Bristol Tercentenary map by Wallis Howe set for July sale
Bristol figures in Rhode Island Tercentenary celebrations with Mr Wallis E Howe’s detailed pictorial map of early Bristol. The map depicts historic buildings ships and lighthouses and will be reproduced in three colors and sold July 2 by the Tercentenary Committee. The piece honors Bristol history and serves as a visitor guide to marked old houses.
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Wallis E. Howe
Bristol
Rhode Island
Herreshoff
Howe
Exhibition entries feature historic curios and artworks
The display includes items linked to Captain Richard Pearse and William Paine such as a 24 inch speaking trumpet, a ship’s Bible, compass and drawing knife. Also shown are a whale’s tooth, coral from Sandwich Island, an opium pipe, inlaid box, pictures, maps, shawl and waistcoat, plus a colored Bristol print and Rhode Island map.
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William P Paine
Richard Pearse
Paine
Sandwich Island
Japan
Africa
Amelia Kunz
Germany
Richard Stewart
Joan
Boston
Mary Lawless
Bristol
Grace Lugo-Vina
Rhode Island
Fourth of July Fund Subscription List
The Phoenix asks readers to contribute to the Fourth of July Committee funds and notes names of donors will be published. Anthonys S Thomas Bristol Teachers Association credited with 23.60 5.00 0.00 totaling 33.00.
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The
Phoenix
the Phoenix
Anthonys
Thomas Bristol Teachers Association
Scout Mariners Plan Dance July Twenty Fourth
Tentative plans for a dance on July 24 were made at a meeting of the Gurl Scout Mariners Ship Vigilant at Mrs Sidney Herreshoff's home. Esther Hazen is general chairman with sub committees for orchestra Hall-Sovina Guevrermont, publicity and tickets Viola LeClerc, decorations Ruth Sanford, poster Clara Herreshoff, and refreshments Ruth Molasky.
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Gurl
Vigilant
Sidney Herreshoff
Hope Street
Esther Hazen
Wall
Sylvia Pagnano
Sovina Guevremont
Viola LeClerc
Ruth Sanford
Clara Herreshoff
Ruth Molasky
Bishop Bennett addresses Colt Memorial graduates in Rhode Island
Auxiliary Bishop Granville G Bennett urged 43 graduates to think independently and work through problems as they enter life. The ceremony at Guiteras Memorial High School featured awards to Peter Alfano, medals for science and merit, speeches by Marjorie Holmes Magee, and a class gift. Separately, Bristol prepares for Independence Day with a Midway, WPA vaudeville, and a parade plan including Justice Antonio Capotosto as speaker.
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Colt Memorial High School
Granville G Bennett
Episcopal Diocese of
Rhode Island
Bishop Bennett
Peter Alfano
Rose Alfano
Wood Street
Walsh
John
Joseph Walsh
Colt
Providence College II
Freedom
Marjorie Holmes Magee
Thomas Brightman
Bristol
Clarence S Chase
Fall River
Concessionair
WPA
Reynolds School
Joseph F. Pannone
Bernard Quartaro
Raymond Sartini
Supreme Court
Antonio A. Capotosto
Governor Green
Jesse H. Metcalfe
Charles F. Risk
John M. O'Connell
Nelson Kellogg
Trinity Church
Aida Connery
Roswell S
Bulty
Zahma
Anguesana Rtorrrotes
Mary E. Spooner
School Graduation Ceremony Highlights and Donations
Ruth Tattrie presented funds to start a new piano fund, received by Arthur Manchester. Mrs Mary J Condon, school committee member, handed diplomas aided by Miss Sally Mapes, daughter of the superintendent. Sally received a corsage bouquet from Raymond L. McNamara, class president. The program featured four songs, including the Alma Mater, directed by Mrs. Donovan.
