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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1893

Page

6

South Boston Social Scene Runs Through East Broadway

The peninsula gathers for winter social season with Bethesda Hall events and Mt. Washington Club entertainments. Notables include Drs. Davidson and Gallivan, Alderman Flood, Captain Frisbee, Rev. A. E. George, and Editor John Curran as key hosts and organizers.

Peninsula East Broadway Bill Kirby Drs. Davidson and Gallivan William B. Eaton E. J. Leary Thomas Flood MacNamara and Quinn John McVicker Treadwell Frisbee Alcea Ed Sherlock Bethesda Hall Prince of Good Fellows John S. Godfrey Winthrop Council Royal Arcanum Dahlgren Hall Good Fellowship William 8. McNary Phillip Jackson Alderman Flood Peter Corcoran M.J. Murray M. J Pastor George British Charitable Association and Sons of St Mary B. Curley Newport R. L St. Vincent's Church City Point Catholic Association St. Augustine’s Hall St. Augustine’s Gate of Heaven Kennedy South Boston Owl Club St. Augustine Odd Fellows Washington St. Augustine's Hall

King Solomon's Lodge Prepares Centennial Celebration

Charlestown prepares for the centennial of the Warren Moment erected by King Solomon's Lodge of Masons with June 189 celebration plans. The Charlestown Club schedules a billiard pool and whist tourney with John H. Gibbs William D. Delano and Frank P. Black as arrangements committee. Kyran Manning, aged elder Charlestown resident, funeral held yesterday from 48 Tobey street, remains moved to Malden for interment.

King Solomon's Lodge of Masons Charlestown John H. Gibbs William D. Delano Frank P. Black Kyran Manning Tobey Street Malden

Cambridge Society Notes Inspire Local Military and Club Activities

Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps to drill in Boston at Mechanics Building on Jan 12. Lt King and Company B train Thursday nights. Cantabrigia Club singers at Massachusetts General Hospital. Cambridge Lodge elects officers for 2024. Post 30 G A R seeks unemployed members support. John A Logan Post plans seventh anniversary with Greenhalge. Clergy ordained at Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Father Glynn to lead mass tomorrow. Veterans and social clubs plan events including a grotto service and a 1492 Club party.

Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps Temperance Societies of Boston Mechanics King Ninth Regiment Frank Henderson North Cambridge Florida Cantabrigia Club Massachusetts General Hospital First Regiment Walter E. Lombard Cambridgeport Cycle Club Cambridge Lodge No. 17 Carrie A. Oliver Waldo A. Spalding Mary E. Oliver Emma L. Cooter Mary A. Walker Annie L. Messer Lottie A. Stickney Guardian Sarah Singleton H. J. Oliver First Universalist Church St. Paul's Trinity M. E. Church Sacred Heart St. Mary's Annunciation Broadway Baptist Grace M. E Ellen F. Adams Hawaii Lawrence Steinhour Place’s Hand Work John A. Logan Trade Association Hall Greenhalge Lawrence Glynn Charles Donahoe Cathedral of the Holy Cross Father Glynn Church of the Sacred Heart Cambridge Veteran Firemen’s Association City Hall F. M. T. A. Society John O'Brien Father O'Brien John Crowley B. Fay Father Scully John Fay Adelphi Gating Club Cambridge John Short D. F. Brown Frank McCloskey Folsom Division 3 Stewart Brown Dublin Dan Brown Thomas Shea Fifth Street Otis James Cox Moor Street Maplewood Eddie Thurber James Gavin J. Hayes

Everett calm after local election and city club activity

After a second election, Everett faces a lull with talk of administrative changes. Mayor elect Francis Batchelder plans to appoint capable nonpartisan officials, including possible police chief successor Byron D. Haskell. Community meetings address unemployment and new ordinances curb street handbills as clubs like Glendon and Everett socialize and support local charities.

C. C. Nichols Francis Batchelder Batchelder Police Samuel Emerton Byron D. Haskell Evans Citizens Y. M. C. A. Hall King's Daughters Everett Boston Glendon Everett Cycle Glendon Club Church Street G. C. Nichols Everett Club George A. Kyle Beacon Dramatic Club Chelsea

Somerville Embraces Open Air Sports And New Town Hall

Somerville enjoys a mild thaw that revives outdoor winter entertainments. Skating on Broadway Park pond and racing on the Broadway flat draw crowds as Somerville clubs host meetings at the Old Powder House and Thorndike. Construction begins on the English High School annex amid reports of 100000 dollar costs and potential fall opening.

