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.
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Arlington Street
Robert C. Winthrop
George E. Ellis
Thomas Wentworth Jigginson
Federal Street
Jeremy Belknap
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hartford
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Providence
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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.
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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.
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