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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1895

Page

5

Music Hall to Honor Samuel F Smith with Pageant of America

A large celebration at Music Hall on Wednesday honors Samuel Francis Smith D D author of America. Governor Greenhalge Lieutenant Governor Wolcott ex Governor Long and many officials will attend. A 125 voice Handel and Haydn chorus a 200 child cast and a grand orchestra will perform. Admission 25 cents afternoon 50 cents for adults with seats selling fast.

Music Hall Samuel Francis Smith D. D America Commonwealth Greenhalge Wolcott John D. Long Dr. Smith Amer Ica Grand Army Joseph W. Thayer Albert A. Pope Lorimer Harris Andover Curtis Guild Henry O'Meara Edward Payson Jackson Churchill Alltalks of Life Handel and Haydn Society Carl Zerrahn Harvard Glee Club Jennie Patrick Walker Baldwin Joseph L. White Copley Hall Glarendon Street

Fire at Wardwell residence in Cambridge causes heavy loss

A blaze at the Wardwell home corner Massachusetts Avenue and Rice Street in North Cambridge caused extensive damage to furniture and household effects estimated at twelve to fifteen thousand dollars. insurance covered most of the value. Fire started between floors, spread rapidly, but the stable escaped damage. Police and firefighters contained the blaze within minutes after discovery.

Massachusetts Avenue Rice Street Cambridge Prank ‘W. Wardwell Wardwell Innance Ward‘well

Footpad and Deaf Mute Robbery in Lynn

In Lynn on West Neptune Street a deaf mute named Joseph Brazell was robbed by a tall assailant who leaped from a pole and grabbed his watch. Brazell suffered bruises in the struggle and was aided by nearby residents after the attacker fled toward Orchard Street.

Brazell Bregel

Barn Fire Ends In Fatal Self-Hire Incident

A fragment reports a HankedHimself incident at a stock farm on March 31 where a man was killed in his barn by an apparent self-inflicted act linked to financial troubles.

Henstock Farm

Irish Philo Celtic Society Exhibition At Whitmore Street

The Irish school of the Philo Celtic Society held a Sunday exhibition at 6 Whitmore Street free to the public with a large audience. Performances included Irish melodies by Miss O Connor and Miss O Connor, readings, Irish songs, and a humorous piece by Benjamin Fitzpatrick. President J P Lane announced the society's 22nd anniversary on Easter Monday at 81 Rose Hall Worcester Street and noted many tickets sold.

The Philo-Celtic Society Whitmore Street Erin Sarah O'Connor St. Patrick’s Day Sarah E. Butler Love and the Lion Mary B. Ryan Maitin Stanton Mary Casey Timothy McSweeney Molly Muldoon J. A. Hickey Michael Ryan M. J. Conway Benjamin Fitzpatrick J. P. Lane Philo- Celtic Society Rose Hall Worcester Street

Stolen Bay Horse From Waltham Livery Stable

A bay horse owned by A. F. Harrington, liveryman of Newtonville, was stolen from the Waltham square last evening about 8 30 attached to a Goddard buggy containing a gray robe. Authorities think local boys took the hitch for a ride.

A. F. Harrington Newtonville Waltham

Opinions of American Thinkers on America's Future

The World prints views from Cardinal Gibbons Senator Edmunds Bishop Potter Ex Senator William M Evarts Ex Senator John J Ingalls on whether the current government will endure foreign influence and the nation’s future. They praise balance of federal and state power, warn of education and corruption risks, discuss monarchy versus archy and the strength of the Constitution, and express confidence in Anglo-Saxon self-government.

New York The World Today Cardinal Gibbons Edmunds United States Potter William M. Evarts John J. Ingalls

Locomotive Crash Kills Engineer In Concord Train

Parallel rods of a Boston and Maine paper train derailed near North Boscawen. They crashed through the cab, injuring engineer Clarence I. Woods of Concord and severing his left leg below the knee. He was taken to a local hospital.

Concord N. H Boston & Maine Railroad North Boscawen Clarence I. Woods

Death of Philip Derrig on Sagamore Mill rear site

Philip Derrig aged 80 and unmarried was instantly killed in the Sagamore Mill rear when a falling plank struck him on the head as he entered the fireroom to visit a friend. He was a fireman on the Fall River line and lived at 20 Tecumseh Street.

Fall River Philip Derrig Sagamore Mill Tecumseh Street

Birthday party honors Max Bernhardt at Dorchester home

Mr and Mrs B Bernhardt entertained at 27 Coleman Street Dorchester for their son Max turning 21. The event drew many friends who brought valuable gifts and praised Max who works as an usher at the Park Theatre.

B. Bernhardt Coleman Street Dorchester Max Max Bernhardt Park Theatre

New Pastor Named for Chelsea Church

The Rev. Ross C. Houghton has accepted the call to become pastor of the First Congregational Church in Chelsea. He will lead the parish and assume duties at once.