Somerville Broadway Park Broadway Flat Old Powder House Club West Somerville Thorndike Boston Bancroft Cambridge Hodgkins Webb Cowitt Central First Congregational (Unitarian Franklin Street Congregational Church Broadway Congregational Church James H. Ross Jamaica Plain Albany Somerville’ Associated Charities C. L. Noyes Nathan N. Reed Bacon Hall Union Square Winter Hill Edward Everett Hale E. A. Horton Robert Treat Paine Miah Kenny Massachusetts Somerville Hospital Wetmore Rhode Island Bow Street Hall Louis Stockbridge J. N. Wiley T. J. Hamblin T. W. Gilbert John Andrews Co. N. Whitney T. T. Phillip Sparrow A. C. Fairbanks L. Hentley J. N. Pratt W. B. Rich G. B. Clark A. W. Haynes T. W. Raan T. W. Parker L. B. Chandler N. L. Clarke G. N. Russ G. F. Wilkins W. Berry B. J. Downs F. A. P. Fiske G. L. Nichols

Explosions Damage Roxbury Homes In City Blast

A series of blasts damages homes on Moreland and Whiting streets in Roxbury. John P. Manning’s house suffers gas explosion effects while Stanning’s residence shows shattered windows and damaged paintings. Atherton Brown’s windows break. a stone crashes through Julius Chelius’s roof. street lamps lose shattered glass. No injuries reported.

John P. Manning Moreland Street Roxbury Whiting Moreland Streets Superior Criminal Court Mr. Manning Atherton Brown Winthrop Street Julius Chelius Homer Place

Pickpocket duo caught after purse theft in dry goods district

In spector Knox and Private Detective Byrne nabbed two men after they relieved a woman of her purse yesterday afternoon. The suspects Lyman D Waterman 21 and Frank Dersheimer 20 claimed fakir occupations and admitted guilt. They ask the owner to identify the stolen wallet at headquarters. A small amount of cash was in the wallet.

Knox Byrne Lyman D. Waterman Frank Dersheimer Green Street

Sunday Post promises exclusive novels as weekly supplement

The Sunday Post announces a special Complete Novel supplement with each issue. Next week the popular feature continues and another fascinating novel will be offered to readers at no extra cost. Early orders are advised for next Sunday's edition.

Death Casts Shadow Over East Boston Ward 8

East Boston mourns the death of Representative-elect Benjamin J. Sullivan of Ward 8 who died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Vaccination efforts continue as Drs. Parks Morrison and McDevitt staff a Maverick Street station. Community groups report new arts, church, and youth activities plus a planned gymnasium and charity drives as local life proceeds.

Benjamin J. Sullivan Massachusetts General Hospital Sullivan Clb Secid Katherine Roche Marion Street Bethesda Hall Boston John Burgoyne Sacred Heart Church Fanny McGrath Burgoyne Buryne W. T. Crocker St. Mary's Episcopal Church Paris Street Charles Stewart Ferguson Princeton Street L.B. Bates Meridian Street Bethel Alter A. Lawler Mes George Lovett Young Men’s Catholic Association Church of the Holy Redeemer Lovett St. Joseph's Church Chambers Street Byrne St. Joseph's O’shea Natalia Slattery Byron Street Bohemian Club Fitton Hall Fitton School Fund Miss Slattery Lady Leech Mabel Drennan Littie Green Emma Delehanty John J. Douglass Michael J. Scanlan William J. Hassan Maurice F. Flynn John T. Deignan George A. Reardon William T. Coppens Frederick A. Andrews Thomas F. Golden Thomas J. Scanlan Richard T. Mahoney Thomas S. Dooling Island

Eustis Russell Gives Gifts to City Children

Master Eustis Russell son of the Governor did not visit Boston as Santa but distributed gifts and cheer to Winthrop School district children. About thirty to forty youngsters aged up to 12 gathered at the Langhi jagn Hotel rooms for mitten baskets candy and a doll or game per child. The scene was a merry Christmas display with children writing letters of thanks to their generous Santa Claus.

