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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1898

Page

5

Fasters Welcome in Boston Churches Weather Interferes

Easter church services in Boston drew large crowds as rain dampened outdoor Easter display plans. Priests Chapon Unique deacons Rear don Houston led services, with Joseph B. Tracey of St. Mary's Baltimore delivering the sermon. Arch bishop Williams celebrated pontifical vespers with Father Sullivan, Walsh, and Mullen assisting. Dr. Dolan gave the sermon. Sanctuary and regular choirs contributed to the music.

Fathers Chapon Reardon Mr. Houston Joseph B. Tracey St. Mary’s Seminary Baltimore Archbishop Williams Father Sullivan Father Walsh Father Mullen Dolan

Easter worship fills Tremontemple and Trinity Church

Tremontemple and Trinity Church drew crowded Easter crowds with Rev. George C. Lorimer and Rev. E Winchester Donald delivering sermons on immortality and the resurrection. Floral decorations filled the chancel with pyramids of potted plants and hundreds of worshipers crowded the doors, while a children’s service presented each child a plant.

Trinity Church E. Winchester Donald Donald

Easter Music Program at Young Men's Christian Union

A special Easter service by the Boston Young Men's Christian Union featured Mrs H Carleton Slack soprano, Mrs Flora B Barry contralto, George J Parker tenor, Arthur B Hitchcock bass, Miss Alice T McLaughlin flute, Miss McLaughlin accompanist, George Mendall Taylor musical director. The Rev James Huxtable of South Boston delivered an Easter sermon from Acts xvii 3.

Tremontemple George C. Lorimer Lorimer Christ Aes Temple M. R. Deming George Mendall Taylor Flora . Barry F. P. Whitney Ada C. Hussey Florence I. King George Parker Arthur B. Hitchcock Harry Donlan Alice F. McLaughlin Frank A. Kennedy Harry Hazen Chester J. Clark Grimer Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Young Men's Christian Union H. Carleton Slack Flora B. Barry George J. Parker Arthur Hitchcock Alice T. MecLaughlin Miss McLaughlin Ev. James Huxtable South Boston

Easter Visitation of Aged and Sick Institutions

Rev Daniel W Waldron city missionary led Easter services and distributed carols to sick and aged at multiple Boston area institutions. The day started at 8 15 AM with Home for Aged Women Roxbury and Consumptives Home, ending after 7 PM with visits to many homes and hospitals including Massachusetts General and City Hospital.

Daniel W. Waldron Lovett Miss Waldron Willard Gerrish Roxbury City Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital Children’s Friend Society

Easter Crowds At Immaculate Conception Church Crowd Fills Steps

Easter Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Church drew 700 to 800 worshippers awaiting entry by ticket at James Street. A grand mosaic of milinery formed on the steps as the doors opened and the organ and Germania Orchestra accompanied Whitney's mass and solos by Westervelt and others. Father Macksey preached the sermon. Vesper service also drew a large crowd.

Terest James Street Ain Whitney

Cathedral of the Holy Cross crowded at two services

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross held crowded services yesterday with Archbishop Williams celebrating the morning high mass and the Rev Father Hogan serving as assistant priest.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Archbishop Williams Father Hogan

Warranted Tar Cure Refunds By Boston Drug Firms

A Boston card lists many firms offering refunds on Greené's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It guarantees 50 cent and 25 cent bottles with money-back offers, naming numerous shops and agents along with addresses in the city.

Greené Mery Souther Green UST & Richardson Drug CO Eorge C. Goodwin & CO F. Bradbury Washington St. C

Easter observance at Second Church features sermon on triumph

The Rev. Thomas Van Ness delivered Easter sermons at 10:30 on a time of triumph, stressing the soul’s resurrection over mere bodily revival. Choir selections impressed, with a 3:30 union service bringing together four Sunday schools from South Congregational, the Church of the Disciples, and Second Church of Brookline.

Thomas van Ness Jerusalem Son of David Israel Gethsemane South Congregational Church of the Disciples Brookline

Sanctuary choir shines at Easter services in South Boston

At St. Vincent's Church South Boston the sanctuary choir of about thirty voices drew attention during Easter services. Organized two years ago by Rev. George J. Patterson the pastor, the choir’s performance impressed attendees. Choir boys in black cassocks and white surplices sang Young's Easter Processional and the recessional Onward Christian Soldiers, with orchestra and organ.

St. Vincent’s Church South Boston George J. Patterson Young

Dudley Street Church Holds Easter Services

The Rev. A. B. Gumbart pastor of the Dudley Street Baptist Church led the Easter morning service with a sermon on Immortality. The evening service used The Seven Parables of the Kingdom as its text.

