Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-01-13
ISLAND POND VERMONT JANUARY b. 1893

OF playwright. HIS HrNt attempts al
dramatzing were naturally enough crude.
but he had the elements of surcess and
perseverance and tenaclty back Of Il all to
win his way 10 the front. How well he has
accomplished the self-imposed task is not
only matter Of public record but most
gratifying fact To those who have watched
his steady progress toward the goal of hi.
ambition, and its final attainment In the
latest and best OF his works, "A Temperance
Town" now in its second month at the Park
Theatre in this city. Mr.. IIoyt has per-
sonslly attended to the presentation of the
play ever since the initial performance, but
he Is now absent and attending to his duties
as state representative in the New llamp-
shire legislature. 1t is quite unprecedented
in the history OF the american stage, that a
dramatic writer or theatrical manager should
be chosen to represent tn" people in lrgisla-
tive halls, but there is probably no one from
Mr.. Ho?t's profession who could be better
suited for political honors than the young
American author, who has graduated from
the newspaper world and shown such a fine
conception of truly American character
istics, both metropolitan aud rural. "A
Temperance Town" will continue for some
time To come at the Park Theatre, since
there seems TO be no end to its drawing
powers, and it would not be surprising 10
find II easily distance all previous attractions
which have celebrated long runs at this
house.
sudden Death of Major Frost.
Nothing in recent years tas caused such
universal aud sincere regret a- the sudden
death, on the 9th inst, of Major James +
Frost financial editor Of the Boston Daily
Globe. lie had completed his editorial
work on that morning and repaired to his
home, where, Ms is customary with all
morning newspaper workers, he pnrtook Of
a light luncheon before retiring. He had
been in bed but a few moments when he
was stricken with heart trouble and almost
Immediately expired. Although Major
Frost was young man. heing bat ~ wears
old. 1t is evident that, even vigorous as he
wa, the immense amount OF work he as
sumed proved too heavy burden aud he
Virtually died in harness. lie was
an expert rifle shot. and won mp
wards OF 10 valuable trophies in the lorm of
medals, silyerwarc. rifles. and many other
awards. As Il team captain he was regarded
AS one OF the best III America. He captained
the formidable CrccdmOor team in renowned
matches for the international trophy at
Wimbledon in England The entire details
OF that trip wcrr conceived hy him. and
nearly every dollar Of the fund that provided
for the expenses was raised by him per
sorally among the business men % Boston.
He was president Of the English High
School Glass Association of -, and was one
Of the founders Of the Boston Press Cub
lie served A. chairman Of the executive COM
mittec Of the ciuh for time. and at The an
nual election last spring was elected its tirst
Ce-prcsidCnt Mavor FrO.t was deeply in-
tercstrd in all pertaining 10 rifle practice a nd
as coach and range officer had few sup
rrlor> At the last cnclmpmcnt on the ri
Brigade he WAS highly cOm;'limcl'ted by
col. Marcus Miller, l. :. \. the officer de-
tailed at the cncampmenl by the War Depart
ment. In addition to his newspaper and mill
tary duties. he has served for SOM years as
press agent OF the Howard Athcnwum. and
the Bowdon Square, lIoli- Street ana Co
lulnbia theatres, and was recently appointed
to serve in similar capacity for the l8os 'on
{ Maine Railroad corporation. The rece Ht
decision Of that corporation 10 construct Il
union depot in the southern section of the
city placed ON Maj. Frost very severe and
burdensome labor and the strain RESULTING
from these lsbors, it is believed, led o his
death. O NoLA.