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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
ST. JOHNS GUILD.
Whist Party, Smoke Talk and Other So
ciaI Events on the Tapis.

st. Johns Guild held its monthly
meeting in its hall, in institute building,
Temple street, yesterday afternoon. 1t
was decided to hold whist party after
Lent, and the following committee was
appointed to make the necessary ar
rangements: Edward Croake, James
McNulty, David Leahy, Henry Murray,
William Cummings, George Brown,
John Cannon, j. Fred Mccarthy. John
f. McGrath, James Hines and Patrick
Shea. An invitation to send a delega-
ton to the memorial services of the
Emmett Guards was accepted and the
representatives of the society will be
Henry j. Cummings, John j. Spencer
and Charles A. Kelley.
The basket ball committee made q
report in reference to the new depar-
ture of the league in playing in Father
Mathew Hail. The committee reported
that the change was a wise one, for il
has added a new interest to the com
petitions. The guild team will play this
evening with st. Stephens Lyceum and
the Father Mathew team will play
against the Sacred Heart Lyceum. The
games will be in Father Mathew Hall.
1t was decided to have a smoke talk
in the rooms Friday evening, Feb. "a,
A committee was appointed to select
the speaker ana make all necessary ar
rangements.
Members of the society are getting a
little anxious for the windup of the
whist tournament which was started
among the Catholic total abstinence So
cieties several months ago. The tour
nament has not been finished. The
Guilds have finished their part and lead
by 249 points. Sacred Heart, which
comes next, has five games with the
f! Father Mathew Society to play, and by
winning every point could beat out the
Guilds. 1t is a long chance, with ODDS
decidedly in favor of the Temple street
temperance men. They feel as certain
of first place as if the final scores were
made up, but would rather see tbs
South Worcester lads play out theil
games and win if they can. The latter
/ evidently see that it is a lost cause
for scoring $50 points in succession
without point going to the rival play
ers is too much of feat
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
SACRED CONCEPT.
Wachusett Boat Club to Engage Park
Theatre For Musical Event.

The only matter which came before
the monthly meeting of Wachusett Boat
CLUB in st. Jean Baptiste hall, Bartlett
place, yesterday afternoon, was dis
cuss1on of sacred concert which is in
contemplation. The project of having a
sacred concert is the result of the de-
llDerations of the board of directors
winch was constituted a committee for
mat purpose at the January meeting.
IL discussed several other plans but
agreed on the sacred concert.
The Park Theatre will be enga ged.
The details of the project have not been
made, but the idea is to have profess
lonal talent of known ability in order
to make the concert the best which can
pc given. There may be one or two
worcester singers or players, but that
mas not been definitely decided. There
VIII be meeting of the board of direc-
TORS thursday evening, at which they
expect to be able to formulate some
dehnlte plans. In the meantime a cor
fespondence will be opened with artists
With a view of engaging them for the
SoilGerf A meeting of the club will be
neio SUNDAY for final decision as the
Pihh Is TO nave the. c0heert at as early
date as possible 20 ~ -
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don's school in Boston. Those who wish
to study for Sunday school teachers
will be admitted as well as any one
else who feels Interested. or course
there will be no charge for anybody
at the school.
Our paper has grown not SO muoh
in quantity as in quality since the first
issue four months ago. That paper
was begun with a capital of $40 in
the treasury, and the nrst edition was
of 1000 copies. Now Il is self-support-
ing, SO rapidly has the subscription
list grown. There are no advertise
ments in it, and there will never be
any.
THE church owes nothing now All
bills are paid up to date, but the SUI
preme test is coming TO pay the rent
for this church and to pay for its pur-
chase when the two months are up.
You understand that there has never
been a collection taken in the church,
and all the money that has come to
us has been from voluntary contribu-
tions. 1t often happens that we don
know whence the money comes,
as there is a box for contributions at
pthe door and a great deal of what we
get comes through The mail"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
TO ORGANIZE.
New Labor Unions Contem-
plated for Worcester.

