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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
5
The article surveys Cambridge figures in baseball boxing and gymnasiums with notes on Bart Sullivan and other players. It mentions Leo Haf ford and Zmedial prospects, the Cambridgeport reception for Fowler and O'Mara, and results from A A U boxing with Brien victorious and Corkery's announcer performance.
Under Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, two illustrated talks aid the parish building fund at Cyprus hall on May 5 and 13. Thomas Harrison Cummings will present on Art and Religion and Illustrious Irishmen of the Nineteenth Century, with illustrations. Admission is 25 cents, promising crowded halls and a strong lecturer.
Proprietor Simon Alexander of the Central Theatre installs a cosy private office over the entrance with a window to view and hear the musical features. The bill changes twice a week and Alexander along with Manager Frank Roust ensures the latest is presented, boosting harmless amusement and public value.
Edward H McKenszie, a young proprietor, has built Columbia Lunch into a leading city lunchroom in Miss. avenue. Efficient service, reasonable prices, and a varied menu draw steady patronage at the store near Central Square Post Office.
William T. Keough presents a scenic production at the Boston Grand Opera House next week with a prominent cast. The natural story blends pathos and humor across four acts, twelve scenic sets, and startling scenes including a death dungeon and a governor’s last appeal. Matinees are scheduled Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
The Hub Theatre continues hourly shows with Miles Brothers moving pictures and illustrated songs. Afternoon performances draw women and children. a ladies orchestra provides popular selections. Ralph Drew Emery Bennett and Amy Allen return next week with a new program.
A Wednesday social night at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Cyprus hall was run by the Holy Name society. The event featured Plaurich's orchestra, a capable floor committee, and multiple parish volunteers. Edward J Brandon leads the society with Father John Crowe as spiritual director, James J Sweeney as secretary, and Patrick A Quinn as treasurer.
John Craig's Belasco hit The Heart of Maryland draws crowded houses in the second week at the Globe Theatre. Colonel Alan Kendrick played by Craig and Maryland Calvert portrayed by Mary Young win praise for script, scenic splendor, and the famed belfry curfew act.
A lyrical fragment from Scribner’s envisions surrender to Sleep as a gentle jailer guiding the speaker toward eternal rest. The poem contrasts weariness with oblivion and ends with a wish to pass from Sleep to Death as a peaceful transition between close friends.
In a witty exchange Miss Passay accuses someone of discussing her age. Miss Knox confirms the question about whether she is thirty-five, and both share amused retorts about aging.
A witty exchange reveals a young widower married a dressmaker for her money since she crafted all his first wife’s outfits. The remark underscores sharp social humor about marriage motives.
A stern mother questions her daughter's engagement to Mr Green while the daughter retorts that he disapproves of her mother too. The light exchange captures tension between generations over romance.
The Hendricks Club unveils a weekly poem praising Dave Hanlon with playful satire and local color. The piece lampoons his Democratic ties, laundry routine, singing talent, and role as bail commissioner for Ward 6 while praising his honesty and character.
Dave Hanlon of 19 Cottage Place received a fine gold watch at his home last week in a presentation by Warren Brooks. John Keefe and Miss Jen nie Fountain provided musical interludes with Thos Murphy and Billy Casey contributing songs. Attendees included D. G. McInnes Tom Doris and many local residents.
If you are thinking of setting up a store, interview Wm. Morrissey on the question of tobacco. Tel. No. 1202-4 Somerville.
Sealed bids for laying Hassam pavement on sundry Cambridge streets are due by Wednesday May 1907 at 12 noon. Proposals must state price per square yard for base and wearing surface with five or ten year guaranties, to be awarded by the Cambridge Mayor.
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