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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
11
Dancing After the Moviee on Wednesday introduces a larger crowd with a double feature price. Mary Pickford stars in Mistress Nell, plus the Paramount news picture and cartoon. Saturday night After Five is a new comedy starring Edward Abeles, already drawing big audiences.
Benjamin Derby concluded his services as New England manager for the Strout Co and will devote himself to a larger scale cattle business. He prefers outdoor life to office work and plans to expand his cattle enterprise significantly.
Saturday night Frank Burrill retired after a long tenure at the Massachusetts Reformatory. He served since its early days nine reforms and was among Col. Tufts original appointees. Burrill had previously served in the U S Army and the Salem police, and he leaves with half pay and best wishes for future happiness.
Christians parish to hold its annual reunion Friday evening May 12. Preparations aim for the largest event yet with past pastors Rev Crowe Rev Mortimer E Twomey and Rev John J McGarry expected. Program features vocal music readings and a children drill followed by Ing until 1 o'clock. Colonial will provide music and the hall capacity will be taxed.
A very large crowd greeted Rev. W B Jordan at morning and evening services. The standing committee met after the evening service and voted unanimously to call a special church and society meeting to consider extending a call to him as pastor. The meeting is set for Monday evening May 8 at 7 30 in the church.
A social dance in Association hall Monday evening drew about 40 couples. Lawton's Orchestra of Maynard provided music. The organizing committee included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kennedy, John Donovan, John Raymond, Miss Emma Fleming, and Miss Violet McWilliams.
Monday afternoon the West Concord school children heard a talk by Mr. Doolittle from the agricultural department on garden care. He explained planting methods and showed slides of local children tending their gardens, which the students greatly enjoyed.
Willow Rebekah lodge 109 and Concord lodge 212 joined for a 97th anniversary celebration with a $60 concert attracting over 160 attendees. The program included piano solos and songs and featured a social hour and games after adjournment, with the entertainment committees of both lodges coordinating success.
Willow Rebekah lodge No. 109 held a special meeting last Wednesday evening in the lodge rooms. The initial degree was worked on four candidates and a fine supper was served in the banquet hall by the committee in charge namely Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker Miss Natalie Palmer and Harry Parker. The affair committee included Mrs. C A Hunter chairwoman Mrs. Anna Hall Mrs. Carrie L. Dye Mrs. S T Blood Mrs. M H Googins and John Raymond.
On Wednesday evening the young ladies who took part in the Catholic club minstrel show were invited to an informal dance by the male company members. Most members attended with friends, enjoying a social evening. The Colonial orchestra provided music and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served at intermission under the entertainment committee’s supervision.
Otis H. Forbush will auction May 5 at 10 a.m. for M. I. Hayward the cows heifers and a bull plus farming tools from a North Reading farm near the electric line and So. Middleton station. Other lot prices from a Simonsville Vermont sale ranged up to 485 with various cows and calves selling high as 290 to 170. The report notes a 1150 acre farm with multiple towns involved and a mention of Birth of a Nation production at Concord armory next week.
The Scouts won easily 62 to 19 in a Saturday track meet at the Grammar School grounds. Woodworth led the Gram mae School team while Wheeler and H Weatherbee excelled for the Scouts with multiple top finishes including Weatherbee in the 1 mile and sprints and Wheeler in several events.
Divine worship Sunday at 3 p m led by W J Davis of Cambridge. No collection. Pastor Russell's Horeka Creation photo drama shown May 3 4 5 7 45 p m at 415 Main St with the Bible story via Marvel phonograph. Public invited, seats free.
Next Friday parents are invited to West Concord school to view the children’s work in class displays. The afternoon features a primary grades mothers day program and higher grade activities in the hall. Locals note Mrs. Derby’s election to the Equal Suffrage league and Roger K. Allen joining the Minute Man staff.
A farewell banquet honoring William Lillie took place in Alpha Sigma Mu club rooms on Apr 28. George B. Phelan was guest of honor as attendees praised Lillie who departs early next week. A baked bean supper followed a committee led by James B. Wood and others supervised the event.
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