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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1891

Page

5

One Hundred Years Old A Distinguished Gathering

The centennial celebration of the Massachusetts Historical Society opened at Arlington Street Church with the chimes, drawing a distinguished audience including Oliver Wendell Holmes, George E. Ellis, and Thomas Wentworth Higginson. Speeches outlined the society's heritage from Puritan founders, with prayers and tributes to long-standing members led by Robert C. Winthrop.

Massachusetts Historical Society Arlington Street Robert C. Winthrop George E. Ellis Thomas Wentworth Jigginson Federal Street Jeremy Belknap Society Boston Oliver Wendell Holmes John Lowell E. Rockwood Hoar Edward Everett Hale George C. Shattuck Octavius B. Frothingham P. Emory Aldrich Horatio Rogers Rhode Island Charlies A. Peabody New York Historical Society Robert 8. Rantoul Salem Marvin H. Day Iowa Historical Society Julia Ward Howe Emily C. Goodell Frederic W. Lincoln Henry H. Edes John T. Hasson Washington Edward P. Channing Samuel Eliot Henry G. Denny Henry A. Hazen Horace E. Scudder Edward J. Young Dr. Ellis Lucius R. Paige Cambridge Thomas Wentworth Higginson Alexander McKenzie Samuel A. Green Edward J. Bangs Lucius R. Pees Renner Winthrop LL. D Cerema A Ms Dexolows

The Presidents Address at the Massachusetts Historical Society

The Massachusetts Historical Society plans a centennial observance to honor its founders and work. It reflects on its birth at the First Meeting a century ago in Boston, its growth to 364 resident members, and the society’s 83 volumes and numerous literary contributions. It also notes the passing of Charles Devens, a revered member and former general and judge, whose death at ninety one years and the nation’s great historian are mourned.

George Bancroft Lucius R. Paige Ellis Massachusetts Robert C. Winthrop Somo The Massachusetts Historical Society Musetts Boston Union of States Commonwealth Jeremy Belknap Religious Society Incorporated Society Charles Devens Ashare America Samuel Sewall Pepys Washington Bancroft Hildreth Frothingham Sparks-Mahon

The 100th anniversary address by Robert C. Winthrop

Robert C. Winthrop speaks at the 100th anniversary of a historical society recalling its founders and early members. He notes long service, honors colleagues from Bancroft to Parkman and Emerson, and reflects on America's birth era, Belknap, Pintard, and the rise of a nation from colonial roots.

Massachusetts Historical Society marks first century and looks to future

The address celebrates the Massachusetts Historical Society completing its first century and outlines its influence on American historical work. It notes the rise of state and local historical societies and mentions the American Historical Association and prominent scholars like Alexander Brown and Charles Deane. Dr. Ellis discusses Higginson’s early occupancy history of the Bay Colony and honors Thomas Wentworth Higginson’s multifaceted public service and role as military historian of the Commonwealth.

America Europe United States Alexander Brown War Charles Deane Massachusetts Historical Society American Historical Association Congress Rome Ellis Bay Colony Salem Francis Higginson Winthrop Higginson Commonwealth Saltonstall Sewell Stoughton Thomas Wentworth Higgonson Jeremy Belknap Belknap New England Thoreau Plymouth Historical Society Judge Tudor Grdge-Acrouate General Washington Bunker Hill Assop John Eliot Peter Thacher Committee of Safety

Inexhaustible History and the Massachusetts Historical Society

The address recalls the Massachusetts Historical Society founding in 1791 by five men including Belknap and Thacher. It argues history is an inexact science, notes the push for documentary accuracy, dignity of history, and precise quotation marks, and praises the society’s role in preserving early American records for future centennials.

Winthrops Host Cordial Reception After Church Service

At Marlboro Street home Hon Robert C Winthrop hosted a reception for Massachusetts Historical Society members and out of town guests after church ceremonies. Notables present included Francis Parkman though lame, Rev George E Ellis, Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson, and delegates from Halifax Hartford Providence and New York City. Nearly two thirds of the society attended along with visiting ladies and friends, with a simple collation concluding the festive occasion.

Robert C. Winthrop Marlboro Street Society Winthrop Francis Parkman George E. Ellis D. D Thomas Wentworth Higginson Weatherby Halifax N. S Joseph H. Twitchell Hartford Conn Horatio Rogers Providence R. I Connecticut Massachusetts Historical Society Boston

Protest Against Silver Coinage By New England Shoe Association

The Executive committee protests unlimited coinage of silver dollars, arguing it would destabilize the currency and harm wages and business. They urge adherence to gold standard and warn of economic upheaval and exploitation by money exchangers. Signed by several members, Boston January 24 1891. Chandler Co. advertises big reductions in ladies winter garments on page one.

The New England Shoe & Leather Association United States William Claffin Francis F. Emery E. Field Edward Hutchinson A. L.coolidge E. L. Pickard William B. Rice Griffin Place Thomas E. Proctor John C. Potter Edward H. Dunn Boston

Patti Meets Gladstone in Edinburgh Voice Forum

In Edinburgh the singer Patti and statesman Gladstone discussed voice care, endorsing Soden Pastilles as a tonic and remedy for coughs hoarseness and throat problems. The item notes asthma sufferers may also benefit and cites a price of 50 cents in Boston. The Massachusetts state government's notice then announces a hearing on railroad passes at the State House on January 28.

Mr. Gladstone Madame Patti Edinburgh Commonwealth of Massachusetts State House Boston Joint Committee On the Judiciary General Court

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