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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1896

Page

6

Fire stalls trains and freezes crowds at Kneeland Street station

A major blaze at Old Colony station on Kneeland Street crippled inbound service. Trains stalled between Atlantic and South Boston as crowds, chilled and frustrated, marched along tracks to reach cars. Delays persisted into the evening with long waits and chaotic scenes outside South Boston station.

Neponset Atlantic South Boston Dorchester Avenue Dover Street Broadway West End Armstrong Federal Street Boston

Fire at Old Colony station injures three as 125 spectators freeze ears

A blaze at the Old Colony station damaged baggage offices, train sheds, roundhouse and cars. Three men were injured and about 125 spectators suffered frostbite as a crowd watched from the scene. Authorities and witnesses described a tense evacuation amid the flames and chaos.

Chaos at Kneeland Street Station After Major Boston Fire

A blast of cold and delay crippled South Boston and Kneeland Street depots as a fire raged from a New York & Boston Despatch Express office. Thirteen cars burned, baggage lost, and losses estimated above 50 000 dollars. Dozens injured, including firemen, with crowds waiting for hours in the cold and confusion.

South Boston Plymouth Cape Cod Taunton Dorchester Avenue Kneeland Street New York & Boston Despatch Express New York & Boston Railroad Company James Ayers Thomas Donahue T. James Fitzgerald J. Hogan Charles McCarthy George Crofts Old Colony New York & Boston Despatch Express Company Express Company Broadway Albany Streets Webber New York & Boston Despaten Express Company J. Fitzgerald Engine 7 George Crafts Sanborn

Boston Y M C T U Holds Annual Meeting Elects 1896 Officers

The Boston YWCTU annual meeting last evening elected officers for 1896. President Miss I A Peterson. vice presidents Miss E L Clarke Miss A Ingraham Miss Fva Murray Miss Annie Browing. recording secretary Miss Amy L Martin. treasurer Miss Z Carbone.

Boston Y. W. C. T. U I. A. Peterson E&l. Clarke A. Ingraham Fva Murray Annie Browning Amy L. Martin Z. Carbone Helen Potter Berkeley Temple Boston ‘Y

Footlight Club Entices Cambridge With One Act Comedies

The Footlight Club in Cambridge presented a season highlight last night in Odd Fellows Hall. It opened with a one act comedy Nance Oldfield featuring Lulu Maud Pike Edith Copeland Noyes Waldo Glidden Curtis G. Morse and followed with a one act farce Lend Me Five Shillings starring Waldo Glidden Curtis G. Morse Carl F. Stowe Milton Brown Charles G. Smith Flora H. Clifford Lulu Maud Pike and Edith Copeland Noyes. The club, known as a premier local dramatic group with Emerson College of Oratory ties, upheld its high reputation with the performance.

Cambridge Footlight Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Nance Oldfield Lulu Maud Pike Edith Copeland Noyes Waldo Glidden Curtis G. Morse Carl F. Stowe Milton Brown Charles G

Army Airmen Sold Through Post Building News Dealer

An advertising notice from the Boston Post promotes Airmen sales through news dealers or by mail. It offers a postpaid option with a small service charge and presents the item as accessible to all readers.

Boston Post POST

Sal vation Oil Declared Greatest Pain Cure

A bold claim proclaims Sal vation Oil as the best remedy for pain, asserting its supremacy and wide acclaim. The statement concludes with a numeric emphasis of 25 as a cited figure.

French Ball At Berkeley Hall Draws Boston Folly

Puritan Boston hosts a French ball by La Prevoyance Society at Berkeley Hall on Feb 37 1896. A crowded evening features dancers in Trilby and alluring costumes, with some risqué imitations toward the end. Notable attendees and a grand march led by Mrs. Fredey mark a gladsome gathering despite weariness at departure.

