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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Charles H Pepper hosted a New Year's day reception from 3 to 6 pm in honor of Dr and Mrs Pepper of Waterville Maine who have been visiting and returned home this week. The Tuesday club was entertained this week by Miss E F Smith.
A humorous anecdote from Arthur W. A’Becket about his first day in the war office. He eagerly indexed a pile of circulars, prompting his chief to remark that he was a “glutton for work.” The chief warns not to overdo tasks as the index may be useless once circ u lars are outdated.
Richard Mansfield labored over Cyrano as nearly every cast member quit or was dismissed. Margaret Anglin, chosen as Roxane, wrestled with the demanding role, and Mansfield urged her to summon harsh beauty and depth while Palmer pressed for discipline. The production tested will, temperament, and endurance as rehearsals intensified.
A school singing lesson on America leads Ardyce to correct Brother Wayne about the lyric. Uncle Eben weighs in on luck and credit as the family shares a moment with the Delineator’s humor.
The New York Press notes Howell Rowell is rarely at home and Powell is seldom seen, suggesting a need for a letter of introduction to his wife. Medical education in England costs at least $3 645.
The Marlboro Girls' Friendly Society held a visitation in Holy Trinity parish rooms with Diocesan President Miss I. G. Whipple. She spoke on the gifts of the wise men and presented seven year service certificates to Katherine Baker Mary Ehemann Ethel Chandler and Alice Balcom. Refreshments followed as the group toasted with a Twelfth Night cake.
The Tuesday club held an afternoon meeting led by president Mrs. R. B. Stevens with Mrs. G. W. Piper presiding. Members presented readings and Miss Harriet Ayer gave piano solos including Fantasia in Minor Mozart and Norwegian Bridal Party. Tea was served. next gathering set for January 19 with Mrs. C. T. Warner.
The library committee led by B L Bigelow discussed immediate need for extra stack space to preserve usefulness. A new committee was appointed to brief the city council, councilors will tour the library to assess the requirement. Worcester Telegram file donation accepted for reference. trustees thanked the paper. Several books were added. annual report read by Secretary Savage on Miss E Cotting, librarian.
Unitarian of Hudson edged Marlboro 35 to 24 on Tuesday. Eddy and Lapoint led Hudson while Santora Ghiloni and Gately starred for Marlboro in a close, three period game.
J H Goodnow 26 Walnut Street preserves a copy of the Bunker Hill Centennial issued June 17 1875 by Rand Avery Con for the 100th celebration. The eight page paper recounts the battle with portraits of George III and Gen Gage and includes time period prints and ads. It reflects advances in printing and typography of the era.
The Marlboro Electric Co installs tungsten lamps on Lincoln Street replacing long standing arc lights. Seven arc lights from Broad Street to the Boston & Maine railroad station were removed and 35 tungstens installed in their stead.
Miss Mary Munroe, Concord's oldest native born resident, marked her 90th birthday with a day of visitors at her Main Street home. A.D.R. delegation presented a birthday emblem, flowers filled the parlor, and Miss Gertrude Todd served refreshments. Miss Munroe, active in church and mission work since youth, is famed for memory and gardening.
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