should he taken
within reasonable limits,
Tor such exercise ia beneficial. But Il too
high specialization not only results in grra.
waste Of time and money but en-
hangers the health Of the participants.
The football season is about to begin. Keep
your ears open to hear of all sorts OF frar-
lures, sprain- and Commissions, and If you
want to soosome great fun, 20 and -ecanntrr-
game. 1t Is "A sight you should not
Dernatorial election approaches. tn" retire
ncnt OF william f.. Russell comprl- til Dem
ocra:s to find another leader. This being
he ease, there is going to be n great highland
much excitement will follow. along with brass
bands, tOrrhlight professions, and what not.
Famous Old Boston common has presented
IN aspect this summer, about which little has
been said in print, but which was we'll worth
sitting up until two O'Clock in the morning
o witness. On nights when the air has been
sitting and sleep anywhere in the city has
)een difficult, hundreds Of men have passed
he night on the common. You would find
hem asleep on the benches or on the ground
n all sorts Of attitudes. Sometimes they
you'd not try to sleep at all but would be-
guile he passing hours by their pipes and
with their neighbors. They
we're a democratic crowd and sometimes had |
heir coats Off for comfort merely, or for n
It all, others found the open air more COM
ortable than their sitting rooms. These
ampes were as rule good natured |
md few disturbances occurred. The tho |
.tres have all opened for the season.
Few new attractions have been offered but !
he many standard shows now on the boards |
lave G.awn good houses which proves how
trOng isthe hold of the theatre on Boston pco-
lie. There are nov ten first class theatres in
own and Mr.. B. F. Keith's new house on
Jason St., with the entrance ON Washington
It., will make the eleventh. Besides these,
he variety theatres and dime museums num-
er nearly as many more. s. Boston
GEMS to be pretty we'll supplied with
laces Of amusement in the theatrical line.
notable opening took place ON Labor
Jay at the Boston Theatre. The play was
he famous BLACK Crook which has been
lmiltar to theatre goers for many years.
his old play has been revised extensively
nd its Objectionable features removed.
he production Is remarkable for the
lvish costumes, the wonderful scenic
fleets and the marvellous concerted
elton of small army Of performers.
he Boston Theatre is we'll adapted to
lcessful presentation of n grand spectacular
erformance on account Of the large stage
nd the superb arrangements for handling
emery. Instantaneous changes from one