William E. H. Club Hosts Guest Night
Last night the William E. H. Club entertained guests with a social gathering. Several members attended, enjoying refreshments and informal talks in a cordial setting.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1898
Page
6
Meland’s Letter Highlights City Social Wedding of 1898
A gala debut by the William E Russell Club of East Boston drew over a thousand guests to Lyceum Hall. The ball featured lavish decorations, performances by Edward Hobbs’s Orchestra, and a guest list including Grover Cleveland and Mayor Josiah Quincy. Cleveland’s letter praised the club and its Democratic ideals, underscoring the era’s social prominence and political ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Russell Club
Boston
Lyceum Hall
William E. Russell
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
William &J. Russell
Commonwealth
Grover Cleveland
Richard Croker
P. A. Collins
Josiah Quincy
Nathan Matthews, Jr
John H. Lee
Edward Hobbs
John H. Sullivan
William KE. Russell
Wiliam E. Russell
Cclub
Quincy
James H. Lenovan
Joseph A. Conry
Hioard of Aldermen
Charles A. Kelly
James F. Barry
William J. Cronin
James FE. Kitzgerald
James A. McKenna
Eugene J. Reardon
Michael J. Shannon
Timothy
Health prompts long life for Gladstone and you
A health oriented essay argues daily care sustains vigor into old age like Mr. Gladstone. It warns against neglecting signs of illness and credits Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with improving appetite digestion liver and blood. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative for constipation and cites a testimonial from Miss Laura Piersel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone
England
Ierce
Laura Piersel
East Bethlehem
Washington Do
Massachusetts Bar Examiners Schedule for April 1898 Candidates
The State Board of Bar Examiners lists numerous applicants for admission as attorneys in Massachusetts. A hearing is set for Thursday April 28, 1898, and if no objections are raised the examiners will report to the court that the applicants are found fit for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Baker Gardner Brats
Hugh H. Benton
William E Bowden
Clifton L. Bremer Ward
D. Burdon
Iwviam
T. Cashman
Elver L. Curtiss
Joan FF. Cusick
Charles L. DE Normandie
Allan EK. Doucette
Henry H,. Folsom
Richard L. Fortney Marshall HH. Gould
George 4
Gray Arthur P. Hardy
Benjamin D. Hyde Lester W. Jenney
Joseph P. Keele Starr Keyes
Eric A. Knudson van Courtlanny
Secretaratton
Tang
St Stephen's Sixth Annual Reunion Draws Wide Local Attendance
St. Stephen's parish in the North End held its sixth annual reunion at St John's Hall. Mayor Quincy and Senator Rourke attended with clergy, while 1030 people joined in dancing and 38 couples led the grand march. Congressman Fitzgerald was absent for duties in Washington. H S Fitzgerald filled in. The event was hailed as one of the most successful since the initial gathering six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Parish
North End
St. John’s Hall
Quincy
Senator Rourke
Christopher F. O’brien
J. J. Mulerick
Wakefield
J. J. MccMahon
Charlestown
Thomas J. Power
Danvers
Garrett J. Barry
Roxbury
T. F. Dolan
Cathedral
H. S. Fitzgerald
Washington
St. Stephen's
Shawmut Council Dance Marked Second Pat Riots Day
Five hundred guests attended the Shawmut Council dance at Revere Hall last evening ushering in Pat riots Day. Marshal James Fee and Miss Alice Fee led the grand march with John Sullivan and aides in charge of the floor. Notable costumes highlighted by Mayor Josiah Quincy and several dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Council
Knights of Columbus
Revere Hall
James KE. Fee
Alice Fee
John FE. Sullivan
Aids
Josiah Quincy
Perry
Somerville
Edward L. Hearn
William P. Cashman
Daniel L. Prendergast
M. J. Sughrue
Grand Knights
Joseph C. Pelletier
Peter T. Green
Philip J. O’donnell
Jefferson Club annual ball at Winthrop Hall Dorchester
The Jefferson Club of Dorchester held its annual ball at Winthrop Hall Up ham's Corner last evening. The grand march featured Mayor Quincy and Miss Catherine Berrigan followed by a parade of notable attendees including John H Donovan Miss Emily Breen Wire Commissioner Flood Miss Lilly Berrigan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Club
Dorchester
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
Mayor Quincy
Catherine Berrigan
John H. Donovan
Emily Breen
Flood
Lilly Berrigan
Charles Murphy
Susan Berrigan
Agnes Burns
Rebecca Cavanaugh
John J. Donovan
Ik. J. Doyle
Matthew Desmona
John J. Cunningham
J. Halligan
W. J. Murphy
Richard Hennessy
William Hennessy
Mary Hatch
