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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1904

Page

9

Clever Girls Present Play at Pierce Building

The School of English Speech and Expression graduates staged a fashionable program at Potter Hall of the New Century, with Helena Quinn Ethelwyn Leach Ethel D Arville and Florence Pendergast leading in dances and imitations. The affair featured the Enchanted Fountain pantomime directed by Edwin Starr Belknap, with music by Harvey Worthington Loomis.

Potter Hall New Century School of English Speech and Expression Pierce Building Helena Quinn Ethelwyn Mary Leach Ethel D’arville Florence Pendergast Edwin Starr Belknap American Academy of Art New York Harvey Worthington Loomis Miss Leach D’arville Miss Pendergast Miss Quirin Messrs. Connell Ralph L.thompson Fred Bickford George Osterhout Fred Xn. Laughton May Dickingon Leah de Merritte

Golfers prevail in rain soaked annual open at Country Club

108 players started while wind and heavy rain drenched the course. H Chandler Egan of Exmoor and A L Ripley of Oakley tied for best gross with 81 strokes, F C Henderson of Lexington, net 75 with a 61 handicap. Morning starters held slight advantage as downpour continued afternoon.

Country Club H. Chandler Egan Exmoor Golf Club Chicago A. L. Ripley Oakley Country Club F. C. Henderson Lexington Egan Ripley Oehr Wollaston R. R Medford Okley R. A Exmoor C. T. Crocker, Jr Alpine Egan and Moor G. C Oak Hi

Blown Fuse Triggers Fright On Somerville Tram

During a severe thunder shower a fuse blew on an outward-bound Magoun Square trolley car in Gilman Square Somerville. Car full of passengers including many women, they attempted to exit in a rush. An alarm was pulled from Box 331 but fire crews were not required. Motorman replaced the fuse and service continued.

Magoun Square Gilman Square Somerville

Free Nursing For The Sick Of Cambridge Opens Headquarters

Cambridge District Nurses Association opens its new headquarters at 29 Bigelow Street in Cambridge. The group provides visiting nursing for patients who cannot afford full time care or pay for a nurse, offering short calls to those in need.

Cambridge District Nurses’ Association Bigelow Street Cambridge Boston New England Frank B. Wright Dartmouth Medica Dartmouth Street Boston Institute Columbus Ave Tremont St

Lowell Public Library Receives Davis Bequest

Lowell May 19 Trustees of the public library receive the bequest of John Davis a Lowell lawyer who died two years ago valued at about 86000 in stocks and bonds with some real estate The money will be invested for the use of the library.

Lowell The Public Library John Davis

Cobden Club Plans 100th Birthday Celebration in Boston

The Cobden Club arranged a large celebration for Richard Cobden's 100th birthday in Boston. The American Free Trade League will host a dinner at the Hotel Vendome on June 3. Speakers include Hon. Charles Francis Adams Edward Atia and Louis R Ehrich of New Orleans.

Richard Cobden Cobden Club Boston American Free Trade League Hotel Vendome Charles Francis Adams Edward Ataia Louis R. Ehrich New

Timandra the British-flag ship returns to harbor

The Timandra, a full rigged iron ship owned by N. W. Rice & Co., arrived from Point Indio after 51 days with 382,624 dry hides, 2981 bales wool, and 2000 kips. Captain W. F Kierstead commands. One seaman, Lewis Childers, 22, born in California, drowned April 26 after going overboard. Timandra beat the steel bark Belmont by six days in the 7000 mile voyage.

Timandra N. W. Rice & Coo South America W. F Kierstead Point Indio River Platte Lewis Childers California Messboy Belmont

Dominion Atlantic line to start New York Yarmouth service

Pickford and Black named Halifax agents for a new Dominion Atlantic Railway New York Yarmouth Halifax service. The Prince Arthur will pioneer, starting first trip from New York on a Saturday, with weekly Yarmouth arrivals Mondays and Halifax returns evenings. Other fleet movements follow, including the Prince George overhaul and the Era sailing for Buenos Ayres or Rosario, while a fleet of steamer Timandra and liners Caledonian Saxonia arrive with cargoes and passengers at South Boston.

Pickford &Black Halifax New Dominion Atlantic Railway New York Yarmouth Prince Arthur Ernest Kinney Prince George McKinnon Arthur Annie C. Parker Jack O’brien George Parker East Boston North Sydney C. B Bay St. George N. F Waltham Staples Coal Company Taunton Atlantic Works Mystic Pier Buenos Ayres Rosario Trapani Sicily Timandra Caledonian Tranter South Boston Manchester David Costello George Johnson Adolph Zimmerman Saxonia Liverpool Queenstown Cres R. Shdé Eriphia Huelva Spain Boston T Wharf Emilia Enos Vidia M. Brigham Joseph P. Johnson Annie Jennie Almeida Sadie M. Nunan Marian Haddock Avalon Sama Cuba Lewis Wharf Deutschland Plymouth

Shipping News Fragment from May Almanac Item

Shipping news notes arrivals with Dresser from Liverpool and other vessels. Mentions cargoes including bananas and mdse. and routes to Manchester and Spain with dates and ports in a fragmented listing.

Sailed Wind North Steamers OCymric Details

Sailed Wind North with steamers OCymric and Queenstown and Liverpool, sailing via New York and Hoboken. Route includes Birmingham, aboard ships referencing Bosnian and German routes, towing barges near Bayonne New Jersey and Philadelphia, with inconsistencies in OCR.

Ocymric Queenstown Liverpoolpoo New York Hull Eng Bosnia Baltimore Philadel Dominion Tandard Bayonne N. J Pees Os

Death of Patrolman John F. Quinn of Dorchester

Patrolman John F. Quinn of the Court square police station died yesterday at his Dorchester home after several weeks of stomach trouble. He served for years at the Tremont School and Beacon streets crossing. Born in Ogdensburg, New York in 1865, he joined the force in 1830.

John F. Quinn Court Square Dorchester Tremont School Beacon Streets Ogdenspare N. Y

Lynn Factory Opens With Breakfast for 3000

Lynn May 19. The largest individual shoe factory in the world at building No. 4 owned by the Lynn Realty Company was dedicated today during the 12th annual May breakfast. About 3000 people attended across tables presided by Lynn’s daughters representing all city denominations. Local merchants donated nearly all items used and a substantial sum will go to city charities.

Lynn Lynn Realty Company Lynn's Fair Daughters

Waltham Royal Arcanum Members Dine in Boston

The sixth annual meeting and banquet of the Application Club Rumford Council 118 Royal Arcanum of Waltham was held at the Quincy House. The committee for the ensuing year includes C. E. Hale F. J. Monks and F. J. Westwood. About 60 members and guests attended with John L. Harvey and several dignitaries among the speakers and invitees.

Waltham Royal Arcanum Boston Application Club Rumford Council Royal Arcanum of Waltham Quincy House C. E. Hale F. J. Monks F. J. Westwood John L. Harvey Robert Bweet Regent N. C. Reed Waltham Free-Press-Tribune Robert B. Somers Foye D. R. Beckford

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