Boston la Prevoyance Societe de Secours Mutuele de Langue Francais de Boston Berkeley Halls Danseuse Trilby Station 5 Harvard Fredey New York Ella Brown Charles Olson Blanche lLourir Helen Gorbien Etienne Brighton Effie Bates Marlha Gon Louise Oestriecher Molly Barry Nicholas Shhutz Giuseppe Mighionico Harry Long Edward Meagher Clara Warren Lydia Garfield Belle Sargent Louisa Mauduit Fannie Taylor Leonora Mayne Leila Barron Albert Cady Annie Pigsley Therese Mauduit Eugene Noore George L. Mauduit Grace Turner Benigne Mauduit Mabel Drew Benjamin Dacey Alice Colesur Jaques Benjamin Eliza Terrier Thomas Costello

Roxbury Hibernians Hold Eighth Annual Ball In Orienta Hall

The Roxbury division of the A O H celebrated its eighth annual ball at Orienta Hall with over 40 attendees. William J Hasson led the grand march with his sister Florence, a collation was served, and lavish decorations filled the hall. John J Curley won first prize for selling 200 tickets, Thomas J Brannelly second with 150, and James H Costello received a gold badge for active service. Attendees included numerous couples and local officials.

Roxbury Orienta Hall William J. Hasson Florence John J. Curley Thomas J. Brannelly Gelling J. F. Dever Martin Quinn Martin Gateley Mary Scanlan John Hamilton Patrick Ducy Jeremiah Murphy Jeremiah Whooley Hugh Crossin Patrick Murray Edward Hoffman Austin Connell Mamie Griffin Mamie Stewart Annie Hartnett Katie Conley Nellie Maria A. Connolly Mary Healey Bessie McGrath May Brown Annie McGrath May Monahan Annie Tudy Agnes Curran Katie Manning Mary Stewart Julia Hartnett Katie Haley Julia Fitz Maggie Fitz Katie Moakley Maggie Riley Mamie Nolan Katie Dwyer Mamie Dwyer Mary Ann McLean Katie Callahan Mary Gross Lena Raas Maggie Raas Mary Zuck Mary Lockney Katie Hefferen Maggie Lockney Emma Zueck Mary Hucksom Agnes O'Brien Ella Mitchell Agnes Mitchell Maggie Curley Annie Dowd Josie Burke Joseph Callahan Quirk Timothy Connolly Riddle Fields Whittaker

East Boston Ladies Hold Twentieth Annual Coffee Party

The Ladies' Aid Society of East Boston hosted its twentieth annual coffee party at Lyceum Hall last evening. A large attendance of East Boston's notable residents enjoyed the event with Thomas J. Lane directing the floor efforts assisted by John J. Corrigan and John J. Murphy and a long list of helpers and guests.

Ladies’ Aid Society of East Boston Lyceum Hall Thomas J. Lane John J. Corrigan John J. Murphy F. F. Andrews P. J. Campbell J. F. Coleman Conlin W. J. Coppens EK. del H. Stinson James Shea J. W. Toma E. A. Wal T. H. Welch W. J. Donovan P. J. Kennedy J. A. Kelly J. J. Quigiey M. J. Bradley M. J. Leary J. A. Conry C. F. Moyse John F. Cady W. J. Walsh George J. Lovett Mary O’brien Agnes O'Sullivan Mary G. Grady Mary G. Whitstead Norah Barry Mabel Bussey Rose Butler Josie Cady Ella Coakley Delia Coppins Rose Coppins Mary Corrigan Mary Donohue Mary Dundon Marcella Douglass Mary Douglass Margaret Evans Louisa ‘Éiolden Lizzie Kililea Annie Morse Mary McGovern Sadie McIntyre Mamie Noonan Bella Peon Margaret Taylor Annie Toohig Kate Wall Margaret Wall Mary T. Welch Annie Hayes Katie Malloy Dominica Healey Lottie Green Josie Hartnett E. Noonan T. F. Doherty P. J. Grady T. J. Lane J. H. Marshall W. FB. McClellan A. L. McCormick J. Nugent J. J. Quigley Shea J. H. Sullivan William Taylor W. B. F. Wal

Roxbury Catholic Association Holds Private Hall Event

The Roxbury Catholic Association held its first private hall at Columba Hall on Centre Street last evening with hunting and plant decorations. Grand march led by James A. Desmond and Miss Lizzie L. Mealey. attendees included Mrs. D. J. Byrne and numerous couples.