Eustis Russell Boston Santa Claus Winthrop E M. Odlorne Langhi Jagn

Theodore Parker memorial window at West Roxbury church

A circular chancel window featuring a resurrection angel will be unveiled at First Unitarian Church West Roxbury. Tiffany Glass & Decorating Co. crafted the stained glass, with Edwin Stanton George as New England representative, and the piece is described as a stand ing monument of beauty.

Theodore Parker First Unitarian West Roxbury Tiffany Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company of New York New England Edwin Stanton George

Alderman Maguire Accepts Halt to Vote Recount

The aldermen stopped counting votes from the last municipal election after Alderman Maguire petitioned for a recount. He claimed undercounted votes for himself and overcounts for others. After adjourning, Maguire announced no further counting, stating satisfaction with the result and not wishing to burden the board. The recount committees accepted the decision.

Maguire

Dorchester Social Notes Highlight Local Figures

Dorchester this week features Dr. George B. Vosburg new Stoughton Street pastor and his quick bond with the district. Dorchester Woman's Club active member Mrs. Otis Eddy and Mrs. W. L. Terhune attend charity events. poet Richard J. Mackin gains recognition.

George B. Vosburg Stoughton Street Elgin Dorchester Woman's Club Otis Eddy W. L. Terhune Melville Avenue Governor Russell Richard J. Mackin The Globe Dorchester Beason Beacon Boston Athletic Association Daniel Long Galvin Bellevue Club Ed McAvillar West Wheelock Hall Upham’s Corner John Dobbyn Glover’s Corner Lawrence Sunday Register Register Charles Tolman Golden Cross Addie G. Gardner Harvard Street Smith Ward 11 George J. Robinson, Jr Common Council James Gookin Mayfield Street South Boston Central Athletic Club Rankin F. H. Foster W. A. Root Helen Barrett Dorchester Music Hall Franklin John Toland Eliza Kidney P. Mullaney Phil McMorrow Holy Land E. A. Morse Dorchester Emma Jordan Clapp Horticultural Hall West End Dorchester Avenue Broadway Dorchester Street Jimmy Clark Press Club

Waverley Oaks Bequest Spurs Creation of Beaver Brook Reservation

The metropolitan park commissioners vote to take 53 acres by eminent domain around the Waverley Oaks and a further donation of 12 500 by Edwin Atkins and his mother funds 18 acres opposite the oaks. The full tract spans 58 1 2 acres from the B and M line to Mill street Belmont with ponds dam rebuilt for boating and skating. The Atkins gift totals 17 500 with city and surrounding towns bearing the rest. Cambridge Newton Watertown Belmont Waltham Arlington Somerville among assessed areas. The Beaver Brook Reservation will include walks and preserved woods with plans to beautify the area at once. The site was once a Lowell haunts and Beaver Brook inspired by James Russell Lowell.

Metropolitan Park Commissioners Waverley Oaks Edwin Atkins Waverley Park Belmont Spring B. & M. Railroad Massachusetts Central Division Mill Street Belmont Atkins Boston Cambridge Newton Watertown Waltham Arlington Somerville James Russell Lowell Beaver Brook

General Fitz Hugh Lee Guest at Boston Club Dinner

General Fitz Hugh Lee of Virginia was the distinguished guest at the Boston Club weekly meeting and dinner at Parkers yesterday afternoon. C. V. Whitten presided as twenty five guests were served with topics including The Subway and The Fire Department. Speakers included H. Follett J. A. Davie and George Mori.

Fitz Hugh Lee Virginia Boston Club Parker’s C. Vv. Whitten H. Follett J. A. Davie George Mori

Three Sided Race for Chelsea Presidency Sparks Local Contest

Chelsea faces a three sided contest for the mayoralty as Councilmen Smith Knight and Hoar vie to succeed Putnam. Ex Alderman James Walker Jr. is ill. Also noted are moves by E G C Ritchie family to Medford and various local social and church happenings including a gift service, Christmas relief efforts, and civic notices through January.

