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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1888
Page
6
Memorial Day did not boost attendance as anniversary gatherings proceeded with enthusiasm. Unitarian and Female Suffragists competed for the day’s most attractive events, with the Unitarian Sunday school children delivering an entertaining program at Tremont Temple. Reports of various gatherings followed.
Sunday schools of the Unitarian denomination held a Memorial Day program at Tremont Temple with songs, addresses, and recitations. Speakers included Rev. E. A. Horton and Governor Ames, followed by a long sequence of sermons and discussions with Universalist leaders and laymen.
The Boston Universalist Association held an all day session at Columbus Avenue Church with speakers from Lynn Newtonville Gloucester and Stamford. Rev Briggs spoke on life of Christ in Acts 1, Rev White urged a children's home, Rev Rider appealed for faith love and broader outreach, and Rev Dodge preached on divine sovereignty from Matthew. An hour for meals followed the morning sermons.
The Congregational ministers annual meeting in the Supreme Judicial Court room heard treasurer's receipts of 1070 31 and payments 730. A central committee was named inclucing Revs Alexander McKenzie Jonathan Edwards E A Horton Fielder Israel G M Boynton and Rev. David Gregg was elected second preacher. A sermon on church music by Rev Henry J Patrick urged unity through hymnody and cautioned that sincere heart engagement is essential for worship. music is the preacher's prime minister.
The speaker urged the congregation to rouse the early apostolic fervor and let faith be expressed in song. He emphasized that preaching and prayer are essential, but praise remains the greatest of these three.
President Baldwin greeted about 2000 visitors during an informal public reception marking the union’s 37th anniversary. The evening featured a Cadet Orchestra, Brown University Glee Club performances, gymnasium exhibits, and greetings from notable clergy and officials. The event, described as fitting the union’s reputation, drew prominent attendees including Governor Ames and Rev Phillips Brooks.
A public anniversary meeting of the National Bureau of Unity Clubs convened at South Congregational Church in Boston. Rev Edward Everett Hale opened with Just What the Unity Clubs Movement Should Mean for the Liberal Church and Country, criticizing home mission neglect. Speakers praised Unity Clubs as intellectual centers and agents of uplift, with lectures seen as leavening for church work.
Delegates from Massachusetts chapters gathered at Channing Hall for a Lend-a-Hand Club convention presided by Rev E Hale. Speakers discussed costs of educating Native children, club aims for youth service, and King’s Daughters work while Pandita Ramabai outlined women's education in India. The Arlington Street Church conference opened with a worship essay, and the American Tract Society meeting was postponed to afternoon Decoration Day.
Crowded crowds saw Boston defeat Indianapolis in both games at the South End grounds. Highlights included Seery’s stellar infield play and Brown’s long fly, with Clarkson and Healy handling the mound duties. Daily and McGeachy starred for Indianapolis in parts, while Boston benefited from timely hitting and Boston’s defense.
Detroit controlled the contest behind Thompson and Rowe as Gleason struggled with curves. Home runs and timely hits propelled the Tigers past the Philadelphias 9 to 4 in front of about 8,000 fans, with strong defensive plays sealing the win.
In Portland Maine on May 30 1900 Portlands defeated Manchester with strong hitting and Mitchell in the box at his request before about 3000 fans. Scoring: Portlands 7 4 0 3 6 0 3 6 4 9 1 6 Manchester 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0. The morning game saw Manchesters lose to Portlands 1-3. Salem beat Lynn 6-1 in the afternoon after a 1-3 morning loss. Worcester hosted Lowell with Lowell winning 2-8 in the afternoon and 3-7 in the morning amid a large crowd.
A May 30 note lists twenty three speculative points on markets and finance. The items claim potential mergers funding shifts and policy moves such as Hironanza selling Santa Rita, Union Pacific funding, Oregon Rail way and Navigation partnership, Gould’s war on Atchison, and railroad finance trends. The list ends with market mood indicators suggesting tight money and easy money scenarios.
A condensed schedule of anniversary meetings across Boston churches and halls. Devotional services at King's Chapel led by Rev. E. Hale. Woman's Missionary Society events at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church with topics on temperance and women’s roles. Massachusetts Evangelical Missionary Society and Unity clubs meetings at beacon street venues. Moral Educational Association sessions at the Meionnon. Women’s Board of Missions, Arlington Street Church. aid society and children's mission anniversary programs. Institute of Heredity at Meionaon. Ladies' Physiological Institute at Wesleyan Hall with demonstrations. Unitarian festival at Music Hall with Francis C. teesor and J. B. Shayer. Union Young People’s Missionary Association meeting at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church with diverse speakers and readings.
The New York Commercial Bulletin reports Fort Worth & Denver City officials led by General Manager Meek will travel East to meet with Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, aiming to canvass the rate situation with Western officers. President Strong may attend, with mutual tariffs and Texas Colorado interests in mind. Southern California consolidation plans name many lines, while Wilton and Concord & Clermont railboards appoint new directors.
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