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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1905

Page

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Brilliant May party and whist tournament at Institute Hall

The St. John's Literary Institute Auxiliary hosted its first May party and whist tournament at Institute Hall last evening. Miss Mary Sullivan, president, led a stylish gathering of mixed ages, with Berkley's orchestra providing music. Guests in white and black enjoyed a smooth flow of tables and chairs, a fine collation, and a late night close to 2 A.M. The event drew a wide circle of supporters and promises more social evenings in the future.

St. John’s Literary Institute Institute Hall Mary Sullivan Mary A. Sullivan Billy McElroy Berkley Lillian M. Summers Nellie Shaughnessy Margaret Mahoney Louise Shaughnessy Lena McLaughlin

Odd Fellows Hall Hosts Branch Unity No 496 May Party

A refined evening at Odd Fellows hall in Central square showcased a May party by Branch Lady Unity No 496 NX. A strong concert followed by a lively dance drew many attendees, with performances by James Grant Eddie Nelson W J Manton and others, all well received and applauded. The branch officers led from the floor, ensuring a festive conclusion to a successful event.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Central Square Branch Lady Unity No T. James Grant Eddie Nelson W. J. Manton Ardelle Din Messrs. Keefe & Coughlin Edward Flanagan Mollie Pidgeon George McNamara Bert Blaisdell Misa Sheehan Lottie McDonald Charles Jolson Edward Rafferty Ethel McDonough George Nolan Daniel Shea

Cossip on Worcester events and political rumors

The Sentinel notes a possible Democratic gathering in Worcester for the New and Inter-Collegiate athletic meeting. Officials and locals pass through. talk centers on Mayor McNamee’s gubernatorial hopes, a Cambridge subway vote, and the fast-moving state Legislature adjournment. Names of many locals and supporters appear among transit and social mentions.

Worcester J. Frank Facey Henry J Augustus Cunningham Mr. Facey Messrs. Cunningham Jefferson

Branch governing board and committees named

The Branch lists its present year governing board: Miss Kate Burke chief Ranger, Miss Matilda St George sub chief vanners, Miss Theresa Gaffney trousaver, Miss G Collins tinaneta s ecretary, Mrs Charles Burns recording secretary, Miss J Thuirke senior woodward, Miss M Keenan junior woodward, Miss Gertrude Doris senior beadle, Miss Adeline Bouche junior beadle. Committees include Chief Ringer Miss Katherine Burke chair, Mrs Julia O Conn or hind chair, Miss Ethel McDonald, Miss M McSouly, Miss Katherine Tiley, Miss Sadie Bowen on music. Mrs Theresa Burns, Misses Margaret Bowen, Gertrude Duris on printing. Mrs N McGrath, Mixa Nora Riley, Miss Mary Powers on talent. Miss KH McDonnah, Milas M Keenan, Miss Isabell St George, Miss Matilda St George, Miss Theresa Gaffney, Mia Mary Sharkey, Miss Annie Greeley and Mrs Skehane on further arrangements.

