Mock Trial Delights Richardson Young Men at Church Hall
A Richardson Young Men's alliance performance at North Avenue Congregational church on Wednesday offered rollicking fun. The mock trial spoofed Pickwick characters with witty costumes and brisk turns, led by comedian William A. Hunnewell as twelve jurors and a lively cast including Pickwick, Bardell, Weller, and Snubbin, thrilling the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of the Young Men's ©Ted Association
Richardson Young Men’s Alliance
North Avenue Congregational Church
East End Christian Union
North Avenue
Q.C
2Amuel Pickwick
Fletcher
Peter Perker
W. G. Reed
Sergeant Snubbin
Q. C
Mr. Drew
Reed. C
Byam
Nathaniel Winkle
Augustus Snodgrass
Tracy Tupman
Mr. Pickwick
Page
Bowie
Ober
Clappins
Sanders
Bardell
E. C. Reed
Goodridge
Samuel Weller
Johnson
Mr. Quick
Messrs
Usher
Fairclough
Hooper
Master Weldon
Tommy Bardell
Mr. Weller
Dickens
Pickwickton
William A. Hunnewell
Bardell v Pickwick Breach of Promise Farce Draws Crowd
An audience fills the room as Mrs Bardell v Mr Pickwick breach of promise case becomes a laughable farce. The alliance’s young men, asked to repeat the performance to boost the East End Christian union treasury, consented after consideration. When court was announced, the fold.
Pickwick suit verdict to widow overbalancing wit
During the trial Mrs. Miell wept for her son Tommy, swaying the jury against Mr. Pickwick who wore a bald headed wig. The verdict favored the widow. Pickwick fell from his seat but recovered as Mrs. Bardell greeted her attorney with kisses amid interference from others. Dillot Smith and Dyer led the alliance overrespect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Miell
Tommy
Mr. Pickwick
Messrs. O. Dillot Smith
Arthur C. Dyer
Faithful Service and Its Reward at Riverside Press Fifty Years
Mr. John Corcoran devoted fifty years of his life to the Riverside Press. In an era of frequent change, such a long tenure at a single company is notable and earns special commendation. He stands as the first to reach this milestone within the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corcoran
Riverside Press
Fifty Years With Bolles and Houghton Firm Highlighted
The article recalls Henry Oscar Houghton hiring John Corcoran fifty years ago as Bolles & Houghton began in Remington Street. It notes the founders’ thrift and friends' help, the firm’s growth, and their role in printing for Little, Brown & Co. The piece points to continuing history and a continuation on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Press
Conta
Henry Oscar Houghton
John Corcoran
Houghton
Freeman
Freeman & Bolles
Towne Williams Wedding Draws Cambridge Elite Guests
Old Cambridge Baptist Church hosted a large wedding for Emily Grace Williams and Alden Clarence Towne. The ceremony featured a corded silk gown, duchesse cloak, and a duchess silk veil with a 600 invited guest list and a reception at the couple’s home following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerne
Taylor
Ghueetic i
Joseph H
Staan
David
B. Williams
Walter B. Briggs
Mar Ralph B
Daniel
Walton McDaniel
J. Carroll
DeCostan
Mary A
View Avenue
Amere
Panevan
Joseph Vivian
Horatio
Beller
Towne
Leonard Avenue
Miretham
Herbert Newtonville
A. T. di Dorchester
Anthin
Bo Cate
Ellen Porter
Brockton
Jane
Dorchester
Toh
William Hutch Dorcheatnes
W. M. Snow
Minnie
Pha i Shepant
Mise James Beedle
Mra. As
Fred Jouett
McDonald
Frank R
McDo
Cora. McDonald
Tien Jald
M. Prior
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coleman Bros
Mass
Ave
W. H. Wood
Cor
Third St
Broadway
Cambridgeport
Nava Ar Jr PT
Sree
Cambridge
Richardson & Bacon
College Wharf
Dunster ST
Geo. W. Gale Lumber Co
Wowesaters
Main St
GEO. G. Page Box CO
Hampshire St
Wikt Satient Handy Teas
Stamford and
Sis
Haymarket
Boston, Mass
T., Newgent & CO
The
Cambridge Bargain Clothiers
Boston
T. G. Newgent & CO
Massachusetts Ave
Camb’port
Boston Custom House
John H. Pray
Richardson Young Men's Alliance
Frank K. Fletcher
Himes Bifocal
C. E. Davis & Co
OpTicians
Perate
Henry R. Hubbard As Mrs. Bardell
Butler’s Laundry
Horace Richardson
Erie Street
W. H. Wood Lumber
Old Cambridge
Co. W. Herbst
Pleasant Street
Putnam Ave
Greene & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!