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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
2
The Rev. John Wright of St. Paul Minnesota and former rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church South Boston was guest of honor at centennial exercises held last evening.
The Rev. John Wright of St. Paul Minnesota praised young men and their role in the parish and community during a public reception at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church on West Broadway. He spoke as rector from 1874 to 1887, summing up a long era of service.
The Rev Dr Wright led a centennial observance of the parish dating to its incorporation in 1816 with Rev George S White as the first minister. Attendees included Bishop S G Babcock, Gov McCall’s message, and State officials. A naturalization plan for Massachusetts Jews was proposed by the Sons of Israel. The convention elected officers for the local order and the United States Grand Lodge, led by Henry H. Levenson and Jacob Rosenberg respectively.
Anthony Liverosis, 11, son of Mrs. Marion Liverosis of 411 Western Avenue Brighton, fell down an areaway near Engine 34 at 7 p m and fractured his skull. Hoseman Dolan found him unconscious at the bottom. Late last night doctors believed he would recover.
Mayor Curley announced permission for Union Freight Railroad to lay a spur track on the wharf rejuvenating the property as a mortaritile factor, though he expected little activity on the fishine.
Delegates of the Independent Order Sons of Israel pledged support to Zionism and to the American Jewish Congress. Grand Master Henry H. Levenson urged that Zionism is the path to restoring the Jewish nation and solving Israel’s problem at a meeting on Mt. Vernon street.
Miss Lillian Brody of Dorchester known in theatrical circles as Billy West will marry Myer Melnick a newspaper man on Sunday June 2. The singer of ragtime songs has won stage success but chooses married life over a career. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Israel Brody of Oakley street Dorchester. The ceremony will be at Temple Mishkan Tefila on Moreland street Roxbury conducted by Rev Rabinovitz.
Holy Cross in Worcester awarded 118 degrees the largest class in its history. Valedictorian John J. Vaughan of Scranton led graduates with others speaking including Thomas F. Shed of Norwich and Francis W. Towey Jr. of Jersey City. Honorary degrees were conferred on a list of notable figures from Boston New York Dover and Brockton among others.
In Hafax Nova Scotia early returns show Liberal leader George H Murray back in power with 25 Liberals and 18 Conservatives elected to the legislature. The 43 seat body marks an increase of five seats this year from the previous distribution.
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