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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1895

Page

2

New Year Reception Crowds at the White House

President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland greet thousands at the White House reception with over a hundred diplomatic corps members present. The line moves through the cabinet, Congress, and military officials as the Marine Band plays and guests endure a long wait before the public portion concludes after 2 o'clock.

Washington Cleveland White House Diplomatic Corps Cabinet United States Court Army and Navy Gresham Army Navy Marine Clevend Mr. Cleveland

New Year's Greetings at Bond Residence Highlight Engagement

A New Year reception at 128 Commonwealth Avenue marks Isabelle Evesson's engagement to Almur Wilder Cooper of New York, a noted journalist. Cooper, linked to L. Clarke Davis and Richard Harding Davis, is described as polished and witty, with Evesson noted as a fashionable stage star returning to New York soon.

Isabelle Evesson Charles Henry Bond Commonwealth Avenue Boston Almur Wilder Cooper New York Cooper L. Clarke Davis Philadelphia Ledger Richard Harding Davis Miss Evesson Jacy Museum Stock Company Joseph Haworth Estelle Clayton Baty India Marion Neiswanger Maud Reese Miss Jones Mr. Arthurland Frank Kennedy Miss Castle Gertrude Franklin Jean Paullinger Edward H. Crosby Carrie Hale Russ Sida Low Hall Charles D. Holmes Calvin W Rice Henry M. Upham J. J. Enneking Enneking Anna F. Curry B. R. Clarke Benjamin Lombard, Jr Florence K. Johnson Horton E. F. Pierce B. D. Peterson Annie Laura Tolman

Thorndike’s Happy Day Hosts Festive New Year Reception

Landlord Damon of the Thorndike hosted a grand New Year reception for guests and friends at the bustling hostelry. The dining room featured holly and ivy decor, ferns, and an orchestra. chefs prepared a lavish spread including boned turkey, roast beef, stuffed salmon, and cold meats. A giant Dutch windmill centerpiece dominated the table, with a headlined bear roast from Stowe, Vermont, linked to Julia Marlowe Taber’s husband, Mr Taber.

Damon Thorndike Chef Browne Stowe, Vt Mr. Taber Julia Marlowe Taber

Dermatological Institute Offers Free Consultation Across Major Cities

A historic ad describes eczema pimples freckles and facial blemishes removal by a dermatological institute with offices on Winter Street and branches in New York Philadelphia Chicago and St. Woodbury's Facial Soap. The notice promotes free consultations by mail or office visit and lists multiple city branches.

Jobr Bury Dermatological Institute New York Phila Chicago St. of Woodbury

Moose head centerpiece marks New Year reception in Maine

A room features a full grown moose head shot last week in Maine by Colonel S. M. Mansfield of the U S Engineer Corps stationed at Boston. A coon on the antlers was sent from Virginia. The Damons have run the Thorndike for eight years and kept up the annual New Year reception, yesterday’s event running from five to nine o'clock.

Maine S. M. Mansfield United States Engineer Corps Boston Virginia Damons Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Samuel P. Caulkins Lempster New Hampshire Henry F. Pike Martin Bascom Sullivan Home Savings Bank of Boston Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register James H. Marshall Henry Stall Margaret A. Galvin

Y M C A Reception Highlights Boston Event

The Boston Y M C A hosted a New Year reception with Bishop William Lawrence Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott and Y M C A president Alphonse S Covell as special guests. A 100 voice male chorus and the Euterpe Banjo Club performed while Covell and Lawrence spoke on progress and opportunities for young men. Over 500 attendees exchanged greetings with the dignitaries.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association William Lawrence Wolcott Alphonuso S. Covell Euterpe Banjo Club Covell Lawrence Samuel F. Smith America

Houghton and Duttons Ball Draws 500 Employees

The Houghton & Dutton staff held a complimentary party at Monument Hall last night with music and dancing until late. James A. Murphy led the grand march with Mrs. Murphy, supported by J. M. Cohen and a list of aides including C. W. Stevens W. E. Murphy H. W. Reed and others.

