Thanksgiving Reflections On Day And Dinner In Boston
A Boston Chronicle survey recalls Thanksgiving traditions from Puritan times to today. Leaders like Governor Winslow and Thomas Higginson weigh past contrasts with modern meals and football games while public figures and immigrant communities share plans for feasts, services, and family reunions across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Cotton Mather
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Pastor Brown
Shoemaker Jones
Boston
Colchester
New York
Turkeys Awarded At Washburns Thanksgiving Event
A Washburns credit house Thanksgiving concert at People's Church drew a crowded house with 1000 seats reserved for patrons. Turkeys were distributed as prizes in a post show scramble led by the King of Credit a 7 foot 1 inch figure. Washburn announced future events and large turkey giveaways for the public including Suffolk musicale Star course and Christmas concert planned for broad benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Church
Washburn
Credit House
Lyceum Ladies’ Orchestral Club
Bertha Boardman
Cornettst
Marie Tracy
May Pratt
Ida Mead
Washburn Credit House
King of Credit
Suffolk Musicale
Independent Democrats Organize City Ward Committee
About two hundred attendees formed a temporary Independent Democratic organization at 7 Tremont Row last night. They pledged to oppose the machine and back Hart, with a 630 member ward and precinct committee structure to endorse Hart and outline a party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Democrat
Tremont Row
Independent Forces
John B. Moran
Michael Meehan
P. J. Maguire
Matthews
Hart
Democratic
J. Francis Marley
John Ed Moran
Ward
Nicholas Quinn
Bumetead Hall
Thomas J. Noonan
John J. Crohan
Michael J. Coyle
Charles H. Colgan
Dennis
Horgan
James H. Nugent
J. G. Burns
John Ring
Michael T. Quinn
P. J. Kidney
Axel Benson
John Waters
Joseph Carmody
John McGinnis
Daniel Curtin
George Cahill
John Thornton
Walter Twombly
William L. Crohan
James C. Powers
Myles Foley
John E. Hennigan
John T. Hughes
Jeremiah McCarthy
John Meehan
Thomas Meehan
Patrick Meehan
Martin Reagan
Michael E. Gaddis
Thomas H. Doyle
J.J. Garey
J. C. Cotter
James A. Gaillivan
M. T. Mahoney
James Fitzgerald
Patrick Costello
Charles Donahue
Thomas J. Balfe
William C. Fitzgerald
Edwan Quinn
Michael Tracey
James 8. Murray
Robert Gayagan
Peter Rourke
Frank O'Brien
James J. Hennessy
John McVey
John J. Dowling
John Kerwin
Patrick McGrath
Joseph Desmond
W. F. Hockney
Labor Notes Indorses Alderman Candidates John H. Lee John F. Dever
District Assembly 30 endorsed John H. Lee and John F. Dever for Alderman, urging labor-friendly leadership. They condemn the Central Labor Union for rejecting Knights of Labor proposals amid the brewery dispute and declare a boycott by painters against Pratt's Brewing Company, while pledging support for the Central Labor Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Lee
John F. Dever
Central Labor Union
Knights of Labor
Pratt's Brewing Company
Union Girls at Golf
The game of golf has grown popular among English women of athletic tendencies with many sisters following the first girl golfer. The sport gains feminine devotees, surpassing tennis in some circles.
Duchess of Marlborough to wed rich English sportsman
Liverpool reports the Duchess of Marlborough once Mrs. Hamersley of New York will marry Hugh MacCalmont, owner of Isi1glass and Derby winner, a leading horseman with a large fortune. Her background recalls a New York social queen who inherited vast wealth from Louis Care Hamersley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Duchess of Marlborough
Hamersley
New York
Hugh MacCalmont
England
Commodore Price
Troy
N. Y
Miss Price
Louis Care Hamersley
Blenheim
Marquis of Blenheim
London
Gilchrist Co Ladies Jackets At Unusual Closed Prices
Gilchrist and Co offer ladies jackets at nearly new dollar prices with a special sale on Friday and Saturday. The cloaks are described as new and unusually priced to surprise shoppers, with bargains that stand out for the period.
Latest Parisian Coats and Garments Sale
Readable list of clothing items with prices and quantities. Mentions coats, fur trim, tan jackets, capes, and ready for business at 8 o clock. Includes Parisian coats with various price points and a garment sale cadence.
