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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
10
Wall Street reports moderate overall demand sparked by last week’s money market developments. Early trading was active, but most gains faded by the final hour as investors awaited further signals from London and domestic money markets.
The Boston Market reports bond and stock price movement for today along with a record of total sales. Prices faded and rose across issues as traders reacted to early week figures and volume.
New York stocks note ongoing copper activity driven by urgent US demand. 1905 US production cited at 397 909 tons by Aaron Hirsch & Son, with all supply consumed plus reserves. Industry predicts need to expand output to meet rising electrical power demand.
Trading on Exchange Place curb was heavy with Raven Mining and Butte Coalition leading activity. Raven Mining sold down to 56 from 6 and closed at 514 while Butte Coalition rose to 37% then finished at 87. Demand remained strong for Butte & London.
Bond prices in New York rose versus Saturday across U S and international issues with notes from U S, Japan, Mexico, and several rail and utility issues trading at gains. Key movers include United States government notes, Japan government bonds, and corporate issues such as Am Tob, Penn, and Atch gds, reflecting mixed to positive activity.
Easter gaiety fills Greater Boston as dances reunions and banquets replace Lent, with society noting the splendor of gowns and toilettes. Mrs. James Ellis wears black and white silk with real lace, others include Mary A. Barr violet crepe de chine and Mrs. George Jennette white batiste among many ensembles.
The Ladies' Catholic Club Association held its annual party at the Hotel Somerset drawing large crowds from Greater Boston. Whist tables, elegant gowns, and a dance program directed by Richard M. Walsh and a long list of ushers showcased a high society evening with Mayor Fitzgerald among the notable attendees.
Ennis and Stoppani report Chicago Board of Trade quotes for wheat corn and oats with May July and Sept figures. The note says selling was mainly for Northwestern accounts with long wheat while local traders sold short lines and demand remained moderate on declines.
More than 1500 St. Philip's parishioners gathered at Paul Revere Hall for the annual reunion. The event marked the parish's new church completion and the 25th ordination anniversary of Rev. Philip O'Donnell. Clergy from Boston and beyond attended, with prominent local figures and a grand march led by Alderman James M. Curley.
The annual East Boston Catholic Association hall at Lyceum Hall drew Mayor Fitzgerald and a host of dignitaries including Senator William Taylor Alderman George W Battis ex Senators M J Leary Dan iel J Sheehan and John J Flaherty, with Presidents J S Hallahan and J P Haley in attendance. A grand march led by Vice President Jeremiah J Kelliher and Miss Theresa O’Brien followed the preliminary concert, and dancing continued late.
Fully 350 couples attended the fourth grand ball of the Rosary Young Men's Catholic Association at Bethesda Hall in South Boston last evening. The grand march was led by Joseph P. Kelley of South Boston and Miss Helen Driscoll of Boston. Many prominent Catholic associations were represented.
About five hundred couples attended the 12th annual social of Division 15, A. O. H., in Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain last night. The event was described as the most successful dancing party yet held by the order.
Malden reports the St. Marys C. T. A. Society held its 20th grand ball tonight at Esther and Marie halls with about 600 couples in attendance.
Division 51 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Somerville held its fifth annual ball at Union Hall drawing upwards of 500 attendees last night.
The Dorchester Young Men's Catholic Association plans its second annual minstrel show at the Dudley Street Opera House on Wednesday through Friday. Club members fill principal roles and will perform as show girls, with acts including Watermelon Girls, the Catholic Club Sextet, and a Congress of Nations finale directed by Dom F. Keegan.
In Cambridge yesterday at 4 p m at St John s Memorial Chapel Miss Marion Field Michaelis daughter of Mrs Kate Woodbridge Michaelis of Cambridge married Sidney Skinner M A director of the Southwestern Polytechnic Institute of London England The Rev Edward A Drowne assisted The bride was given away by her brother George V S Michaelis of Augusta Maine
The 10th annual Ball of the Stationary Fire men's Union 8 was held last night in Paine Memorial Hall with over 500 couples in attendance. The grand march was led by President M. P. Flanagan and Miss Elizabeth Flanagan, followed by International President Timothy Healey of New York and Miss Mary E. Hackett.
In the Town Hall of Revere last night the Everett Lodge of Elks held its annual ball with over 1000 attendees. Floor director Eugene J. Lakemarsin led the event assisted by Herbert J. Watson and L. G. Joel.
The Catholic Club of Somerville held its second annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall on Broadway last night. Over 600 people attended.
The East Boston Catholic Association hosts a Lyceum Hall dance tonight to aid John Donovan who fell from a wharf about two months ago and lost both legs. Proceeds support his medical and living expenses.
Society wedding at Arlington Street Unitarian Church unites Miss Mary Blanchard Linder and Professor Harry M. Goodwin of MIT. Over 600 relatives and friends attend as Rev. Paul R. Frothingham conducts the ceremony. The bride wears Milanese lace and carries bridle roses. Florence E. Goodwin is maid of honor and Professor George E. Hale of the Carnegie Observatory serves as best man.
The Wellesley Club held its sixth annual ladies night at the Copley Square Hotel with about 200 attendees. The event included discussion of local school issues and troubles, followed by a talk on Women by Rev. Dr. P S Henson of Tremont Temple.
Arthur F E Sibley of Wollaston and Miss Laura Howard of Boston were married at 8 yesterday morning in St John’s Church Bowdoin Street by Father Frederick C Powell. Friends from Chelsea Wollaston and many trained nurses attended the ceremony.
The Spring Hill Court of Free and Accepted Masons will hold their annual Easter whist on Wednesday at the K of P Hall in Somerville, inviting members and guests to attend a traditional gaming and social event.
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