Houghton & Dutton Monument Hall James A. Murphy Murphy J. M. Cohen C. W. Stevens W. E. Murphy H. W. Reed W. A. Sheehan W. A. Hart P. M. O’connor W. D. McDonald L. P. Magoun H. M. Safford F. J. Marr G. F. Bullard J. B. Ward J. F. Wilmot M. A. Cassidy F. S. Gage F. P. Chevalier

Reverend C W Biddle Receives $1000 Retirement Purse

The Rev. Dr. C W Biddle near retirement from North Avenue Universalist Church was presented a purse of $1000 by about 250 friends and supporters at a farewell reception at his home.

C. W. Biddle North Avenue Universalist Church

New Years Celebrations Across Western Suburbs

New Year’s Day observed in Marlboro and Framingham with factory closures and church services. Framingham Woman’s Club and Y M C A hosted open houses with music. Newton hosted receptions for church members and a Newton Young Men’s Christian Association dinner for 150. Woburn staged a Y M C A Auxiliary reception with Uncle Sam and Columbia figures. The Newton Club held a dinner and dance with over 100 prominent attendees.

Richard Montague First Baptist Church Newtonville Women’s Guild Margaret L. Worcester Highland Avenue Miss Worcester Hill Guild Newton Young Men’s Christian Association Newtons Y. M. Co Washington Street Woburn A. L. Holdridge Sam Julia A. Fowle Columbia Newton Newton Club Edward P. May

New Year Reception At Cambridge YMCA Largest Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Cambridge Y M C A held its annual New Year reception last evening at the Cambridge Association drawing about 600 men. Hosts included President O H Durrell General Secretary R C Goodwin and Mayor W A Bancroft with several local notables. Musical entertainment and a forty-strong gym drill directed by Dr Gage complemented refreshments served by the social committee.

Cambridge Y. M. C. A Cambridge Association O. H. Durrell

Cambridge Clergy Reception At First Parish Church

The auxiliary committee led by Mrs. R F Higgins hosted a reception for city pastors at First Parish Church Cambridge. The annual New Year event for North Avenue Congregational Church pastors was held last evening in the vestry with Rev Frank Hyatt Smith and Mrs Smith greeting guests.

R. F. Higgins Samuel M. Crothers Crothers First Cambridge North Avenue Congregational Church North Frank Hyatt Smith Smith

Sixth annual Master Plumbers Ball in Boston Hall

The Master Plumbers Association of Boston and vicinity held its sixth annual concert and ball last evening at Odd Fellows Hall. About eight hundred attended with Richardson's Orchestra providing the music. The grand march featured David Smith and wife leading, followed by numerous couples and over two hundred additional pairs. Notable guests included James Heatherton of the Plumbers' Trade Journal and many representatives from Providence Worcester and Salem.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Boston and Vicinity Odd Fellows’ Hall Richardson David Smith J. W French J. C. McCoole Thomas J Tate James S. Boyd D. G. Finnerty Clara G. Finnerty

Alumni Association Dance At Armory Hall Draws Chelsea Chiefs

The Chelsea High School Battalion officers alumni group held its third annual dance in Armory Hall. About 150 couples attended. The grand march was led by Major George C. Sanderson and Miss Elizabeth Robinson, followed by Lieutenant Charles H. Grantman and Miss Marie Sanderson, with Sanderson as floor director and Grantman as assistant. Other aids included Major J. Herbert Loud, Major George E. Lent, Major Arthur L. Legg, Captains Charles Duncan and Albert B. Powers, Lieutenant Charles R. Hoag, Adjutant F. E. Collier, and Sergeant-Major Cc. L. Billman.

