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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1875

Page

3

Christmas Market Delights Amidst a Still Year’s Dull Pace

The city markets overflow with goods, poultry and vegetables for Christmas, while prices stay reasonable. Florists display elaborate holiday arrangements at Dee & Doyle, Doogue and other Tremont street houses, drawing crowds to festive displays and wreaths for churches, halls, and homes.

Faneuil Hall Quincy Markets South Market Street Faneuil Hall Square

Plan for Back Bay and surrounding parks proposed in Boston

A public hearing reviewed a plan showing four parks totaling 140 acres bounded by Boylston Parker Ruggles Huntington and Brookline avenues, including a 36 acre lake and a 42 acre South Bay area. Alderman Clark opened the session noting park connections to the Public Garden and Common. Discussions covered health, accessibility for all city residents, land values, and a desire for a citywide park network with proposed street extensions and exhibition at the Park Commission office.

Boylston Parker and Ruggles Huntington and Brookline Avenues Parker Hill South Bay Boston Street Swett Street Chester Park New York and New England Railroad Savin Hill South Bay Park Back Bay Park Jonn W. Candler Candier Charles River Boston Candler Alderman Clark Park Commission Huntington Avenue Tremont Francis Streets Commonwealth Avenue West Chester Park Albany Beacon Street Brookline Avenue Brighton Ave Five Corners Dorchester K. Brooks Brown Nathan Matthews Suffolk Theodore Lyman Henry S. Russell City of Back Bay Parker Street Boston Water Power Company Brooks Brown Matthews Aaron Hesly New York Eodore Lyman

Various church fairs and local notices surface in Boston area

Ex Gary Clifford’s health improves. A temperance meeting was held at E Street Church last evening. Dorchester Street M E fair realized about $600 last week. Fourth Presbyterian Church fair opened Tuesday night and runs all week. The Sixth Ward contains dwellings over 100 years old and still sound. Parochial school fair of SS Peter and Paul parish closed successfully. William B Lincoln withdraws resignation as Worcester State Lunatic Hospital trustee. St Stephen’s Church fair netted over $24,000, a North End parish record. Earlier North End workshops carried the motto “By commerce we live,” now faded. Temperance Alliance to discuss License law at next meeting. Suffolk North ministers adopt resolutions eulogizing Rev. James B. Les. Engine house contract on Washington near Beethoven awarded to S T Waters for $4275. Catholic students ordained at St Joseph’s Seminary Troy and grand seminary Montreal. Boston production of Alice and Warren’s return draw crowds at Museum. William B Spooner resigns VP role of Centennial Commission, vacating State Commission seat. Rice School House debris removal to assess rebuilding plans. Mr B S Luther receives presentation on retirement from Rothwell Luther Martin Foote. Highland Congregational Church lit for marriage of Frank T Paul and Lillie E Folsom. Mayor Cobb’s generosity leads to $500 sent to Father Sheridan for St Vincent de Paul Society funds.

Congregational Club Young Men’s Christian Union Samuel B. Noyes Canton George W. Hosmer Pilgrim Fathers New England Asia Egypt Old England Cape Cod God Boston Harvard College Cambridge Europe Hosmer America Gary Clifford E Street Dorchester Street Fourth Presbyterian Church SS. Peter and Paul’s William Lincoln State Lunatic Hospital Worcester St. Stephen’s Church North End The Temperance Alliance Washington Street Beethoven Street Ward Twenty-three S. T. Waters St Joseph's Seminseers Troy N. Y Grand Seminary Montreal Alice Warren William B. Spooner State Commission Rice School B. S. Luther Rothwell, Luther, Martin & Foote, Clothiers Arch Street Esc Highland Congregational Church Frank T. Paul Rockport Lillie E. Folsom James A. Folsom Cobb Father Sheridan Taunton St. Vincent de Paul Society

Memorials of Charles Stoddard Enlighten Young Readers

A Boston Post reader highlights the Memorials of Charles Stoddard from Congression al Publishing Society. The tribute, written by his daughter Mary S Johnson, praises his meek Christian character, steadfast honesty, and charitable life. It notes his long mercantile career, modest wealth, and devotion to Christian beneficence and gospel preaching.

Boston Post Charles Stoddard Congregational Publishing Society Stoddard

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