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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
6
Local items list school closure for two weeks starting December 19 and a cascade of social news. Engagements, visits, store aids, lectures, and club events fill Concord life with Christmas preparations and community rumors.
The Trinitarian church outlines Sunday morning sermon Luther and Pilate's Staircase and 7 30 evening address The Efficient Christian Worker A Friday night talk Going Forward references the Men and Religion Movement Wendell Phillips memorial service featured a notable address by Hon F P B San
Mrs. Walter K Shaw hosted a Nashawtuc hillside music club afternoon honoring Liszt s centenary A program of Liszt works followed a Lifelong life and works talk by Mrs Shaw with performances by Harriet Eaton Virginia Lee Tewksbury Marjory Blanchard and others The club also heard Raymond C Robinson Worcester organist of the First Parish perform Hark Hark the Lark and Benediction.
Businesses deck halls and hire extra clerks for holiday crowds as local trade shifts toward the town shops. Advertisers urged to place appealing ads or let The Enterprise staff craft effective notices to showcase wares and draw customers.
The December meeting of the Concord W C T U was well attended as Mrs. H. C Rolfe presided. The group decided against a food sale for now but planned one in February. A gift to the Willard settlement was approved and a Thanksgiving offering to aid the sick and aged in Boston yielded ample fruit. They will buy Gulick temperance teaching books for school use and the January 2 annual meeting will include refreshments and many new members.
Plans outline a new building to be erected on land beside Belknap street near Fitchburg station of the B and Mor road. The structure will serve as a direct building by the National Express to transfer business from Main street. Several Eastern Star members from this town will travel to Maynard to witness the Magdalene chapter visitation.
The Concord Dramatic Club begins its 12th season with three performances on Thursday and Friday. Casts include Senator Rogel Sherman Hoar as Dr Power and Mrs Pliny Jewell as Blanche Hilary. The bill features Mrs Hilary Regrets, a one act farce Professor Baxters Great Invention, and Before the Battle, a one act comedy by Henry D Coolidge.
Concord and Lexington councils of the K of C held a joint third degree in Lexington Friday. A class of 25 candidates was exemplified. District Deputy Meade and Arlington attended and praised the work. A collation followed and the Concord group returned home in the early hours.
A large number of parish members attended a Thanksgiving Eve coffee party and reunion at Monument Hall. Prof Staley of Boston entertained the crowd with sketches for over an hour, followed by dancing to King Cole’s Orchestra and refreshments at intermission. The event strengthened social bonds.
Thanksgiving at the Concord Deaconess Hospital marked history with six patients and their attendants enjoying a pleasant day. Nurses led a song service with solos by Miss Carrie Sugden of Waltham, and flowers from friends filled the day. Since opening on November 15, the hospital has treated 13 patients, 12 of whom underwent operations.
Walden Hall toy shop opens its doors with J M Gately in charge this season. The store, run in connection with J. M Keyes' shops, promises a wide assortment of toys books and games for children. Visit early to see the new ideas and save money on purchases.
Hobart Holmes Willis B Pearson Miss Marie Roures Mrs Chas Carpenter Miss Cora Carte Mrs C F Idgar Miss Margaret Guthro Mrs Wm T McBride Mrs Flora MacLatchey Mrs Charles Ryan Mrs Walter Taylor have advertised letters awaiting pickup at the local post office.
The Concord H.S. team defeated the alumni 3 to 0 in a spirited game witnessed by spectators. Captain Rocks scored the winning goal in the second period. Joilnson, Montague, Hubbard, and Joslin starred, with Joslin injuring an ankle but avoiding a broken bone. Officials were Goddard, Butters, and Richardson. two 10 and two 12 minute periods marked the contest.
The first hop of the season for Concord High’s Junior class was held in Eaton Hall on Thanksgiving Eve with about 75 attendees. The hall featured green and gold decorations, pumpkins, squash, pine boughs, and a stage arrangement. Committee members included Annie Flavin Marke Shea Jennette Sohier Elenor Leavit with cabot Upham Judkins Hayes. matrons Helen Nagle Harriett Rood Minnie Coolidge. Music by Harold Merriam Walter Wood and Mr. Merriam.
Advertisements list rates, contact, and notices for Concord Massachusetts including rental, half of a double house, meat products, lost items, and a new dairy facility addition at Maplewood Farm. Items reference McManus Bros, L. A. Hesselton, F. L. Garland, G. Williams, and Geo. Williams, with postal mentions Concord Junction and Lincoln area.
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