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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1898
Page
5
Temperate weather and open shops gave way to a festive Christmas day with skaters and trees at Highland M E church and Central M E vestry. Cantatas, Brownies, Santa Claus, and schoolchildren highlighted lively performances with gifts, music, and the singing of Our Old Friend Santa Claus and Three Cheers For the Red White and Blue.
The First Universalist church evening included two large Christmas trees, Rev. C. E. Fisher's class presenting a shadow pantomime, songs by Arthur Ek. Lane of Boston, and Santa Claus duties by Fred Chandler. Candy for children and refreshments for all completed the gathering.
A Christmas event featured a fireplace, candy and gifts for children and a donation table for the needy. Readings were given by Miss Gertrude Spedding and Miss Bertha Lane, with harmonica solos by Clinton Hanson and readings by Miss Eliza, among others.
Santa Claus distributed presents from two trees at Worthen Street Baptist last night. The vestry was festively decorated as children performed multiple numbers including recitations and songs by primary and Christmas classes. Committee on arrangements included Goldie Gardner Grace Wilson Florilla Bean Rena Wyman and Gene Stevenson.
Scores of children gathered at the Branch Street Tabernacle for a Christmas tree program last night. Johnnie Dean and a lineup of young performers presented the entertainment, with Herbert L. Roger as Santa Claus and Miss Blanche Hutchins in charge.
Christmas festival held Monday evening in the vestry featured piano solos by Miss Kate E. Dupee and Miss Bertha G. Bartlett, a reading by Miss Alice Stearns titled Birds Christmas Carol, tableaux by school members, and a gift distribution from a decorated tree with Santa Claus kept secret.
At Immanuel Baptist church a Sunday school program featured prayer by Rev. Thomas S. Sayer Jr. and singing by Ethel and Etta Estabrook. Eunice McEwan Agnes Davis and Esther Ericson delivered recitations, Willie Haynes and Minnie Meade performed a dialogue, Minnie Carlson recited, the chorus sang Song of the Angels, and Alice Ingham Orrin McKenzie and Ethel Estabrook gave recitations before the prize tree distribution for boys girls and older members. The crowd included Sunday school members, parents and friends.
A cantata titled King Winter and His Court was staged at Fifth Street Baptist last night. Thomas directed the program with Roscoe Thomas supervising Sunday school. Robert Hollingsworth played Santa Claus, while Melvin Eames portrayed King Winter and lead roles went to Katie Ross Vina Rawlinson Lola Quinn Gertrude McDonald Eva Swan. Gifts from the tree followed, delighting all ages. Rev Millington and wife received many presents plus a mahogany recker for the pastor. John Brown, a teacher, was also honored.
New York December 26 The American Cycle racing association staged a night of trials featuring amateurs and professionals. Elkes and a petroleum powered tandem led the 20 mile event until a broken strap sidelined rivals. Elkes won in 41 minutes 25 seconds with Goodman about a mile behind. Hedstrom won the half mile professional, Kramer the amateur, and Kreamer claimed the one mile professional title.
A large framed group photograph capturing his class and all the teachers, remembered with care. The image stands as a keepsake, linking former students and faculty in a shared memory of times past.
The Christmas program at St Pauls church vestry was successful with two large trees. Horace Sloane portrayed Santa Claus delighting children. The event featured songs by a girls choir and recitations by Bertha Cleworth Annie Taylor Blanche Martin and others. Dr C H Stowell read an original Christmas story and gifts were distributed before games in the vestry. William D Brown chaired the entertainment committee.
James Richardson played Santa at Hillside church last night with helper George H. Sanborn and others assisting. Four young women distributed gifts from the tree while Grace Blackinton Mary Smith Lizzie Collier and Sadie Collier served as fairy distributors. Recitations by Vida Hirst Verna Hodge Ethel Carson and Vita Richardson accompanied by Rev. Mr. Richardson and family singing.
A Christmas tree program was held at the Middlesex Village chapel on Saturday night. The event featured a pleasing entertainment and Santa Claus who distributed numerous gifts, bringing happiness to the children.
At the annual Christmas dinner the State almshouse at Tewksbury served 1623 inmates, guests enjoyed goose and fixings with fruit for adults and candy for the children.
Saturday evening activities at the Unitarian church in Billerica featured Christmas tree exercises. Superintendent F A Morey received a book from his pupils in a speech by Pastor M O Simons who also presented him with a gift. the pastor was given a picture.
In the Baptist church at North Bil lerica a Christmas tree program and a free supper were held Saturday evening. Rev. Mr. Knowles gave a short Christmas talk and attendees enjoyed singing during the event.
About seventy workers at Criterion Knitting were given Christmas trees Saturday evening organized by forewoman Miss Mary Urquhart. Rev N W Matthews lent the Primitive Methodist church for the event. Manager Stephen B Puffer and Warren C Hamblett oversaw arrangements. Urquhart received an onyx clock and the firm a mahogany writing desk. Adams & Co furniture dealers distributed their usual gold gifts. Mutual good feeling exists between employer and employees.
A Thimble club event at 228 High Street distribution of coats garments and treats delighted 30 children on a Saturday night. Gifts reflected winter needs and seasonal generosity as the decorated tree was emptied and happiness spread.
Superintendent Murphy said he is aware that men have been watching him and that weekly reports are made to the board. He asserts he is ready for any investigation. This comes as the Boston Sunday Globe notes heightened scrutiny of the health department.
A fire alarm from box 162 dispatched the department to a blaze caused by hot coals in an ash barrel on Walker Street yesterday afternoon around 3 o clock. The blaze was controlled with a routine run.
Colonel Albert B. Chandler of New York directs Erie Telegraph and Telephone elections. Christmas visits span Hobbs, Allen, and Drainville anniversaries. A new Club Laurier forms with 32 members and officers Chenevert Jalbert Beausoliel Denault. Widespread holiday greetings honor store staff, clergy families, and notable residents across Lowell, Dracut, and surrounding areas.
Exposure to sudden climate change causes nasal catarrh with a cold in the head. Ely's Cream Balm offers fast relief by soothing irritated surfaces, calming inflammation, and cleansing the nasal passages. Druggists sell it for 50 cents, with a trial size (10 cents) available by mail from Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
Pollard & Co advertises sale of dark outing flannel waists for ages 4 to 13 at 21 cents each, down from 35 cents. Describes soft quality fabric in stripes and plaids, urging purchases before sizes sell out in the basement.
A Perry Illinois customer asked clerk Hardin Norris for a bottle claiming it "saves children's lives" after reading about it in the News. He mentioned Chamberlin's Cough Remedy and bought a bottle. It is sold by Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central corners.
Jay L. Athey, a prominent Ohio lawyer and former Democratic politician in Cleveland, died of pneumonia at 44. He served as Cuyahoga County auditor for two years, six years on the city council including one term as president, and was a leading figure among Pythians in Ohio. He also held rank as lieutenant colonel of the Second Regiment U R E P and served as grand chancellor of Ohio for one term.
Florence M. Kinyon of Cambridge Massachusetts survived after plans to board the Portland steamer changed at the last minute. She reached Port Antonio Jamaica and telegraphed friends, but the message was delayed. she is reported safe.
New York reports the New York and Hayti cable has been repaired and communication via Hayti with all parts of the West Indies Central and South America is fully restored.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces that starting Sunday Dec 25 and continuing until further notice, first and second class tickets from New York Philadelphia and intermediate points Long Branch and Atlantic City to points west of Pittsburgh via Washington will be sold at the same rates as the direct route. Tickets allow a stopover at Washington not exceeding ten days and offer viewing the capital without extra rail expense.
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