23d Annual Dinner of Happy Ones Met at Festal Board
A festive 23d annual dinner brought together members of the Happy Ones group at the Festal Board. Attendees celebrated with communal dining and speeches marking the occasion.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1893
Page
2
Thanksgiving Dinner Recalls New England Spirit at Union Hall
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union hosted its twenty third Thanksgiving dinner for about 300 attendees from thirteen nations and eighteen states. Guests included Tuskegee quartet and diverse speakers such as Booker T. Washington and Gen. H. H. Sprague. The gathering honored founder ideas and reflected on Bishop Brooks’ absence, concluding with "My Country, Tis of Thee."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Pioneer Society
Caston
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
Oine
Baldwin
Tuskegee Colored Quartet
Phillips Brooks
Vernor Russell
Gala Dinner For Boston Newsboys At Faneuil Hall
About 300 newsboys gathered at Faneuil Hall for a meal provided by the Herald. John D. Reed Mrs A Snyder and Martin Mulloy organized the event as crowds filled Pie alley and the delivery room tickets were issued. The crowd cheered as Rev Julius Ward offered blessing and the banquet concluded in minutes with guests including Whit ing and H A McGlennan observing from the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
The
Herald
John D. Reed
A. Snyder
Martin Mulloy
Howard Street
Colonel Woods
Julius H. Ward
Whiting
Police Commission
H. A. MicGlenen
Boston Theatre
People’s Institute Hosts Wella Memorial Guests in Hoxbury
The People’s Institute welcomed Wella Memorial members yesterday at its Hoxbury home. A Thanksgiving dinner for about 250 attendees opened the day, with Mobbs’s Orchestra providing music. A 2 to 3 pm reception followed for women and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Institute
Wella Memorial
Hoxbury
Mobbs
Rhode Island Institutes Hear Eulogies And Musical Program
A constitutional gathering heard remarks from Rev A B Shields and Robert Treat Paine about generous deeds. Mrs Shields and Mrs Keefe performed solos while Miss Burnham read. fifty North End kindergarten children enjoyed a donated dinner after an adjourned session in a large hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
A. B. Shields
Pontiac
R. I
G. F Keefe
Frances R. Burnham
W. L. Rugler
James Logan Gordon
Rhode Island
Robert Treat Paine
Albert Leavens
Paine
Blatchford
Dexter
G. H. Keefe
North End
Thanksgiving Turkey Slaughter at Fulton Street Mission
The Fulton Street Mission hosted a Thanksgiving event feeding 330 people with 31 turkeys 150 loaves of bread and a wagon load of vegetables and fruit. Missionary Arnold led the effort alongside assistants and many children. Services ran from 10 AM to 10 PM with singing preaching and prayer, seen as a bank offering for blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Street
Arnold
North End
Billy Patterson
Barnes
State Prison
Davis
Industrial Home Hosts 100 for Boston Turkey Dinner
The Boston Industrial Home on Harrison Avenue and Davis Street held a turkey dinner for a hundred men in two groups. Food extended to nearby needy residents per police reports to Superintendent Roberts. Reverend A J Gordon, Hon J A Lane, and S B Blanchard spoke. gospel songs followed with visitor sales providing entertainment. Superintendent Roberts notes daily Thanksgiving meals, citing 47 257 dinners served this year prior to yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Davis Street
Roberts
A. J. Gordon
J. A. Lane
Thanksgiving at Baptist Seamen's Bethel Today
The Baptist Seamen's Bethel hosts Thanksgiving exercises with a 2 PM turkey meal for children under 12, 4 PM for mothers and older children, and 6 PM for sailors. Reverend Swaffield and Messrs Fitch and English coordinated large food distributions to 200 local families in collaboration with Baptist Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Seamen's Bethel
Bethel
Swaffield
Fitch
English
Baptist Sunday Schools
Thanksgiving Pardons Altered for State Prison Convicts
The council ends the annual two life convict pardons and allows any well behaved inmate to expect a pardon on any day. Warden Bridges notes inmates understand and accept the change as proper. Earlier practice tied pardons to Thanksgiving but is now replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges
Thanksgiving in the Chapel For Convicts
The article recalls a warden tradition allowing visitors to the chapel on Thanksgiving but ending. A 9 o clock entertainment replaced prayers. Convicts enjoyed the show and a complete dinner including turkey, gravy, vegetables, pie, pudding and coffee. Afternoon visitors and reading materials followed for those without relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Bradley
Lincoln School Thanksgiving Charity Aids 100 Families
Lincoln Grammar School in South Boston started a Thanksgiving charity that fed about 200 people. Pupils collected food and left baskets in the school basement while local charities prepared and delivered them in the afternoon. Four teams distributed the baskets that evening as part of the new program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Grammar School
South
Boston
Pirates White
Y M C A Reception Highlights Boston Members
The Boston Y M C A held a 4 to 6 pm reception for members and friends with music by Joseph Stewart D Albert Ives W P Dabney and Ray Hanson from Richmond. Directors and general secretary James L Gordon spoke brief addresses. Refreshments followed by log fire warmth and a familylike atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Joseph Stewart
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
D. Albert Ives
W. P. Dabney
Ray Hanson
Richmond
James L. Gordon
Unique Programme At Trinity Charlestown Draws 200 Uniformed Boys
