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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1897

Page

5

Christmas Church Concerts Across Boston Faithful

A survey of Christmas high Masses and vespers at Boston churches including the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Sacred Heart East Boston with choirs soloists and orchestras. Details cover Mass times organs, processions and the season’s carols and anthems performed by named ensembles and artists.

Cathedral OF the Holy Cross Hummel Cherubini Cceess Hummel Agnus Dei Hummel Relseed Cherubini Sanctus Accesnee Cvs Sumeeee Wive Leone Ccc.c the Sacred Heart Brooksheet East Boston Fes Val March H. M. Dunham Asperges George B. Whiting Tie Elesson Alexandre Guilmant Oria Sis Alexandre Guilmant Radual Fidelis Eni UnuiDenm Ertory A. Spenata Webe Grigor Sciutaris Coheed Henshaw Dana Nde Offertol Batiste Eeeess Generali Rossini Tiarche Litaire Ch. Gounod W. Burazoyne PA Soloists MM Nellie L. Strong Ella Prac H.E. Burgoyne George Ee Delehanty Williams

Turkey surplus featured at holiday market close

Christmas observance at a public institution gardened by inmates, who joyfuly remembered charity events during a festive week.

Christmas observances fill Boston with feast and charity

The city marks Christmas with church services and musical programs at major institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital and Eye and Ear Infirmary. Shelters host dinners for children and sailors, while Quincy Market glows with decorations and turkeys flood the market.

Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Eye and Ear Infirmary Nnes Chelsea Sailors’ Home

Made All Happy at Davis Street Christmas Event

The Boston Industrial Home on Davis street held a Christmas Eve celebration led by superintendent T D Roberts. The chapel decked with greens hosted the temperance play The Last Loaf with Roberts as Caleb Hanson. Musical selections followed by Ada B Smith and EB F Gaches and gifts of underwear and neckties were distributed to inmates and staff.

Boston Davis Street T. D. Roberts Casey New England Conservatory B. P. Whitney

Inspector Gift: Meerschaum Pipe For Patrolman Hobson

Patrolman George Hobson at headquarters received a handsome meerschaum pipe from inspectors after noon yesterday. Chief Watts delivered the presentation speech.

George Hobson Watts Dugan

Christmas Eve Hunger in Boston Man Humbles City Streets

A starving man wanders Boston streets on Christmas Eve seeking shelter and bread. He laments inequality as toys glow in shop windows and crowds rejoice, arguing Christ would pity the wretched plight of the homeless while the world celebrates. The note is signed Michael Lynch, 825 Washington Street, Boston.

Christ Earth Michael Lynch Washington Street Bostes

Santa Claus of the Post brightens merchants Christmas greetings

The Post advertising composing room sent out red greeting slips to business houses and readers. Community charity provided Christmas dinners, clothing, gas, wood, and gifts, with pastors and town officials coordinating aid for families. A Winchester children's free Christmas tree event drew nearly 1000 tickets and featured lights, bioscope entertainment, and baskets of fruit and sweets.

Santa Claus Post Foreman Santa Bernard M. Wolf Mr. Marchant The Post Composing Room Post Advertising Composing Room Pettengill & Co William Colton W. E. Schlieman D. C. Newton H. J. Madden C. E. Spaulding J. W. Suter A. W. Littlefield Mr. Lawson Winchester Boston Bioscope

Mr Lawson's Xmas Brings Joy to Winchester Homes

In Winchester the generosity of Mr Thomas W Lawson funded a royal Christmas dinner and a Christmas tree festival for deserving families. Pastors and overseers confirmed enough eligible households existed to sustain the gift, ensuring no one was left out of the lighted celebration.

Winchester Thomas W. Lawson Lawson

Jordan Marsh pays cash Christmas gifts to all employees

Jordan Marsh & Co distributed Christmas cash gifts to 3500 employees, from $1 upward based on position. All staff including shop floor workers, shippers, dressmakers, porters, and engineers received presents, sparking gratitude and a strong morale boost across the workforce. A thank you letter from a employee committee praised the gesture as a major incentive and wished holiday cheer and prosperity.

Jordan, Marsh & Co Messrs. Jordan, Marsh & Co

Christmas in port for sailors prompts few differences

The prose notes that for average sailors aboard the ocean greyhounds Christmas passes like any other day, with little change in routine unless grog or plum duff are available. Only sailors in port at Christmas may feel a distinct difference.

Christmas Eve at the Boston Stock Exchange Turns businesslike

Brokers on the floor traded in a strong advancing market leaving little time for revelry. Richardson's Orchestra performed for visitors on the balcony while a few hats were crushed in light horseplay, making the event more a money making affair than festive.

Boston Stock Exchange Richardson Boston Stock Brokers

Legacy contest shapes $300000 bequest to horticultural society

Supreme Court Judge Allen heard a case over whether a $300,000 legacy to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society counts as a charitable gift under the will of Francis B. Hayes. The trust had favored relatives and charities, with $200,000 already directed to the son. Decision reserved.

Hayes Horticultural Society

Vermont Centenarian Abigail Wachsi Dies at 100

Abigail Wachsi known as Aunt Abby died in Groton Vermont at age 100 years 5 months after a lifelong farm life. She married at 18 and had 11 children, two of whom survive Frank and Darling Wachsi of Redmond Missouri. She leaves 38 grandchildren nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Groton Dee Abigail Wachsi Vermont Abby Frank Darling Wachsi Redmond

Warship plans sent to U S Signal Service

William and Roberts of Hartford City Indiana submitted fifteen years of work on an aerial warship to the chief of the United States Signal Service at General Alger's request. Roberts visited Washington last fall and gained official interest in his invention.

Indianapolis William & Roberts Hartford City Ind United States Signal Service Alger Roberts Washington

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