Mary Boland Theresa Carey Susie Collins Mary Durnan Agnes Coleman Gertrude Giles Alice McDonald Nellie McCarthy Isabelle McPeck May Doyle Annie Sullivan Alice Shaughnessy Mary Donovan Margaret Moller Charlestown Josephine Sweeney Mabel Donehy Hadith English Frances Ford Elizabeth Noeling Katherine Griffin Helen J. Gallagher Mary Lt. Feeney Katherine O'Neil Kittie McCarthy Mary McCarthy Peter Curran Mae McAuliffe Minnie EB Tukey Kitty Sifen F. D. Mahoney John Garvin H. J. Mahoney Lizzie Fuchs Lillian Mary Horgan Gertrude Duris Nellie Reardon Jessie Marks Lorette Martin Cecelia Leahy Annie Leahy Mary Mehan Bella McPeake May McPeake Mary O'Keefe Mary Darcey Nellie Gilligan Mary L. Dolan Grace Gilligan Mrs. McClellan Nellie Quinn Mary B. Cavanagh Agnes EE. Cavanagh Hannah Canney Frances Breen Bessie Murphy Mary O'Brien Eleanor C. Lyons Annie Stanger Mary Callahan Gertrude McCormick Ruby Cotter Annie Dinan Sadie Burke Marietta Emory Mary Hayes Julia Hayes Michael H. Quinn Joseph Lynch Helen Agnes Flynn Mary FE. Ford Nellie G. Donovan Gertrude $. Duffy Mary G. Shannon William Barrows David Inn Edward Counihan Fred Corbett Dennis William Coady Daniel Clary James Cavanaugh John Carter Eugene Callahan Fred Danehy Timothy Desmond Jas. Flynn John Fay Thaddeus Flynn Thomas Gallagher Joseph Gomes Charles Garvin Matt Galligan Thomas Haverty, Jr Hugh Healey John Hurley Timothy Harrington William Healey Patrick Halloran James Harrington Ware Ua Kate Burke Matilda St. George Vanners Theresa Gaffney Trousaver G. Collins Tinaneta Chairles Burns J. Thuirke Woodward M. Keenan Gertrude Doris Beadle Adeline Bouche Cypris Hall Katherine Burke Julia O'Connor Hind Ethel McDonald M. McSouly Katherine Tiley Sadie Bowen Theresa Burns Margaret Bowen N. McGrath Mixa Nora Riley Mary Powers KH. McDonnah Milas M. Keenan Isabell St. George Misa Theresa Gaffney Mia Mary Sharkey Annie Greeley Mra, Skehane

Pleasant Social Evening at Odd Fellows Hall

A lively Monday social at Odd Fellows hall Massachusetts avenue near Central square drew a large crowd of city youth. Table 6 of Division 49 A O H hosted the bazaar. Mrs George Kelley directed the floor with Miss Bertha Conlin and Miss Catherine Conlin assisting. The event featured the executive staff of the table and an orchestra, with stylish attire and cordial courteousness, signaling a successful first social for Table 4.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Massachusetts Avenue Central Square George Kelley Bertha Catherine Conlin Billy Bowen Misses Cronins Gertrude Anna Mary Noonan Mary McPesse Lena Sullivan Josephine Harley Louise Sullivan Kitty Mullen Corkerry Galvin Charles Garvin Dan Driscoll Charles Beeven William Noonan Harry Kelley John Hart van Inies Elysium Knights of Old Hmit Hannah Kenney Josie Carey Margaret McCarthy Susie Collins

Gift Party at Mies Bertha Lutz Home

A Friday evening house party at 100 Prospect Street hosted by Miss Bertha Lutz featured piano solos, tenor and vocal numbers, comic pieces, and a self penned song. Guests included Walter McClellan, John Sampson, James J Sheehan, W. H. Murray and many Lutz family members. A beautiful upright piano was presented as a gift by her brothers and a fine collation was served.

Mies Bertha Lutz Prospect Street Walter McClellan Duffy Benway John Sampson James J. Sheehan Dodge Lawrence Murphy W. Lutz Frank Lutz Joseph Lutz Mr. Zahm W. H. Murray F. McCarthy Herbert Dodge John Uconnor James Murray Walter MfcCullan Alice McCabe Margaret Clorin Gertrude Holt Annie Kearns Lavine White Mae Gardner Mary Torrington Kitty

Pleasant Evening at Cambridge Street At Home

Misses Gertie and Toady Driffy hosted a select group at No 992 Cambridge Street on a pleasant evening. Jeremiah Downey sang, Richard Dacey impressed with vocal work, Miss Rogers and Miss Ford contributed songs, Alice Rogers sang softly, Martin Carew did celebrity impressions drawing applause, Yates twins performed a burlesque, and a collation followed as Mr and Mrs Taylor attended.

Gertie Toady Driffy Cambridge Street Jeremiah EF. Downey Richard Dacey Miss Ford Alice Rogers Martin Carew Ada Rehan Katherine the Shrew Richard Mansfield Dr. Jekyl Mr. Hyde Mr. Carew Yates Tom and James Mrs. Taylor

Social Evening at Baldwin Street Highlights Local Talent

Ray Smith hosted a Sunday night gathering at his Baldwin street home with music and singing. Jessamine Colley showcased piano talent, and Varick Schrage and Celia Tansey contributed standout vocal numbers. Guests included Gertie McMasters, Alice McPeeck, Jana McCloskey, Bessie Sweeney, Kath e O'Brien, Winnie MeMasters, and many others.