The Rev E M Taylor arranged a programme at Trinity Church Charlestown yesterday morning featuring the Boys Brigade in a body. About 200 youths aged 16 to 18 wore uniforms while pastors from Charlestown churches participated. Rev Charles R Brown of Winthrop Congregational Church delivered a strong address on Municipal Uprightness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Taylor
Trinity Church
Charlestown
Charles R. Brown
Winthrop Congregational Church
Thanksgiving at Charlestown Almshouse Feeds Inmates
Thanksgiving Day at the Charlestown Almshouse featured a turkey dinner with sweet potatoes mince pie fruit and confectionery. Superintendent Eastman hosted a musical and literary program after dinner with Miss Mary OConnor Miss Mary A Dee Miss Zeta McDonough John Keane Deacon Marcellus Carpenter and Grandsire Baldwin performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Almshouse
Eastman
Mary O'Connor
Mary A. Dee
Zeta McDonough
John Keane
Deacon Marcellus Carpenter
Baldwin
Dinner Provided for Workers by Local Churches
Newton, Navy. One of the pleasantest observances of the day was a dinner provided by charitable people from various churches. Meals were served at the Italian shanty on California Street, the shanty at Thompsonville, and the Auburndale shanty. Dinners fed over 0 laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Navy
California Street
Thompsonville
Auburndale
Good Cheer at the Soldiers' Home Thanksgiving Dinner
At the Soldiers' Home in Chelsea veterans enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner thanks to the generosity of Boston market men and others. Inmates spent the day in social games and no labor was performed. An evening holiday dance followed in Sargeant Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Boston
Sargeant Hall
Local Insurance Agent Hears Two Shots In Morning Incident
William H. M. Macomber, agent for New York Life in New Bedford, attempted suicide at his home during breakfast. Edmund F. Maxfield found him wounded and fully dressed, holding a pistol with three empty chambers. Dr. Hough treated him as the wound was stabilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
William H. M. Macomber
New York Life Insurance Company
Edmund F. Maxfield
Macomber
Dr. Hough
Wedding of Lewis Shaun and Mary Freedman at Granite Hall
A large Hebrew wedding took place at Granite Hall Chelsea yesterday for Lewis Shaun of Chelsea and Mary Freedman of New York. Miss Gussie Anthony was bridesmaid and Samuel Shaun, the groom’s brother, acted as best man. Rabbi M F Margolis of Beth Israel Boston officiated. A reception ran until 8 collation followed, with dancing until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Hall
Chelsea
Lewis Shaun
Mary Freedman
New York
Gussie Anthony
Samuel Shaun
Marriages and Obituaries from Boston Area Notices
MARRIAGES Watson McDonald in city November 29 officiated by Rev Dr McDonald of St Andrews Presbyterian Church Watson and Isabelle McDonald. plus other short notices tbd. HoYT aged 38 1 month 1 day. Hosmer died in city November 28 aged 33 years 11 months. Funeral December 2 at 4 pm Unitarian Church Concord Mass. McAleer South Boston Navy 36 daughter Mary F died. Funeral December 2 9 15 am from 331 E street then Requiem at 81 Vingents Church at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson—Mcdonald
This City
Dr. McDonald
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Robert Watson
Isabelle McDonald
Rene Ee
Dorchester
John R. Barry
Hoyt
Somerville
Charles F. Hoyt
Hosmer
John F. Hosmer
Unitarian Church
Concord
Mass
E Street
Vingents Church
Portfolio No 3 arrives for sale at Post Office
Portfolio No 3 reached the office last night and is available today. No 4 should be ready in a week. Wednesday demand was heavy and the engravings from government photographs are expected to be the season's artistic success, unlike cheaper imitations possibly flooding the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of
the Post
Binders Ordered For Portfolio Portfolios
The POST has ordered a limited supply of binders to preserve and neatly bind completed portfolios. Two grades will be sold for 50 cents and 1 dollar, with usual prices 7 cents and 1 dollar 50 cents. Ready in about a week, applications with payment reserve by application date to Portfolio Binder, the POST, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Boston
Mass
Powderly Reflects On Knights of Labor History And Future
Ex General Master Workman Powderly writes to the New York World outlining the Knights of Labor history and growth. He praises past achievements but warns 1893 session showed disregard for law and local assemblies, urging officers to act wisely to unite labor and gain broader support. He lauds Sov ereign as sincere and capable with proper backing to keep the order at the forefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman
Powderly
New York World
Knights of Labor
General
General Assembly
Order of Knights of Labor
Order of the Knights of Labor
Sovereign
Veteran detective Chase Philbrick dies in Lawrence
Colonel Chase Philbrick a corporation detective in Lawrence died suddenly at his home on Abbot street this morning of heart disease. He was a war veteran and served in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chase Philbrick
Corporation
Abbott Street
Navy Secretary reports progress and plans for U S ships
Secretary Herbert's annual naval report notes nine vessels launched since the last report and six completed and commissioned. He seeks $450,000 to fund three torpedo boats and an increased cost limit for a swift torpedo cruiser to allow laying down next year. He calls for reorganizing the line, boosting enlisted manpower by 2000, and praises naval militia interest. Estimated next year outlays total $27,888,914 versus $22,504,061 current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Herbert