A. 8. Gumbart D. D Dudley Street Baptist Church

St Gregory's Church Dorchester Lower Mills Service

The St Gregory's Church Dorchester Lower Mills service was impressive with Rev John Deegan as celebrant. Flowers and potted plants decorated the altar. Music featured Weber Magnificat Haec Dies and other pieces performed by a quartet and a 35-voice choir directed by Annie H Ryan.

St. Gregory’s Church Dorchester Lower Mills John Deegan Weber Weigand O Salutaris Burgoyne Lambellotte Mary Burgoyne Nora Malloy Henry Karl J. Frank Walsh Annie H. Ryan

Easter Services at Church of the Advent

Father Frisbie officiated at Easter services with a large attendance and overflow outside. The boy choir sang. Easter gowns and bonnets contrasted with white flowers and potted geraniums near the chancel. The poly eucharist was celebrated at 7 8 45 and 10 30 morning. evening services included evensong and Te Deum. A children's afternoon service featured carols and a procession.

Father Frisbie

Easter Services At Berkeley Temple

Easter services at Berkeley Temple featured a sermon by Rev. Charles A. Dickinson D D and a full choir with a quartet and soloist. The church was filled with lilies and roses and a perfumed atmosphere. Dr Ickingon urged a broader brotherhood and peaceful aims amid the prospect of war.

Berkeley Temple Charles A. Dickinson Maria Kayla Stone Lizzie Blair Olive Fred Rogers Fred Kingston Lillian van Horn Ickingon

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The passage reflects a religious and political message praising peace and Christian values, emphasizing that war causes desolation and loss, and urging leaders to adopt sacred truths of peace and brotherly love in governance. It notes gratitude that government is Christian and that executives embody Christ's badge of peace.

Easter Service Draws Knights Templars in Boston Area

About 1000 members and friends of Boston Commandery Knights Templars attended Easter services at the aeeek Church Shawmut avenue near Brookline street. The event featured full uniformed knights, elaborate greenery, candle emblems, and choral music led by Eminent Commander William B. Lawrence with sermons on the hereafter by Rev. George Landor Perin. A second substantial service at Winthrop Street Methodist Episcopal Church drew nearly 1000 knights under Eminent Commander Edwin B. Holmes with a long music program and an Easter sermon referencing the crucifixion and resurrection. At Charlestown First Universalist Church about sixty uniformed knights attended Coeur de Lion Commandery Easter services led by Sir Joel C. Bolan with organ and choir.

Boston William B. Lawrence J. Gilman Waite Augustus Ridgeway George Landor Perin Boston Commandery Carter Byron E. Noble William T. Dobson R. Nelson Raymond Alvin M. Thatcher Thomas Carter Frank W. Ross John H. North Henry Samuel Augustus Ridgsway Ernest F. Lovejoy J. Arthur Jacobs Josiah T. Dyer de Molay Commandery Knights Templars Winthrop Street Methodist Episcopal Church Boston Highlands Edwin B. Holmes L. B. Dutton CG. A. Neill J. F. Neill W. B. Merrill Edward M Taylor D. D J. Franklin Gammell Winthrop Street Church Anna Mohbiller Currie Carper-Mills A. L. Crowell R. J. Jackson Maytie Case Crowell Maud Reese Davies Violette M. Michelson Henrietta Dakin Clifton Norris G. Y. Kells Albert Horton Taylor Christ Charlestown Coeur de Lion Coeur de Lion Commandery, Knights Templars Joel C. Bolan James L. Gilbert Annie G. Shumway Prano Sandford Hanscom Rank Hall Benjamin Hall

Knight Rev G I Kahn Delivers The Glory Of Christian Knighthood

The pastor Knight Rev G I Kahn spoke on The Glory of Christian Knighthood as his sermon theme at the church service. The message emphasized steadfast faith and duty in daily life.

G. I. Kahn

Easter Service Crowded at Emmanuel Church No 15 Newbury

Emmanuel Church at 15 Newbury Street overflowed with worshippers as more than seating could hold. Easter lilies and potted plants adorned the pulpit and chancel in a cross design while Rev Leighton Parks preached from I Corinthians 15 20. The choir performed pieces including Metrical Gloria Sanctus Gloria in Excelsis and Amen.

Emmanuel Newbury Street Leighton Parks I. Corinthians

Easter visit cheers Boston hospital inmates by Conservatory

A group of women from the New England Conservatory Music and Flower Charity led by O. B. Mills toured Boston hospitals. They distributed flowers and sang, sharing the Easter message with patients.

