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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
8
Yesterday continued calm and mild with a cloudless sky at night. Daylight was pleasant in the forenoon, colder at night, and this morning was brisk. Moonlight waned as the day progressed with a rising barometer and temperatures reading around 29.85 to 30.16.
Prominent labor leaders of the city will discuss next Sunday afternoon at the First Congregational church the special movements in which they are interested. The meeting targets industrial and spiritual interests of working people and invites all faiths to participate in the efforts.
Local boxing notes praise George Gardiner the Lowell welterweight who defeated Jack Moffatt of Chicago Tuesday night and spark talk of New York bets on the Spindle City fighter. Manager Tom O Rourke backs him and has lined up winter contests while a Thanksgiving boxing plan in Collinsville is dropped. Also reports Pawtucket defeats Wannalancits 3 to 1 at Wamesit alleys and a Clay street fire causes bureau loss with minor damage.
North Chelmsford young ladies staged a minstrel show to raise funds for new town hall scenery. About 400 attended from West Chelmsford Lowell and nearby villages. 8 o clock opening chorus of 40 drew strong applause. Evening featured jokes impersonations and a cake walk won by Nellie Sheehan and Ethel Casey.
Edward Everett Adams gave another reception musical in the Odd Fellows building. Soloists Mrs Margaret Palmer Mr Arthur Gelly Mr George Perrault and Mr John Noonan offered piano arias and songs with Adams accompanying. The performance closed a long series with an hour of social enjoyment.
Madame Labelle’s pupils presented a piano recital before a large audience in Prescott Hall last night. The program showcased ensemble pieces and solos, highlighting the students’ thorough training with performances by Rose Provancher, Helen Traversy, Corinne Vallerand, Alexina Delorme, Teresa Monty, Edwina Baril, Rosanna Dufault, Annie McDermott, Bertha Pelletier, Elisabeth Provansher, Albina Richard, Pauline Picard, Anna Therien, Parmelie Cleuetie, and others.
A detailed recital list includes Calvini eight hands with Anna Brodeur and A McDermott plus Provan cher and Delorme. Valse Lorraine and Capricante for two pianos. Marche Militaire and Always Jolly. a Fire Ball Mazurka and a comedy Using the Weed. Performers include C Vallerand R Provancher A Brodeur H Traversy Agnes Jalbert Rosanna Dufault and others.
The document lists lodge officers and members led by C. T. Archie Pelton V. T. Carrie Walker and secretary Ada F. Myrick. Additional signatories include Annie M. Blackwell Austin Fife treasurer Luther Wood Howard Harlow Belle Luce and others such as David Harlow Kirk Walker Frank Luce May Harlow Edith McDonald Lillian Wood and John Bowker.
The Highland hall event by General Fiske lodge I O G T proved a success with a decorated hall, busy booths, and a popular doll prize. A varied program featured readings, piano solos, mandolin selections, phonograph numbers, and a symphony encore. Tomorrow a new entwinment program is listed with Archie Pelton as general manager and a large volunteer committee.
A Westminster Presbyterian recital by Joseph W. Leach featured the Schumann quintette and notable accompanist Miss A C M White with selections by Linley Arne Fordland and Gottermann. A second piece highlighted Lowell talent at the State Almshouse benefit in Tewksbury with Nano Gallagher T P Boulger and others receiving encores.
An evening of music and readings entertained church members and youth at Centralville Methodist church with a phonograph program. Misses Titus O Brien Johnson Hippard Favor and Binette performed songs and recitations while W A Haywood spoke on Uncle Sam in the Philippines with stereopticon views. An organ recital by Edgar A Barrell preceded the lecture by Haywood.
A catalog of priced menswear and accessories offered at low, time sensitive values. Items include pajamas from 1 to 2 dollars, silk mufflers 1 to 3 dollars, neckwear 50 cents to 1.50, sweaters 1 to 4.50, dress suit protectors 1 to 2.50, silk suspenders 1.25, seal gloves up to 15, beaver gauntlets 10, electric seal gloves 2.50 to 4, dress suitcases 5 to 7, and umbrellas 2 to 5, advertised as record low prices.
The Massachusetts State Grange elected officers including Master Warren C. Jewett and Overseer E A Emerson during the morning session. Delegates total 249, with 140 subordinate and 12 Pomona granges represented. Afternoon saw chaplain and secretary chosen. reports on taxation, education, and oleomargarine tax discussed. evening conferment of the sixth degree to 137 candidates.
Fred McDermott age 18 of 5 South Whipple Street sustained a fracture of the right arm at the wrist while at work in the American Bolt company factory Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to St. John's hospital and will likely be unable to work for three or four weeks.
The St Pauls church monthly social was held last night with supper provided by the women. No entertainment followed. A fashion article describes a sable picture hat trimmed with pheasants wings and wonders if such style is real or merely a dream.
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