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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
7
Next Sunday's Post urges readers to submit Animal Mask letters with prizes for top entries. A New Hampshire girl and others describe masks, parades, and family reposts, praising the Boston Sunday Post and inviting more youngsters to participate with clever drawings and stories.
A reader debate on家庭 finances argues for businesslike equality where husband and wife share duties and pin money. One letter from ARTHUR H. PEARLSON of Charlestown urges equal weekly house allowances and joint oversight, while another from MRS. VIOLA of Lowell describes a system of joint accounts and shared expenses, praising saving and budgeting to prevent financial strain and foster independence.
A Malden man writes of a rough menagerie including Goat and Bulldog exhibits labeled Sun day Post animals. An altercation occurred as a boy had his coat ruined by goats while a tramp named Tommy Tatters was attacked by the bulldog. The animals even damaged a keeper, breaking through a cage wall before spectators left as the show ended.
A letter from Elmore A. C. of 3 Elmore Street Roxbury invites an animal party once Mr Donkey arrives. It lists guests Charles Bowman John Bowman Albert Bowman Albert La Bossiaia William Gatley William Coogan Charles Kneeland Justin McGarty and Frederick McNeal and promises to report the party outcome by Tuesday.
A weekly animal mask event started by Watertown residents. Last week the group gathered at 66 Pleasant Street the home of Hazel Livingstone for a lively session with emphasis on fun and socializing. Ruby Eldridge signs the note.
A Roxbury child invites neighbors to a street party with masks including Goats Bears Tigers Wolves Pigs and Dogs A Red Riding Hood sketch Wolf Lloyd Campbell Red Riding Hood Marjorie Davenport Grandmother Rebecca Daniels Woodcutter Ellsworth Randall Maurice Daniels hosts ice cream lemonade cake candy fruit and a grand animal march before three cheers for the Boston Sunday Post
A Roxbury youth recounts hosting a neighborhood animal party with guests including John Alexander and Lewis Wolf as Tigers, Benjamin Davis and the writer as Bulldogs, Hanna Barnet and Morris Calmey as Goats. The group played in the yard, a Wolf climbed an apple tree, lemonade and cake were served, and guests left by five. Abraham Ellis, 93 Savin Street, Roxbury, adds a postscript awaiting the Donkey.
A lively animal party featured a grand parade led by Mr Goat whose antics caused an uproar among the animals while a Pig contributed a noisy grunt as the procession unfolded. Editors note the chaotic scene and the animal crowd’s reactions.
Suffolk County hosts a Gaelic Hibernians gathering in Jefferson Hall. Matthew Cummings leads the club alongside State President John A. Ryan to establish Division 75 with 29 Gaelic speaking charter members. Officers elected include Madden as President and Spillane as Financial Secretary.
In a ceremony attended by over 400 members, the youngest chief ranger ever installed presided as head of the court of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters last evening, marking a historic milestone for the organization.
Stephen P. Galvin, a prominent young lawyer and treasurer of the Suffolk county American Federation of Catholic Societies, was installed as the new chief ranger at Cheverus Court 6 in St Marys Hall Cooper Street. Miss Margaret Burns of Somerville was named treasurer and James H. Green as financial secretary. The ceremony included a musical programme and speeches by notable order members followed by a collation.
President Roosevelt with his sons ssermit and Archie and nephews Philip and George camped on Long Island shore at Oyster Bay with friends. They sailed from Sagamore Hill in two rowboats carrying blankets and food, camping near the area of the Aeolus launch explosion. They cooked breakfast themselves and reached Sagamore Hill by daybreak.
A lively parade scene ends with the Bulldog proclaimed leader after scolding by the Bear and a speech from the Wolf. The Goat and Pig are sent to the rear, while Little Peter M. serves as ringmaster and Louis Doyle notes harmonica music. A next parade is planned for Saturday with hopes of better behavior.
The St Patrick's Total Abstinence Society of Roxbury finalizes plans for a garden party at Apollo Gardens tomorrow. Events include 100 yard dash 440 yard run one mile run putting shot boys three legged race girls potato race and baseball games with dancing all day and masks for children courtesy of the Boston Post management.
Fire Commissioner Henry S. Russell issues a broad order approving eight transfers twelve appointments and seven resignations across all districts. Nine new appointees begin six month probation while three regularize after satisfactory term. Driver John J. Gleason, Ladder 2 veteran, moves to near his home at his own request.
Mrs L P Thompson, a Worcester tailor, was struck repeatedly by Mrs Arthur Hull near Harrington's corner after alleging infidelity with her husband. The butt end of a dog whip left her dazed at 438 Main Street before Hull retrieved it and walked to Hotel Carlyle. Officers identified witnesses and a warrant was considered by the court.
Medical Examiner Draper reported to the district attorney that Chin Hin, found dead Saturday night at 483 Tremont Street, died of natural causes.
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