California Pioneer Memorial Marks Losses and Remembrance
The sixth annual memorial meeting of the Association of Forty-nine California Pioneers convened at the Re vere House with thirty two members present. Samuel Snow presided as the group honored late officers Cornelius Coolidge James Snow Edwin Waite and Captain William Chatfield. A memorial display featured tipped chairs reversed plates unfurled napkins and photographs with violets. A committee was named to prepare the annual officer slate for June 17 listing Sol Rowe James H Bennett Benjamin Griggs George W Marshall Russell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of
California
Revere House
Samuel Snow
Cornelius Coolidge
Hillsborough
N. H
Atd
James Snow
Somerville
Edwin G. Waite
State of
Wiam Chatfield
William E Russell Club Hosts Annual Hall Dance
Hall of the EB Russell Club in Ward 16 hosted its annual dance with about 200 couples attending. A supper was served at intermission and dancing continued past 2 AM in the hall’s te-rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam E. Russell
EB. Russell Club
Ward 16
Lynn Wanderers Open Cricket Season On Glen Grounds
The Lynn Wanderers defeated the Lynns on the Glen grounds to open the season. Heys and H. tcroft led the bowling as the Wanderers posted a notable score. Conn., April 19, Henry Thompson reportedly plans a $10,000 pedestrian wager and is heading to Boston this May.
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Lynn Eee
Lynns
Lynn Wanderers
Glengrounds
Heys
H. Tcroft
Wanderers
Nam, Conn
Henry Mpson
Ee Thompson
Roi
Bost Fe
Ban Pransken
Probable Commissioner Curtis Named for Police Board
Governor Greenhalge selecting Mrs Charles Pelham Curtis Jr to succeed Albert T Whiting on the Metropolitan Board of Police, with Curtis seen as the likely appointee. Curtis, Harvard stalwart and former law clerk, is popular and ready to accept, his confirmation expected next Thursday.
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Greenhalge
Charles Pelham Curtis, Jr
Albert T. Whiting
Metropolitan Board of Police
Post
Algonquin Club
Curtis
Executive Council
Charley
Harvard
Columbia
Yale
Patriots' Day Reception Blends 76 and 61 Fraternities
At Hotel Vendome the Ladies' Aid Association of the Soldiers' Home hosted a Patriots' Day event joining the spirit of 1776 and 1861. Notables, ushers, and guests filled the State suite and other rooms with a reception featuring coffee and cakes.
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Hotel Vendome
Ladies’ Aid Association
Soldiers’ Home
W. R. C. and
Ladies’ Aid
W. A. Bancroft
Roger Walcott
Micah Dyer, Jr
J. Q. A. Brackett
A. Shuman
Eben Howes
E. Florence Barker
F. T. Rose
G. E. French
E. A. Parker
H. D. Washburn
Henry Grant Weston
George W. Creasy
James W. Cartwright
William H. Alline
Ada M. Babcock
L. C. Clapp
Edgar B. Champlin
W.S. Dame
Florence E Davis
F. F. Favor
Etta H. Glidden
Alice Geddes
Lillian Shuman
Alice Mitton
A. K. Hebard
Geddes
Kate C. Phelps
Bessie Stone
Mary Stone
Bancroft
Association
Dyer
Wolcott
Shuman
Bracket
Cheiro
Palmist
General Martin
E. A. Horton
First Corps of Cadets
U. A
William Badger
Thomas E. Barker
P. Ridley
M. A. S. Batterman
G . Walker
Creasy
Georges. Evans
Board of Trustees
The
Home
Abba Goold Woolson
L. A. Turner
William M. Colby
John H. Woods
E. F. Everett
Game Post
Eva T. Cook
Massachusetts
Major Cook
Gloucester
Hichborn
Eli Hall
Joseph W. Thayer
Neils L. J. Gran
Roland O. Lamb
Wilcox
Wilder
Thurston
Normal Art School Reunion and Banquet Held in Boston
The seventh annual reunion and banquet of the Massachusetts Normal Art School Association drew about seventy members and guests to the Normal Art School building last evening. The event featured Easter lilies and cut flowers, cornet solos by Herman Wheeler of Lynn, and a program of speeches by notable educators and authors. Officers for the coming year were elected: President George E. Morris, Vice President I. C. Lane, Secretary Charles A. Lawrence, with an executive committee including H. W. Poor, James Hall, and several others.