Ross C. Houghton Cheles

Brighton Unitarian Church Dedicated in Crowded Ceremony

The Brighton Unitarian Society dedicated its new Chestnut Hill avenue church before about 700 attendees. Architect Arthur Everett handed over the keys with Cyrus Marshall accepting. Rev. Albert Walkley led the dedication, and Rev. E. A. Horton preached a sermon stressing practical Christianity and unity through personal action.

Brighton Unitarian Society Chestnut Hill Avenue Brighton C. O. Beck Howard N. Bean Josiah L. Seward Arthur G. Everett Cyrus E. Marshall Albert Walkley Francis Hornbrooke E. A. Horton Christ Jesus Heaven Prophet of Galilee Brooks Church of the Living God Dudley Buck

London Anarchist speaks to 200 in Waterbury

Charles Wilfred Mowbry addressed about 200 listeners in Waterbury on March 31. He advocated revolution and condemned current social conditions.

Waterbury, Conn Charles Wilfred Mowbry London

Assault at Bank Street Factory Leaves Man Near Death

Waterbury police report Charles Ladatt assaulted Tony Giancirilli in front of Plum and Wood's factory on Bank Street at 1 AM. Giancirilli suffered a fractured skull and is not expected to survive. Ladatt fled the scene.

Waterbury, Conn Charles Ladatt Tony Giancirilli Plum & Wood Bank Street Giancirilli Ladatt

Notable variety acts fill Boston stages with feats and gossip

The Boston theatre scene features contortionist Mile Eugenie Petrescu at the Lyceum, the famed tenor Max Alvary at Boston Theatre, and Olga Nethersole in The Transgressor at the Museum. Rob Roy headlines at Castle Square with a new souvenir planned for Easter Monday while the Hollis Kendals present long running shows. Actors Juliette Corden and Elvira Sansoni headline next week, with sideshow highlights from the Nelson sisters and Sandow Jr at nearby venues.

Mile Eugenie Petrescu Lyceum Theatre Petrescu Mlle. Petrescu The Lyceum Max Alvary Boston Herr Alvary Rob Roy Castle Square Theatre

Newton Knights Templar Service at Methodist Church

A special Templars service was held yesterday morning at the Newton Highlands Methodist church. Rev C A Shatto invited Gethgemane Commandery Newton to attend, with about 200 Sir Knights from Natick and Cambridge present. Shatto delivered a sermon titled The Mystic Sword as the choir provided suitable music.

Templars Newton Highlands C. A. Shatto Gethgemane Commandery Newton Natick Cambridge The Shatto

Freight wreck disrupts rail line at West Winsted

A westbound freight train at West Winsted yard on the Philadelphia Reading and New England line derailed twenty seven cars, colliding with an extra eastbound freight. Seven cars were demolished and the caboose burned briefly before the fire was put out. Tracks remained closed until noon. no injuries reported.

Winsted Conn Philadelphia, Reading & New England Railroad West Winsted Nowere

Farewell Sermon by Rev T Corwin Watkins at Chelsea Church

The Rev T Corwin Watkins preached his farewell sermon at Walnut Street Methodist Church Chelsea citing warm associations of five years. He praised the official board the ladies circle Epworth League and local citizens for support and aid in church works before the Lord's supper was administered.

T. Corwin Watkins Walnut Street Methodist Church Chelsea Epworth League

Newburyport License Board Grants Alcohol Licenses

Newburyport March 31 The Board of License Commissioners grants licenses for the ensuing year to several parties across first and fourth classes. Named holders include Thomas Glynn John Duffey A W Thompson E F Southwick J & T Dineen Edward Kenney R M Perley David Magowan Con F Creeden Jere Macdonald T H Gould D A Godwin Jr first class innholder Fowle Johnston among others.

Newburyport Board of License Commissioners Thomas Glynn John Duffey A. W. Thompson E. F. Southwick J. & T. Dineen Edward Kenney R. M. Perley David Magowan Con. F. Creeden Jere Macdonald T. H. Gould D. A. Godwin, Jr

Evangelist George Needham to Speak at Noon Meetings

The Rev George C Needham will speak at the noon meetings of the Evangelistic Association of New England in Bromfield Street Church each day this week. Topics include Vessels Prepared for Use Awake O Sleeper Samson the Paradox Zecodeus Entertaining Jesus How to Be Satisfied and Deliv erance to the Captive.

George C. Needham Evangelistic Association of New England Bromfield Street Samson Zecodeus Jesus

Sawdust Fire Sparks Boiler Room Alarm at Mill

The Box 13 Chelsea alarm at 12:08 yesterday morning reported a fire in the boiler room of T. H. Buck & Co planing mill on Miller street. Spontaneous combustion of sawdust near the boiler caused the blaze. no damage was reported.

Box 13 Chelsea T. H. Buck & Co Miller Street

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