Boston New England Conservatory Music and Flower Charity Conservatory O. BE. Mills

Easter sermon emphasizes the resurrection’s liberty theme

The Rev. A A Berle preached that resurrection frees the Earth and delivers new life over death. He contrasted the apostles with devoted women and urged faith over theory, noting martyrs faced death without fear. The sermon declared death not worst, but the loss of honor and character, and urged seekers to find liberty in Christ.

A. A. Berle Christ

Easter service at Church of the Ascension East Cambridge

The Church of the Ascension in East Cambridge held an imposing Easter service led by Rev. Robert Walker. The church was adorned with Easter lilies palms and plants distributed to Sunday school children and teachers. A German service followed in the afternoon and the chaplaincy of Rev Walker extends to the House of Correction.

Church OF the Ascenson E. Cambridge Church of the Ascension East Cambridge Robert Walker Carstein Walker House of Correction

New England Gas and Coke Firm Said to Boost Industry

Treasurer Denham of Eastern Forge Massachusetts and others express support for Henry M. Whitneys new fuel gas and cheap coke plan. They say powered by low cost fuel, iron and steel manufacture could revive Everett operations, spark real estate growth, and cut heating costs for foundries and machine shops.

Henry M. Whitney Denham Eastern Forge Company of Massachusetts Whitney Everett Portland New England A. C. Jones New England Gas and Coke Company Gas and Coke Company Knights S. R. Knights & Co Beneft

New Plays Tonight At Boston Theatre Season Inauguration

The Boston Theatre opens its opera season with city notable subscribers including Miss E P Sohier and John R Heyward. Henry Hoyt oversees rehearsals for A Day and a Night. Nellie hare returns to Jack and the Beanstalk at the Museum as new Robber King stars.

Boston Theatre E. P. Sohier E. J. Foye John R. Heyward H. R. Peverly Gage Phillips George I. Quinsler W. W. Whipper Dwight Elliott E. F. Robinson R. Brown M. G. Kimball E. M._ Andrew Benjemin Price Charles New Haven Nellie Hares Museum Little Miss Muffett Robber King William Black Hubert Wilke Johnstone Bennett Keith’s Castle Square Lisle Leigh Willie Collier the Park Mexico Corbett-Fitzsimmons Big Mill Davy Crockett Bowdoin Square Tennessee Pardner Milton Aborn Francis Wilson Caaeaux Erminie Grand Opera House Gus Hill the Howard Sparrow Lorenzo and Allen Rita Durand Clark Sisters Hollis Richard Mansfield Secret Service Lynn Stuart Robson Lem Jacklin Boston Tremont the Jacklins

Richard Mansfield Arrives for Boston Engagement

Richard Mansfield reached the city last night with his private car attached to a regular train. He rested after leaving Washington and planned to rest tonight and through the week. The Mansfield company will reach Boston at 10 o clock today by a special train.

Richard Mansfield Washington Mr. Mansfield Boston Devil’s Disciple Hollis

Along the Water Front with Ships and Bohemia Rescue

The harbor reports a quiet day with no arrival from Europe as ships like Cambrian and Norseman face storms. The Bohemia from Hamburg caused damage and eighty three steerage passengers were examined in New England stockade. eleven Poles risk deportation if not claimed. Curlew aided a runaway coal lighter near Boston. The Atlantic Yacht Club plans a Moon Street charity ball. Boston steamer delivered 116 passengers and 3200 crates of lobsters from Yarmouth. Governor Ames schooner awaits Newport News cargoes amid tensions offshore.

William Sprague Dolan Curlew Healey Cambrian London Norseman Liverpool Grand Banks Bohemia Hamburg Bird Island Flats Governor Ames Mystic Wharf Newport News Charles River John Harvard Boston Towboat Company St. John’s Hall Moon Street Atlantic Yacht Club Ned Dixon St. Stephen’s Boston 8. F. Stanwood Yarmouth N. S Lewis Wharf William Bartling Amos Burns Delong New England Ock Connecticut

Club Day in Chelsea at Tammany Social Club

Chelsea crowd enjoyed a lively club day as the Tammany Social Club staged a dance in Granite Hall tonight with talent from Charlestown East Boston and Chelsea providing acts. The highlight was a humorous imitation of the far-downs featuring Lyons and the Irish element.

Tammany Hall Chelsea Tammany Social Club Granite Hall Charlestown Evere East Boston Lyons

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