Romantic days in old Boston; the story of the city and of its people during the nineteenth century . MKS. HAKRISON GRAY OTIS. From fhr /xiintinjj hi/ (1. ]. ,1. Hcah/, in ihc possession of tlu liostonian MKS. JULIA WARD bust hy ClcvitKjcr, in the /)« of ihe IIoicc 310. IN OLD BOSTON 315 With barely time to get letters of introductionand to take clothing, — in which he did notfail to include his full court regalia, however, —he made his way to the old frigate Ironsides, theofficers of which, knowing his story, took himaboard as a member of their band
Romantic days in old Boston; the story of the city and of its people during the nineteenth century . MKS. HAKRISON GRAY OTIS. From fhr /xiintinjj hi/ (1. ]. ,1. Hcah/, in ihc possession of tlu liostonian MKS. JULIA WARD bust hy ClcvitKjcr, in the /)« of ihe IIoicc 310. IN OLD BOSTON 315 With barely time to get letters of introductionand to take clothing, — in which he did notfail to include his full court regalia, however, —he made his way to the old frigate Ironsides, theofficers of which, knowing his story, took himaboard as a member of their band. In Bostonhe presented his letters and for a time eked outa scanty livelihood playing in the orchestra ofthe Boston Theatre. Then, with the help of hissociety friends, he founded Papantis dancingacademy. For a long term of years the littleassembly room at 23 Tremont Street, oppositethe old Boston Museum, was the scene of manyjuvenile trials and youthful triumphs. Forthere the two Papantis, father and son, succes-sively taught little slippered feet to glide andnot stumble, and awkward but well-meaningBoston youths how to bear themselves withcourtly grace. Hundreds of memories centreabout the tall spare
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