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Harvard
Porcellian
Institute of 1770
Hasty Pudding
Putnam
Public Library
Hamlin
Law School
Ball
Storey Tower
Court Street
Curtis
Harvard Board of Overseers
Greenhalge
William B. Rice
Osborne Howes
Metropolitan District Commission
Greater Boston Commission
Anderson
Amory
Fairfield’ Street
Somerset, Country and Athletic Clubs
William H. Pierce
Massachusetts Normal Art School Association
Normal Art School
Herman Wheeler
Lynn
Kate Gannett Wells
A. A. Miner
Frank A. Hill
State Board of Education
George A. Marden
Lowell
Hezekiah Butterworth
A. A. Berle
Henry T. Bailey
W. 8. Goodenour
Brookline
George H. Bartlett
George E. Morris
I. C. Lane
Charles A. Lawrence
H. W. Poor
James Hall
H. E. Bailey
H. N. Hemenway
Josephine Bruce
Mercy Bailey
Congressman John F Fitzgerald Welcomes Baby Boy John F Jr
Born on Patriots Day a baby boy named John F Jr joins Congressman Fitzgerald's family. The birth occurred yesterday morning with celebrations in Lerington and Concord as Mrs. Fitzgerald and the infant are reported doing well. The family now has a quartet of children, adding to the two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Fitzgerald
John F., Jr
Fitzgerald
Lerington
Concord
Congressman Fitzgerald
Infant Asylum Festival Draws Large Crowd on Patriots Day
East Armory hosts St. Marys Infant Asylum festival with about 5000 attendees across afternoon and evening. Twenty booths offer food fruit and crafts. sales promise a sizable sum. Parishes represented include St Stephens Sacred Heart St Catherine s St Augustine s St Patricks St Joseph s Roxbury Lady of Victories SS Peter and Paul St Peters St James St Francis De Sales Mission Church Holy Rosary St Josephs St Ann s Cathedral Mary s with varied colors and presiding ladies. An evening dance drew several hundred couples.
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St. Mary's Infant Asylum
East Armory
East Newton Street
Asylum
St. Stephens
Mary Desmond
the Sacred Heart
B. J. Bogan
St. Catherine’s
J. F. Lundburg
St. Augustine’s
Miss Daly
St. Patrick’s
Maggie Barry
St. Joseph’s
Roxbury
Nellie F. Gormley
Lady of Victories
Margaret Sullivan
SS. Peter and Paul
South Boston
Katie Lane
St. Peter’s
Dorchester
J. B. Walton
St. James's
F. G. Book
St. Francis de Sales
A. O'Neil
Mission Church
Francis Galligare
Holy Rosary
James McSherry
D. Toy
St. Josephs
West End
A. O’brien
St. Ann’s
Winter Hill
Somerville
J. H. O'Neil
St. Mary's
Ella J. O'Donnell
Among the Gaels Promoters Plan Boston-Area Union
A meeting of the Gaels promoters will be held at Alpha Hall on Sunday evening to form a union of Boston and surrounding clubs including the Boston Football Club Emmet Chelsea Exiles Brookline Irish American Boston William O Brien Hurling Shamrock Hurling Boston Hibernian Cambridge Pioneer East Cambridge Grattan Malden Fagan Bealach Hurling to promote Irish games. The committee expects broad athletic support.
