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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
1
William Russell reports that the semi annual installation of officers for Court William E. Russell No 121 Foresters of America occurred at Fraternity Ball on Thursday evening, in a largely attended gathering.
About 200 lady friends of the Court members attended the July event. The committee in charge was praised for their hospitality. Immediately after the regular meeting, the officers were installed for the next six months.
Deputy Grand Chief Ranger Joseph Y Donnell and his corps oversaw an installation ceremony with applause. New officers include Chief Ranger William J. Mitchell and Sub Chief Ranger Martin H. Cassidy. recording secretary Timothy J. Horan. senior woodward Timothy T. A. Danelly. junior wood ward William J. Lynch. senior beadle none? and lecturer John J. Vinard. Financial secretary and treasurer Thomas P. O’Neil and Carl Pyehs retained posts. The gathering praised by many prominent city figures. Later, the St John’s parish choir and Sunday School Teachers’ Association held a holiday Independence Day outing at Riverhurst on the Concord River with boats, games, and a brisk display of camaraderie guided by Rev. James P. F. Kelly. The group enjoyed meals, ice cream, and river trips back to North Cambridge with many parents and clergy in attendance.
A brief note thanks friends for their kindness and wishes prosperity for the Court. Due to the orchestra nonappearance Miss Mary Horan offered to preside at the dance, which continued until near midnight. Refreshments were organized by William J. Mitchell, John P. Horan, John J. Hurley, Martin H. Cassidy, John J. Aylward, and Thomas Bowser.
The public school janitors of Massachusetts held their first annual convention at Nantasket Point on Monday last. Delegates attended from Cambridge Somerville Worcester Springfield Lawrence Holyoke Lowell Quincy and Haverhill. The convention opened at 21h PM with John Kenney of the Otis School Cambridge serving as temporary chair.
A temporary chairman led a permanent organization session electing Charles F. Hartson of Boston as president and Thomas A. Hughes of the Kelly school Cambridge as first vice president. George K. Frisk of Springfield became second vice president, Thomas E. Bunyon of the Peabody school Cambridge as secretary, and Frederick S. Dickinson of Somerville as treasurer. The adjournment followed at 3:45 P.M. with about 150 janitors and families present. The after-meeting events included a fat men race won by Thomas A. Hughes and a baseball game pitting a Boston nine against a team from Cambridge Somerville Worcester, which the latter won 17 to 6.
Last Tuesday the Massasoit Outing Club at Bass Point Nahant held Ladies Day with the reception committee led by Vincent Mulherin and Tom McCarthy. Members decorated the cottage, sang around the piano, and honored guests included Misses Moakler Sullivan Burke and Rogers among many others. The program featured music by Mrs English and Miss Rogers, humorous readings by Henry Clark, caricatures by Frank Sullivan, and a generous collation. The event drew local families and invited guests from East Cambridge and Biddeford, with attendance of members in caps and sweaters and Charley Garvin studying navigation for a Bay crossing.
The Institute nine routed South Boston 4 to 0 on July Fourth morning at Clim-Na-Gael field near Oak Island Revere Beach. Tucker Murphy dazzled with perfect pitching, Willie Falon anchored the defense, and Ryan snagged long drives while Morrissey held the City Pointers to six scattered hits. The local squad earned the 875 purse amid cheers from proachers and onlookers who declared the win deserved.
Mr and Mrs Joseya Williams of Day Street spent the Fourth at Hall. PARTIALS AT RAYMONDS.
The piece criticizes Cox and Coxlike figures over park department management and reveals plans within the opposition to nominate Read as a compromise candidate while backing Peabody for senator. It notes subway plans under the Vitchburg line, mentions candidates for mayor and other offices, and reports a July 6 city picnic at City Point with Mothers' club involvement.
The Strike and Spare bowling club held a social contest and banquet at Essex hall Malta Temple closing the action of the season. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarke Miss Cox Mr Fox and many others. The quartet performed and Maud L Mallory read with elocution. Members listed include A T B Reed William Reed FP A Dodge Frank Moore and David Gaw.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the annual lawn party to aid the Holy Ghost Hospital. It will be held on Saturday July 15 on the hospital grounds Cambridge street opposite Dann street Cambridge. A committee meeting will be held Sunday at 3 30 PM at the hospital to finalize plans. The event promises greater effort and more features than previous years with entertainment for children dancing in the evening and a fireworks display that will add to the day’s festivities.
The fifth annual picnic of the Melping Hand Mothers' Club was held last.
Tom Scully the Institutes head rooter, loud as Gabriel’s horn, cheers Oak Island rivals Jim Talleron and Bobby Wesh for bar department custodian. The Institutes face Melrose at Diamond No. 1 Cambridge Vicw at 23-2P.M. for a $25 city purse amid a sparse turnout.
A well attended apron and necktie party was held Thursday evening at Malta Temple on Prospect Street. Mrs Frances Dwyer chaired the floor with assistants Mrs W Harrington and a list of ladies. Guests included Misses May Maguire Alice McCart May Smith Nellie Alexander Margaret Danby Margaret McDonough and many others along with Mrs Josephine Walsh president of Women’s Relief Corps No 66 and Division 49 A O Hi.
A large crowd watched Institute defeat Winthrops at Cambridge Field in a pitchers battle. Tucker Murphy dazzled with speed and six hits allowed. Black of Winthrops matched with sharp curves. Wallie Falon and Mike Wadleigh delivered key plays while Henderson, Delhack, Donnie Marley, and Tryan anchored the infield and outfield for Institute.
Captain Bill Cody chased a home drive into the bushes as Wadleigh hit. Slocum made a running crowd catch and the game ended 3 to 1. Martin replaced Cody in right field with Orcutt in position and Fred Dougherty umpired calmly, noted for fair judgments. The Winthrops' clean play drew fans.
The account highlights crowd reactions and player antics during an Institute match. Fewksbury made a running catch in deep right field and Bobby Welsh stocked the bags with humor. Captain Bill Cody educates on debt collection and Walii Fallon took a hit in the head after Wadleigh’s swing. Institutes meet West Lyons at Cambridge field for a highly regarded contest.
The Roughan A C of Charlestown loses for the first time this season at Captain's Island to Captain Faulkner's Websters in a pitching duel turned by a seventh inning rally. Williams, Jupp, Edwards excel for visitors while Flett Hayes Purcell Volk shine for home team. Grace pitched well for Roughans. Umpire Bourgoies called a finely played game. Mary Alice McDermott of East Cambridge marries Edward Francis Sewell of Harvard Square at St. Joseph's Church Somerville in a ceremony by Father Ryan. Bridesmaids include Bessie McDermott. Walter Gregson acts as best man. Wedding breakfast at the bride's Prospect Street home with Belo Club decorations. The newlyweds plan to reside at East Street, North Cambridge after September 1.
The All Stars of the city visited Rockport and edged out Cambridge 5 to 2 in a fast game at Lovelock. Crowds packed the grounds as locals, with Keane, Easley, and Oliver on offense and Sullivan, Easley, and Keane starring for Cambridge, while Poole and Toyle led Rockport’s defense and offense.
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