Chelsea High School Armory Hall George C. Sanderson Elizabeth Robinson Charles H. Grantman Marie Sanderson Sanderson Grantman J. Herbert Loud George E. Lent Arthur L. Legg Charles Duncan Albert B. Powers Charles R. Hoag F. E. Collier Cc. L. Billman

Mrs Ferdinand Emerson Hosts Elegant Ilkley Suite

Mrs Ferdinand Emerson’s rooms in Ilkley were crowded yesterday afternoon with friends from four to six. A caterer’s spread was served by several young men, Blanche Rice tended the tea table, and continuous string music filled the rooms. Tables bore smilax hyacinths violets and carnations with a birch bark canoe of flowers hanging from the chandelier. Mrs Emerson wore rose colored silk trimmed with lace while Mr Emerson helped receive guests.

Ferdinand Emerson Ilkley

Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps Welcome New Year in Grand Army Hall

The Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps held its annual New Year reception at Grand Army Hall 616 Washington Street. Officers and members opened their quarters to friends from 4 to 7 pm, then served luncheon followed by entertainment and dancing late into the night.

Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps Grand Army Hall Washington Street

New Year Reception Hosted by Young Men’s Social League

The Young Men’s Social League allied with Brookline Baptist Church held a New Year’s reception last night in the church vestry. About 250 attended, many ladies present. A social began at 6, supper at 6:45. After the meal, Hip. Albert Meson spoke on America music, followed by Rev. Nathan E. Wood, D. D., former pastor and league originator, addressing the company.

Young Men’s Social League Brookline Baptist Church Albert Meson Sinferior Court Ingfda Nathan E. Wood League

First J. S. S. Club Dance Fills Lyceum Hall East Boston

Lyceum Hall in East Boston hosted the first dance and social of the Italian J. S. S. Club. The North End organization drew about fifty couples to the event last evening.

Lyceum Hall Boston J. S. S. Club North End

Reception at Charlestown Navy Yard for Commodore Miller

The residence of Commodore and Mrs. J. N. Miller at the Charlestown Navy Yard hosted a merry reception yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served and part of the time was spent in dancing.

J. N. Miller Charlestown Navy Yard

Man Mamed by Freight Train Seeks Free Ride

James O'Donnell, 37, a transient, was admitted to City Hospital after a late night encounter with a Boston & Albany freight train crew. He said the conductor refused him free transportation, knocked him about, and tossed him from the caboose. He will remain under treatment for several days.

James O’donnell O'Donnell Boston & Albany City Hospital

West End Agreement Drafted by Conductor Union

The executive committee of the Con ductors Drivers and Motormen Union $873 met to draft the twelve month agreement. They praise divisional superintendents and plan to discuss Cambridge division grievances next Friday. Topics include higher pay a nine hour day and appointing a special examiner of disabled cars in every division. Agreements will be read for Friday night’s meeting.

Cambridge

Wedding of Miss Elizabeth Ashby Putnam and Hellary Mathews

Miss Elizabeth Ashby Putnam daughter of Joshua H Putnam married Hellary M Mathews of Newton Centre yesterday at the Baptist Church Brookline. About a hundred guests attended including prominent society leaders from Chicago New York Boston Brookline the Newtons Concord Lexington Mass and Wilton N H. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Nathan E Wood former pastor of the church now at First Baptist Church Boston.

Elizabeth Ashby Putnam Joshua H. Putnam Hellary M. Mathews Newton Centre the Baptist Church Brookline Chicago New York Boston Newtons Concord Lexington Mass Wilton N. H Nathan E. Wood First Baptist Church

Officers Elected at Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Meeting

At the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association meeting the following officers were elected: President R McMurray vice president John T Cook financial secretary Charles Keenan treasurer Walter M Miller chaplain Duncan Miller recording secretary John McGunigie corresponding secretary Fred S Adams conductor Nathaniel Sprague doorkeeper Andrew J Baker delegates to the national convention to be held at Washington DC CGC Fred D Cook and Walter M Miller.

The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association R. McMurray John T. Cook Charles Keenan Walter M. Miller Duncan Miller John McGunigie Fred S. Adams Nathaniel Sprague Andrew J. Baker Washington, DC CGC Fred D. Cook

ALL UNITED. Post banquet features stage voices and cane gift

A Post employees banquet included speeches by A C McKenzie E J Ingalls Thomas A Feeley J H Kerrison and J B O Higgins with readings by Joe S Jackson and George G Hall. Waterbury brothers entertained with cornet duets and John Weber sang. Clarence A Noble received a gold headed cane in presentation by his department as John C Hurll praised him.

