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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
8
The Sentinel celebrates Cambridge Old Home Week with gratitude for hospitality and civic effort. It lauds the parade led by Major Kemp and Russell A Wood, the bridge dedication, and well planned exhibits. The piece credits committees and calls for repeating the celebration.
The city shines with color during Old Home Week as businesses and residents decorate extensively. The American flag takes prominence, and those who neglect to display it are said to lack patriotism.
Former library board and staff reunite in the local history room at the public library. Palms and ferns decor, a served lunch, and praise for Librarian Ayer and assistant Miss Russell. President McCarthy leads the committee with Wheeler and Collier, plus guests from Falmouth and former city officials.
Friday night at the Engine 5 station Inman Square an enjoyable episode unfolded as part of the post Fourth of July festivities. The event showcased community spirit and local participation marking the neighborhood’s traditional celebration.
At the station anniversary Captain Scanlon received a fine pipe from Pres. Fred Dogherty of the Associates and a signet ring from Jack Callahan. Ex-Chief Thomas Casey was welcomed warmly by his former fireboys as photos from the event were presented to Mayor Yardwell and other officials.
Miss Duffy the stenographer for Arthur Henderson the Harvard Square real estate agent leaves for York Beach Maine for two weeks. City Electrician O Hearn heads to Norfolk Virginia for the International Association of Municipal Electricians convention and the Knights of Columbus gathering. Mrs Daniel J Toomey and her son depart for Bangor Maine for the rest of the summer.
Simon Alexander of the Central Theatre opened the resort for week celebrants. A grand show was presented, one of the greatest ever produced, and proved a great hit. Alexander plans many improvements for the fall opening.
Local production of Charles E. Blaney and Laura Jean Libbey's comedy drama Parted on Her Bridal Tour debuts next week. The show, adapted from Miss Middleton's Lovers, features James R. Garey and Libbey with a strong company and four acts across six scenes. Matinees are scheduled on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
The Castle Square Theatre summer opera season nears its end with strong attractions. Clara Lane will sing Carmen alongside Lois Ewell Michaela and Louise Le Baron Mercédès. J K K Murray stars as Escamillo, with Harry Davies alternating with George Tallman as Don Jose, plus Shields Pringle and Thayer in the cast.
Old Home Week at Paragon Park attracts record attendance as Boston residents recall harbor trips. Park admission is ten cents with a full day of free entertainment including a free open air circus headlined by The Martland Band and acts by Madge Dartell Johnnie and Florence Maguire. Visitors enjoy the Palm Garden and affordable cuisine and wines.
General Lincoln and Governor Andrew sail in good time missing many harbor points of interest, landing at Nuahont and Bass Point the prettiest peninsula on the Atlantic coast. Lake admission is 25 cents, children 15 cents. Free attractions at Bass Point enhance the summer outing value.
A Boston to Provincetown excursion aboard the Cape Col offers a healthful sea air tonic with salt spray and clean air. The round trip costs 1.00 with 4 AM Sunday departures, stopping near Rowe's Wharf.
The Erie street event ran for three days with Pastor John Crowe overseeing all stages of the program. His tireless supervision ensured a smooth sequence with no glitches reported.
Crowds filled the grounds as par ish assistants led a week of revelry marked by balloon ascensions dancing and generous donations from the ladies fair. The event featured daily crowds and elaborate decorations enhancing the festive spirit.
A poem by Frank McArthur Jr from Milford NH describes youths exploring hills and valleys at Hillside camp. It praises nature as God’s handiwork and ends with thanks and peaceful sleep away from home.
A day of delight on an outer harbor fishing voyage guided by Captain Sorensen aboard the Philadelphia. The steamer departs from Central Wharf north side daily and Sundays at 10 A M. Fare one dollar. includes lines bait and chowder. Prizes up to 150 in gold will be awarded at season’s end.
Harbor excursion rated among the finest with trips leaving Otis wharf at 495 Atlantic avenue near Rowe's wharf L station. The service is described as safe and commodious.
The tobacco business now demands export know how for proper conduct. Thomas Charak operates at 502 Massachusetts Avenue near Brookline Street Station with telephone 7262 Cambridge to illustrate this need.
An ad advertises a guaranteed hair restorer at Silva's 345 Green Street near Central Square with a money back offer if no growth occurs.
John Whoriskey of the Globe umpired the contest while contributing a hit in each appearance. The line-up lists Police-Sheehan Walsh Neilan Conroy Coady Tansey OBrien Akerly Ansmith with reporters Conant Hurd Madden Browne Woollock Quirk Connolly and Hurd in various defensive roles.
Mr J Shea of St Pauls Parish is chosen to manage the Parish ball beam during a two weeks outing in Hampstead New Hampshire. The Gloucester Cape Ann trip is highlighted as a historic safe ocean journey from Boston on the North Shore.
A daily departure from Commercial wharf at 10 AM offers bait and lines at no extra cost. The trip promises sea air and chowder while anglers chase the grand prize of 150 dollars in gold. Fare is one dollar.
Promotion of fishing trips aboard Captain Ed Dixon's King Philip at Cape Ann. Steamers run from central wharf on weekdays and Sundays with schedules to Gloucester and Boston. Music featured aboard the vessel.
A farmer and shopkeeper Owen Moore failed in business as neighbors favored mail order houses. After leaving town he refused to return to avoid repeating the losses. The tale invites readers to consider their own role in similar local tragedies.
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