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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1916

Page

2

Sulzer Silenced by Hooting at Prohibition Dinner

Former New York Governor Sulzer faced heckling from supporters and critics alike at a Prohibition State committee dinner in Boston. Sulzer challenged Billy Sunday’s sincerity while vowing to use his campaign to defeat liquor interests. He invoked constitutional amendments and urged abolition of liquor, with heated exchanges and rapid fund contributions following a Shaw endorsement.

Billy Sunday Prohibition State Committee John N. Sullivan Sulzer Tremont Temple Baltimore William Shaw Waterman Pinckney Street New Yorker Boston Foss Shaw Mr. Sulzer Prohibition Alfred H. Evans Roosevelt Senator Lodge Haverhill Bunker Hill

Misses' Dressy and Tailleur Suits at 29.50 Each

Illustration No 4 shows a dressy poplin suit for misses. Illustration No 6 features a navy serge tailleur suit. A chic sports suit in rose blue gold or purple jersey cloth is also priced at 29.50.

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Catholic clergy schedule weeklong retreats and society officers named

The Rev. John Morgan of Boston College will start a men’s retreat April 16 at St. William’s Church in Dorchester. New officers of the St John Berchman’s Society at the Church of the Immaculate Conception include Paul Furfey as president and William Doherty as vice president. The Rev. William Conway of St Mary’s North End will preach at a men’s retreat Sunday at St Joseph’s Somerville. the 40 hours devotion begins at 7 30 mass this morning at Sacred Heart East Boston. Jesuit Fathers from Boston College will conduct the retreat at St Peter’s Dorchester beginning Sunday. Women helpers from the Dorchester Catholic Club were treated to supper and entertainment at the club house last night. The St Mary’s Cambridge men’s retreat begins Sunday with services each evening in the basement and upper church. preachers are the Rev. Michael Ahearn and Rev. John J. O’Brien.

John Morgan Boston College St. William’s Church Dorchester St. John Berchman’s Society of the Church of the Immaculate Conception Paul Furfey William Doherty Alfred Huckle Joseph Mears William Conway S. J St. Mary’s Church North End St. Joseph's Church Somerville Church of the Sacred Heart Boston James H. O'Neil St. Peter’s Church Cambridge Michael Ahearn John J. O’brien

Lincoln Medal for Four Boys Highlight Animal Rescue

Lincoln medals and books were given to four boys for saving animals during the past year at the Animal Rescue League annual meeting at Copley Plaza. Recipients were Maurice O'Brien Lynn Joseph Hussey South Boston John Crowell Jamaica Plain and Amos Richards Lynn. The report shows 188 new members, 5 life members, 17 active, 127 associate, and 33 junior members. total 2835 with a goal of 5000. Treasurer’s report shows general expenditures of 27990.17 and net general income 20828.49. current-year excess of expenditure over income 7661.68 paid from general fund.

Lincoln Huntington Smith Animal Rescue League Lynn Joseph Hussey South Boston John Crowell Jamaica Plain Amos Richards Cyril Maude Boston The John Hussey Morris O’brien

Young sister risks life to save brother from blaze

Annie Gordon twelve, rushed to save her two year old brother William from fire at 213 Marion street East Boston yesterday afternoon. She tore off burning clothes and shielded him with a blanket before, exhausted, she carried him toward East Boston Relief Hospital where passerby Charles Houghton helped reach care.

Annie Gordon Barnett Gordon William Marion Street Boston Annie East Boston Charles Houghton

George E Bullard Dies After Illness at 77

George I Bullard, longtime financier and philanthropist, died yesterday of a cerebral hemorrhage at his Brookline home aged 77. Born March 4 1839 in Boston, he worked with Ide & Dutton then Brown Brothers for 50 years. He chaired Eliot Five Cents Savings Bank and held directorships in textile firms. He married Josephine Binney in 1881. Funeral at Eliot Square Church tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.

George I. Bullard Prescott Street Brookline Mr. Bullard Boston Francis Harriet Bullard Quincey School Ide & Dutton Brown Brothers of New York Brown Brothers Bullard Eliot Five Cents’ Savings Bank of Roxbury Josephine H. Binney Eliot Square Church

Klatsch at BU Tonight Honors Miss Shortell

Miss Helena Shortell, elected president of Gamma Delta, leads Boston University’s annual Klatsch in the College of Liberal Arts tonight. The revel is Shakespearean, with Kenilworth Castle decor and rooms themed as Mermaid's Tavern and a theater stage.

Helena Shortell Gamma Delta Boston University College of Liberal Arts Boylston Street Kenilworth Castle

Shaksperian Dances to Be Seen in Gymnasium Stage

Morris dances and other plays from the Shakespearean era will be staged in the gymnasium. Jacob Sleeper Hall will be set as the Curtain Theatre for a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream with songs by the Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs. Over 2000 graduates and undergraduates and their friends are expected to attend.

Jacob Sleeper Old Curtain Old Globe Theatre

Tabernacle Bill Passes House Without Debate

The House approved the tabernacle bill to authorize the construction of the Billy Sunday tabernacle on the Huntington avenue ball grounds, despite opposition and in defiance of Boston building laws.

Billy Sunday House of Representatives Huntington Avenue Boston

Photographs of Men Who Enjoy House Cleaning

A note about the next Sunday Post Magazine features photographs of a group of men who dip like it and enjoy house cleaning. The caption hints at leisure activity and a lighthearted look at domestic tasks.

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