Cambridge Chronicle, Volume XLVIII, Number 47, 25 November 1893
CAMBRIDGEPORT. INMAN SQUARE. CAMBRIDGEPORT UNITARIAN CLUB.
A new rriit (‘statu oltlce linn jir.i been Opened ul 573 Main street, liy Messrs A. p. Pageaoa 11. I. Burleigh, both Ills-long residents ol Cambridge and aottVfl young man wUb a larga exiierienco in tbe business. They enter the Held fully equipped lv transacl business successfully. There will be a iiu-liceniie rally, Huuday eveniug, Dee. 3, at tbe Wuod Memorial church, under the auspices of the yuung men ol that suciety. Key I. W. Sneath, pastor of the Woud Memorial church, will exchange pulpits tomorrow morning with Key Frank Hyatt Smith, pastor of the North Avenue Congregational church. The Bixtleth anniversary wedding of the ttev John AM.-n aud wife will lie held Thanksgiving day. Iv view ol this remarkable event, it is prupused by friends of these aged Pilgrims to give them a testimonial iv some substantial manner as an expression of the love aud esteem in which they are held, and in recognition of their life-long service to Ood and man. Key John Aldon is one of the oldest ministers In the Baptist denomination, and has been one of its most active servants until within a few years, when illness and the Infirmities of age rendered it impossible tor bim to longer engage in the work. Mrs Aldi-n has become an invalid and nearly blind. Her maiden name was Chamberlain and she is a native ut Cambridge where fur many years she was a member of the First Baptist church. Donations may lie sent to Key John Alden, 10 Dexter street, Providence, R. 1., or to Charles X. Allen, Bears Building, Boston, Mass. An event of unusual interest occurred Sunday evening last at Raymond hall, when the People’s Tem|>eranee Keforni club held its regular weekly meeting. By request of the president, Mr X. L. Kobinaou, the chair waß occupied by Mr A. A. Weeks, secretary of the Massachusetts Temperance Reform club. A Bhort praise service waa held, followed by reading of scriptures and prayer by Chaplain Spuulding. Captain Cochrane, of the Chelsea Soldiers’ home, spoke of the veterans in all tbe various homes in the country who have taken tbe Keeley Cure aud the beneficial results lollowlng, not only to themaelvts but the saving to the government, by reason of oured men returning to their own homes and resinning former occupations. Thus at Fort Leavenworth the first year of trial amounted to nearly $30,000. Me stated that army soldiera, honorably -discharged, can obtain the treatment and ■transportation at reduced rates — board «“ree -by going to Togus, Me. Mr O. H. Btedman, the speaker of tho evening, illustrated his remarks with prepared pictures, and on alternate sheets ol paper rapidly drew, with charcoal, sketches pertinent to the subject. He claimed that drunkenness Is a disease aud the Keeley remedy Is Its cure. Ills efforts met with hearty response and were certainly beneficial and helpful to workers in the cause, who welcome any legitimate method of practical work in saving men and women from the curse of intemperance. It was stated aa a fact that over 160,000 persons had taken the treatment, of which only live per cent had lapsed. Thin Is significant aud worthy of mention. The meeting closed with tho doxology. Key D. N. Beach spoke at no-license rallies In Salem,Sunday. At tbe Bupt ist Tabernacle, Boston, last Sunday. Rev Walter Calley preached ou the no’- license Issue, taking for his theme „The (Jorlng Ox of Boston—Who Owns Him?“ He quoted the Jewish law which demands the death of an ox that gores anyone to death, and provides that, if the owner does not slay the beast when he knows his propensity, ho too, must bo put to death. Continuing, Mr Calley charged that the liquor traffic greatly increases the taxes of thoso who derive no benefit from It, aud with waging warfare against the bost in human nature. „This goring ox,“ he said, „was not owned by the liquor dealer nor tho manufacturer, but by the citizena of Boston, who had turned him loose. They alone are responsible for him.