Julia Cunningham
Miss Blumenthall
Oe Frank Heffernan
Raphael Rosnosy
Sheridan Club Dance Draws 1000+ For Opening Concert and Ball
The Philip H. Sheridan Club of Roxbury held its first concert and ball at Orienta Hall on Washington Street. Over 1000 attendees filled the hall for a grand march led by Patrick J. Ducey with numerous couples including Patrick V. O Mahoney and Miss Mary McNeally and many others listed. The event featured Mr and Mrs Ducey, Mr and Mrs Crowley, and about 200 additional couples among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Sheridan Club
Roxbury
Orienta Hall
Washington Street
Patrick J. Ducey
Ducey
Patrick V. O’mahoney
Mary McNeally
Hugh Shields
Margaret Shields
Arthur J. Duffy
William A. Ryan
M. A. O'Leary
David Wolf
May Sherwin
BE. McMahon
Maggie Magee
Henry Corcoran
Katherine Powers
J. B. Calman
Ebien Sullivan
J. P. Cronin
James Connelly
Elen Connelly
Patrick Sullivan
Sullivan
James Russell
Anne Russell
Crowley
Helen G. Duffy
Patrick KE. Riddle
Richard Furniss
Katie Furniss
Thomas Roche
Mary Dunne
Maritime Provincial Club marks fifth anniversary
The Maritime Provincial Club celebrated its fifth anniversary at Union Park Hall last evening with a large attendance. One hundred couples took part in the grand march led by W. D. McDonald and Miss Florence Gillis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime Provincial Club
Union Park Hall
W. D. McDonald
Florence’ Gillis
Water safety and the claims of Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey
An article cites that drinking water often contains impure matter and germs and suggests boiling or freezing may fail. It promotes adding pure whiskey, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, as a safe purifier and health safeguard, urging readers to obtain true Duffy's for real effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Medical Journal
Duffy's
Suppressing Outbreaks on the Mexican Frontier
Washington reports that Mexican troops have moved to the Texas frontier signaling a government intent to curb cross border raids. Rumor of Spain protecting Cuba from upheaval is unverified. State Department notes Malaga disturbances show Spain will defend American consulates against mobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Texas
Spain
Cuba
Europe
State Department
Woodford
Malaga
Quiet Madrid Watches Washington for Spanish Crisis Updates
Government and diplomatic circles in Madrid await word from Washington as cabinet discussions focus on the throne speech and parliamentary details for the new session. Commentary from El Correo, El Epoca, and El Correo Espanol reflects fears of war with Spain and doubts about privateering and papal intervention amid the Cuban commission visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Washington
el Correo
Senate
McKinley
Spain
el Epoca
Europe
Paris
el Correo Espanol
Carlist
Cubans to Fight U S
The Spanish legation reports from Havana that Colonel Rosendo Garcia with three officers and twenty two armed cavalry soldiers has presented at Sancti Spiritus to civil and military authorities declaring readiness to fight for the Cuban home government under the Spanish flag and defend the Spanish race interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Havana
Rosendo Garcia
Sancti Spiritus
Machinists Hold First Annual Ball at Copley Hall
The International Association of Machinists Boston Lodge 24 drew about seven hundred members to Copley Hall for its first annual ball. National colors adorned the hall as patriotic airs filled the evening. Mr. John J. Connolly and Miss Nora Maher led the grand march with floor direction by William S. Pettigrew and twenty-two aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Machinists
Boston
Copley Hall
John J. Connolly
Nora Maher
William S. Pettigrew
The First Violin Opens at Hollis With Mansfield
Richard Mansfield stars in The First Violin at Hollis Boston with Lettice Fairfax Olive Oliver Annie Clarke in a mixed reception performance. The drama adapts Jessie Fothergill novel focusing on German student life and faces stage adaptation limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Eugen Courvoisier
Mansfield
Mr. Mansfield
Hercules
Lettice Fairfax
Boston
Olive Oliver
Anna
Annie Clarke
Frau Schmidt
Truth at Park Theatre praised by large audience
Mrs Carolin Crawford Williamson presented her play Truth at the Park Theatre last night. Eleanor Barry Henrietta Lander and child performer Mabel Taliaferro stood out in a strong cast with Harris as Colonel Eversole and Hastings as the husband. The author appeared at curtain calls to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Barry
