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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
2
A large crowd attended the tenth annual concert and ball of St Augustine C T A 8 in Bethesda Hall South Boston. The event featured red white and blue decorations and portraits of Admiral Dewey and Admiral Sampson, with the Berkeley Orchestra performing from 9 to 10 o'clock before the festivities continued.
A grand march of intricate figures led by President Frank A. Stout featured Miss Margaret McCarthy followed by Mr. John Roach and Miss Katherine McCarthy and many couples. The event listed numerous attendees including Miss Annie Callahan and Councilman Fenton, with a committee of twenty five aids and floor director Stout assisted by John J. Sullivan and John F. Roach.
The fifth annual Division 26 A O H ball was held last night at Dorchester Music Hall Field's Corner Neponset with President Matthew Cumming as floor marshal and Henry P Reddington directing. Stone's Orchestra played twenty dances and about 100 couples attended, led by Henry P Reddington and Miss Mary Dacey in the grand march.
The Chelsea Firemen's Relief Association held its annual concert and ball in Lincoln Hall with over 1000 attendees including visiting firemen and numerous city officials led by Mayor Seth J. Littlefield and Aldermen Herbert A. Norton John K. Beck and Horatio R. Delang.
Page 1 continues with a dense list of afternoon events across Boston and suburbs. Football games include Holy Cross at Boston College, Wallpole AA against Phillips‑Andover, Lafayette AA versus Riverside AC, and St Joseph AA of Boston versus KSH AA of Concord. Boxing bouts feature Donovan, Sprague, Sullivan, Smith, and more in major venues. Evening programs cover dances, banquets, concerts, and community gatherings at diverse halls and clubs.
Harry W. James and ex-Aldermen Charles B. Rowe and James G. Webber attended a concert from 8 to 9 PM. At 9 PM a grand march began, led by George A. Smith with his daughter Mrs. Herbert E. Streeter. Assistant Chief Reuben T. Williamson and his daughter joined a crowd of 200 couples as the march commenced.
The Berkeley Cycle Club held its annual concert and ball in Parker Hall Beachmont last night attended by about 1000 people including many visitors from other clubs. The grand march was led by President William F Walsh with Miss Blanche Corcoran and followed by Vice-President John J Leonard Miss Lizzie Corcoran Vice-President H H Sawyer Miss Dolly Vidler and 100 couples. Dancing continued to 2 o clock.
About 200 couples and friends attended the Nonpareil Associates party at Paul Revere Hall for the twenty eighth annual event. A cake walk followed intermission with prizes for artistry. The grand march opened at nine led by William Burke and Miss Katherine Crowley.
Boston freight clerks finish checking Thanksgiving turkeys then march to Odd Fellows Hall for the Boston Freight Clerks Protective Union ball. The grand march at 10 features Thomas Rafferty and Mrs Lizzie Joyce leading a list of couples including Patrick O'Brien Catherine Morris Harry Fr Clark and wives Albert Taylor Mary Noonan and others.
Over 200 couples attended the North End Council Knights of Columbus ball last evening at St John Hall Moon Street. Prominent attendees included Congressman Fitzgerald Alder man E K A Dixon ex Senator Daniel D Rourke senator elect J F Mahoney representative Daniel J Kane and councilman Bradley Badaracco. The grand march was led by Floor Director Richard F Field and partner.
The fourth annual Military Division 37 A Q O H ball was held last night at Monument Hall Charlestown with about 930 couples in attendance. The grand march was led by President Edward Callahan and Mrs Callahan, followed by Mr and Mrs J J Linehan and 100 couples.
The Mt Bowdoin Council K of C annual ball took place last evening in Norfolk Hall Dorchester with wide attendance from knights and district residents. Joseph P Walsh served as floor director.
The second annual Meretz Association Ball was held last night in Webster Hall East Boston with a preceding concert. Max Rachkofsky led the grand march as Silberman’s orchestra provided music until 2 a.m.
The Boylston School Association held its first ball in Columbus Hall at 994 Washington Street last evening. About 250 members and guests attended after a concert by the Trimount Orchestra, with dancing from 9 until 2.