Thanksgiving Day Activities and Feasts Across Boston
Thanksgiving in Boston opens with a Turkey's reign and a day full of sports from Harvard to local scrubs. The programme lists charitable dinners for Seamen's Bethel Faneuil Hall and the North End poor, with church services and evening events at Odd Fellows halls and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Turkey
Cambridge
Boston
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Warren Bridges
Seamen's Bethel
Faneuil Hall
Boston Herald
North End
Captain Cain
Rev. C
Puritan Association
Odd Fellows
Alpha
Fulton Street
Union Park Street
James B. Brady
People’s Church
Catherine H. Spence
Australia
Church of the Disciples
Gus Howard
Grace Hall
Rip Van Winkle Actor Joe Jefferson Visibly Identified by Cashier
The Philadelphia Press says Joe Jefferson known for Rip Van Winkle had a damp humor moment in this city last week. He entered a Chestnut Street bank with a pistol claiming to need money and asked if the cashier could verify his identity. The cashier challenged identification and Jefferson joked that his dog Snyder would know him. The cashier replied that would be enough and handed over the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jefferson
Philadelphia
Rip van Winkle
Chestnut Street
Jefferson
Snyder
Mr. Jefferson
GILCHRIST & 60 Harvard Prices and Bishop Keane Speech
A catalog page lists coats and reefers from Gilchrist & 60 on Winter Street with sale prices. Bishop Keane delivers a Harvard audience lecture at Sanders Theatre on the Catholic American student emphasizing religion over wealth and the church as guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Bishop Keane
Catholic University of America
Sanders Theatre
Catholic Club of
William Byrne
V. G
Eliot
William Orr
St. Paul’s Church
Cambridge
Wendell
John O
America
Lord Jesus Christ
Universal Church
Catholic Club
Riverside Boat Club Twenty Third Annual Ball Highlights
The Riverside Boat Club held its twenty third annual ball at Union Hall with a grand social and financial success. Floor director Harry W. Davis led seventy five couples in twenty nine dances while notable guests including Mayor Bancroft and several representatives attended. The event featured a gold watch prize for the ticket sales leader and drew members from local rowing clubs and allied organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Riverside Boat Club
John J. Corkery
Frank Smith
Jeremiah Corkery
J. Frank Facey
A. J. Finnegan
Olive Smith
T. E. Frawley
Cora Miller
John J. Sullivan
Annie Davis
Thomas F. Reilly
M. Anglin
Anglin
Edward Hayes
Marcella Hackett
Joe Hackett
Hattie Logan
James T. McNamee
St. John's Institute
Father Scully's Association
William A. Bancroft
Joseph J. Kelly
Shea
Douglas and
Keith
Joe Kelly
James J. O’brien
Daniel Coakley
Joseph S. Donnelly
H. T. Gabrielle
Fire on Essex Street damages Wheelock factory floors
A second floor fire in a six story granite building at 63 Essex Street was controlled by Engine 7 and Engine 26 at 10:26 PM. The Wheelock Manufacturing Company on the second and third floors suffered a heavy loss, while other occupants including KK L Joslin Co, 1. Snider & Co, and Franklin Engraving had smoke or water damage. No Wheelock representative was seen to confirm exact losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Street
Engine 7
Engine 26
Wheelock Manufacturing Company
Smpire
KK. L. Joslin & Co
Snider
Franklin Engraving’ Company
Whitney Bros
Rag-bag Poverty Party Hosts Highland Four Parade
Lawrence Hall residents attended a poverty party with a lively grand march led by Mr. Millett and Miss Bryant. Silks umbrellas were awarded for the best worst costumes to Mr. L. M. Dimock, Miss Katie Brennan, and Miss Lillie Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hall
Millett
Mozart Musical Club Ball In South Boston
A Thanksgiving party by the Mozart Musical Club took place at Hobah Y4all at Dorchester and National streets in South Boston. The event featured a pretty musical program by club members, followed by refreshments and dancing until 2 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Musical Club
Hobah Y4all
Dorchester and
National Streets
South
Boston
Military Division A H Ball Dazzles at Union Park Hall
The well-knit Military Division A H members and partners gathered in evening dress at Union Park Hall for a ball. Captain John J. directed the floor with Lt Crowley as assistant and John J Knox with Lt Lawrence OLea sheals at the reception, under Captain Charles McCarthy’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Park Hall
John J
Crowley
John. J. Knox
Lawrence O'Lea Sheals
Charles McCarth
Poplar Club Holds Eleventyeth Cotillion In Cotillion Hall