Roxbury Catholic Association Columba Hall Centre Street James A. Desmond Lizzie L. Mealey D. J. Byrne P. F. Manning T. J. Gunning C. A. Kelley John Sweeney Charles Harder Mamie G. Canty Mamie Mead Annie E. Neale Alice McDonald Celia E. Glynn Margaret Roake Emma Devenney Annie Kelley Mary E. Kelley Sarah Green

Somerset Associates Fifth Annual Ball at Odd Fellows Hall

The Somerset Associates held their fifth annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall with bunting and a concert from 8 to 9 followed by a grand march. Guests included Wire Commissioner Thomas W. Flood Alderman Presho Councilmen Caddigan Mahoney Bresnahan Toole Baldwin Hickey Dunn and Senator McMorrow among many others such as Miss Annie Shay John P. McCarthy and Hon. M. J. McEttrick, with a long list of attendees.

Somerset Associates Odd Fellows’ Hall Bunting Thomas W. Flood Presho Caddigan Mahoney Bresnahan Toole Baldwin Hickey Dunn Senator McMorrow Brener O’reilly G. A. Martin J. P. McCarthy T. F. Mackin

Knights of Columbus Ball in Dorchester Draws Large Attendance

Mt. Vernon Council 139 Knights of Columbus hosted a reception and dance at Winthrop hall Uphams Corner Dorchester with many society members in attendance. Grand march led by Mr and Mrs John K E Lappen followed by a generous supper and listing of numerous attendees and their spouses.

Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus Winthrop Hall Upham’s Corner Dorchester John KE. Lappen Thomas Misses Mollie Keough Mamie Flynn Mamie Wall Mammie Hanley Addie Huanley Delia Milley May Baker Annie Reddington Helen Redington Kate Lally M. E. Prendergast Julie EB. Prendergast Margaret Cavanagh Nora Breen Nellie Shannon Anna Warde Addie Rose Mamie Walsh M. W. Lyons M. B H. Drohan Mae McCarthy Crace Schaefer Nellie Anderson Nora Buckley P. J. Gallahue J. F. Cavanagh M. Sullivan John Moore John Kennelly D. J. Kiley Thomas Bolles C. J. Murphy John Healey H. C. Reardon John J. Drohan R. M. Drohan John H

Brookline Foresters Ball Draws 200 Couples in Town Hall

The Brookline Foresters No. 61 held their tenth annual ball in Brookline Town Hall with at least 200 couples and guests. The hall featured an American flag display, exotic plants, ferns, laurels, and fresh flowers. The grand march opened by Felix R. King and Miss Anna King, followed by John A. Minnehan and Miss Mary Minnehan, with numerous attendees named among the hosts and guests.

St. Lawrence Court Brookline Town Hall Felix R. King Anna King John A. Minnehan Mary Minnehan Carter Hamilton Michael Driscoll M. J. O Hearn Felix R. Johnson Michael Lynch Kyse Flood William McMahan Kate Murphy Gertrude Murphy Millie Harrington

Ninth Lafayette ball a successful social and athletic event

The Lafayette Social and Athletic Club held its ninth annual ball at Roughan Hall last night. Dancing began about 9 30 and continued late. the grand march opened by Mr. William F. H. Quigly and Miss Grace McDermott with Condit's Orchestra providing music. Notable attendees included Daniel A. Langham and many others.

