A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45538 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator Article Date: February 25 1899 Article Description: News from Massachusetts Article Text: News from Massachusetts >From our Boston Correspondent. The Rev. Fr. MULLEN, S. J., president of Boston College, has resumed his lecture on Christian doctrine in the College Hall. >From our Boston Correspondent. A debating society for the freshmen of Boston College has been organized with the following officers elected: President, T. W. CROWLEY; Vice-President, Frederick McDONOUGH; Secretary, M. T. FEELEY; Treasurer, John TURNER; Censor, M. T. LARKIN. >From our Boston Correspondent. St. Mary’s Young Men’s Catholic Association of North End gave a social at their rooms, corner of Cooper and North Margin Streets, Feb. 14. Ex-Representative P. J. CARROLL, ex-Representative C. H. TOLAND, Councilman BRADLEY and Thomas CLOUGHERTY and other prominent North Enders were present. >From our Boston Correspondent. A sacred concert was given in the Boston Theatre Feb. 12 under the auspices of the choir of St. James’ Church. Fifty members of the Boston Symphony orchestra assisted, and also these soloists: Miss Elizabeth A. CLAHANE and Miss Anna C. WESTERVEIL, sopranos; Miss Pauline WOLTMAN, contralto; Mr. Daniel J. MURPHY, tenor, Mr. William H. SMITH, baritone, and Mr. Percy Fenton HUNT, basso. Sig. Augusti ROTOLI was the conductor. >From our Boston Correspondent. The annual charity matinee in aid of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children in Harrison Avenue was held at the Tremont Theatre Monday of last week. Mrs. Miriam O’Leary COLLINS, assisted by Messrs. Carlton CHILDS, John H. CULLEN, John J. CANTWELL, and seven young ladies, presented that favorite farce of the museum, “Wanted, One Thousand Milliners.” Then, for the event of the afternoon, Mr. George W. WILSON brought his entire company from Salem to specially present his new play, “A Social Outlaw.” >From our Boston Correspondent. In Rathbone Hall, Roxbury, before Lent, a “ladies’ night” was held by Elm Hill Council, 213, Knights of Columbus. Fully 300 persons were present, and it was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever held by the council. After the entertainment a pleasant feature of the evening took place. The grand knight, Dr. Timothy HANRAHAN, introduced the chaplain of the council, Rev. John W. KELLEY, who, in a witty speech, eulogistic of the past grand knight, Hugh P. McNALLY, presented the latter, in behalf of the council, with a handsome mahogany clock, gold mounted, with cathedral chimes. The State Chaplain, Rev. John J. RYAN of Cambridge, made a brief speech of the work of the order. A collation followed, and dancing rounded out the evening’s entertainment. Dr. Timothy HANRAHAN supervised the floor. He was assisted by Mr. Thomas A. RYAN. >From our Boston Correspondent. For the week ending Feb. 9, eight children, five boys and three girls, were received into the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. Ten boys and three girls were placed in families, and two boys and three girls were restored to relatives. Remaining in the Home Feb 9, 222 children – 131 boys and 91 girls. The following subscriptions and donations were received for the week ending Feb 9: Messrs. John SULLIVAN and P. DOHERTY, $25 each; Rev. P. COLMAN, Rev. E. J. DOLAN, Messrs. M. F. SULLIVAN, P. LENNOX, $10 each; Rev. F. P. HANAWIN, Rev. P. J. HALLORAN, Messrs. T. W. MURPHY, W. H. DOLAN, Thomas M. WATSON, W. H. HENNESSEY, D. J. DONAHOE, F. A. NORTEN, C.J. HUNTER, $5 each. Gift of Edward FLEMING, deceased, per Rev. J. F. KELEHER, $450. Donations of money, clothing, stores, or any article useful to the children or in the home are respectfully solicited. John A. DUGGAN, Superintendent. >From our Boston Correspondent. The parishioners of St. Malachi’s Church, Arlington, recently celebrated the payment of their church debt, which was incurred in 1870. The celebration opened with an entertainment for the children in the