There is very little going on in labor
circles in or about Worcester just now.
1t is understood from a gentleman
close to the highest authority in the
American Federation OF Labor, so far
as its operations are concerned in this
state, that an attempt will be made
soon to organize new trade organiza-
tions here. He states that at the pres
ent time there are less than 5000 arti-
sans in Worcester organized in the
trade union ranks. That is but a very
small percentage of the mechanics en-
ployed here. Among all of the 1000
machinists in the city, there is not
one union, and the same is true of the
wire workers. He states that the Ar
menians, against whom so strong a
prejudice has existed IN labor circles
at times, are today in scores of cases
enrolled among the most enthusiastic
advocates of trade anionism.
& aTi1e Steamfitters' Helpers met yester-
day at labor headquarters on South
bridge street and discussed the ques-
ton of withdrawing as a part of the
SteamfitterS' Union and becoming IN
independent organization. 1t is UNDER
stood that that step has been finally
decided upon, and that hereafter all
questions affecting their interests will
be decided by them Independently of
the other body
An adjourned meeting of the Indc-
pendent political party will be held this
evening at labor headquarters on
Southbridge street.
President Pierce Of the Massachusetts
branch of the American Federation has
been unable to leave his home during
the past week on account of the illness
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
PLEASANT SURPRISE.
Ladies of AUX ary Spring an Unexpected
Banquet on Locomotive Engineers.

AT a regular meeting of Worcester
division 64 Board of locomotive engi-
neers, yesterday afternoon, this list of
officers was nominated to be voted
upon at the next meeting of the di-
vision:
Chief engineers, G. w. Hubbard and
W. A. Lamphier; first engineers, w. F.
Killips, George Il. Gauss, T. Fl. Reeve;
second engineers, Arthur Portelance,
George f. Gauss, Samuel E. Billiard;
first assistant engineer, c. w. Davis;
second assistant engineer, E. $. Good
Will, w. A. Lamphier third assistant
engineers, c. E. Calkins, Charles II.
Buss, w. NJ. Frost; guide, G.. 7. Darl-
ing, F. H. Reeves, w. H. Wedgewood;
chaplain M. l.. Hamilton, Arthur Por-
telance, w. H. Wedgewood; member OF
legislative board, w. A. Lamphier.
At the close Of the business meeting,
the members opened the doors to the
ante-rooms and received surprise
that they are not likely to soon for
get.
Long dining tables had been spread
with a bountifu supply of good things
by the ladies of HENDERSON division 224
G. l. A, to the B. Of L. E. Yesterday
was the second anniversary of the la
dies division, and they had deter-
mined to observe it in thai way, and
so quietly came into the dining rooms
of Castle Hall while the business meet
ing was in progress, and made all ar
engagements. About 10 were seated III
the tables.
At the close of the dinner, a pleasing
entertainment was given by the ladies
in the lodge room. 1t comprised vo-
cal selection by Mrs Doane a piano
duet by the Hamilton sisters, reading
by Miss Bertha Hall, and piano sole
by Miss Bertha Hamilton.
Remarks were made by Second AS
sstant Engineer E. S. Goodwill and G
:" Mlarling.
ishing condidiyision is in a most -four
membership list Of ovpresent with a
ladies auxiliary boasts of neafnSd the
that number.
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AS OAK FROM ACORN.
Springs Death from Sin Instructive Ser.
mon by Rev. Leo 8. Thomas.

Rev. Leo Boone Thomas delivered an
instructive sermon at the evening SER
vice at the Main street Baptist church
last evening, taking his text from Ro-
mans vi:4. In the course of his remarks
he said that, as in the case Of the new
bottles to be used for new wine, the
term newness refers not to age but to
quality. We walk in new state as n
We're. of which the characteristic is
life. The former state may then have
been death under apparent life. This
newness of life is contrasted with the
relation previously held to law, the end
OF which was knowledge of sin.
The newness consists to a large de-
gree in changed relationships. Once
self centered we are now Christ -cen-
tered. The thought of laboring with
him inspires us. He further adds to and
develops our natural ability. Our earth
ly relationships as well are changed as
when southern negro came from slav-
cry and the black belt to the northern
civilization In this new life, sin has lost
its power Sin bears death in it's bosom
as an acorn hides the oak. Sin and
death may lie hidden. The most dread
ed diseases are those hidden from the
superficial eye. Remorse has already
echoed the prophetic words of Jesus,
Let lne mountains rail- on us.
The Christian, although he fall and
limp and even deny his Lord, is far
different from those who have never
acknowledged Jesus as needed Savior.
Better far Peter stumbling, weak
and imperfect, than a Felix trembling
but unyielding. Peter VIII enter the joy
of the Lord while Felix win depart
from the face OF the Lord stranger
At the morning service twelve were
received into membership in the
church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
STRONG AND ACTIVE.
f0ung peopIe's Societies compIlmented
on Their Progress.

