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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
10
The note lists sun and moon times for June days including sunrise at 4.07, sunset at 15.18, moonrise at 8.24 p.m., and length of day 7.20, with June 18 and 25 as reference points. It records daily astronomical timings without broader context.
Local items list entertainments and advertisements including a Crystal Lake dancing event on Saturday evening, business openings such as The Loyel Boston Express Co. at 3% Middle Street, and a concert by an American band at Canobie Lake Park. Also notes on chimney service, harnesses, scribbling paper, 7-20-4 cigars, and Greenwood Bros wedding gifts with imported crystal and art novelties.
Mrs Edwin E Noylan takes Preble cottage at Salisbury beach for the summer. Mrs P McGreevy of Troy visits sister Mrs F McNa mee. Engagement announced of Cecilia Lovell and Thayer Prescott Gates. Mrs Allen L Burke travels to Seattle then Snohomish for lumber work. Mrs Edward R Grant and relatives plan summer at Charles Patterson home in Aylesford Nova Scotia. Dominion Line ship New England sails with Lowell passengers. Reception honors Miss Helen F Mallee of Fitchburg and Miss May Teague of Boston.
Mrs B F Kingsley wife of the new Highland M E pastor organizes a Flower Concert next Sunday at 6 30 pm in the church. Thirty five children will perform and Sir Ricd Kingsley staged it in Worcester two years ago to great success. Last rehearsal is Friday after school and the full programme will appear in Saturday's Citizen and Courier.
Madame Alice Esty will perform in a concert at the First Universalist Church on Tuesday evening, assisted by the church choir. Advance ticket sales indicate a full auditorium. tickets are 50 cents. The Southport Guardian praised her Margarita performance for brilliancy, clear enunciation, and delicate Jewel Song delivery.
The regular meeting of the club met in the Fiske building rooms to debate the question whether military drill in the High school should be abolished. Hazen G. Pillsbury and James Cannon spoke for the affirmative while James Riley and George McElroy argued the negative. The vote favored the affirmative.
A Greek missionary, Lazarus Mavromates, was ordained to the gospel ministry after an ordination examination by a council at Kirk Street church. He trained at Anatolia college Marsovan and Hartford Theological Seminary, with a background in the Greek Orthodox church and conversion in America. The council included ministers from First Church, Trinitarian, and others, and heard his testimony on faith, baptism, and belief in the Trinity.
The annual meeting in the church vestry elected Edgar W. Fletcher president and multiple vice presidents including Charles L. Petrie and Mrs. Edith Coggeshall. Edith Harrison was named secretary and Henry J. Maguire treasurer. Membership welcomed Rev. Benjamin F. Kingsley and family and others. A $50 pledge funded church expenses and a piano committee was formed. Refreshments and social entertainment followed.
Hon. Thomas Ashburnham brother of the Earl of Ashburnham and cousin of Lord Aberdeen quietly wed Miss Maria Anderson a Central exchange night operator in Fredericton New Brunswick. The groom has resided in the country for some time and a gift from the Earl of Ashburnham included a check.
The liberty pole on South Common, condemned as dangerous two years ago, was lowered yesterday in front of the park commission and many onlookers. Superintendent Whittet alone climbed 100 feet to attach a rope before cutting it down. The pole was found decayed inside yet the upper mast remained sound. Citizens may contribute up to a thousand dollars for a new pole at the parks office, otherwise replacement will be delayed this week.
A Japanese entertainment drew a large crowd at Primitive Methodist church on Gorham street last night. The indoor lawn party featured a Japanese hall setup with a troupe of costumed girls who sang recited played games and demonstrated daily life abroad. Minnie Dyson auto harp, Ida and Esther Pihl organ and violin performances complemented the program directed by Miss Sutcliffe and Miss Cuttridge with numerous participating girls.
The Men’s Union of Worthen Street Baptist Church held its final season meeting in the vestry last evening. Rev McNally will not attend future gatherings. Cleveland presided, with Rev Pierce of Tewksbury and the pastor speaking on the union, its work, and future. A supper and entertainments followed to close the season.
The grounds around Rev. C. E. Fisher’s residence glowed with pendant Japanese lanterns in natural display. Tables offered cake candy and refreshments as Mrs. Guy Morey and a capable committee organized the annual lawn party. North Chelmsford truants school band provided spirited music.
The St Caecilia society of Notre Dame academy hosted a large annual musicale with visitors from Moston Cambridge Dorchester Salem and even New York. Performers ranging from juniors to tall misses displayed strong skill across instrumental and vocal pieces with notable songs and choruses. After the program the young dancers revisited their Maypole dance on the academy lawn to conclude the event.
Y W C A notes a dressmaking class this evening at 7 30 and a Sunday school lesson study meeting Friday at 6 15. A pair of gymnasium shoes is missing and may have been taken by mistake. please return to 27 Central Street.
A local ad proclaims money saved with good dentistry starting now. It asserts Dr Allen offers the best work at the lowest fees and painless methods, claiming lasting results that save future costs.
The Lowell Young People's Christian Endeavor union held a well attended rally at First Baptist church led by Rev Robert F True. Treasurer William Shaw explained that C E stands for Citizenship Exalted and other meanings like Christianity Extended and Christ Enthroned were offered. The Branch Street church applied for membership and was accepted.
Frank Robinson of Titusville Pa. bought Devoe with strong feeling against mixed paints. Kernachan & Co. urged the purchase. He is pleased with the job and reports leftover paint. He notes other long ago Devoe jobs wearing well and laments the hard way to learn paint choices. Adams Hardware & Paint Co. sells Devoe.
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co offers about 40 Corset Coats in covert fabric in two lots for immediate sale. Garment lengths 24 to 36 inches and sizes 32 to 40. Prices range from 7.50 to 10 for the sale, with typical recent retail 10.75 to 20. The coats suit summer evenings and are essential for beach or mountain wear.
A satirical piece praises Sawyer Carriage Company for repairing worn wagons and offering refurbishment options. It contrasts the older, noisy gear with the need for genuine renovation, noting that Sunshine Varnish hides faults while Sawyer provides true restoration services for carriages and wagons.
This evening Company M will elect a second lieutenant to fill a vacancy. Candidates Sergt. William Dickey and Sergt. Bernard McArdle have strong supporter groups. Saturday features rifle matches between Company C and Troop F at North Chelmsford, and Company M versus Company G at Dracut range.
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