Smith Knight Hoar Putnam James Walker, Jr E. GC. Ritchie Medford Bert Chase Association Rooms Mt. Bellingham Orthy O. P. Taylor North Andover W. G. Longmire Thomas Martin Warren T. Ellis Josephine Marks Roslindale Nahum Mitchell Converse Jillian Roberts Haaman Carey Avenue Church Aday Brewer Nation Army Barracks Alfareta Council No. 12 D. of P Red Men’s Hall Robert L. Pratt Uis A. Pratt Lila Staples Lottie F. Carter John Robert‘son M. W. Carter Third Congregational Church James B. Dunn Boston

Coat pierced by stray shot ends tense Cambridge altercation

Dennis Reardon a hack driver and Stuart Brown a milk dealer argued over parking in Cambridge on Vine street near a stable. Brown drew a 32 caliber revolver and fired missing Reardon who was struck only by his coat. both were arrested and sent to the local court.

Dennis Reardon Second Street Cambridge Stuart Brown Somerville Brown Vine Street Reardon Division 3

Three youths in court for fire setting in Boston

Thomas O Connor and brothers Peter and Joseph Flynn, all minors, faced South Boston municipal court on arson charges after a Dorchester avenue fire. Witnesses said they admitted involvement and sought to see engines respond. Judge Fallon found all guilty but put them on probation until March 16.

Thomas O’connor Peter Flynn Joseph Flynn South Boston Flynn Galvin O'Connor Dorchester Avenue Flynn Boys Dorchester Avenue House Joseph O’connor Woodward Street Martha T. Abbot Colvin, Smith and McAuley Fallon

Pilgrim Fathers' Election at Xenododium Colony

Xenododium Colony No & U C P F elected officers for the term with Samuel Hauser as Governor and Lady Marie M Foster as lieutenant governor. Installations set for Jan 4 at the colony rooms with a mutual entertainment and collation. monthly entertainment planned.

Pilgrim Fathers Xenododium Colony No Samuel Hauser Marie M. Foster Anna T. Kelley Albert H. Pinkham Amelia Erratt Amy J. Pinkham Dale L. Cummings Ulla

Malden Civic Meeting Promises Election Caucus and Aid Plans

In Malden, about 300 citizens attended a grand meeting in National Hall signaling party vigor. The Common Council plans a Tuesday session followed by a members elect caucus to choose a president and clerk amid five presidential aspirants.

Malden National Hall Common Council S. N. Club Opera House Walter Ailman Frank E. White Edward Kay Edwin Litch N. C Mr. Fox Alter George R. Presley Oring

Jamaica Plain Christmas Happenings and Local News

In Jamaica Plain the community prepares for Christmas with church services and aSt. John’s Sunday school program. A song service is planned at the Methodist Church. Residents move to new towns, return from travels, and a quiet wedding occurs at New South Church. Typhoid fever convalescence and a free vaccination station are noted.

Jamaica Plain H. R. W. Brown Oxford Terrace St. John’s Luther L. Holden St. John Street Paris John F. Cullen District 11 Qurtis Fall Board of Health Edna Cameron Colby College Harry and Mortimer Dunning Dunning Yale Amherst

Man arraigned after brutal stab attack on wife

Thomas F. Lowes of 38 Fifth street Chelsea faced felonious assault charges after allegedly stabbing his wife Nellie and injuring their baby. The wife testified he returned home drunk, threatened to stab her and attacked with a knife, injuring her hip and forearm. Dr Green confirmed wounds, neighbors heard the cries, Lowes claimed amnesia and was held on $2000 bond as the case went to the grand jury.

Thomas F. Lowes Fifth Street Chelsea Lowes Nellie Thomas W. Green Susan Pratt

Officials deny secret meeting held by Atchison road officers

Authorities at 96 Milk Street say they know nothing of any officer meeting, confirm no secret gathering occurred, and state they do not know when a meeting will be held. They also say President Reinhart is not in Boston.

Peninsula Fourth Street Foundry Street Dorchester Avenue John Curran Review J. J. McNulty Church of Our Lady of the Rosary Sagamore B. C. Linscott, Jr F. P. Dillingham Prophet R. T. Williams Charles E. Hull Wampum Charles Penney William B. Wilbur Atchison Road Milk Street Reinhart Boston

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