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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1903

Page

7

Bonnie Scots and Bairns Attend Caledonian Club Picnic

Ten thousand Scots and bairns attended the Caledonian Club’s 60th annual picnic in Caledonian Grove West Roxbury with Mayor Collins and Congressman McNary in attendance. A parade, full field events, and athletic competitions featured Highland dress, bagpipes, and dances including the Highland fling and sword dance. Mike Donovan and Ernest Campbell vied in a heel and toe contest amid a festive crowd, while the club hosted guests from Fraser Royal Highlanders Pawtucket and other Scottish groups.

Bonnie Bairns Caledonian Club Caledonian Grove West Roxbury Collins McNary City Hall Ernest Campbell Canada Judge Emmons Jessie Cameron Angus Fraser Montreal Scotland James Faulkner The Highland Dress Association Fraser Royal Highlanders of Pawtucket Independent Scotch Guards Peter McCree Hudson County Club Jersey City N. J George M. Bartholomew William G. Reid New York Sullivan William Farrell James Benzie R. Bowie W. Ray J. Benzie T. Brown J. Wood Brown R. Bowtie J. Gallagher B. F. Stuart J. Blackball J. A. McPherson J. A.mcpherson J. Blackhall James Urquhart A. McDonald J. Lb. Hamilton J. KF. Mcc- Neil E. H. McLean A. Thompson J. Urquhart B. ¥. Stuart J. A. Meell D. MacQuarrie G. Martin W. C. Purdie J. Grant W. Marshall G. McIntire J. Hermison T. McIntire A. Richardson Elizabeth Reed Jeanette Reed Jeanette Hermison T. Keene W. Manning J. Ryder F. Williams J. J. Monahan F. Keneally J. Pendergast D. Mahoney H. Gill W. Marsh BF. Purcell Gaber E. Purcell L. Guertin W. Daley Highland Filing Ivy Aielle Kepple Providence R. J Ruth Sutcliffe Boston Highland Fling Annie Sherriff Agnes Fraser Cameron W. Purdie G. Martins A. Bruce E. R D. Matheson Bessie Muir A. Fraser W. Cameron F. Kenneally Cambridge Williams G. Campbell M. Donovan Frnest Campbell D. Roberts MacNair Jay

Cholera Delays Transport Sherman Sailing From Manila

The transport Sherman, departing Manila twelve days earlier for San Francisco, was quarantined due to a cholera outbreak on board. Only one case was reported and cured before the vessel resumed its voyage.

Manila Sherman San Francisco

Mapocho Arrives Guayaquíl Yet Not Admitted

The Chillan steamer Mapocho from Panama and southward bound arrives in Guayaquil but is not allowed to proceed north after Valparaiso's bubonic plague outbreak. Passengers cargo and mails will be fumigated.

Guayaquil Ecuador Mapocho Panama Valparaiso

A Quarrel Fades as a Kiss Sparks a Public Scene

In a playful scene, a couple spar over motives and debts then pledge love. The girl’s shrill call for papa interrupts a kiss attempt as the boy braces for a recorded moment with a camera in the hall.

Molly

OConnell Assembly Picnic Draws 1500 To Centennial Grove Es*

The OConnell Assembly 7174 Knights of Labor held its annual outing at Centennial Grove Essex with about 1500 attendees. Highlights included races won by D Manning P J O'Brien and D Hurley, a Twilights vs Emmets 9 8 baseball result, a jig and reel win by Mrs Annie Kennedy, and rowing shows with John Donovan triumphant in single scull. The group returned by the 6 o clock train amid pockets of pickpocket attempts thwarted by vigilant committees.

O'Connell Assembly Knights of Labor Centennial Grove Essex William O’brien D. Manning P. J. O'Brien Pp. J. O’brien D. Hurley J. Riordan Twilights Emmets P. J. O’brien D. Dinan Rose Mahoney Minnie Walsh John Crowley John Woods Annie Kennedy John Donovan May Murphy Charlestown Emerald East Boston Peter T. Smith John Quinlan the Grove

St Leonard's Picnic Draws Leaders and Local Athletes

Nearly 1000 parishioners attended the St. Leonard's Italian Franciscan Church reunion at Sharon Heights. Local politicians and North End businessmen were present, with Joseph Cavanaro starring in athletic events and leading in the open dash and fat men race.

St. Leonard's North End Sharon Heights Henry 8. Fitzgerald Thomas J. Grady Andrew A. Badaracco George A. Scigliano Joseph Cavanaro Sandy Pond B. P. Canfo John Arato Charles Arato John Granaro John Cuneo Addie Forte Louise Cavanaro

There Must Be an Authority in the Home

A letter argues that liberty depends on obedience to laws. It claims an authoritative head in the home and that a wife should be the chief counsellor behind the husband, presenting obedience as a virtue within a traditional structure.

New Scotia Old Scotia Paul R. Hichborn Florence Avenue Revere

Obedience Omitted in Marriage Service Opinion

J L Marchant of Somerville argues that the marriage service should drop the word obey as a couple lives together and later wed. He says a woman with good judgment will recognize her husband as head of the home and the husband deserves daily recognition for his toil.

Addie L. Lloyd Morrison Avenue W. Somerville J. L. Marchant Adrian Street Somerville

Obedience and Partnership in Marriage Sayings by H A Messiah

A letter from H A Messiah in Ocean Hub Revere Beach argues for marital obedience to divine law. It cites Genesis and Corinthians to claim man’s rule over woman and calls for consultation over obedience, urging couples to seek God’s guidance and forsake worldly conventions.

Man Sara B. Wild Ashby Mass P. O. Box Earth H. A. Messiah Ocean Hub Revere Beach

Matrimony as Natural Law and Household Rule

A letter argues that laws of marriage govern society with the husband as head and the wife as body. It asserts the man provides and the woman dispenses, and obedience sustains harmony in the union. Mrs Parmaleer of Northampton signs.

S. Parmaleer Northampton Mass

Outdated Ears Piercing Marriage Rite Opinion

Letter from M. K. Wedgwood of Worcester Street Boston arguing that ear piercing and obedience in marriage are relics of barbaric ages and should be discarded. He urges individual conscience and mutual forbearance guided by the golden rule in life partnerships.

M. K. Wedgwood Worcester Street Boston

Should Obey in Affections

The writer argues that the term obey in marriage vows does not require every action to follow the husband. It means the wife should respect and remain true to her husband in affections under all circumstances. He concludes that the word should stay in the vow.

Cc. H. Cholmondley West Lynn Mass

Williams Goes to Maine

George Fred Williams adopted a new role and traveled from New York to Boston then to Maine. He plans to stay in hiding through Tuesday while the Democratic State committee meets, avoiding contact and secrecy about his Maine address.

George Fred Williams New York Boston Maine Democratic State Committee Williams

French Minister Weds Teacher in Paris

Paris notes Marine Minister Pelletan wed Mlle de Niese a former public school teacher. Premier Combes served as best man.

Paris Pelletan Mlle. de Niese Premier Combes

Letters Sought for Discussion Editor Prizes

The Discussion Editor invites short bright letters for prizes. No letter over 200 words will compete. Write on one side only and keep a copy. Submissions will not be returned and no correspondence will be undertaken. Closing date to be announced.

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