“ A woman’s no-license rally will be a novelty of the present campaign. It will beheld In Cambridgeport, December 11, the night before election day. The hall and particulars will be announced next week. AtHt. Paul’s A. M. B, church on Portlaud and Hasting streets, tomorrow, there will be preaching at 10.30 o’clock a. m., at .1 p. m., and at 7.30 i\ M..|hy Key J. T. llayslett; subject: „The Olorious Church.“ Sunday-school at 1.30. All are welcome. MrJ.H. Palno delivered his last illustrated lecture last Monday evening beforo a crowded bouse in the Pros|>ect Street .rink, nearly 2,000 jHirsons being present. Tho subject was „The Promised Land, as I Saw It.“ This closes his lecture course for t he season, ns be sails today for Kuropc. Next Monday evening Mr Julius B. Wnrd will have a compllmentnry musical festi-
val, au elaborate program having beeu arranged for tbe occasion. Thomas J. Williams, a letter carrier at the Cambridgeport post office, died Huuday. at tho home of his pareuts, iv Cuncurd, Mass., after a lung illness uf cuuioiiiipih.ii. Mr Williams was born iv Concord and entered tbe mail service July I, IKB7. He waa assigned to the Cam bridgeport office aa carrier August 1, 1888. lie was married about two years ago and the young widow survives him. The funeral was held Tuesday morulng in Concord. A beautiful floral tribute was received from his assuciales In the Cambridgepurt office In the shape of a carrier’s bag with his number !’683.“ Carriers C. R. Mulhern, B. I). Klrley, N. J. Deer und J. H. Peters acted us pallbearers. About 60 couples uttended the assembly held by the nou-cummlssluned officers u( Co, B, Ist regiment, in the armory, Wednesday evening. A large delegation attended from Co. 11, SUmehuui. The Hour wus In charge First Sergeant Alon/.n F. Wuodside, assisted by all tho sergeants aud corporals, The Young I’euple’s Christian Union of the liinmu Htreet I’litversulist church, gave an cnlcrtuiiiment in the church vestry Wednesday eveniug, when was presented the pretty three-act drama, entitled „An Autograph Letter,“ with the following in the caste: Messera. C. H. Wells, R. 0. Harlow, C. G. Hmith, G. P. Allen, F. O. Hmith and Misses A. l’\ Duvls, May Crawford, H. L. Packard, C. X. Hmith, X. L. Maguuu. The vestry was crowded with an audience that manifested its apprecintiun uf the efforts uf the youug peuple with liberal applause. Mr and Mrs A. Behreut, uf Prospect street, are receiving cougratulatloun upon the birth uf a sun. Lovers uf dancing will find Armory ball, Central square, a pleasant place in which to spend Thanksgiving night, as the Cambridgeport Cycle club will hold a select assembly there. I’tiinn Thanksgiving services will be held at the First Baptist church, Thanksgiving Day, at 11 o’clock. The sermun will bo preached by Rev I. W. Hueath, pastor uf the Wood Memorial church. At the Pilgrim Congregational church, tomorrow morning at 10 80, the pastor, Rev Charles Olmstead, will preach upon the Bubject ‘-Christian Loyalty.“ The choir will be assisted by Miss M. M. Rice, of Winchester, Mass. Attention is called to the fair to he held December tj, at tbe chapel of the Prospect Street church. The ladies uf the society have made cxtennivo preparations for disfilayiug au exceptionally fine and varied ot of fancy and useful articles. Friends and others are cordially Invited tv attend. Admission free. A dramatic entertainment by the Fr. Scully Gymnasium Dramatic company will be given iv Aquinas ball, Thanksgiving night. The play written by J, J. Gallagher, in a new piece, entitled „In Defence uf Honor,“ and will be produced under the directlou of Mr J. V. Flynn. Mrs Harah Kirk, of Rockwell street, has much sympathy In the death of her boii Henry Arthur, who passed away Wednesday, aged 7 yearn. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at’2o’clock, Key Charles Olmstead officiating. The burial wan at Cambridge cemetery. George B. Evans has been removed an chief of the post office Inspection in New Kngland. Mr T. J. Boynton, whom Mr Evans succeeded in the Republican administration, is the new appoiutce. The Riverside Boat club closed a successful bazaar, Haturday evening, in Temple hall. The club will real Ire about $800, which will go towards tbe building fund. Tho winners In the various contests will be anuounced at the annual ball, next Wednesday night, In Union hall. The Kcunumy club on Monday evening discussed the prupused Mt. Auburn street electric line and vuted unanimously in favor of Its being granted by the aldermen. At its meeting in December the club will probably ciscuns the Hawaiian question. The morning and evening services tomorrow at the Charles River Baptist Church will be conducted by Rev 11. B. Hmith at 10 A. M. and at 7. 30 I\ M. Tbe eveniug services will lant just one hour, as tbe committee ban voted to dinpenne for the present with the 7 o’clock service. The ttret Hunday In December tbe pulpit will be occupied by Rev Isaac Grimes of Htoneham. At the Firnt Baptist Church tomorrow Rev Alexander Blackburn, tbe pastor, will preach at 10. 30 a. m. and at « I\ at.) morning prayers at 10 o’clock; Chinese nchool at & M.; Hunday school St. 30; Boy’s prayer meeting, 3. 10; Morning subjoct, “The Church and tho Poor“; evening subject, „Christian Womanhood.“ Day will clone with after-meeting in the chapel. A Thanksgiving service for Cambridgeport will bo held in this church Thursday at 10. 30 A. M. Mrs Charles L. Harding of this city has donated fIOO to the Ladlcn’ Aid association through Uip- president, Mrs Austin C. Wellington, towards the new rooms at ooldlen’ Home, Chelsea, in memory of her husband. Mm C. G. H. Bennlnk and Mrs George H. Kvatiß are vlnitorn for November at the Holdiern’ Hume. Kov Mr Blackburn of the First Bnptlnt church addressed the vrtcraiiH last Hunday, and Key William 11. JohntOn, 0t the Austin street church, will Bpeak to them tomorrow afternoon. Post 30, G. A. R., lost another member this week in tho ptflOnol But Abbott, who died Tuesday, at his home, l&l Windsor street, after a long illness, of I brain trouble. Mr Abbott wns nearly 70 yearn of age and was n building mover by occupation. Ho served in I he late war in Co. A, Lid Massachusetts Infantry. He
leaves a widow and fuur chltdreu. The funeral villi be held this afternoon at 1 o’clock. The „Chinese School“ glveu under the direction uf Miss Clara M. Cuahmen, at the Grace M. X. Church, un Thursday eveniug, drew au audience that tilled tv their utmost cajuuily tbe vestry ami anterooms of the church and was greatly enjoyed by all. Friendship council, Hume circle, will have au eutertaluineut at its ineetlug next Monday. Post 30, G. A. R., was InsjHicted Thursday eveniug by Past Cummauder Simpson, of I M n ii . A cutlatlou followed. A petition In Insolvency has beeu filed by Thomas C. King, tea dealer, of this city. Hlster Superior of the Convent uf Nutre Dame was tendered a reception, Haturday morning, lv the Fr. Hcully gymnusluiu. The exercises Included a dumb-bell drill by 26 members of the college, suugs by tbe schoul children, aud an Indian club drill by the girls uf the scjjool. Mr P. H. Craytuu delivered a farewell address in behalf of the boys, and Miss Gertrude Hennessey, In a neat and well-delivered speech, presented sister superior with au American flag. The affair concluded with an address by Rev Fr. Hcully und a last farewell by the superior. Hhe sailed fur Europe, Wednesday, un tbe steamship li iezland, frum Philadelphia. Mr A. Murse Neale, uf 210 Pearl street, is enjuylug a week’s shouting at Kustern Puint, Gloucester. Albert Hmith, uf Grant street, was pushed lulu uue uf the front windows of the Mammoth grocery store, Tuesday evening, und sustained v severe injury tv bis right arm. Dr Knowlton dressed the wound and scut the buy home. Miss Annie WilHon.of River street, has had a very severe relit|ise with typhoid fever. Much interest Ih centered in the football game which takes place Thanksgiving morning between the Ht. Thomas Aquinan eleven and the Aquinas Cadets. Instructur Charles Hmith repurls a large Increase iv the evening classes at the Fr. Hcully gymnasium. A bowling tournament will be held at the Fr. Hcully gymnasium early in December. A valuable silver cup will be given to the member