Lafayette Social and Athletic Clu Roughan Hall William F. H. Quigly Grace McDermott W. F. H. Quigly Condit Daniel A. Langham J. Welch M.mclaughlin J. P. Shields A. McDonald James Logue M. Cahill A. Holland Ri. McCarron W. J. Hunter George Cavanaugh James Maguire F. McHugh Gus Fofianno E. A. McGonnigle Bernard Doherty W. F. West J. A. Havlin G. Gauthier Charles Gauthier John Maguire John Caffery Annie Murry T. Hurley Mrs. Tily Miss McDermott Annie Tooney Mrs. Wallace Wallace Mrs. Conway Nellie Connell Margaret Shelds

Arlington Hibernians Celebrate New Hall Opening

Members of Division 22 Ancient Order of Hibernians in Arlington held a gala Town Hall celebration praising the new Hibernian Hall built by Division 23 members. Celtic men gathered to mark the opening with pride in their heritage.

Division 22 Ancient Order of Hibernians of Arlington Hibernian Hall Division 23

Hibernian Ball Draws 700 Guests and Notables

About 700 attendees, with prominent Hibernian chiefs from Medford to Boston, enjoyed a lively event. Thomas H Nowlen directed the grand march with D. J. O Leary and a corps of aides, as many couples followed, including Edward Crowe and wife and other named guests.

Hibernian Medford Charlestown Lexington Malden Cambridge Somerville Chelsea Boston Thomas H. Nowlen D. J. O’leary Messrs W. A. Fogarty J. J. Sexton D. M. Hooley M. S. Drew Denis Daly Edmond Riordan I. J. Colbert Daniel Ahern M. J. Callaghan W. F. Luddy James Kenny P. J. Ahern Edward Crowe John McGrath R. A. Walsh E. M. Doran D. J. Kelliher John Kelly Colbert McGrath

Mock Trial Delights Charlestown Home Circle

A large crowd from Joseph Warren Council, Home Circle, gathered at Memorial Hall on Green Street Charlestown for a humorous mock trial over an alleged assault. Members used aliases while the court books listed real names, with Mrs Muldoon as plaintiff and Heavyweight as prisoner.

Joseph Warren Council Home Circle Memorial Hall Green Street Charlestown Muldoon M. E J. S. Paine M. L. Sanborn

Tammany Club Ball in Cambridge Draws Local Leaders

The Tammany Club of Cambridge held its first ball at Union Hall last evening. Attendees included Representatives Donovan and Ponce, Edward M. Counihan, Mayor's clerk, William Breen, registrar of voters, Alderman Keith, John L. Odiorne, J. J. Brine, Thomas C. Patti, ex-Alderman Andrew J. Rady, John Campbell, and Councilmen Ahern Minihan Scott and Willard. Mayor Bancroft arrived after 11 with Alderman Rourke. reception was warmly received by the Tammany crowd and guests. The grand march, led by Edward J. Sennott and Miss Jennie Sennott, began around 9.

Tammany Club Cambridge Union Hall Donovan Ponce Edward M. Counihan William Breen Keith Johnl. Odiorne Common Council J. J. Brine Watertown Thomas C. Patti Andrew J. Rady John Campbell Charlestown Ahern Minihan Scott Willard Bancroft Alderman Rourke Tammany Braves Edward J. Sennott Jennie Sennott

How-War-Yu Associates Grand Social in Brighton

The How-War-Yu Associates club, mainly North Brighton residents, held its first grand social at Warren Hall Brighton. Dancers included Mamie Warren, Al Bourne, Nellie Learnard, Kittie MecChristie, Theresa Kelly, Walter Durgin, Ella Cox, Eva Carnes, William Flood, J Van Strip, Agnes Conway, Mary Mannix, Mary Kelly, P H McGinn, Al Hovey, Frank Sullivan, Rose McChristie, Daniel Berry, Keegan, Mary Dillon, Ida Shea, Dora Lynch, Maud Banks, J Coyle, J Callahan, Christine McGowan, Julia White, Alice Rogers, Sarah Urquhart and Mr. and Mrs. J Burke.

