Mass grand lodge elects new officers at session
The Massachusetts Grand Lodge I O O F held its annual session with 172 degree candidates and elected Rev William F Jusseault of South Acton as grand master. New officers include Newell D Johnson deputy grand master, Charles N Buchell warden, John A Perkins grand secretary, J Lawrence Martin grand treasurer, and Bentley Young trustee of funds. Reports show halls dedicated in several cities and 206 official visitations. Membership declined from 61 349 to 52 021 mid 1900 with a net annual gain of 468 members.
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Grand Lodge of
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Pinkerton
Worcester
George Winch
Joseph Kidder
New Hampshire
G. S. Blakeman
Connecticut
F. P. Troutman
New York
Grand Lodge
Ees
William F. Jusseault
South Acton
Newell D. Johnson
Waltham
Charles N. Buchell
Newedford
John A. Perkins
Chelsea
J. Lawrence Martin
East Boston
Bentley Young
Boston
Odd Fellows’ Home
Henry FE. Ruggles
Franklin
John Corkhill
Pittsfield
Edwin L. Pilsbury
Charlesown
Brockton
Rebekah
Middleboro
Dorchester
New Bedford
Waverley
Belmont
Trapelo
Thule
Committee On
Odd Fellows Home figures and varied 1900 notices
A mass of figures covers relief, expenses, and invested funds for 1899 and 1900, with increases noted including allowances for 1900 by year end. The Massachusetts Odd Fellows Home in Worcester reports fifty three inmates and several burial and relief tallies, followed by assorted brief items on New York pushcart districts, marriage rings, Oklahoma fences, Mikado palace telephony, women voters in colonies, Russian famine, New York school penmanship, diamond tests, Corean chestnuts, and Canadian militia strength.
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Odd Fellows
Massachusetts
Odd Fellows’ Home
Worcester
New York
Interior Department
Oklahoma
Imperial House
New Zealand
South Australia
West Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Russia
Old New York City
Corea
Boston Post Photo Contest Aims at Weekly Prizes
The Boston Post extends its three weekly cash prizes of 10, 5, and 3 dollars for photographs with news value and human interest. Submissions must include title, photographer name and address, and a brief note on circumstances. Send entries to Editor Photograph Contest, The Post, Boston.
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Boston Post
Sunday Post
the Post
Boston
Residents of the Home for Aged Masons Report
Of ninety three residents since 1892 foundation thirty three have died one expelled and six left. In the past year six died eight admitted filling the house to capacity. Grand lodge appropriated 14775, trustees spent 13855.78. Permanent fund 18117.89 and home property valued at 75000 to 100000.
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Grand Lodge
Sunday Post promotes its own paper as best buy
A poetic ad for The Sunday Post by Winthrop NM Be Dunham urges readers to purchase the paper for a range of content. It touts sports, weddings, social notes, women’s pages, and society items as reasons to subscribe, promising wholesome weekend reading for all ages.
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Sunday Post
Winthrop
BE. Dunham
Postponed Arrest Leads to Last-Minute Illusive Capture
Sheriff Bryan plans a stealthy night raid on a remote mountain cabin to confront Dan Ellis, whose dying father lies inside. Ellis offers a single hour to arrange his father’s care before surrendering, pleading for mercy and secrecy about his presence. The strangled drama unfolds amid cold winds and silent deputies, ending with a tense alliance as the man agrees to enter with the sheriff's men.
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Dan
Dan Ellis
Sam McQuistion
Mac
McQuistion
Ellis
Cruces
Elis
The
Sunday Post
Autumn Excursions to Nova Scotia by Dominion Atlantic Line
Autumn foliage in Nova Scotia makes a delightful excursion season with low Boston round trips. Rates from Boston are $8.60 to Halifax and back, $8 to Yarmouth and back, plus reduced fares to other points. Steamers Prince Arthur and Prince George sail daily from Long Wharf at 4 p.m. except Saturdays. Contact 228 Washington Street or Long Wharf, Boston for rates and sailings.
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Boston
Halifax
Yarmouth
St. John
New
Hawkesbury
Sydney
Charlottetown
Nova Scotia
Straits of Canso
St. George’s Bay
Northumberland Straits
S. S. Halifax
S&s. S
The Royal Family and Other Theatrical Moves
Annie Russell opens at the Lyceum in The Royal Family with Richmen and Mrs. Gilbert amid a tree-climbing scene that pleased audiences. Belle Archer’s Jess of the Burn at Fishkill drew strong crowds under Fred E. Wright. Will Mandeville to replace Dan Daly in The Rounders on tour. Guy Bates Post to support Gertrude Coghlan this season. Rebecca Warren ill in New York. Viola Allen set to premiere In the Palace of this King at Washington National Theatre Sept 24. Mabel Gilman likely to resume The Casino Girl at Shaftesbury. William Courtleigh to replace Robert Hilliard in Lost River as Hilliard tours with Van Bibber. Willie Edouin may headline Florodor at Casino New York in November. The Rounders cast includes Irene Perry, Bertha Waltzinger, Jeanette Lowrie, Crissie Carhse, William Terruiss. Severin De Down, Grand Theatre leading man, shows bright promise.
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Annie Russell
Lyceum Theatre
New York
Miss Russell
Charles Richmen
Mrs. Gilbert
Belle Archer
Fred E. Wright
Rebecca Warren
E. H. Sothern
F. Marion Crawford
New National Theatre
Washington, D. C
Viola Allen
Mabel Gilman
Shaftesbury Avenue Theatre
Marie George
Miss Gilman
William Courtleigh
Liebler & Co
Robert Hilliard
Lost River
van Bibber
Willie Edouin
Cmedian
States
Casino
the Rounders
Tom Seabrooke
Irene Perry
Bertha Waltzinger
Jeanette Lowrie
Crissie Car Hske
William T. Terruiss
Severin de Down
Grand Theatre
Boston Theater Season Shows Packed Audiences Amid Busy Openings
Tremont Theatre features The Dairy Farm closing its second week with two more shows left before Anna Held in Papa's Wife. Neil Burgess debuts County Fair at Park to strong crowds as Roland Reed nears end of A Modern Crusoe in Boston. Peter F. Dailey leads a large musical comedy company with Hodge, Podsie & Co. Christie MacDonald joins. Boston Theatre and Bowdoin Square stock cast draw steady attendance in Woman and Wine and The Orphans of New York. Grand Opera House showcases The Angel of the Alley and The Gold King while Keith's vaudeville lines rival top Boston acts. Colline Cole belts rich contralto at Howard. Mrs. Tom Thumb and Catherine Rowe Palmer attract fans at Austin & Stone and Palace. Boston Music Hall remains crowded. Johnson brothers promise bold bicycle act next week. Raymon Moore at Point of Pines. Norumbega Park sees large September crowds and many attractions.
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Neil Burgess
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Boston
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Frank Mél
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Keith's
Colline Cole
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Rose Hall English Folly Company
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Healey
Johnson Brothers
Raymon Moore
Point of Pines
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