maklug the highest score. Several of the members will compete in the cross country run, Thanksgiving day. Patrolman Henry Jones has been changed from the Harvard bridge route to Patrolman „Con“ Bullivau’s former route in tho lower Port, the latter being assigned to Harvard bridge. Robert M. BtoLetn died suddenly, Tuesday evening, at bis home 168 Prospect street, aged ob* years. Mr McLean was in tbe bout and shoe business ou Lenox ntreet, Boston, and had been tv wurk as usual on the day of bis death. He leaves a large family of sons aud daughters and the affliction is indeed a sad one. His son, fieri McLean, formerly clerk at Bayley’s drug store, is In a critical condition, the result of a toug illness. A daughter is Mrs Edwin Craig, wife of the ex-postmas-ter. The fii in-ml was held yesterday afteruuun. Rev Dr Bicknell, punt or, will preach at the First Universalis! church, tomorrow morning, at the usual hour, and give the fourth lecture in the practical course in the evening at 7. 30 o’clock. Subject of the evening lecture, „A One-Hided Machine.“ Miss Mary Noyes Montague, youngestdaughter of ex-Mayor Samuel L. and Mary X. Montague, died Tuesday evening at her residence 20 Fayette street. Tbe deceased wan 31 yearn of age. Hhe was born in Cambridge, where she had resided all her life. The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock this morning. Rev Dr Bicknell will conduct the services. The burial, at Forest Hills cemetery, will be private.
Mr Arthur B. Browne, tbe clerk of B. A. Browne A Co., is spending this week on a vacation trip to Philadelphia. If Mr C. Hi Titus, of 50 Antrim street, is elected to the city couucil Inman square will be represented iv the city government. _____ General sattsfactiuu was caused by the new linen of electric cars that l>egan to run through the square last Tuesday murnlng. By these lines, the Hpring Hill and the Beacun street, une can now get to Bowdoin square in eighteen minutes. Thin is a great saving iv time. Mr George 11. Blatchford, the druggist, has moved frum Norfolk street aud taken apartments in the pleasant new flat reccutly built un Baldwin street. B. A. Browne A Co. have finely refitted the provision store formerly occupied by Lunt A Hardy. Tbey have really Improved the looks of tbe square. The orangen tbey have in their windows area really good display. Last Wednesday evening in the Presbyterian church the people presented the pastor, Key J. O. Paisley with a pocketbook which contained seventy-five dollars. Last Thursday evening at 5 o’clock, at the residence of the bride’s father, 1418 Cambridge (-trcet, Miss Grace Gertrude Chaplin wbh married tv Mr John X. Dillon. The bouse was prettily decorated with palms and flowers. Rev J. O. Paisley, of tbe Presbyterian church, tied the knot. Tho young couple were the recipients of numerous presents. Mr Chaplin, tbe brlde’n father, presented them with a new bouse at 850 PfOtpoot street, which is all furnished and ready for oceunnncy. After the wedding there was an informal reception and BUpper, when the bride and and groom left fur a short wedding tuur uf a week or bu. When they return they are to reside at their new house at 880 Prospect street.
The members ol the o*mbridge-port Unl* tarian dub havo net nut lo resurrect the organization which, for a year or two, has lain comparatively dormant. With a new annoclato paMorand reawakened intercHt in church affairs, they helieve it can be done. The flflt effort nlontf thtl line Wftl the meeting, Tuesday night, at the (Colonial cluli hoiiHe. Thirty-live memherH were present, President Peres (I, Porter presiding. After dinner there waa speakiiu! on the future and the minslon of the cluh hy Key Iff Johnson, in whose honor I mainly tho meeting wnH held, Mr George I 11. Cox, lion L, M. Mnnniim, Dr Charles ‘ Lloyd and ot hern. At the election of olll- ‘ eers the following were chosen, President Porter declining a re-election! President! George H. Cot) vice president, a. k. n«r Jow; secretary, John L Odiorne: treas- ‘. urer, Will i-‘. Roftfi The meeting adjourned subject to the cull of the (Nislr.