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Gael
Alpha Hall
Boston Football Club
Emmet
Chelsea
Exiles
Brookline
Irish-American Football Club
Boston
William O’brien
Shamrock Hurling Club
Boston Hurling Club
Hibernian Football Club
Cambridge
Pioneer Football Club
East Cambridge
Grattan Hurling Club
Garden City Cyclers hold season opener in San Jose
Eddie Bald of Buffalo wins the two mile scratch race at the Garden City Cyclers meet in San Jose in 4 15 1 5 with fifteen starters, beating Zeigler’s world record 4 21 3 5 set at Denver last year. Coulter finishes second. Edwards a close third with Zeigler failing.
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San Jose
Cal
Garden City
Eddie Bald
Buffalo
N. Y
Zeigler
Denver
Coulter
Patriots Day Remembrance in Acton Honors Revolutionary Dead
A dawn to evening celebration marks Patriots' Day in Acton with processions to Concord and Woodlawn Cemetery. Veterans and descendants unveil memorials for Captain Isaac Davis and Simon Blanchard’s sons while Governor Greenhalge delivers a patriotic address. The Sixth Regiment Association holds its reunion as Lt. Col. Watson and others speak.
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Concord
Luke Smith
Acton
Concord Bridge
Ebenezer Edwards
James
John Fox Edwards
Manona
Wis
James Edwards
Frank E. Edwards
Boston
Delette Hall
Salem
Isaac Dow
Old Concord Post
Dunstable Band
Old Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Association
Mr. Edwards
Luther Conant
Woodlawn
Isaac Davis
Acton Centre
Sherman Gould
Simon Blanchard
Quebec
Luther
Luke Blanchard
Captain Davis
Sixth Regiment Association
Town Hall
Lincoln
Washington
Baltimore
Jeremiah Crowley
Watson
John R. Shattuck
Pepperell
William H. Young
Stoneham
Orick Look
D. C. Sasson
H. M. Woodward
West Medford
Joel Sanderson
Henry Jones
Joseph H. Safford
Lawrence
Groton
Greenhalge
Dalton
Bunting
Wellington
Boutwell
Bernard Copping
Commonwealth
Lexington
Appomattox
Patriots' Day Salute and Parade in Concord
Concord observed Patriots Day with a sunrise forty four gun salute by the Concord Independent Battery and bells. The Third Battalion Sixth Regiment M V M arrived from Boston and Concord and performed drills plus a nineteen gun noon salute. Reeves's American Band entertained in Monument Square followed by a two thirty parade to the old battle ground and a thirteen gun salute and dress parade in the square.
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Concord
Sixth Regiment
Boston
Fitchburg
Charles K. Darling
Reeves
American Band of
Providence
Monument Square
American Band
Concord Independent Battery
Musketaquid Bicycle Club
Abe
Bedford Patriots Day Observance Focuses on Ancestors
Bedford marked Patriots Day with bell ringing and salute ceremonies and did not host formal town exercises. A large Bedford Historical Society meeting featured Hon. George J. Burns of Ayer delivering a historical address, with Rev. Fairfield and George Blinn giving remarks. The Bedford Cadet Band played, residents sang patriotic songs, and Miss Lottie Corey recited Paul Revere's Ride.
