Bancroft, George,
the historian,
his estimate of Hegel, [210];
invites Mrs. Howe to write something for the Bryant celebration, [277];
his part therein, [279];
his life at Newport, [401];
in the Town and Country Club, [407].
"Barbiere di Seviglia,"
given in New York, [15];
admired by Charles Sumner, [176].
Bartol, Dr. C. A.,
first meeting of the Boston Radical Club held at his house, [281].
Bates, Joshua,
founder of the Boston Public Library, [93].
"Battle Hymn of the Republic," the,
writing of, [273]-[275].
Baxter, Sally.
See [Hampton, Mrs. Frank].
Bean, Mrs.,
stewardess of Cunard steamer, [89];
lines to, [90].
Beecher, Miss Catherine,
her "Cook Book," [215].
Beecher, Henry Ward,
his letter on Mary Booth's death, [242];
advocates woman's suffrage, [378].
Beethoven,
symphonies of, in Boston, [14];
appreciation of his work taught, [16];
selections from, given at the Wards', [49].