The Popular Club held its eleverytt annual cotillion in Cotillion Hall with nearly two hundred couples attending. Richardson's Orchestra provided the concert and dancing accompaniment. A midnight supper was served as C. F. Ford acted as floor marshal assisted by J. J. Mutt ray and D. T. King and a large corps of aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillion Hall
Richardson
C. F. Ford
J. J. Muttray
D. T. King
Below's Second Annual Event at Gray's Hall
The Bistlow Associates held the second annual gathering in Gray's Hall located in South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beelow
Bistlow Associates
Gray's Hall
South Boston
Dance Event With Comedy and Orchestra Act
The event ran from 10 to 2 with an opening entertainment by the Bigelow Comedy Company and music provided by Renehan's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow Comedy Company
Renehan
St Stephen's Y M C A Annual Reunion Fails To Match Past Success
The St Stephen's Y M C A young men failed to reproduce the success of prior seventh annual reunions as last night’s event did not meet the high standards set by earlier affairs. The report notes the gathering fell short in every way under the society's auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Steven’s Y. M. C. A
St John's Hall Costume Ball Draws 1500 Attendees
The St John's Hall event featured a picturesque grand march led by Francis P. McManus society president and floor marshal. Notables present included E. J. Flynn fire marshal John Murphy fire commissioner and several senators elect. 1500 attended with letters of regret from Governor Russell Thomas N Hart and Michael J McEttrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
St. John’s Hall
Francis P. McManus
John Feeny
T McCullough
D. F. McCarthy
D. D. Rourke
RF. Field
C. W. O'Kelly
H. J. Crotty
J. J. Collins
T. J.crowley
G. P. Creamer
J. H. Bird
J. P. Hession
David J. Jameson
James A. Doherty
Luther
J. H. Shannon
E. F. Johnson
M. J. Lafferty
J. A. Bonner
J. F. Brickley
E. T. Feeley
Russell
Thomas N. Hart
Michael J. McEttrick
Union Bicycle Club Dance At Arcade Hall Park Square
The Union Bicycle Club hosted the second private party last evening at Arcade Hall Park Square. About seventy five couples attended with Augustus Leiber directing the floor and L W Crawford assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Augustus Leiber
L. W. Crawford
Aids
Vincent Dugmore
J. K. Peers
E. C. Lincoln
Thomas W. Dalton
A. G. Frothingham
G. L. Webell
S. D. Bradlee
W. F. Parke
W. P. Brazier
W. P. Pierce
Shawmut Rowing Club Hosts Fourth Annual Event
The Shawmut Rowing Club held its twenty fourth annual gathering with Edmonds's Orchestra providing music for a concert and dance. Frank T. Giblin directed the floor with F. W. Strickland and T. T. Colbert assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Rowing Club
Edmonds
Frank T. Giblin
F. W. Strickland
T. T. Colbert
Democrats Dance at Jeffersonian Ball in East Cambridge
The Jeffersonian Democratic Club held its second annual ball in Institute Hall East Cambridge last night. About 3200 couples participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonian Democratic Club
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Bunker Hill Lodge No. 48
Harugari Hall
Third grand ball of Division 10 hosts 400 at Warren Hall
The third grand ball of Division 10 A. O. H. B. of E. was held at Warren Hall Brighton last evening drawing about 400 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. of E
Warren Hall
Brighton
Waltham Council Ball and Montgomery Associates Concert
The second ball of Waltham Council Royal Arcanum at Maynard Hall drew guests from Boston Cambridge Charlestown and Newton. The Montgomery Associates Sixth annual concert and ball at Paris Theatre attracted about two hundred couples with a full evening of music dining and dancing until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Waltham Council
Royal Arcanum
Maynard Hall
Boston
Cambridge
Charlestown
Newton
J. McBride
Evelyn McBride
Montgomery Associates
Parls Theatre
O'clork
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Commonwealth
Alana
Matthews and
Thomas Norton Hart
Mr. Hart
Higginson
Plymouth
Salem
Lion
Massasoit
Bird
Patrick Donahoe
Pilot
Donahoe
Mr. Donahoe
Ottavio Brogi
Maryland
Sigda
Chester H, Graves
Lise
Ealy
Labor Notes
Gilchrist & Co
Joe Jefferson and
Wis Dog Synder
Catholic Glub
Harvard University
ST. Stephen's and Others
England's
Harry W. Davis
Chief Marshal
James T. M’'Namee
Highland Four
Poverty Party
Poplar Club
Owankee
Vermont
ST. Stephen's
F. P. M'Manus
Union Bicycle Club
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