in tin- crook try und oh Ins ware department 687 Msln street, csn be seen chl nn cups ii ml RSUCCrS, OSkO plate-*, tin Irnv. bone dishes, after dinmr sets, all 0! tIDCSt tlirniaii msnufSCt lire, eiub piece illuMi ated with views <>f promlnonl utillnlnfra lv Csmbridge: MimmUl hull, Longfellow’s home, eltvTtßll and public library. The Were I■ of very One < hiiia, the designs tatty Snd iinitiue, and’ make very pretty holiday or souvenir Kift“. BabeorlpUoui received for Ledlei’ Rome Journal at one dollar per year, by Fred … Ileunke, special agent. Representative Myers und 0. F. Wyman ol ibis city ware speakers at tbe no-license meeting inCbclsea, Sunday night. postmaster Coveney lias been allowed .’II additional clerks for tbe Boston post office. F. V. Wiilbauck, J. F. Condon, and Andrew F. Dyer Of thin city are among the lucky men. The third season of the Forty Blub, One ol the most popular whist clubs of this city, was opened last week Thursday evening, with n party in St. George’s hall, Mainsircoti Everyone ol the forty members of tbeotub was present, and just before the playing began I’resident Henry Qulnn modes brief and appropriate address of welcome and congratulation upon the favorable opening end outlook for the idub’s third season. Whist occupied the lirst two hours of the evening, and then dancing followed tin midnight, a delightful entertainment of music and readings being Interspersed among the numbers on the order of dancea. The members ol the, club are: M r Henry Qulnn, president ; Mr Thomas Mahoney, vice-president; Mr Arthur Hums, secretary; Mr Frank Carr, treasurer; Mr John J. Hellen, official BOOreri Messrs Alex ArUsani, William Artesani, Kdward Carr, Benjamin Hounds, James Doonel), P. 11. MoDermott, Charles Qulnn, Ralph Busbea, William Foster, Albert Ryan, Henjamin Lantigua, Robert Fay, Charles Wyman, Ward Tucker, Misses Kittle MiiNamee, May F. Clinton, Kittle Skeliey, Lillian (J. Doyle, Ftnnm Hersey, Nellie Howe, Kiltie Horan, Minnie Rose, May Mullett, Kittle Sheehan, Phyllis McCarthy. May Murphy, Sadie Qulnn, Lillian Foley, Maggie O’Connor, Lizzie Roper, Julia Forest, Mary Comgan, Mamie Cook and Clare B. Spinney. Tbe third annual concert and ball of Clan Macl.eod, No. 3, American Order of Scottish Clans, was held iv Odd Fellows ball, iaHt week Thursday evening. Tbe officers of tho clau presented a very pretty appearance on the platform in their kilts, plaidß and jaunty caps. The evening’s entertainment consisted of a musical and literary entertainment as follows: Overture, Scottish selections, Dunbar’s orchestra; address of welcome, Chief John Withers; aoug, „Mary of Argyle,“ etc., Mr A. EL Barclay; instrumental selections, Means Bar nanus and Hardy; song, Mmc Barutio: highland fling and sword dance, Mr J. P. McTaggart; songs, „Volunteer Organist,“ etc., Musette Uibbs; duet, „All’s Well,“ Mr Barclay and Mr \V. Abercrombie; humorous selections and imitations, Mr L. Steadman; able address ou tbe benefits and history ot the order since its organization, by Hoyal Chief James Henderson; song and dance, „Boom Ter Ay,“ Blanche (libbs; song, Mme. Barutio; duet, „Winn a Little 1-arm We Keep,“ „Bonnie Ulensbee,“ Mmc Barutio and Mr W. Abercrombie; song, Mr Abercrombie; ilnale, „Auld Lang Syne,“ all the officers and talent joining hands. The whole affair was a great success and a large audience attended, the hall being completely filled ami many distinguished visitors being present. All the artists received due appreciation and well-merited encores, especially the duet by Mine Barutio and Mr Abercrombie, and songs by Musette Gibbs, their numbers lieing executed with marked ability. Following tho concert program came dancing. During intermission an excellent supper was served by Caterer Abercrombie, of Fast Boston. The lloor director was Chief John Withers, assisted by Mr Thomas Imrie, and live aids. The reception committee were: Mr Frank McCallum, Mr Alex Small, Mr B. A. Lockhart, Dr C. T. Weeks. Dancing to the music of Dun bar’s orchestra was kept up to tbe wee sma’ hours. The officers of the clan for 1883 are: Chief John Withers; past chief, Frank McCallum; pianist, A. 11. Barclay; chaplain, James Smith| secretary, James Wylie; financial secretary, Alex Small; treasurer, John Simpson: senior benchman, John Mcllroy; junior henchman, !).