A. C. McKenzie Post Foreman E. J. Ingalls Thomas A. Feeley J. H. Kerrison J. B. O’higgins Joe S. Jackson The George G. Hall Compost Waterbury Brothers John Weber Grand Museum Taylor Thomas M. Nolan Colonel Keeler American House America 8S. F. Smith Livi Clarence A. Noble John C. Hurll A. Grazier A. Noble T. M. Nolan W. Bryant H. J. Foley William Taylor J R. Stanley F. E. Goodrich G. Heath A. H. Marchant B. M. Firman J. H. Brehant G . Spaulding Cc Hurll J. M. Grainey H. Finley J. Flannery E. F. Crosby James Morris C. Johnson George Hall J. S. Jackson A. P. McGriskin A. K. Peck L. A. Sommers T. F. Hunt J. M. McPhail J. B. O'Reilly W. L. Lossone R. I. Gilbert E. McPhail J. S. Hastings W A. Breh G. H. Stacy B. Toner Co S Wilson A. T. Waterbury John Webber Co. le Waterbury Robert Watkins

Races at Alexander Track Report Card and Results

Entries cover four races at Alexander with six horses, sellers like Guild Digger and Rebolink. Results list winners in each race followed by the also ran and times, plus fifth race outcomes. Final day results show Walcott, Laura, Ponce de Leon, Sonora, Chateaun as top finishers with times 55 seconds to 1:30.

Guild Digger Pathway Irish Mike Cloverdale Llewellyn Dash Charlie Dutch Lou Mikey B Phil Daly Come Home the Dude Explorer Son Malheur Imp. Nova Restless Monte Carlo William Penn Surgeon Joyeuse Bronston Princess Alex Castanet Nina Lady Danby the Clown Dorcas L Lillian L Deliam Walcott Bon Voyage Jack Lovell Carnalive Red Cross Charlie R Little Bravo Kazan Aribi Pasha Tube Rose Alva Laura Jewel Gorman Bradley Julier Ponce_ de Leon Remorse Belwood Mattie Chunn Jack Wynne Sonora West Side Paragon Reynard Forest Salisbury Kentucky Jennie T Chateaun Pickaway Leigh May E Cadet Jim McLaughlin

Mrs Gertrude Jones and Jay B Lyford wed in Newtonville

The marriage of Miss Gertrude Margaret Jones of Newtonville and Mr. Jay B Lyford of Bridgeport Connecticut was celebrated at the bride’s mother's home 727 Washington street Newtonville The Rev Dr Hamilton of the Methodist Church officiated Only family and immediate friends attended The newlyweds left for a brief tour and will reside in Bridgeport

Newton Gertrude Margaret Jones Newtonville Jay B. Lyford Bridgeport Conn Washington Street Hamilton Methodist Church

Miss Lillian Cummings Weds Edward H Carpenter in Brookline Church

Miss Lillian S Cummings and Edward H Carpenter were married at seven thirty last night in the First Church in Brookline. The church was filled with prominent people and green decorations as Rev Howard N Brown performed the ceremony assisted by Rev George P Latimer. Ma bel H Cummings served as maid of honor with Harriet and Alice Carpenter as bridesmaids. Clarence H Hill attended the groom. the bride's father gave her away. Ushers included Phillip H Savage Herbert Copeland L B Sears Thomas C Cummings Clifford Tyler Daniel Tyler and Edward Anger. A reception followed at the bride's parents Cypress Street residence.