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Ruth Tattrie
Arthur Manchester
Mary J Condon
Sally Mapes
Elmer S. Mapes
Sally
Raymond L. McNamara
Donovan
Eulogy for Engineer Mr Brightman at Senior Banquet
A eulogy for Mr Brightman was delivered by Superintendent Flmer S Mapes at the senior class banquet in the school auditorium on Wednesday night. Mapes praised the deceased engineer for starting a new career late in life. Other speakers included Principal Fitzgerald, Jane Walker, Raymond McNamara, and class president. After dinner, dancing followed to a Bristol orchestra. Faculty members and Mrs M Theresa Donovan, music supervisor, attended as guests.
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Tate
Guiteras Memorial High School
Thomas J. Gillan
St. Mary’ S Church
Guiteras School
Theresa Donovan
Henry Paul Trudell
Brightman
Flmer S Mapes
Schol
Mapes
Fitzgerald
Iane Walker
Raymond McNamara
Bristol
M. Theresa Donovan
Political party symbols shaped by Thomas Nast
The Republican elephant and Democratic donkey are closely related and traced to Thomas Nast, the famed cartoonist known as the father of the modern American political cartoon. The Tammany Tiger is also part of his legacy, first presented in the 1870s and still widely recognized today.
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Thomas Nast
Guest Stars Planned for Newport Casino Theatre Summer
Actor- Managers, Inc. announce Tonio Selwart and Alexander Kirkland will headline at the Newport Casino Theatre this summer. Selwart to star in The Pursuit of Happiness, Kirkland in Berkeley Square. Both bring decades of stage success and screen work to the engagement, with Selwart rising to fame in Revolutionary New England comedy and Kirkland noted for drama and Group Theatre appearances.
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Newport Casino Theatre
Tonio Selwart
Alexander Kirkland
Actor- Managers, Inc
Mr Selwart
Lawrence Langner
Theatre Guild
Armina Marshall
Selwart
Europe
New England
New York
London
Chicago
Bol
Berkeley Square
Leslie Howard
Mr. Kirkland
Vanderbilts Host at Press Club Ladies Day
The Rhode Island Press Club plans its annual ladies day at Oakland Farm Portsmouth Rhode Island tomorrow hosted by Hon William H Vanderbilts club guests include Judge and Mrs James E Dooley The event follows a pre event business meeting and is supported by committee chair Frank A Chapman and members James P McNeilis Arthur L Artesani.
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WM. H. Vanderbilt
Press Club
Rhode Island Press Club
Oakland Farm
Portsmouth
William H Vanderbilt
James E. Dooley
Frank A. Chapman
James P McNeilis
Arthur L. Artesani
The Tammany Tiger Emerges In Nast’s 1871 Cartoon
The article recalls Thomas Nast’s first full length Tammany Tiger in Harper’s Magazine on November 11 1871. It depicts a Roman arena scene with Columbia defeated by the tiger as Tweed and allies watch and enjoy the spectacle, marking a turning point in anti machine politics satire.
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Tammany Tiger
William H. Tweed
Tammany Hall
Nast
Harper's Magazine
Boss” Tweed
Columbia
Tweed
Donkey Emerges for First Time as Democrat Emblem
In December 1874 a donkey appears bearing the Democrat label. The illustration shows party leaders trying to stop the donkey from plunging into the chasm of political oblivion.
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Democrat Party
Franklin cartoon warns colonies to unite in 1754
Benjamin Franklin drew The Disjointed Snake with Join or Die on May 9 1754 as French and Indian War threats loom over the nine American colonies. He urged unity but action arrived only about two decades later with the Articles of Confederation and the first Continental Congress.
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America
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Continental Congress
Late Arrivals Disrupt Graduation Exercises
A reader complains that late guests at graduation ceremonies cause noise and distraction as they arrive and move to seats. The writer urges delaying seating until speaking events finish to restore order and allow proper listening.
Commencement Exit March Reflects Sad Yet Joyful Moment
A solemn graduation exit marks the end of years of friendship and hard work. Tears fill many eyes as the class leaves the hall, reminding spectators of their shared memories before the next day’s receptions and dances replace sorrow with celebration.
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Laughte
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