(). Fleming; senecbal, J. P, Campbell; warden, I). A. Campbell; sentinel. J. B. McDonald; physician, Dr C, T. Weeks. Mr and Mrs Louis Villeinaire, of Armory street, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a twelve-pound, bouncing, baby boy. Mr X. A. Harding, provision dealer, of 812 Broadway has failed. A meeting of his creditors was held Thursday. Captain Lombard of B company First Regiment has issued an appeal to Cambridge citizens for merchandise prizes for the annual shoot, November 30. The first entertainment in tbe course at tbe Fast End Christian Union will be given by the society if the Prospect Street chuVch on Monday evening, November 2~, at T.Ki.. The entertainment committee consists oT\ Key T. F. Wright, Mrs Charles Blaney. Mrs W ..L Winn, Miss .Mabel Jones, Mr J. 11. Walker. This will be the third season tbe union has given these entertainments and they are appreciated hy large numbers. The small admission adults live cents, children three cents makes them very popular. Key J. G. W. Harold, of Kphrata, Perm., has been visiting Key LW.Sncath at his residence the past week. The first conviction for dumping objectionable refuse on t he First street dump since Patrolman Howe has been doing special duty there, came Saturday, when a driver from Boslon was lined i’.i. The monthly „Helper“ of tbe Wood Memorial church apiwared last week, a souvenir of the seventh anniversary of the Y.P.S. C. B. U Ih really a bright number, not the least pleasant feature of which Is tbe supplement, containing pictures of Hie paslur, Hey I. W. Snealh, Mr i i i c. Goodalo, president of the v. p. B. Oi X., Miss Carrie L. Megraw, sujariuleudent of the Juniors, and Mr A. LftW“ rence Ball, Sunday-school suin’rintendenl. About live o’clock Friday afternoon a young woman called at (be bouse of Mrs J. M. Adams, I (iordon place, with a four months old infant, which she desired to have boarded. Mrs Adams did not care to board the child, but it was finally left with her with the understanding tbat Iho mother, who gave tbe name of Duvis, would call the nc\t day and take it away. She didn’t keep her wont and Mrs Adams reported tbe case to the police Sunday night. The child was sent to tho almsbouse. Since then the mother has been found and she will share tbe exjionse, with tbe city, id boarding the infant. Mr Oeorge 11. Stedmau gave an illustrated lecture before the Reform club, Sunt lay evening, on „the Keeley Cure.“ He goes to in New Hampshire next week on a lecturing lour for the Keeley euro. Pat rolman Butcheraud McCaffrey raided a club room at 038 Main street, about one o’clock Sunday morning, and arrested Thomas Wilson, James Vaoßlyko, Beverly Oaunoe, John 11. Burns, Frank Ijinsing and Adalbert Garland for playing cards ou the Lord’s day. In court. Monday, each was lined live dollars, which all paid. Key I. W. Sncatb, pastor of the Wood Memorial church, will preach Sunday evening at 7.!I0 Upon the theme, „A Look at the CronH.