The Lend-a-Hand Club Of the South
Unitarian church held ralIv~at ,
O'Clock last evening to which all tbe
young people of the Young People,s Re-
llgious Union Of the Second parisb ond
church of the Unity were invited sar-
vices OF unusual interest were held
Eowlanq w Boyden, president Of the
Y. p. r. u, was the guest of honor and
speaker Of the evening. In his address
he complimented the Worcester unions
on their evident strength and activity
and also referred to the vast strides tbe
national organization is making ali over
the country. Rev, 7. w. Record of the
Second church in Cambridge was an
other. speaker. Thomas S. Van Ness of
Boston and A. S. Prescott of Salem also
took part in the exercises.
The meeting was characterized by
large numbers and rousing singing.
Previous to the meeting light refresh
visitors in the parlors below,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
ST. PATRIcNs DAY.

HlheFnlans arrange to Handle an Immense
Crew IN Mechan cs.HaIl.
The joint committee from various
Hibernian divisions which has charge
of the arrangements for the celebration
Of St Patrick's day, met yesterday at
ternoon in A. o. H. Hall, 9S Front
street, and appointed John j. Rogers
presiding officer at the lecture in Me-
chanics Hall by Rev. DR.. Edward Nc
Glynn on THE Celt in the English
speaking world
Three thousand tickets were distrib-
uted among the delegates from the
several divisions in response to the de-
mand from those divisions. The re-
served seat tickets will be placed on
sale in a few days. The number is
limited to 300, and the treasurer of
the committee, Representative William
L.. Mclaughlin, will have charge of
their distribution. 1t was decided to
have a corps of ushers consisting of
three from each division and one from
each company, and request was sent
to the presidents and captains to APP
point the ushers. The corps will hold a
meeting Sunday, February 10.
The musical program of the enter
tainment will be arranged by Daniel
Downey The committee in charge of
that feature of the celebration report
ed yesterday that male quartet will
4 be Engaged, for which Mr.. Downey
will arrange the selections. Mrs. Dow
ney will render a solo at the celebra-
ton. Nothing was done regarding 9
banquet, but action is expected or
I that matter two weeks hence, when the
committee holds another meeting.
There will be an, escort to Rev. DR.
McGlynn on the evening of the lee
tare, He will come to Worcester the
day previous, and will be the guest OF
Rev. John F. Redican of Leicester
county chaplain of the order. On the
evening of the lecture, DIR. McGlynr
viii be escorted to the hall by the di'
visions and companies connected with
THE order
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
ST. ANNE's SOCIETY.

ST. Anne's Society's board of govern
ment met in the hall, 9S Front street,
Yesterday morning to wind up affairs
OF the recent inauguration Of officers.
Inc committee recently appointed to
arrange for an entertainment held a
meeting also, but did not reach any de-
clsion on the nature of the entertain
lnent. a meeting of the committee,
which has charge of the ANIMAL social
week from this evening, was also
held. The program of dances was
made out and members selected to
manage the floor. The annual dance
OF st. Anne's Society coming as it does
the night before Lent begins, is the
close OF the early dancing season, and
t ti society mas about all 1t can do with
the large crowds which attend
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
AT OLD SOUTH.

