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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
7
The Animal Mask Editor promotes the Bulldog Mask as the best yet and urges readers to send prize letters by Friday July 27. Children are urged to write about their animal parties with help from adults, as prizes totaling $40 in amounts from $2 to $10 await the best letters published in the Sunday Post.
May Ella Hargreaves describes a playful afternoon in Melrose with neighbors invited to bring animal masks a Wolf, Bear, Goat, and Tiger-themed gathering at a grove near her home. The group grew lively with playful growls and small antics before lunch then returning home tired but happy.
Albert Kadlec presided over the Sunday Post Mask Club gathering at 231 Codman Street New Dorchester. Members Ralph Fearing Joseph Klaus William Kadlec Frank Gillespie and John Lyons attended with roles Tiger Goat Wolves and Bear. A masquerade event ended with refreshments and a jig by the Bear and his master.
Anna E Scott of Portsmouth New Hampshire recounts using the Sunday Post to stage a home grown animal mask display, charging a penny per child to view her menagerie. She plans to donate all earnings to the Children's Home.
Alice Ramsey of 15 Allston Street Charlestown describes a Monday afternoon yard party with family members using masks to depict animals. The Goat, Bear, Tiger, Wolf, Red Riding Hood, and Pig figures staged a playful chase and eatery antics among children in a small community event.
A reader describes hosting an animal party at home on Saturday afternoon with ten attendees. Agnes Welch played a Tiger, Ruby Benge a Bear, Francis Welch a Wolf, and the narrator a Goat. They sang spoke pieces and danced until 4 o'clock, then enjoyed the event. Mary Welch, 31 Bolton Street, Sormerville.
On a rainy day, Walter Towle writes that he planned an animal circus after his mother approved. Frank retrieved a canvas tent, with help from boys, and they used animal masks for the Goat, Bear, Tiger, Wolf, and Pig. More masks will bring future parties.
A Brockton party featured 12 attendees wearing Bear Wolf Tiger and Goat masks. Prizes went to Joe Little for Bear Frank Murphy for Goat Abbie Southworth for Tiger and Florence Moore for Wolf. The animals lined up and toured the dining room then played outside until 4 pm. The group planned another party when Dog masks appear.
Percy Bartlett writes from Brookline praising the Sunday Post and suggesting a grand picnic at the end of a contest. He plans outings for readers, including a beach or woods trip, with luncheons and supervision by adults, inviting all Animals to participate.
A child recounts writing invitation cards titled an animal party with drawings of Bears Tigers Goats Wolves and a guest list including Charles Roosevelt Arthur Cleveland Jack Long John Collins Mary Cross Florence Axe and Lillian Green. The event ran from 4 to 5 o'clock with games and lemonade served afterward.
Revere Beach bans Sunday amusements after extended session. Applicants were allowed to withdraw and the board voted not to issue any Sunday licenses for amusement places.
Newburyport July 6 The fishing steamer Mabel Bird of the Fisheries Company New York ran onto Sandy Cove Breaking Ledge off Salisbury Beach and broke up. Captain Orlando Curtis said charts showed five feet at low water though only three feet existed. The vessel, 100 feet long 18 feet 4 inches beam, 25 crew, valued at 10000 with 1000 menhaden aboard, rested on rocks after the collision. Crew rescued by another fleet steamer.
Alexander Wilson aged 29 of 26 Pleasant street pleaded not guilty to assault and battery on Laura Delory of Weymouth Landing who was shot on July 4. Inspector McKay obtained a continuance until Saturday July 9 to gather more evidence.
Harry N. Marden of Norwell Massachusetts was arrested by police inspectors on a forgery charge. Authorities allege he forged the signature of B F Durgin of Hull on a 500 note given to Paget Baker of 88 Fulton Street for furniture bought on April 12 valued at 800 dollars.
The Boston Electrical Workers' Union 103 imposed a $1 fine on any member found purchasing or possessing non union tobacco products to aid tobacco workers and cigarmakers' unions in their fight against the trusts. A committee was named for a union outing, donations were approved for striking boilermakers on the N Y N H and H road and for Colorado miners, and newly elected officers were installed.
Governor Bates travels in three touring cars from Hotel Bellevue to Providence this morning. Accompanying him are Judge Emmons General W W Blackmar the Reverend Herbert S Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist Church Thomas F Reddy D S MacDonald and secretary Francis Hurtubis Jr.
In heavy fog two steamers grounded near Wickford and Sabin's Point. The General of the Newport Wickford route struck James Ledge and leaked after impact. passengers were rescued. What Cheer, No injuries reported, struck near Sabin's Point with passengers taken off safely.
Boston unions vote to suspend the 45 cent per hour wage increase to shield signatory employers from losses after several large firms refused to sign. Current rate stands at 42 cents. J A Johnson elected president and William Connors business agent. Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen form district council planning. Meetings set for Boston Central Labor Union Wells Memorial, Allied Printing Trades Council, and Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 at 45 Ellot Street.
Ida Allen at 425 Dudley Street Roxbury sends children home with happy faces after the event.
Dr. George W. Galvin failed to present charges against the State prison management before the grand jury. He mailed a registered letter detailing alleged prisoner cruelty to the foreman and claims to have a receipt. He plans to send mimeographed copies to every juror by registered mail.
A Manchester boy visiting his grandpa hides as a tiger with masks from the Sunday Post. He roars to surprise Herman Israel Max and Dave's Brother in a hay barn, provoking curiosity among local children and prompting plans for more masks and a hoped for woodchuck visit.
Medical Examiner Harris will perform an autopsy today on Stella V. White, 25, found dead in her Room at 54 North street. No foul play suspected, but the cause of death is to be determined. Miss White recently arrived from New York and had no known friends in the city.
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