Arlington town hall. A banquet was held later in the basement of St. Malachi’s Church. Covers were laid for 400. The town was represented by Selectmen E. S. FARMER, George I. DOE, and Walter CROSBY, Town Clerk B. Delmont LOCKE, and Postmaster A. D. HOITT. After the banquet, Fr. J. M. MULCAHY, rector of the parish, made a brief address of welcome, and then introduced Mr. Charles T.SCANNELL as the toastmaster. Mr. Matthew ROWE gave a brief sketch of the early history of the church. The Rev. J. J. O’Brien of St. Catherine’s Church, Somerville, gave some reminiscences of the pastorate of Bishop HARKINS. A letter was read from Bishop HARKINS of Providence. Brief speeches of congratulation were made by Town Clerk LOCKE and Selectme! n! FARMER, DOE and CROSBY. Letters were read from Representative J. Howell CROSBY and the Rev. Thomas H. SHAHAN of Malden, a former pastor. The Rev. James LEE of Revere, gave reminiscences of work with Fr. MULCAHY in another parish. Speeches were also made by the Rev. James F. MOHAN of Everett, the Rev. J. J. McNULTY of South Boston. Dr. MORGAN of Somerville, the Rev. P. M. O’CONNOR of Arlington, the Rev. William McCARTHY of Lynn, Mr. Timothy O’LEARY of Arlington, Mr. Thomas J. ROBINSON of Arlington, the Rev. A. J. FITZGERALD of Arlington and the Rev. J. O’DOHERTY of Haverhill. >From our Boston Correspondent. The annual convention of the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus was held in Columbus Hall, some 170 officers and dignitaries of the order being in attendance. State Deputy Edward L. HEARN presided. The report of State Secretary William J. O’BRIEN contained many announcements tending to show the large growth of the order in this State and in the country at large during the past year. There are at present 381 councils in the United States, of which105 are in Massachusetts. District Deputy William S. McNARY of South Boston announced that the committee on resolutions had determined upon the establishment of a James E. HAYES scholarship in Boston College to commemorate the work he accomplished in the advancement of the organization. The proposition of the committee was unanimously adopted, and steps for the raising of $15,000, the sum necessary to establish the scholarship, will be immediately commenced. The election of officers as follows:! ! James F. CAVANAGH of Everett, State Deputy; Rev. John J. RYAN of Cambridge, State Chaplain; William J. O’Brien of South Boston, State Secretary; Timothy CALNAN of Woburn, State Treasurer; Peter F. HANLEY of Dorchester, State Warden; David F. MURRAY of Hyde Park, State Advocate; William J. McDERMOTT of South Boston, State Auditor. Delegates to National convention: Rev. Garrett J. BARRY of Roxbury, William S. McNARAY of South Boston, J. J. GORMAN of Fall River, D. W. KENNEY of Holyoke, Daniel L. PRENDERGAST of Boston, James F. AYLWARD of Cambridge, Timothy Sullivan of Natick, and James E. McCONNELL of Fitchburg. The following were appointed a Finance Committee: Messrs. MOLLOY, SHEEHAN, BIGELOW, McGUINNESS, and HAVEN. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Thomas BURKE, aged about 70, died at his home at 196 Spring Street Feb. 12. He leaves a widow and two children, Julia BURKE and John BURKE, a fireman on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. He was the father of Frank BURKE of the Second Regiment. Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral. >From our Springfield Correspondent. James CUNNINGHAM, 85, died Feb. 14 at his home at 36 Greenwood Street. He spent most of his life in Ireland, but had lived for a number of years in this city. He leaves five daughters, Mrs. Simon McMAHON of Pittsfield and Misses Maria, Margaret, Sarah, and Bridget CUNNINGHAM of this city, and one son, John CUNNINGHAM, of this city. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Daniel F. O’CONNOR, of North Grafton, a brakeman on the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, was found Feb. 12 in an unconscious condition between the tracks at Hortons Grove, near Providence R.I. He died at 6 o’clock in the evening. It is supposed that he was caught between cars while coupling them. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Miss Margaret E. MOAKLER and Thomas GLEASON were married at St. Mary’s Church, Northampton, Feb 14, by Rev. Mr. LUCEY, before a number of relatives and friends. Miss Mary MOAKLER was bridesmaid and Michael GLEASON was best man. Mr. GLEASON is a mason and a member of the firm of Cooney & Gleason, brickmakers. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Miss Delia (Belia?) CARRIGAN and Jeremiah J. FALVEY were married with a Nuptial Mass Feb 14 at the Church of the Holy Name, Chicopee, by the Rev. J. J. MCCOY. Miss Mary E. CARRIGAN, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, an John H. BRECK of Williamsett was best man. The couple left for a short trip to Meriden and New York. They will live at 59 Chestnut Street. >From our Worcester Correspondent. Rev. W. E. FOLEY installed these officers of the Catholic Young Men’s Lyceum at the rooms on Sheridan Street: President, John J. HARRINGTON; Vice President, Mark O. CARROLL; Recording Secretary, Fred J. REIDY; Financial Secretary, J. J. REIDY; Board of Government: Timothy J HORAN, Thomas DONAHUE, and Arthur J. GRADY. John J. HARRINGTON, John T. SHEEHAN, and Edward BARKER represented the society at the memorial service in honor of the dead members of the Emmets in St. John’s Church Feb 22. >From our Worcester Correspondent. The annual indoor tournament of the Holy Cross Athletic Association was held Feb. 10 in the college gymnasium. The Holy Cross relay team covered itself with glory by defeating M.I.T. The hero at Holy Cross is SULLIVAN, a new man. He won first place in the 30-yard novice race, and took the prize in the 30-yard open. MAXWELL, another man who has been developed this year, won his race in the 600-yard with comparative ease. The Worcester High School relay team had little difficulty in defeating Boston English High School. Great interest was manifested in the 1,000-yard match race between MOYNIHAN of Holy Cross and McLAUGHLIN of Worcester. MOYNIHAN took the lead at the start and never lost it. The Cambridgeport gymnasium athletic relay team defeated the St. Anne’s relay team in the team race. J. SPLANE, the first runner for the Cambridgeport team, showed great speed. Young McCARTHY of Boston College, with a handicap of 30 yar! d! s, ran strongly in the mile handicap. The final event was the relay race between Holy Cross and M. I. T. Holy cross won the pole, and SULLIVAN, the first runner for Holy Cross, finished ten yards ahead of HALL of M. I. T. O’CONNOR and CONWAY easily outclassed their opponents in the next two relays, and Charles O’CONNOR, the last man for Holy Cross, finished strongly with a margin of fifteen yards. >From our Holyoke Correspondent. Dennis REARDON, 26, died at his home, 49 Bridge Street, Feb. 12. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James REARDON; one sister, Mary, and three brothers, Thomas, John and Patrick. Requiem Mass was celebrated at Holy Rosary Church. >From our Holyoke Correspondent. Father MATHEW Ladies’ Temperance Society has appointed this committee to represent the society at the memorial services in honor of the dead soldiers of the Emmet Guard in the Spanish War: Miss Lizzie LOVE, Miss Mamie WALSH, and Miss Mary HOYT. Miss Bridget POWERS, Miss Mamie WALSH, Miss Rose NORTON and Miss Nellie SULLIVAN were appointed to arrange for an entertainment after Lent. >From our Pittsfield Correspondent. The fifth annual concern and ball of Rabida Council, Knights of Columbus, was held Feb. 13 in the Burbank Casino and, considering the storm, it was a successful event and well attended. The grand march was led by President and Mrs. Edward H. CULLEN, and the dance programme had 24 numbers. The Committee of Arrangements were Dr. M. W. FLYNN, George T. FAULKNER, Edward H. CULLEN, James A. TREANOR, Michael CASEY, William J. JOYCE, Dr. William J. MERCER and James W. SYNAN. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com