The Life magazine excerpt shows a debated exchange about spectacles and eyesight tied to wartime imagery with the Statue of Liberty and an American Eagle referencing the Philippines. The dialogue frames vision and vigilance as national symbols in a wartime context.
B A A swept two games to one against Arlington Boat Club on their alleys. Wood set a season high with 696 pins across three strings, while the team totaled 229 pins. Legate Hutchinson Whittemore Dodge reached the 6500 class with notable 200+ strings and various 4 7 10 and 5 10 splits featured in the match.
The B. A. A. Second team of Boston outbowled Maugus at Wellesley Hills in a Circuit League series. They won two of three games while none of the bowlers reached 500. The scores:
In Thanksgiving week the annual M and I roll off crowned by a pair of Rhode Island gobblers chosen as prizes. Finnegan posted 354 across three strings, Corkum 285 in the final test to win first prize, Wilby second with 276, Corkum leading with a 115 single.
In the Carruth's Trade League last night Wire Works opened with a strong lead over Beacons and claimed the first game. Beacons recovered in the middle string to level the contest before the final round. Captain Brown led Wire Works with 607 pins and Beacons finished 2245 to 2197 in favor of Beacons.
Plymouth Brockton 9, Amherst 8. Waterbury Hartford 4. New Haven 8, Hartford 4. Area teams posted tight wins with high scoring games in regional matchups.
Philadelphia hosts the Keystone Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association’s first annual show. Exhibits include feathered fowl and a variety of pets such as monkeys, pigs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Judges from Boston and Shrewsbury attend as competitors from Pennsylvania and other states win top prizes.
First race six furlongs Goal Runner 97 OConnor 6 to 1 winner Our Gertie 104 Jenkins 8 to 6 second LAlouette 104 OLeary 21-2 to 1 third time 1 16 Second handicap 61 2 miles Sidney Lucas 126 OConnor 21-2 to 1 winner Kitchener 112 McIntyre 5 to 1 second Hagedon 112 Seaton 15 to 1 third time 1 09 1 5 Third hurdle selling 11 2 miles Julius Caeser 148 Owens even winner The Lost Chord 157 5 to 1 second Bob White 151 Allmark 8 to 1 third time 2 53 4 5 Fourth mile yards Claroba 1 OLeary 3 to 1 winner Glad Standard 99 OConnor 3 to 1 second Speedman 99 McIntyre 3 to 1 third time 1 48 3 5 Fifth selling 11 16 miles Brisk 111 OConner 1 to 2 winner Compensation 1 9 Stack 7 to 1 second Rare Perfume 106 OLeary 3 to 1 third time 1 51 2 5
An error in hanging the canvas at Music Hall pushed it back twenty feet, leaving the Jeffries Shakey con test images out of focus. The canvas had been shown at Bumstead Hall earlier, and workers misaligned during setup, causing a 193 foot distance from camera and a lens with 10 foot sharp focus. Care to fix the arrangement will be taken for the next two days.
Francis Rogers presented a varied program in Steinert Hall covering classical and modern songs. Isidore Luckstone provided exceptional accompaniment as usual.
In a humorous snippet, a teacher asks George which class the eagle belongs to and he answers birds of prey. The exchange continues with a pun about the turkey being on the table, reflecting light humor in a life magazine excerpt.
Arthur K. Peck argues the national L A W constitution supersedes the Massachusetts Division election process. He seeks a ruling from President Keenan on jurisdiction and urges amending an election law to allow division members to vote on nominees.
Today feature events include a half mile handicap amateur race a five mile amateur pursuit and a mile open with evening programs for professional and amateur five mile pursuits and two amateur opens. A six day race is planned for the last week of the month.
Prizes of 49 dollars go to the best lady and best gentleman dancer with 10 dollars awarded to the second best in each category. Dancing runs from eight in the evening until two in the morning for wheelwomen and other participants.
In Utica New York on November 29 Joe Walcott defeated Dan Creedon in a twenty round purse fight at the Genesee Athletic Club amphitheatre. Walcott will next meet Tommy Ryan in a twenty round bout for a $5000 purse before the local club.
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