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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
7
At Ruggles Street Baptist Church Rev Dr A C Dixon preached on The Amusement Problem. He tested theatre going card playing and dancing by physical intellectual and moral criteria. He argued modern dance and theatre are immoral and harmful to women.
A Boston dry cleaning firm Barrett, Nephews & Co advertises that delicate ladies garments especially expensive snakeskin items must be cleaned only by the dry process. The Old Staten Island Dyeing Establishment promises pure, color-safe results for silks, satins, velvets, laces, and woolens and offers a pickup service from 3 West Street, Boston, Mass, telephone 1220 Oxford.
At the Warren Avenue porte Church last evening Reverend Herbert B Johnson praised Admiral Sampson as a man of humble beginnings and strong character. He contrasted him with critics and argued justice would someday honor the dead admiral who he said shaped the American navy.
Five church members were dismissed from First Presbyterian Church, Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street, Boston. Elders Murdock MacKenzie and R. D. MacVicar and three younger members, Charles Beattie Edward Baird and John M. Wells, were removed after a commission exonerated Rev. Dr. Hershey. All plan appeals to the New York synod, possibly reaching the general assembly, arguing no trial and seeking reinstatement and reasserting charges against Hershey.
The Rev Dr Francis H Rowley preached at First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue urging that the Philippines must be treated as moral equals. He questioned how a nation can justify subjugation of a people with inalienable rights and argued for national life guided by eternal righteousness rather than conquest.
Yesterday the Trinity Church season ended and services move to the chapel during the summer. Workmen will take the church today to install stalls for the surpliced choir, with plans to reopen next fall. Dr Donald closed his vesper sermon noting changes will keep reverent, simple services and aim to make them simpler still.
The Fusiliers parade today in red uniforms from the armory at 1151 Washington street at 2 30 pm escorted by Governor Kimball and the First Light Infantry of Providence. Over 400 in line will join a 4 30 pm march through Faneuil Hall market ending at the American House for a banquet. Luncheon is from 12 to 2 pm. Notable speakers include Charles Dean Kimball and several Rhode Island officials.
United Hebrew Benevolent Association held its annual meeting at Temple Adath Israel. Treasurer Meyer H. Goldschmidt reported $10,000 spent on benevolent work including fuel, provisions, rent, and business support for destitute individuals. Superintendent Max Mitchell praised year’s work. private dispensaries planned. Officers elected: Israel Cohen president, Simon Vorenberg vice president, Meyer H. Goldschmidt treasurer, Asher A. White financial secretary, Marcus Kallman recording secretary. Cohen to serve as federation delegate for two years.
The Rev Thomas Van Ness pastor of Second Church Copley Square argued that today is a deeply religious era not an irreligious one. He cited Admiral Dewey’s Manila Bay victory and his faith in divine intervention to illustrate providence guiding events and reshaping theology.
Crowds flocked to the Public Garden as Sunday orators discussed market rents and the Martinique disaster. Doherty opposed higher stall rents while other speakers critiqued socialism and prophesied doom, with several preachers urging salvation and judgment.
A recipe for blancmange using Irish moss with milk and chocolate variation. Instructions cover soaking moss, cooking, straining, flavoring, and filling egg shells. Tips warn against overcooking to avoid firmness and rank taste. A border garnish and serving suggestion conclude the dish.
An alarm from Box 449 around 6 pm reported a fire in the navy yard. The blaze burned a rubbish heap in a boat house and was extinguished by marines before firefighters arrived. Loss described as trifling.
Maude White and Stephen Grattan perform at Keith's in a New York success, with Frank Daniels at Malden Auditorium and Mary Mannering and Kyrle Pellew set for May performances. Boston season notes include Buffalo Bill in June, King Dodo in New York preview, Keith's Orient scene, Grand Opera House closing week, and diverse acts at Boston theatres.
Barnet reports The Show Girl is an instantaneous success at Wallack's in New York, with strong promise to continue thriving through warm weather as audiences respond eagerly to the production.
The Adams School Graduates class of 1901 will host their first grand ball at Webster Hall on Tuesday May 20. The event is organized by President Harry O Clark Vice President Abraham Co Berman Secretary Charles Pomponio and Treasurer Mary Burke among other officers.
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