The junior first and second Christian
Endeavor societies of the Old South
Church held a union meeting in the
church parlors last evening at o'clock.
Fully 200 were present. The leaders
were Rachael Coan. E. M. Dolliver,
Walter Hits and Mrs. &c. D. Gates.
Others who took prominent part in
the services were j. B. Hartford
w. S. Pratt. Fl. c. Brown, Mrs. e. a.
Goodwin, Miss B. e. Lewis, Miss ID. q.
Palmer and Miss Irene Cole.
Besides brief addresses by the lead
ers. several members Of the Junior de-
partment contributed recitations
Hymns from the Christian Endeayor
hymnal were sung. The annual thank
omering for UNCONVENTIONAL missions,
both home and foreign, was taken,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
Enlist Under the Banners of Faith and
Trinity.

TRINITY
At Trinity NJ. II. Church yesterday
morning the following named persons
were admitted and taken on probationl
From probation and admitted to full
membership, Henry George Nichols;
admitted by letter, Henry L. Gardner,
Myron w. Short, Robert s. MaynesI
on probation, Eugene B. Chamberlain,
Inez NJ. Searles, Myrtle May Reece.
Mamie L. Daniels, Grace M. Gorham.
Harry I. Sheckelton, Eta S. Daniels,
Francis Henry Dean, George Ellsworth
Dean, John #. Taylor, Florence M.
Richards, Maggie J. Smith, Edith N.
Gage Winfred r. Marvin, Florence
Capple, Mabel S. Burbank. Grace l..
Harding, Charles Houghton White
more, Harold James Tunison, Grace
Ella Stone. Mary Grace Sheckelton,
Florence Il. Johnson, Margaret l..
King, Lyman G. Daniels. Edwina Luci-
bel Russell, Harold +. Tuson, Mary
Ardelle Kinds, Mrs. Emily c. Bishop,
Ethel May fainter, Elroy Arthur Tain
ter, Ethel Hunt.
At the evening services a specially
prepared and well rendered musical
program was enjoyed by a large con-
gregation. The choir rendered the fol-
lowing selections, SOLO, After the
storms of life" Mr.. Cummins; duet,
The vesper hour" Mr. Knapp and
Mrs. Hubbard; solo. Jerusalem" Mrs
Harris; male quartet, THE home
light" and God is a spirit; trio,
Father, lead me by thy hand" Mrs,
Harris, Mrs, Hubbard, Mr.. Knapp
quartet, Jesus. lover of my SOUL"
The pastor, Rev DR.. George W. King,
gave a short address on the mission OF
the church and the life church menu
bers should lead.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
LONG coRTEeE.
Affecting Funeral Rites for Little Chi

Affecting Funeral Rites for Little Child.
The largest funeral cortege which has
followed the remains Of a child to St.
Johns cemetery for years, attended the
burial of Eleanor Campbell Ryan. the
2-year-old daughter of Officer William
]. Ryan of station 1, yesterday after
noon. There were 40 hacks in the line
which left the home Of officer Ryan, SO
Coral street.
The little grave was hidden beneath
a profusion of flowers, which broke the
white expanse of the snow-covered
cemetery. Among the offerings were q
heart marked Baby" from her father
and mother; crescent from her uncle,
Andrew Campbell; bunch Of pinks and
Easter lilies with white ribbon from
Misses Mamie and Annie Degnan, and
a bouquet of pinks from Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Nichols.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
EDMUNp FLAHERTY DEAD.

Edmund Flaherty died at his home
In Holden, Sunday evening. Mr.. Fla
herty is one of the oldest residents Of
Holden and also one Of the oldest at
tendants Of st. Mary's Church o Ho!-
den. He carried on farm and was
Mighty esteemed by all who knew him.
He leaves one son, Edward Flaherty of
Holden, and three daughters, Mary.
who resides at home; Mrs. John Cum
bingham Of Dawson, Holden, and
Catherine L.. employed as bookkeeper
at Blodget & Co.'S. who lives in this
city.
The funeral will take place from his
late home. In Holden ~'aor sG4v
morning with q re"Tism rlasS at st.
Marys Church, in Holden at o'clock.
Burial in St Johns cemetery, Wor-
cester.
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INVITATIONS OUT.
Dread Institute the Scene Of a Brilliant
Dinner Tomorrow Evening.