“ The services will be led by a chorus choir of thirty voices. laihl Sunday the Sunday-school of tbe Wood Memorial church ‘introduced an orchestra at its meeting, a new and decidedly successful feature. Mr Win. W. Haley, of Sebago, Me.,sends us a sprig aud blossom of trailing arbutus plotted this week near bis home. Mrs F. N. Bardwell is visiting her daughter, Miss Flora M. Bardwell, who is occupying tbe. position of preceptress and teacher of (Iciinan and French in the Troy Conference Academy, Poultnoy, Vt. The seventh anniversary of John A. Logan Post lMti, (J. A. X., will be celebrated January IH, 1894 by a banquet lv Citizens’ Trade Association hall, to be followed with addresses and music. Comrade Captain Hawkes, Charles James aud John I). Billings are tbe committee of arrangements. The concert at Cnion hall Monday evening by tbe Cnion Methodist Church Choral society, under the direction of Mr Herman P. Cheiius and assisted by the several musical artists as announced in our columns of last week, was a great success In every way. There were fully 1,000 |H.-rsuus present aud rare taste and skill were exhibited by all participating In tbe execution of the program. ‘Ihe selections rendered by the choral society freely displayed the accomplishments of Mr Cheiius as a director uf music. The swell of the voices followed by the pianissimo effect, and then followed again by the doubleforte in their introductory piece „The Evening Shades Are Falling“ were all due to his tine taste. Mr Carl Pierce displayed great skill in manipulating tbe violin, while Mrs Wright and Mr Marston fully equalled, if not excelled, their previuus efforts. The annual Thanksgiving concert will he held in the Grace M. B, church on Sunday evening at 6.80. Tbe several OIfISSPS of the Sunday-school will till baskets of fruit, vegetables and all kind of groceries for distribution among tbe sick aud needy. Members of tbe congregation are also requested to send Thanksgiving offerings’ to tbe church this, Saturday, eveniug, when a committee will l>e iv waiting to receive and arrange the same MrGreenwood, the evangelist, who has been conducting services at tbe Y. M. C. A. during the week, will sing at tbe morning service at 10,80. Mr Stoyan X. Vatralsky, of Harvard, a native of Bulgaria, lectured under tbe auspices of the Y. P. S. C. X., of Pros|n>ct street church, Thursday night, upou tbat country. He described tbe geographical boundaries and the natural scenery of the country; sjioke of its sufferings under the Turks; of its new political outlook under a favorable OOpatltUtlon; and depicted the rural life, the social customs, and the marriage usages of the land. It was a bright, instructive address and deeply interested all present. He and one of the Prospect street young ladies appeared in costume, and a second young lady gave some Bulgarian music. The children of the Austin Street Unitarian Sunday school will give a harvest Concert Sunday eveniug, beginning at 7 o’clock. A meeting of the Cambridgeport Woman’s Christian Temperance urnon. will be held Friday, December 1, at 3 o’clock, P, H., iii the parlor of tbe Y. M. C. A. building. Next Wednesday the L. T. L. meets in Raymond hall at I. P, M., and on Saturday, ul 7..’t0, in the Fast Fnd Mission rooms on Brewery street. Last Wednesday evening a coffee party and dance were held at the Fr Scully gymnasium. About 75 couples attended, and went through an order of twenty dances to tbe music of Rhode’s orchestra. The Moor director was Mr Daniel F. Brown, who was assisted by Mr Charles Daley, and a score of aids. I luring the intermission coffee, cake aud ice cream were served. The no*license campaign was opened in this city, Sunday evening, Nov. Li, when a rally’was hold in tho Harvard Street M. X. church, tho ProH|H»cl Street church uniting in the service. Rev D. N. Beach presided. Remarks were made by Senatorelect W. B. Durant, Mr Frank A. Hill, Dean Theodore F. Wright, Prof W. Marshalt Warren, of Bosion University, Repre-sentative-elect Fred w. Dalllnger, Mr Samuel Fsher, Mr George D. Chamberlain and Mr George X. Cook. Selections were rendered by t be ehurcb male quartette.
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