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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1916

Page

9

Concert by Biggest of All Bands Delights Large Me chanics' Hall Audience

The "biggest military band in the world" performed its annual concert at Mechanics' building before a packed crowd. Conducted by Gustav Strube the 400 musicians are members of the Musicians' Mutual Relief Society. Soloists included Jeska Swartz-Morse and Signor Fortunato Sordillo.

Mechanics’ Building Musicians’ Mutual Relief Society Gustav Strube Jeska Swartz-Morse Boston Grand Opera Company Signor Fortunato Sordillo Sousa

Programme Includes Gounod Queen of Sheba March

The programme featured Gounod's Queen of Sheba march, a fanfare of orchestral color. The mention suggests a concert or recital stage set with classical highlights and spirited orchestral showcase.

Gounod’s

Strube Leads Large Boston Orchestra in Jubilant Concert

The concert featured Hauser and Luders numbers, Cavalleria Rusticana selections, Ponchielli’s Dance of the Hours, Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody, Offenbach and the Star Spangled Banner. Strube, formerly of the Symphony Orchestra, conducted a large band for the first time to glowing praise. Jeska Swartz-Morse sang Faust aria and Signor Sordillo played Saint-Saens euphonium solo My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice. The audience gave a warm, appreciative reception.

Strube Jeska Swartz-Morse Greater Boston Gounod Faust Signor Fortunato Sordillo Saint-Saens Samson and Delilah

Italian American Democratic Club Formed After Heated Meeting

The birth of the Italian American Democratic Club at Quincy House sparked a stormy session. Two sets of officers were elected before adjournment amid protests that outsiders were underrepresented and claims of a packed meeting.

Democratic Club Quincy House Felix Marella Boston Vincent Brogna Ward Louis Poten

Requiem Masses and Parish Gatherings Across Boston Area

The article details annual memorial Masses for deceased Catholic members at Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Augustine's Lyceum in Dorchester and South Boston. It notes parish activities, a postponement proposal by Rev. Mahoney, and KC attendance. Key clergy include Cardinal O'Connell, Rev. William Finigan, Rev. T J Mahoney, Rev. James J McCarthy, and others.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross William B. Finigan St. William's Church Dorchester Avenue T. J. Mahoney Cardinal O'Connell The Knights of Columbus James J. McCarthy Confraternity of the Holy Cross St. Augustine’s Lyceum St. Augustine’s Dorchester Street Boston Dorchester Council St.William's Church Dorchester W. P. Drennon Edward Kenney St. Peter’s M. J. Cuddihy St. Margaret's

Central Vermont Wreck Delays Trains Six Hours

A south bound Central Vermont freight derailed near Sharon Vermont early today, causing more than six hours of delays between White River Junction and Montreal. Four cars left the rails and tracks were torn up for a distance.

Sharon Central Vermont White River Junction Montreal Here

Six Newfoundland Fishermen Rescued From Atlantic Sinking

Six Newfoundland sailors arrived in Boston after deserting the sinking two masted schooner Mabel D. Hines off mid Atlantic amid northwesterly gales. They spoke to the British consul at Sailors Haven Charlestown and recounted their six days and nights at the pumps before rescue.

Newfoundland mid-Atlantic Boston New York St. John’s Haven Charlestown Mabel D. Hines

Dutch steamer rescues crew of damaged schooner

Captain Joseph Legge and five sailors of the Heart's Delight craft manned pumps for six days until a Dutch steamer Alphard rescued them after being blown 400 miles off course. The crew were taken to safety by the Alphard’s crew and later housed in Boston. owners were James R. Chalker of St. John's Newfoundland.

Jacob Smith Heart's Delight Albert Antel Turk’s Cove Victor Jerrett Heart’s Delight Joseph Legge John Neilson St. John’s Corbet Waite New Perlican Newfoundland Stanton H. King Sailor’s Haven Charlestown Alphard W. Slierendreg Rotterdam New York Boston Haven Mabel D. Hines Legge James R. Chalker

Grapple for Body of Deer Island Lightkeeper

The police boat Guardian will grapple for the body of Joseph R. McCabe, Deer Island lighthouse keeper, who washed from the bar and drowned Saturday night after an earlier failed attempt yesterday.

Joseph R. McCabe Deer Island

Appeal for Lithuania Urges Aid at Mass Meeting

A mass meeting of 1000 Lithuanians in Dahlgren Hall South Boston urged relief for Lithuania. Rev A Miliauskas blamed cholera and famine, calling the land a desert and proposing Tag Day on April 15 in Boston and Cambridge. The event was hosted by the Lithuanian National Relief Fund with J V Stasimlevicius as a speaker and K Sidlauskas as national treasurer.

Lithuania A. Miliauskas Dahlgren Hall Boston Lithuanian National Relief Fund Cambridge South Boston Lithuanian Sons and Daughters Society of America Lithuanian National Relief Association J. V. Stasimlevicius Philadelphia K. Sidlauskas

Damon Noted Architect of Haverhill Dead at 66

C Willis Damon a widely known architect died in Haverhill aged 66 He designed the city hall and new high school in Haverhill and the Portsmouth New Hampshire courthouse among other public and private buildings He was a native of Pawtucket Rhode Island.

Wolf's Clothier Advertises Dollar Shirts at 44 Cents

Tomorrow's pleasure rises with shopping at Wolf's corner Hanover and Portland Streets. Men can buy shirts for 44 cents and be sure to pick up legal stamps while supplies last.

Wolf’s Hanover Portland

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil for kidney and bladder relief

Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing standard remedy for kidney liver bladder and urinary tract ailments. It claims renewed vitality with continued use and promises refunds if not as represented, sold by druggists in three sealed sizes.

Haarlem

Navy Yard Jobs Open for Many Positions Across Yards

The Civil Service Commission lists numerous openings including a physical metallurgist in Charlestown at four to six dollars daily, seventy five drafting jobs in New York and Mare Island with pay from 3.28 to 7.04 daily, and additional roles in Philadelphia Washington and other sites. Also seeking a master steel maker in New York and various clerical and technical posts with salaries ranging up to 1200 dollars yearly.

United States Civil Service Commission Charlestown Navy Yard New York Mare Island Navy Yards Philadelphia Navy Yard Navy Yards Washington Mare Island Cal New York Navy Yard Interstate Commerce Commission

Teachers Wanted at Indian Schools and Cooks in Service

A teacher of domestic art is wanted at the Phoenix Indian School Arizona for 720 a year. A free hand drawing teacher is wanted at Carlisle Indian School for 720 a year. Men only eligible for these posts. Cooks both men and women are wanted in the Indian service at 600 a year for gatherings and reunions. Sermons at churches discussed educators aims. Executive officers estimate 3500 delegates will attend by Tuesday forenoon.

Phoenix Arizona Carlisle

Educators Fill Detroit for National Convention Week

Detroit hosts hundreds of visiting educators as leading hotels fill up. Home hosts open their doors to delegates for conferences ahead of the National Education Association convention in New York in July. Local chapter houses serve as informal gathering sites during the event.

Detroit Mich

Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Eczema Relief

The Poslam skin remedy is advertised to heal eruptional troubles and stop itching from the start. It claims daily improvement and safe use with Poslam Soap enhancing antiseptic effects. Samples offered for 4 cents in stamps to Emergency Laboratories, New York, with Druggists selling the product.

Emergency Laboratories West 25Th St New York City Ail Druggists

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