Massachusetts G.A.R. selects new officers at convention
Lieutenant-Colonel Paul R. Hawk of Springfield elected commander-in-chief with 101 votes. George H. Manks of Boston named senior vice commander-in-chief and Thomas L. Hayes of Charlestown junior vice commander-in-chief. Other officers include Lorenzo B. Crowley, G. F. Keenan, Benjamin R. Osthues, John F. McGrath, Rene Clarke, Father P. B. Murphy, and several grand officers. Frederick A. Walker appointed adjutant-general. Installation by Past Commander-in-Chief Stover. banquet at City Hall followed with toasts to The Commonwealth G.A.R. and accompanying groups.
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Lawrence
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Boston
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Charlestown
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Legion
Hoar Urges Washington Influence At Chicago Birthday
Chicago marked George Washingtons birthday with a Union League Club ceremony in the Auditorium. Senator George F. Hoar delivered a long address urging reverence for Washington and other founders and warning against national temptations toward empire. The evening banquet at the Union League featured President Bancroft and President Eliot among others.
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Washington
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Harvard College
Frank W. Gynsaulus
Bishop Galler
Tennessee
Centaur Club Minstrel Show Delights Dorchester Audience
The Centaur Club of Dorchester presented its third minstrel show at Bloomfield Hall last evening as part of Washington's Birthday celebrations. About 50 young ladies in colorfully dressed costumes and equal number of young men in Louis XIV outfits performed under Dom F. Keegan and T. M. Daly. The committee plans a repeat show at Bloomfield Hall on March 3.
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Centaur Club
Dorchester
Bloomfield Hall
Washington
Dom F. Keegan
T. M. Daly
Laxative Bromo Quinine Sold With Grove Signature
An advertisement urges curing a cold in one day by taking the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine. It directs customers to call for the full name and to open the box bearing E. W. Grove’s signature.
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E. W. Grove
Mercantile Library Marks Washington Birthday Observance
The Mercantile Library Association on Tremont Street held a Washington birthday gathering. President Henry Bemis apologized for Hon. George Fred Williams at the talk. Rev. William T. McElveen gave an entertaining address with witty moments. Speakers included E. D. Eldredge and ex-Governor C. H. Amsden. a closing repast followed by a smoke talk. Washington hailed as democratic yet great, with focus on his education, foreign policy, and unity of the colonies.
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Tremont Street
Henry Bemis
George Fred Williams
William T. McElveen
McMaster
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
McElveen
E. D. Eldredge
Old Mechanic Apprentice Library Association
C. H. Amsden
New Hampshire
Barnard Memorial festival delights crowd of dancing children
Thousands of children packed Mechanics' Hall for the Barnard Memorial festival, joining in forest fairy dances and shows including Uncle Sam's quadrille and a Cocoanut Dance. Leaders Irene Martin Eva Jacobi May Benzequin and Marcia Williams helped run the event under Rev. B F McDaniel and others.
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Mechanics’ Building
Irene Martin
Eva Jacobi
Uncle Sam
Columbia
Amelia Burnham
Sam
Arthur Spencer
May Benzequin
Marcia Williams
B. F. McDaniel
Annie L. Smith
Thomas Hills
E. A. Walbot
F. T. Vose
Horace Kelley
Hemenway Prize Awards At Old South Celebration
At the Washington’s Birthday event of the Old South Society in the Old South Church Boston, public school representatives attended. President William G. Frost of Berea College spoke on Patriotism and Judge Taft's sacrifices. Edwin D. Mead presided as prizes were announced for two essays with winners from English High School Dorchester High School and Girls' High School.
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Old South Church
Boston
William G. Frost
Berea College
Kentucky
Taft
United States
Phillipines
Edwin D. Mead
Louisiana Territory
Paris
Louisiana
Griffith C. Evans
Dora Ackworth
Mississippi
Columbia River
Gray
Fremont
John J. Cummings
Dorchester High School
Lillie Manomet Wendemath
Girls’ Latin School
Flags Along Water Front In Boston Harbor Celebration
Skippers of foreign steamers in Boston Harbor joined American rivals in Washington's Birthday displays with flags on ships. The Norwegian Progress Britisher Omba Leylander Caledonian Boston at Lewis wharf and Prince Arthur at Long wharf showcased flags while other vessels flew none. The Wabash and Nashville wore flags and streamers as towboats ferries and wharfs added color to the scene.
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Washington
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Long Wharf
Wabash
Navy Yard
Nashville
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W. No. 1
Waltham
Decoration Honors Admiral Dewey Lighthouses Nine Vessel Names
A list of ships and tenders including Myrtle Enter prise Chattahoochee Indian James S Whitney H F Dimock and Bay State participates in a decorative tribute to Admiral Dewey.
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Admiral Dewey
Myrtle
Enterprise
Chattahoochee
Indian
Jamess. Whitney
H. F. Dimock
Bay State
Washington's Birthday Celebration by Massachusetts Sons of the Revolution
More than 300 attended the Washington's Birthday event at the Hotel Vendome. Dr. Francis H. Brown opened the meeting, with Edward Sibley giving a humorous talk on An Italian American. Rev. Thomas Van Ness spoke on what constitutes an American, stressing humanity as patriotism. Short remarks came from Lieutenant-Governor Guild and Dr. Spaulding before a luncheon.
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Washington
Massachusetts Sons of the Revolution
Hotel Vendome
Francis H. Brown
Association
Edward Sibley
Guild
Spaulding
Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society Hosts Virginia Guest
From 2 30 until early candle light the Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society welcomed friends to Potter Hall in the New Century building in honor of the day. Mrs Martha Gielow of Virginia was guest of honor. Gowned in black with violets she was assisted by State officers and prominent members. About 500 guests attended a follow up tea in Howe Hall.
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Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society
Potter Hall
New Century
Martha Gielow
Virginia
Elhien A. Richardson
George B. Bigelow
W. H. Alline
L. Ella Tuttle
Alice Parker Lesser
Howe Hall
Winthrop Chambers Hosts Washington's Birthday Party
Residents at 76 to 88 Winthrop Street Roxbury held a birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs Charles A Smiths home. Whist was played and recitations by Eileen Smith Annie Kenny Joseph Barry and George Brennan. Katherine Toland played a piano solo. A collation followed with many attendees listed including Follett Lynch and Mulroy families.
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Winthrop Chambers
Winthrop Street
Roxbury
Washington
Elizabeth Gaughran
Margaret Barry
Elizabeth Mulcahy
Amy Cavaliere
Ann Gaughran
Maria Gaughran
Joseph Coffey
James Mulroy
Joseph P. Kenny
Richard Mulroy
Dr. Lynch
Frank J. Murphy
Grosvenor Discusses Washington in Colonial Wars Address
Professor Edwin A Grosvenor spoke before the Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars at the Vendome on Washington's undervalued reputation among his contemporaries. The talk analyzed public perception and the era's appreciation of the founding leader.
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George Washington
Edwin A. Grosvenor
Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars
the Vendome
Marlboro carpenter Arthur Andrews dies at 87 in Marlboro
Arthur Andrews died this afternoon at his daughter Mrs. George B. Copeland 118 Pleasant street after a week with grip in his 88th year. A Warren Mo. native, he lived in Marlboro since 1841 and worked as a carpenter and fence builder until retirement last year. He leaves a widow aged 84, a son John R. Andrews and a daughter Mrs. George B. Copeland. He stood six feet three inches and opposed intemperance his whole life.
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Arthur Andrews
George B. Copeland
Pleasant Street
Grip
Andrews
Warren
John R. Andrews
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