Ray Smith Baldwin Street Jessamine Colley King Dally Benway Gertle MeMasters Varrick Schrage Celia Tansey Margaret Cassidy Jessamine Colley Gertie McMasters Alice McPeeck Jana McCloskey Bessie

Citizens Trade Association Meeting in Central Square Hall

The Citizens' Trade association held its monthly meeting Wednesday evening at the hall in Central square. The Glee club performed several song poems under director W. BE. Thomas with assistance from John P. Betey, George Close, and L. B. supporting the choral selections.

Citizens’ Trade Association Central Square Glee Club W. BE. Thomas John P. Betey George Close L. B

Musical Evening Features Duet and Glee Club Selections

The program opened with Grover N Somes John A Peterson and others accompanying. Ship Ahoy a duet by Peterson and Batey with the Glee club drew the most applause. The club also sang A Bas let of Chestnuts and There Little Girl Don Cry. C J H Woodbury of the Bell Telephone lectured on electricity and the telephone, tracing his company’s growth from infancy to the present.

Grover N. Somes John A. Peterson Robert Burditt John 8. Sawyer George Whitney Wm. Gray Fred Churchill Frank Gibbs Louis P. Weston Mr. Peterson Mr. Batey Glee Club C. J. H. Woodbury Bell Telephone Company Woodbury

Mayoral Possibilities Weigh on Board President Barry

Friends of President Barry of the Board of Aldermen advocate his candidacy for mayor this fall. The text notes that broad experience in government implies political acumen and leadership strength for the job.

Barry Board of Aldermen

Cambridge Alderman J Edward Barry Seeks Mayor Post

The profile lauds Alderman Barry of Cambridge as a rising Democrat, noting two terms on the common council, three on the board of Alder men, and his selection as presiding officer. Born in Cambridge, he works with the Wabash Railroad in Boston and is praised for duty, debating skill, fairness, and strong election wins. He leads in recent polls with 6999 votes and holds high social ties with major local fraternal groups.

Liu J. Edward Barry Board of Aldermen Cambridge Common Council Alderman Barry Broadway Wabash Railroad Company Boston Corrveyt Barry Knights of Columbus, Benevolent and Protective Order of Its Catholic Union of Cambridge

End of Winter Season Netting Event Ends Evening

The gathering concluded with a round of applause for the speaker as a bouffe lunch was served by Spratt, the caterer. The event marks the last netting of the winter season.

Spratt

Flora's Holiday Evening of English Melodies at Holy Ghost Hospital

An evening of music raising funds for the Holy Ghost hospital featured Miss Bertha Barnes and a balanced cast including John Daniels Earl Cartwright Josephine Knight and the Steinert quartet. The program included Flora's Holiday a song cycle with solos duets and ensembles by Burney and other period composers, plus humorous numbers and instrumental pieces.

Flora Holy Ghost Hospital Bertha Barnes John Daniels Earl Cartwright Josephine Knight Steinert Quartet George W. Parker W. W. Hicks W. I. Cowlishaw Peter Robertson Isabel Melville William Howard W. Irving Cowlishaw Myrtle Morse Sonatana Mr. Cowlishaw Gavotte Mrs. Morse Jassies

Real estate dealer opens new office suite in University City

Mr. T. W. Raymond announces renting the second car of Central spars building and remodelling a suite of offices for public inspection. The offices will be open May 1 and June 12 from 9 AM to 12 noon, inviting the public to view the largest enterprise outside Boston and to call and tell friends.

T. Wi. Raymond Spars Universty Raymond Tate WHT S A.M Boston PONTO

Promotion examinations for Fire Department awaited

Mayor Dely has received no word yet on examinations for promotions in the fire department. No action was presented at last Tuesday's city government meeting regarding this matter.

Dely

Ladies In Charge To Host Whist Party For Holy Ghost Hospital

Mrs A J Conlin and the ladies table committee will host a whist party in the hospital lecture hall on Tuesday evening June 6. About 800 tickets issued and most sold. The lawn party planned for July 15 underscores their commitment to the hospital fundraiser.

A. J. Conlin Holy Ghost Hospital

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