The Olden Time Series Volume IV Part 24

The Boston Evening Bulletin of Wednesday last contains the following:--

"A CARD. If Mr. Edwin Forrest, the Tragedian, thinks that more effect can be produced by reading Tragedy than can be by reading from Scripture, Mr. Nazro, Instructor of Elocution, from Roundhill School, would deny it fully, and offers to meet him, Mr. Forrest, in any town in the United States, and read from Scripture, and Mr. Forrest shall read from Tragedy.

_Boston_, 25th Feb., 1829."

The "draisena" was the forerunner of the velocipede and bicycle.

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THE DRAISENA.

AMBROSE SALISBURY, Wheelwright and Chaise-Maker, first introduced into this town [Boston] Machines similar to the one described below, and of which the plate will convey some idea; he has manufactured two, which may be examined at his Shop in Water-street, where the manner of using them will be explained. It is called Draisena, from the name of the Inventor. May 7.

_N. E. Palladium_, 1819.

Advertis.e.m.e.nts of John Remond, for many years well known in Salem as a caterer. He used to advertise very freely. He was the father of Charles Lenox Remond, the famous colored lecturer.

=Salem=,

SAt.u.r.dAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1820.

TURTLE SOUP

The subscriber will issue from his house in Chesnut-street, on Tuesday & Wednesday next, at from 12 to 1 o'clock, SOUP made from a superior fat Turtle, weighing over 200 wt.

His old customers and the public will be supplied as usual at 50 cts per quart.

_J. REMOND._

NOTICE.

THE subscriber informs his customers that notwithstanding he has publicly discontinued the sale of OYSTERS, in consequence of their being in an unhealthy state during the months of July and August, still he is ready to supply them as usual, if called upon; he would observe, however, that he cannot hold himself responsible for the injurious effects they may produce on the system when eaten at this season of the year.

JOHN REMOND.

July 16 [1831].

HAMILTON HALL,

CHESTNUT STREET.

THIS Establishment having been purchased by a New Company, and undergone repairs, the interior of the same is so far completed that the subscriber is ready for the reception of GENTEEL PARTIES. The repairs and improvements already made; the furnace which heats the entire Dancing portion of the building,--entries, Supper Hall, etc.; the improved Chandelier, new Sofas, Ladies' drawing-room new carpeted and furnished in a comfortable manner; a reduction of former price of Hall; strict adherence to a uniform price of Help, and every care taken to select and furnish the most careful and obliging attendants, with the enchanting music of the SALEM QUADRILLE BAND, cannot fail to secure the patronage of a generous public. Did I say above, "enchanting music"? Yes.

Without the fear of contradiction, during thirty years and upwards that it has been my privilege to conduct the affairs of Hamilton Hall, I have never heard from five instruments richer music sent forth than I did on the evening of the 27th November, ultimo.--There is one fact that should be known, and which is acknowledged by all who have performed there, that five pieces of music are better in Hamilton Hall than seven in any other Hall in the city.

As respects the subscriber, who is still to conduct the affairs of the establishment, suffice it to say that those who have had the pleasure, for a long series of years, to partic.i.p.ate in such matters, are the best judges of the style, comfort, etc.

REMOND.

N.B. With the extensive cooking apparatus and other advantages of the premises, Families who do not wish to disarrange their houses, or single gentlemen who are not at House-keeping, wis.h.i.+ng to entertain their friends, can be accommodated at reasonable prices, and everything conducted in true family style. J.R.

Salem, Dec. 16 [1844].