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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1895
Page
6
The article recounts Boston Thanksgiving events across groups. It notes Union dinners with speakers Booker T. Washington and others, large hall feasts, and varied entertainments. Prisons and jails served substantial meals, with performances by actors and musicians, while veterans' homes received turkey and fruit and held dances.
In Boston’s North End Thanksgiving day reveals stark contrasts as workers, migrants, and families face holiday scarcity. Saloons closed, but many shops and tenements buzz with street life while missions, churches, and the New England Home for Little Wanderers organize large dinners and holiday programs for hundreds of needy families and 74 hospitalized children.
Boston newsboys gathered at Faneuil Hall for an annual hospitality as city and future city leaders observed. Superintendent Reed of the Newsboys' Home oversaw the event while officers managed the door and crowd as boys made their way inside with planned moves and orderly single file entry amid the bustle.
Thanksgiving brought a peaceful day for Mayor Curtis and Candidate Quincy with no political meetings or appearances. Both stayed home for most of the day, sharing a New England turkey dinner. Quincy walked the boulevard and spoke with the Postman while Curtis rode, rode again, and dined with family before a quiet evening at home. Both выраженно hoped for a calm campaign ahead, reflecting on the uneventful holiday.
Public institution life is sketched around a Thanksgiving day at Guy Prison with reflections on church services and inmate experiences during the holiday. The piece contrasts somber confinement with ceremonial acts and personal moments within the prison.
Four score bright-eyed boys and girls were made happy yesterday with ample food and lively entertainment.
The Rev Mr. Burr and wife of Rug gles Street Baptist Church hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for about fifty parishioners in the church basement due to the small parsonage. Guests included students and Conservatory girls, with a vestry gathering of songs and jokes afterward before a 10:30 o clock conclusion.
Impressive Thanksgiving service held at 10 o’clock in the morning in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Father Sullivan led the mass with Fathers Nagle and Walsh as deacon and sub-deacon, while Archbishop Williams attended on the altar adding dignity to the ceremony.
Ingersoll Cleveland CO reports a Thanksgiving Day prayer movement for Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll. Mayo mission hosts a Christian Endeavor meeting with fervent appeals for his conversion. Elsewhere Endeavor and Epworth Leaguers prayed at home and in city churches.
The People’s Temple hosted a large Thanksgiving gathering with about 1500 attendees. Speakers included Rev Dr Brady Rev Dr Dick Rev G Conte pastor of Italian Methodist Church Major G C Ryan Rev Dr Hersey and E S Bradley. The program featured songs and a patriotic message on gratitude and thanksgiving.
A most interesting reception at the Boston YMCA welcomed young men to the attractive building from 2 to 6 pm. The reception hall and rooms were decorated with flags buntings and potted plants loaned by Norton Bros florists. An orchestra played as guests arrived.
Afternoon event opened with brief addresses by A W Sawyer president I O Whiting vice president A B Covey ex president and George W Mehaffey general secretary Professor Harold MacDonna read selections Wellington Putnam delivered humorous recitations Archie L French performed ventriloquism and impersonations Dr Charles Rabethge directed gymnasium exercises Light refreshments were served by the ladies The evening program from 8 to 10 featured the Herbert Johnson Quintet Club with reader Edna Louise Sutherland giving an engaging performance.
Old Cambridge churches united for a Thanksgiving service at Shepard Memorial Church Garden street yesterday at 11. Rev Samuel Crothers of First Parish led the event with a thoughtful address urging charitable use of the day. Other speakers included Rev Dr Rice Enworth Church Rev Mr Garton Old Cambridge Baptist Dean Wright New Church and Rev Dr McKenzie Shepard Memorial Church.
The Boston Industrial Home at Dove Street and Harrison Avenue hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner. Superintendent Roberts alerted South End police for those in need, and open house fed all callers and inmates. The feast featured roast turkey, vegetables, pies, fruits, and nuts, followed by chapel songs, solos, and speeches honoring past leaders. 47406 meals served in the past year.
A Thanksgiving service at the Baptist Tabernacle drew a large congregation. Evangelist Walter S. Martin preached No Man on the Fence urging adherence to the straight path of Christianity. Music was led by F. Be. Gage with Miss Mary G. Horton assisting.
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