Lillian S. Cummings Edward H. Carpenter Brookline Howard N. Brown George P. Latimer Salem Mabel H. Cummings Harriet Alice Carpenter Clarence H. Hill Phillip H. Savage Herbert Copeland L. B. Sears Thomas C. Cummings Clifford Daniel Tyler Edward Anger Cypress Street

American Wringer Co. Advertises On Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Co. of 13 and 16 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring bells and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway City Manu Tremont Brighton Hampden Agency D. Strachan Seattle St Allston

P10 Date Brewery Opens In Crowded Terrace Street

A large crowd gathered on Terrace Street Ward 22 for the opening of the new Union Brewery. The plant cover includes a 380 barrel kettle brew house millhouse refrigerated storage boiler shop and stables for fifty horses. Officials named included Patrick Ford James W Kenney John J Donovan and directors W D Ellis M H Cobe Arthur H ONeill Thomas M Cleary Alexander Reid John Hartin. Brewmaster Robert Weigel, a Worms Germany graduate, brings strong credentials and the brewery aims for 150000 barrels annually with full facilities and wagon sheds.

Patrick Ford Lawrence Vic James W. Kenney Boston John J. Donovan W. D. Ellis M. H. Cobe Arthur H. O'Neill Thomas M. Cleary Alexander Reid John Hartin Robert Weigel Brewers’ Academy of Worms Germany United States Otto C. Wolf Philadelphia

Lager Beer Plant Aims High With Half Million Capital

Boston merchants from several cities met in Gaston & Lund to form a lager beer corporation with 500000 capital. Officers include D Howard Vincent of Boston. The facility features a five story brew house 46 by 40 feet, a five story storage building 63 by 65 feet, a 25 by 40 feet mill house, all fireproof with iron and concrete and brick exteriors. Three 1380 horsepower boilers heat the site, with a modern stable and labor-saving devices included.

Vincent Boston Lawrence Lowell Holyoke Salem Marlboro Lynn Gaston & Lund D. Howard Vincent

Dry Goods Clerks Meet in Boston Tem- ple Hall

The Dry Goods Clerks Benefit Association of Boston held a meeting at Temple Hall 724 Washington with W M Fritts presiding and a large turnout. The group discussed stores closing at 5 p m in winter and installed officers including A B Sutherland president and J B Spare as clerk. They reported $1167 paid for sick relief in the past year and $4104 in sick benefits and $800 in death benefits over seven years.

Dry Goods Clerks’ Benefit Association of Boston Templar Hall Washington Street W. M. Fritts Society C. F. Hovey A B. Sutherland Arthur Burwell Harold Burwell J. B. Spare Herbert Burwell G. Robinson J. G. Pike W. F. Raymond Hugh McKay

Fifty Years Mated in Chelsea Home Celebration

The residence of Mr and Mrs Robert K Snow at 43 Cary avenue Chelsea hosted their fiftieth wedding anniversary last evening. The event honored a Boston wedding performed by Rev Nathaniel Caldwell with Isaac N Harding of Cambridge as best man. Snow a former master builder, has three married sons Albert E Snow Chicago Fred W Snow and Elmer H Snow and four grandchildren attended along with over 300 guests and gold presents totaling a large sum.

Robert K Snow Cary Avenue Chelsea Boston Nathaniel Caldwell Tremont Temple Isaac N., Harding Cambridge Harding Snow Albert E. Snow Chicago Fred W. Snow Elmer H. Snow

Real estate doings with Oakwood park and new purchases

Edgar W Foster buys 100000 square feet on Orange street near Montvale station and begins development. Four lots sold in two days at Newton Upper Falls. Oakwood park near Hyde Park line from Dorchester, 180 lots, 55 sold, completion anticipated by June. Lucy M Blaney buys 197 West Springfield street brick house. Meridan Associates buys 628 and 630 Tremont street brick and stone buildings with 900 square feet of land and $43,500 assessed value.

Edgar W. Foster Orange Street Montvale Station Woburn Newton Upper Falls Swift & Webber Herald River Street New York & New England Road Clarendon Hill Boston & Providence Mattapan Square Dorchester Roxbury Norfolk & Suburban Electric Road Oakwood Park Lucy M. Blaney Sarah E. Robinson West Springfield Street Meridan Associates Boston J. A. Walter Tremont Street

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