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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
8
Boston audience fills Tremont Temple as crowds press for Moody afternoon sessions. A rescue tale underscores his call to zeal while he criticizes churches wasting funds and laments open theatres as temptations. Reporters’ coverage drew Amens and thanks to the Post.
Captain Corning of the Glenida reports on the Herbert Fuller tragedy and the Halifax salvage dispute. McLaughlin slept in the wheelhouse amid murder site curiosities, while visitors inspect axe marks and the cabin window. Swann & Sons control both vessels and deny exhibition plans.
An amended motion for a new trial was filed by Thomas Bram in the United States Circuit Court. The motion seeks relief on the indictment charging his role in the murder of Captain Nash of the Herbert Fuller. Arguments are set for January 20 alongside the original motion.
County President John P. Mahoney of Lowell inducted the new Division 39 AOH officers at G A R Hall Winter Hill with help from Commander John B O Higgins and Rev J B Galvin. The ceremony featured speeches by Mahoney and Galvin and noted the society's $50000 Gaelic chair donation to Catholic University and Middlesex county’s $1900 contribution.
Change of time announces the 12 o'clock noon service on the Boston to New York line via Springfield starts Monday January 18. The trip will take five hours and forty minutes.
Men's suits and overcoats, boys' clothing, laties' garments, silk waists, skirts, capes, etc in credit. We rebate the difference if you find a lower price elsewhere, even for cash. Open an account today at Washburn Credit House, 465 Washington St., opposite Jordan Marsh.
At 325 Washington street the Province House spirits did not appear during a late night vigil as officers and residents kept watch. Spiritualists crowded the building all day seeking proof of rappings from the alleged haunting but found no tangible manifestation and left hopeful for another chance.
Arrangements made by cable for Whitney opera company to perform in London in May. London managers had been wary due to unfavorable European reports but George Edwardes urged the project. The company sails first week of May with Julian Edwards accompanying to arrange the opening.
Professor Lewis Swift formerly of Warner's Observatory and Lick Observatory receives word from London that the Royal Astronomical Society has awarded him the Jackson gold medal for services to science in discovering comets nebulae and other wanderers in space.
Comptroller Eckels signed checks for the first 50 percent dividend to National Bank of Illinois depositors. Receiver McKeon will be ready Monday to pay out 4 million dollars as the initial dividend, within thirty days after the bank closed.
P. J. Madden, a Cambridge Post Office clerk in charge of the safe, may recover 223.71 dollars he was forced to replace after a theft five years ago. He insisted on innocence yet settled the loss to keep his job. Congressman McCall has introduced a bill directing the Treasury to reimburse Madden.
At the First Unitarian Church in Revere the Rev L I Diberfeld was installed as pastor last evening. Sermons were preached by Rev S M Crothers of Cambridge and Rev Nelson Burbank. Present were Rev Walter Eaton Revere Rev Edward Horton Boston Rev A P Record Chelsea Rev Richmond Fisk D D East Boston Rev John N Woodbridge Sterling and Rev D M Wilson Boston.
The last meeting of the week drew a larger crowd than the first week as people packed the temple to hear Mr. Moody's final remarks. The afternoon session ended with a full house and continued interest in the series.
Moody closes two weeks of revival at a large temple in Boston praising the spirit felt and thanking reporters. He previews a Toronto visit by Rev. William Patterson, urges prayers for New York talk, and plans next week on Bible use and handling backsliders. He appeals for funds to place books in prisons.
Evangelist Moody exhorted Boston reporters and clergy to practical Christianity driven by faith courage enthusiasm and perseverance. He praised reporters for their conscientious work and described a vivid scene of packed Lorimer Hall as ministers and lay listeners absorbed his emphasis on action over theory.
In Boston a Thursday night sermon extols faith to move mountains and warns against fear. Moody cites biblical examples from David to Joshua and Garibaldi, urges young men to evangelize, celebrates enthusiasm, and urges persistent work against vice and sin. He recounts a dramatic rescue from a burning building and ends with a call for relentless effort and reform.
A morning service at the temple drew a representative audience, including many working-class men. On the platform were Moody, Bishop Mallaney, Rev. Dr. Bates, Rev. Ralph Gillam, Rev. W. A. Cooper, Rev. Dr. Smith Baker, Rev. Co H Daniels, and Francis Murphy. The choir performed The Shepherd True and Bye Hath Not Seen before the meeting began with Move Forward. Opening prayers were given by Dr. Baker and Dr. Daniels, followed by Sweet Peace.
Moody praises daily letters from across the country and asks God to bless reporters. He cites thanks from a Washington pastor and a Boston Post report, urges churches to open doors and workers to help the downcast, and recalls a San Francisco incident on race and class. The crowd responds with Amen.
The Ascension Society unveiled a new five story branch at 13 and 15 Park Square with a social event for its formal dedication. Miss Hutchison O Croly, president, says the home will house up to 100 girls, offering board and room at 3 dollars weekly or 1 dollar weekly for a bed in the home, plus medical staff and a job bureau. The old quarters at 17 and 19 Carver street will host a children’s home and other departments. Approximately 40 percent of the society’s 40 or so enrolled girls may access the home’s privileges.
A pictorial Burns souvenir will be sold at Gilchrist & Co 5 11 Winter Street next week. Portraits come from Nai smith painting and feature Burns life places including Dumfries his mausoleum and house together with Ayr landmarks Brig O Doon and the Burns statue with his dog at the feet.
Police Commissioner Curtis heard charges by James Kelley against Patrolmen Miles Dolan and John F Murray of Station 9. He alleged they struck and kicked him after a drunkenness arrest. the officers denied assault saying Kelley was fighting drunk and that only necessary force was used. The case was taken under consideration.
About 700 people attended the fifth annual ball of Division 10 A. O. H. of Chelsea at Pythian Rink. Hobbs's Orchestra provided a concert before dancing until 4 AM. Patrick Cronin led the grand march with Miss Nellie Keefe, with guests including William J. Cronin and division presidents from Revere, East Boston, Boston and Everett.
John Wedderburn and Co. patent attorneys in Washington DC advertise a new list of 1000 inventives and a $1800 BP offer, urging readers to protect ideas and consider patenting simple innovations for potential wealth.
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