How-War-Yu Associates North Brighton Warren Hall Brighton Mamie Warren al Bourne Nellie Learnard Kittie MecChristie Farrell Theresa Kelly Walter Durgin Ella Cox Simons Eva Carnes William Flood J. van Strip Agnes Conway Mary Mannix Mary Kelly P. H. McGinn al Hovey Frank Sullivan Rose McChristie Daniel Berry Keegan Mary Dillon Ida Shea Dora Lynch Maud Banks J. Coyle J. Callahan Christine McGowan Julia White Alice Rogers Sarah Urquhart J. Burke

Roxbury Leap Year Party Draws City Prominence

Social Three led by Katie Dwyer Hannah Collins and Jennie McPherson hosted a Puritan Hall leap year event. The apron and necktie party featured more women than men with many locals in attendance and guests from confectionery and other trades.

Puritan Hall Katie Dwyer Hannah Collins Jennie McPherson Temple Place Nellie Raftus Annie Harrington Maggie Timony Mary Grant Mary Dwyer Josie Fitzgerald Mary Ardley Margaret Morrison R. J. Sullivan Tisk Raftus Delia Norton M. J. Raftus Mary Norton Mary Sawyer Arthur Mearls Edward Reardon Fred Baker Daniel McPherson Susie Baker Lizzie Mahoney Josie McLaughlin Annie Brodbine Sarah McPherson Annie McGorman Martin Dolan Martin Rogers Thomas Eagan John McPherson John Logan John McIsaac

Catholic Union of Cambridge Holds Monthly Reunion

The Catholic Union of Cambridge met last evening at Trade Association Hall Massachusetts Avenue. The crowded hall enjoyed a concert by Miss Alice Bonney Miss Lea Greco Miss Lucy Murphy Miss Genevieve Clark Mr Edward Broders Mr Edward Fay and Mr J J Hill followed by dancing and a collation. Entertainment committee included P J Madden James H Ross H J Cunningham T W Good M H Flynn. Reception committee chaired by J A Wolcott included S Manning W T Neilson C S Mullen A J Daly J H Cunningham H M Egan J J Sullivan F A Erhard.

Catholic Union of Cambridge Trade Asociation Massachusetts Avenue Alice Bonney Lea Greco Lucy Murphy Genevieve Clark Edward Broders Edward Fay J. J. Hill Teresa Dwyer P. J. Madden James H. Ross H. J. Cunningham T. W. Good M. H. Flynn J. A. Wolcott N. Manning William T. Neilson C. S. Mullen A. J. Daly J. H. Cunningham H. M. Egan John J. Sullivan F. A. Erhard

Wellesley Club Holds Meeting and Banquet

The Wellesley Club met at the United States Hotel for a banquet with fifty seven attendees. President Albert Clarke presided and T. W. Travis served as secretary. Speakers included Judge C. E. Washburn Colonel N. A. Plimpton and H. J. Jaquith. Topics were the police force of Wellesley and potential name change for Newton Lower Falls.

Wellesley Club United States Hotel Albert Clarke T. W. Travis Wellesley Newton Lower Falls C. E. Washburn N. A. Plimpton H. J. Jaquith

Park Associates Annual Ball at Union Hall Somerville

The Park Associates held their second annual ball at Union Hall Somerville last night. The march featured varied evolutions with the association name spelled by living figures. The floor glowed with colorful costumes as members in evening dress escorted guests. the hall was crowded and dance continued into the early morning.

the Park Associates Union Hall Somerville

Harvard Brown Ice Polo Set at Spot Pond Tuesday

The second game in the Harvard Brown ice polo series will be played Tuesday at Spot Pond at 4 o clock. Brown won the first game 5 1 on superior teamwork but both teams have trained since then and an exciting match is expected.

Harvard Brown Spot Pond

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