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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1886
Page
1
A new resident and notable figures shape town politics as the board of selectmen convenes. KE Reed is praised as a prudent manager, while Captain Irwin’s public life and real estate influence are highlighted. Retiring members bow to public scrutiny as the scene shifts.
A Thursday town hall Pink Tea event offered cheerful hospitality with T shaped tables, pink decor, and lively serving by rosy young ladies. Miss Floyd provided piano, Mr Wilkie Jr read humor, a piano duet followed, and Isaac Hall recalled West life while Miss Burnham sang with accompaniment to a standing ovation. The Helping Hands group left patrons satisfied as the supper offerings, cream and cake, were praised.
Winthrop spring promises enterprise with builders busy on Readville South Side plans and electric road hopes. Community reports motion at St Johns guild social and Knights of Honor events, plus a temperance lecture, a restaurant opening and a notable testimonial concert with local performers sharing praise and entertainment.
The first elevated railroad hearing this year opened at 10.30 am with Chairman Milliken presiding over the street railways committee. John J. Enos and others sought permission for an electric line to Winthrop, with lawyers outlining benefits to residents and the nation, while Winthrop leaders urged the project as best transportation, noting possible funding concerns and bridge implications.
The March town meeting in bad weather elected the citizens’ ticket to most offices. Officials named include EAS Read, R. Smith, G. Irwin, and P. S. McGowan with votes ranging from 96 to 110. The session approved salaries, sinking fund allocations, school support, highways, street lighting, and various appropriations while adjourning to March 8.
Despite bad weather a goodly number of youths gathered at the Conservatory of Music to form a musical and literary association. Officers were elected for one year: President Charles P. Floyd, Vice-President David Belcher, Secretary Charles H. Tewksbury Jr., Treasurer Charles A. Davison, Directors Arthur C. Dunham George W. Davison Dr. Frank Irwin John H. Putnam Nelson Floyd Librarian Harry W. Aiken. Meetings set for every other Monday at 7 30 with singing reading and instrumental music.
The ladies of St John’s Mission present two evenings of tableaux and shadow pantomimes with Sunday school participants. Mrs O F Belcher offers Beacon Villa parlors for the shows. Mrs Wentworth leads rehearsals and tickets cost 20 cents. Monday and Tuesday evenings. Limited tickets, some remain with Mrs Wentworth.
At a trustees meeting on February 23 the Methodist Episcopal church voted to accept a piano gift from the Union Circle of Winthrop and to thank the donors. Secretary FP Fuxton notes the hope that the Good Spirit will touch the donors’ hearts as the sounds reach the ear.
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