Henrietta Lander
Mabel Taliaferro
William Harris
Colonel Eversole
Ernest Hastings
Gypsy Baron Opens Boston Theatre Season To Rave Reviews
An immense Boston audience praised the opera The Gypsy Baron at the Boston Theatre, lauding the chorus and the orchestra led by Mr. McGhie. Lizzie MacNichol impressed as Cypra, with Edith Mason’s Saffi and Attalie Claire as Arsena earning solid notices. The program also featured a Stars and Stripes finale and a Star Spangled Banner singalong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Strauss
Mr. McGhie
Cypra
Lizzie MaccNichol
Edith Mason
Saffi
Attalie Claire
Arsena
Jennie Reiffaith
Mirabella
Sousa
Carmen
Lizzie MacNichol
The Jacklins at Tremont and Keiths Features Boston Stage
The last week of Stuart Robson at Tremont Theatre showcases his serious turn in Augustus Thomas The Jacklins with an extra matinee. Augustin Daly’s company to present The Country Girl and Lilli Tse next week. Keith’s Theatre offers George Fuller Golden and John C Rice with Our Honeymoon and new sketches amid a busy program of biographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Aborn
Gaspard
Hattie Belle Ladd
Clara Lane
Gertrude Clarke
Naomi Arnold
J. R.murray
Henry Hallam
Jean Grenicheux
Richie Ling
Normandy
Castle Square Theatre
J. H. Gilmour
Colonel Prescott
Lillian Lawrence
Rachael McCreery
Tony Cummings
Thomas Henry Bean
Mary Sanders
Palace Theatre
Gotham
Lavigne
George
Kid
Billy Williams
Northwest
Stuart Robson
Tremont Theatre
Augustus Thomas
North Carolina
Augustin Daly
Boston Museum
Uncle Sam
Spain
Keith’s
Keith
George Fuller Golden
Casey
Johnstone Bennett
Golden
Miss Bennett
John C. Rice
Sally Cohen
Dave Fitzgibbon
Ada Rehan
Miss Rehan
Peggy
Lilli Tse
Wrestlers From Many Lands At Austin and Stone's Museum
Wrestlers from nearly every country gathered at Austin and Stone's Museum for yesterday's program. The crowd was captivated by the Indian wrestler known as Yellow Hand whose quick moves and silent demeanor drew heavy attention as he floored opponents and showcased a new wrestling style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone’s
Yellow Hand
Cherry Pickers Returns to Columbia After Boston Run
Joseph Arthur presents The Cherry Pickers at the Columbia, continuing a national tour begun in Boston. The melodrama follows a hero and heroine through perilous plots to a triumphant finish, with thousands reportedly watching across the country. The engagement lasts one week before Creston Clarke and Adelaide Prince bring The Last of His Race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Arthur
Columbia
Boston
Creston Clarke
Adelaide Prince
Music Hall Tonight In Honor Of A Special Day
A Music Hall program tonight marks a day set apart with varied celebrations. Performances or observances aim to honor the occasion and invite broad community participation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William E. H. Club
Meland
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
State Board of Bar Examiners
ST. Stephen's Reunion
Henry
T2gerald
Ball
Jefferson Club Dance
Sheridan Club
Maritime Club
Brunswick
U. S
Garcia
the Hollis
PARK
Castle Square
Grand Opera House
Boston Lyric Company
the Palace Theatre
Austin & Stondbs
Columbia Theatre
Arthur
Alston
Bret Harte
Sand Hills
Maine
Tennessee
Chicago Tribune
San Francisco Call
Philadelphia Ledger
Travana's
THE
WHITE
Howard
Tinhii P.M
May Howard
J. &. Army
Edison
Clarice Vance
Mills and Henshaw
Matthews
Harris
Udell & Pearce
Cunningham
Grant
EATRE
Dover and
Washington Sts
the Grand Theatre CO
Rich and Poor OF
Walker Bros
Ben Hunn
Lorraine and Howell
Cyclone Smith
Thomas and Watson's Benefit
Boston Music Hall
Graham
America
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Providence
St. Sint, Wallaee
the Jacksins
Hollis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Richard Man Sist
N. Y. Lyceum Theatre Co
Tremont St
Stora
William Gillette
Tremont
Rusedale
Eugene Tompkins
Opera-In-English
Billee Taylor & Cavalleria Rusticana
Model Playhouse
Papinta
Rainbow Dancer
Sally Deehen
Johnson
Davenport
Lorella
Lotta Gladstone
Noviews
Music Hall
Grd
Dearborn St
Ajax Remedy CO
Chicago
Mass
Geo.c Goodwin & Co
Hanover
B. F. Bradbury
Washington St
H. F. Bartlett
Chickamauga
New York Herald
Witte
Ana
Oxi Suners
Barnet & Sloane
Jack
Boston Ball
Appleton & Bassett's
Connelly
Adams House
Eugene
Travex
Veriscope Pictures
Cobett Fitzsimmons
Taylowm's
Hanover and
Court Streets
Threston Clarke
Crand Opera House
Nyvece Co
Chimes
Bohemian Cirl
Taylor's
Taylor's Hat Store
Jstin & Stone
Charles River Park
Barnaby
ELKES
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