Vesuvius
Naval Brigade skirmish and drill praised by Captain Soley
New Bedford on November 20 G Company Naval Brigade led by Lieutenant Herver conducted a skirmish and extended order drill with a sham battle on the city outskirts. Captain Soley praised the movements as well planned and well executed in the presence of Adjutant Dodd and Assistant Surgeon Abbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
G Company
Naval Brigade
Herver
Soley
Dodd
Abbe
Lexington Man Dead at 49 in Heart Trouble
Lewis Hunt a prominent Lexington resident died Wednesday at his home from heart trouble. He was 49, survived by a widow and four children. The funeral will be held at his residence this afternoon and burial follows Saturday at Salem with a Masonic delegation escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hunt
Lexington
Free treatment offered by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham
All diseases treated free for two weeks by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Sufferers from catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism kidney skin and blood are invited to seek his services. Offices open until 8 pm weekdays and 10 am to 4 pm on other days. Elevator or one flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
CRAND
Columbus Av
Boston
Providence Depot
Holyoke
Pal Ne
Turkiykh
Otis G. Weld & Co
J. D. & M. Williams
J. A. Reynolds & CO
True Democracy in Australia Reformer at Boston Church
Miss Catharine H Spence a prominent Australian reformer spoke on True Democracy at the Church of the Disciples. She urged reform through home welfare co operation and union cooperation, urging political equal representation and an end to class interests. Born in Scotland fifty four years ago she visits Boston as a guest of Rev G Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine H. Spence
Australia
America
England
Longfellow
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Miss Spence
South Australia
International Conference of Charities
Chicago
Scotland
Dc. G. Ames
Chestnut Street
Princess Colonna Dinners Amid Mackay Separation Rumors
New York reports on the Paris dinner at Rue de la Faisanderie as Mrs. Mackay refuses to discuss the separation suit against Prince Colonna. Colonel Ochiltree defends the princess, recalling a long estrangement amid public scrutiny and notes Eva Mackay’s Lourdes pilgrimage for her mother’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Navy
Colonna
Rue de la Faisanderie
Mackay
New York
London
Mackays
Thomas P. Ochiltree
Colonel Ochiltree
Prince Colonna
Eva Bryant Mackay
Lourdes
Villebonne
Mackay Chateau
Miss Mackay
William Mackay
Hat Makers Union settles dispute with Guyer Hat Company
The joint committee of Hat Makers Trimmers and Finishers unions met with the Guyer Hat Company manager after a conference lasting about an hour. The discharge of Messrs Brophy and Gaffney was settled amicably and they will return to work this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyer Hat Company
Brophy
Gaffney
unidentified man found dead at 537 Albany Street
A 65 year old man, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160 to 170 pounds, with a gray mustache and wearing a gray suit, left no identifying items on his clothing or in his pockets. He died by his own action Wednesday and his body remains at City Hospital morgue awaiting identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Street
City Hospital
Gigantic bizarre fish washes ashore after dramatic capture
A five foot long fish with a wide mouth leaped from the water and was grabbed by a grappling hook to be landed on the beach. Its stomach contained a torn eel, bass, crabs, clams, rope, and a cat leg. Experts label it an acanthopterous lophoid species.
Keegan Attacks Former Lawyer In Broadway Building
Delia Keegan confronted her former attorney J Baptist Marshall at Schermerhorn Building 96 Broadway after a court setback. She accused him of mishandling her case and wielded a blue umbrella as she was escorted from the office, creating a loud disturbance on the sixth floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delia Keegan
Russell Sage
Schermerhorn
Broadway
J. Baptist Marshall
Sergeant Curry Used Club at Football Game
To the Editor the Post reports Sergeant Curry, in charge at the South End grounds during a English High School and Boston Latin School game, struck an 11 year old boy with his club amid rough play. The blow caused a lengthwise gash and he was seen by hundreds who hissed the officer. The letter calls for public ventilation of the disgraceful act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry
South End
English High School
Boston Lattin School
Haggerty Defends Curry After South End Grounds Incident
John Haggerty reports a violent crowd at the South End grounds harassing attendees and officers. He says Sergeant Curry tried to restore order but was forced to use his club after being rushed and hissed by the crowd. Haggerty notes this was the worst scene he has handled in ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Curry
South End
John Haggerty
Curry
Hodnett O’Donnell Wedding at 14 Liverpool Street Boston
Sadie A O’Donnell wed William Hodnett on Thanksgiving Eve at the bride’s home 14 Liverpool Street East Boston. Rev Lawrence P McCarty officiated as guests admired fern decor. A silver tea service from BE A Jameson Chauncy Street honored the couple, who will reside at Orient Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie A. O'Donnell
William Hodnett
Liverpool Street
Boston
Laurence P. McCarty
Margaret Evans
John Hickey
BE. A. Jameson's
Chauncy Street
O'Donnell
Jameson
Orient Heights
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Freedman
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