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Bedford
Lexington
Concord
Lexington Patriot Day parade opens with bells and drums
Patriots' Day in Lexington began at 5 a.m. with church bells and a march by the Minute Men Drum and Fife Corps and the color guard. By 8:30 a.m. the Minute Men Band performed on the common as the Lexington Bicycle Club led a circuit through main streets with nearby clubs, including the Massachusetts Rovers and the Unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Minute Men
Lexington Bicycle Club
Boston
Massachusetts Rovers
Unions
Patriots' Day Activities Highlight Brockton Fair and Events
Patriots' Day passes quietly in Brockton with the Boot and Shoe Workers' International Union fair in Canton Hall. A tied English versus Scottish football match ended when both balls were disabled. August Belford spoke on the American Flag to G A R men. The Howard Club hosted Owl Club visitors and fire department demonstrations were shown. Cunningham Rifles held a marksmen shoot at Williamson range with ten qualifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Boot and Shoe Workers’ International Union
Canton Hall
August Belford
Howard Club
Owl Club
Boston
C. L. McCann
Cunningham Rifles
First Regiment
Williamson Range
Worcester Street Riot Drill on Patriots' Day
Worcester residents gathered for Patriots Day with a street riot drill by the local militia under Lt Col E R Shumway. Afterward the troops toured Agricultural Park for an exhibition drill and were welcomed by the Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
E. R. Shumway
Second Infantry
Agricultural Park
Tech
Bangor
Oval
Brown and
Holy Cross
College
Marblehead's Cottage Day Observed on Patriots' Day
Marblehead marked Patriots Day with a town wide business suspension. Bright skies drew many visitors including summer residents to Neck and Clifton cottages. A bustling ferry service carried crowds from Boston to the Neck, with no launch pressed into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Neck
Clifton
Boston
Chauncey Street Building Fire Threatens Nearby Structures
A four story stone building at 111 Chauncey Street owned by James T. Grace burned last evening. Flames erupted from the roof around 10 p.m. and the blaze spread toward a adjacent brick structure at 15 Harrison Avenue Extension. Firefighters damaged the third floor shop known as a machine shop. fire under control after twenty minutes. Estimated damage to the building $2000 with stock losses likely higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Grace
Chauncy Street
Chauncey Street
Harrison Avenue
Daly's Comedians and London Acts at Boston Theatres
The schedule lists Daly's comedians at the Hollis and Columbia with Charlotte Behrens and Albert Bruning, plus Mantell, Harrigan, and Dresser among others. Bowdoin Square and Castle Square run Rob Roy and Fantasma engagements as April moves toward May with numerous vaudeville and specialty acts, benefits, and a John Graham testimonial featuring a long talent list.
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Daly
Hollis
Edward Marrigan
Columbia
Bowdoin Square
Primrose
West
Edward Harrigan
Beston
Keith's
Lyceum
The
Howard
the Palace
Austin & Stone's
Grand Museum
Nickle Odeon
Suffolk Cross Country Run at Suffolk Athletic Club
About fifteen runners started from the club house on West Newton Street at 10 am and ran five miles and 700 yards through a course including Commonwealth Avenue Huntington Avenue and Beacon Street. Edward Mills won the race and a gold watch prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Athletic Club
West Newton Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Huntington Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Beacon Street
Columbus Avenue
Edward Mills
Suffolk Athletic Association
Marlboro Cross-Country Run Opens Y M C A Meet
