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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
1
Letter excerpts from Dr. Sadler, a surgeon in a French army hospital at Nancy, recount organizing a 100 bed hospital with Red Cross nurses. He notes bombardment near Nancy, soldiers’ courage, and appeals for aid as refugees flood into the city.
Sunday School of the First Congregational Church held a large Christmas festival in the chapel with a massed nation chorus and a Peace Standard procession. Gifts aid Belgium war victims, and candy boxes went to children. The First Baptist Church festival followed with festive decor and a long program of songs, dialogues, readings, and a toy filled Christmas Dinner themed tableaux.
Bristol Council and Knights of Columbus held a special meeting Wednesday evening to arrange a reception for David Goldstein a noted speaker from the National organization. He will deliver a lecture on Christianity vs. Socialism next Monday at 8 o clock in St. Marys Parish Hall. Public invited with no admission charge.
The Pastime Theatre presents the six reel feature Captain Alvarez described as a finest war romance and intrigue story. Vitagraph Theatre of New York City produced the film. Doors open at 7 15 with show at 8.
The Star Theatre presents the sensational photoplay The Master Key Part II as the top feature. Also on screen are Our Mutual Girl Today A Lucky Deception and The Janitor's Son in 2 reel selections plus Henry Stanley in The Lion Killer 2 parts and In the Cow Country 2 parts as a special Kay Bee feature.
At the Burnside lodge No. 34 Knights of Pythias regular meeting officers for the coming year were elected. Chancellor Commander James Holmes presided with a slate including William Gablinski as Vice Chancellor and Granville P. Lindley as Prelate. Installations set for January 6 at 8 30 pm.
An entertainment for Bristol British Relief Society will be held at the Pastime theatre next Tuesday evening. Local players will perform a one act comedy Miss Civilization s and Miss Helen B Warren will sing soprano solos with Allen Potter on violin. Modern dances by local youths, Colonial orchestra, and photoplays will be shown. Admission is modest and proceeds aid the relief society. a large crowd is hoped.
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