Marlboro April 19 The Y M C A Athletic Association held its first cross country run over seven miles. Six entrants started and four finished with H L Curtis leading in 64 1 2 minutes followed by W C Dudley 1am H W Burhoe 65 3 4 minutes and R Sayford 56 1 2 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Y. M. C. A. Athletic Association
H. L. Curtis
W. C
Dudley
Iam
H. W. Burhoe
R. Sayford
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George O. Whiting
George H. Brown
L. B. Bennink
W. E. Harmon
C. B. Davis
J. F. Sumner
H. G. Locke
E. P. Mer
Frank Sumner
Alice Burleigh
Laconia
H. J. Lock
J. Albert Blake
Whiting
Mollie Moore
Alice Ballard
Louise Wilkins
Alice Harrington
Charles B Davis
Miss Herrington
Miss Burleigh
Foster Sherbin
Emma Goodwin
H. G. Lock
Lillian Bullock
Charles Swane
W. D. Rowe
Raley Tate
H. W. Davis
Jessie Whitte
George_T. Gilmore
Warren Shep
H. T. Locke
Arthur St
W H. Spence
TL Y
S. E. Robertson
Daisy
Misa Williams
J. F. Warner
New York
E. M. Locker
Ss Gregier
F. C. Goodwin
Fred Incalls
F. Jones
W. H. Hunt
J. Howachardson
Mary Worcester
Abbott Mitchell
Garfield
Harry Bradford
Wile
George H. Jackson
Ery
Lottie Smith
Dr. Valentine
J. F Russell
May
Alice M. Harrington
Gion
Bragdon
Anestes Hunt
Ce Hunt
Thomas Whiting
Miss May
Babcock
Blake
Miss Blake
D. C. Rogers
Miss Weatherbee
Buris Dedesman Menawelsh
Vo!e
Jar Parker and
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Cavanagh
California Pioneers Memorial
Gricketers
Association of Alumni
Olin
James M. Edwards
St House
John G. B. Adams
Parker
Waltham
W. C. Robbins
C. A. Phalen
George R. Keyes
E. 8. Fobes
Lyman Tuttle
Augustine Hosmer
Harry C. Robbina
Worcester Street
Marblehead’s Cottage
City Playhouses
Robert Mantell
Ruaake
Museum
Tom Taylor
Charlotte Behrens
Albert Bruning
Augustin Daly
Orient Express
Castle Square Theatre
Reilly
400
Cordelia
Sadie Martinez
Paassport
Black Crook
Boston Theatre
Sandow
Fred Stinson
Hoyt’s
Chinatown
Tremont
Paul Dresser
Grand Opera House
Edwina
Nellie Ganthony
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Hanlon
Howard Atheneum
Huth
Clifford
Wills
Collins
Mile
Charcot
Mabel
Hudson
al Reeves
Hutchins
George Prince
Burton
Dog Spy
Messrs
D. L. Farnum
Henry Hardy
Rajah Baram- Pooota
Hindoo
Austin & Stone
Stone
Shaw
Prince Mankichi
Imperial Oriental
Yeddo
Japan
Palace Theatre
London Gaiety Girls
Dunn
Nickle-Odeon
John Graham
Maggie Cline
Maurice Barrymore
J. W. Kelly
Florrie West
John Kernell
Robert Hilliard
Gus Williams
James F. Hoey
Lizzie B. Raymond
Burr McIntosh
Kate Davis
William Jerome
Harry Gilfell
Eugene O'Rourke
George Richards
W. H. Windom
Dave Warfield
John Paige
Mark Price
Suffolk
Entertainments
Willis P. Sweatnam
Keith
Nueus
Joston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
BLACK
Athos
Mardo the Marvel
J Kelly
Jorrie West
John Korn
Robert Ard
Saselle Raymond
EU Vie O’ ‘Ourke
Orlis
Johnnie Paige
W. Dom
Olive Smith
Bave Warfield
Wark
Sam Bernard
Eddie Leslie
Bernard Dyllyn
Frank Moran
John Patton
Phil Peters
Annie F. Larcom
BE. L. Widger
Lynn Cadet Band
J. A. Bhipr
John J. Braham
Spme
Tremont Row
Scollay Square
India
Vishon
Hollis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Primrose & West
BIC Minstrels
George Wilson
Angusatin Daly
Company of Comedians
Hollis Street
NEW England Woman's Press Association
Park Theatre
Oyt
Temperance Town
York Theatre
Castle SQ
Edward EB. Rose
Tremont St
Down Town
Haston
Rob Roy
DeKoven and Smith
Whitney Opera Cou
Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Gray
Myras
Grand Mat
Hoyt
Theatre
Patriots
Edward Harrigan & Co
Watson and Hutchins
Hutch and
Belle Hudson
Ing. Mile
Bowdoin SQ
Palace
Smage A Orchestra
Wild West
Aida Armour
FOX & Ward
Paul's
Matinees
Bull Fighter
and Big Specialty Co
London Gaiety Girl
Splendid OG Opera House
Mali
Soc
Ward
Nickleodeon
Hanover St
Minstrel and Variety Co
Portland
Staunch Steaiers
India Wharf
F. Williams
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