H. p. Perky has issued invitations to
about fifty prominent persons of this
city for a dinner which will be served
at the Dread Institute tomorrow even
ing.
D. o. Mills, the New York philanthro-
pist, win be present as the guest of the
evening. His EXcellency Gov. Wolcott
was also invited but owing to a pre-
vious invitation, could not accept He
will however, be represented by a
member of his staff.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
yls's AcAM,QAL EVENT.
ticuI uraI Hall Tomorrow We,

ticul ural Hall Tomorrow zve-,-,.,,.
The pupils of D. ]. Boyle, teacher of
Dancing, met in the dancing academy
n the Day building yesterday, to con-
clude arrangements for the annual
concert and social which win take
place in horticultural Hall tomorrow
evening. They intend to make the
event as enjoyable as the past parties.
Whlch nave ranked as the most sue
cessful of the season. The famous
Harry E. Brigham orchestra of MARI
b0ro has been engaged to furnish
music.
large committee was chosen to
manage the social. The concert will he
from until 8 o'clock and dancing Will
pc until o'clock in the morning. j.
Fred Burke, trombone player of un-
usual ability, who has recently Joined
the orchestra, win play Ia solo, and
John r.. BurnettwiH play bn the xylo-
phone. The program of dances is a
neat one.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
AT THE Y. M. c. A.
Rev. 6. g. Meeser Gives Stirring Address
At Young Peopl-'s Rally.

At Young Peop7's Rally
The young peoples rally at Associa-
ton Hall yesterday afternoon was
well attended and the exercises proved
to be decidedly interesting. This was
the last Sunday afternoon meeting to
which ladies will be admitted, as here
after meetings for men only will be
held
Rev. S. B. Meeser, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, made an address
which was pronounced to. be one of
the best that has been given in the
young peoples course.
The Rev. Mr.. Meeser took for his
subject, "Am l my brothers keeper
The address was full of pointed re-
ligious truths and was listened to with
wrapt attention by the large audience
present
The choir of the First Baptist Church
led by Mrs Inez Buss- Knowles, sang
several selections in their usual COM
mendable manner.
;. Members of all the young peoples
societies in Worcester Were present
Many prominent Y 5. C. E. members
assisted. lN
Sunday evening ct the meeting for
| men only, Rev. DR.. a. q. Com d will
| deliver an address. His subject viii
be THE trials and triumphs of Wor-
| cester's young men,"
Secretary Halsey Hammond will in
augurate entertainments that will be
/ of special interest 20 all classes OF
| Worcester citizens, during the week.
Saturday evening, Lieut. w. H
i Plummer will give a talk on the late
war at Association Hall and the city
/ cadets OF Grace Church will drill un'
der the direction of Sergt. w. H. ALI
son of Co. A.
This meeting will be free and the
public are cordially invited to attend
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
BOYS CLUB.
Benefit Night to Be Marked By Excellent
Program.

Program.
The following is the program Tor the
Worcester Boys Club Drum Corps ben
eft as it is to be given tonight IN the
rs. Club rooms, 617 Main street:
1eH Little r,-sg7.lley. drum corps;
/ Willie Hughes, Robert, Henry Trainor,
car Anderson, Charles Wren. Dominic
Killelea, Arthur Carpenter, James Hol-
~ and John Freedman; singing, Miss
Emma Mitchell; reading, Mss Ma
me Leake; dialect sketches. f. w
Cox; dance, Dennis Drlscoll and Dan
lei Carney; selections, E. P. Crerie: In
dian clubs, Ernest L. Gagnon; Special
ties Miss Mamie Parsons: reading
MISS Mamie Leake: sketches. F. w
Cox; selections, e. P. Crerie.
Farce, Seeking His Fortune: or A
Country Boy in the city" John McAr-
die, Napoleon Desautelle. William
Brewer and Frank Lareau.
Members of the drum corps will act
as ushers, viz. az
Drummers-Ernest L. Gagnon nrasi-
dent; George Orr (bass(, vice president.
John McArdle, leader; Napoleon De'
sautelle, sergeant; Arthur C,bahot
Thomas Curry, George Guertin
Flfers.George Trudeau, sergeant
Alfred Connors. Fred Peacotte lanes l.,
Lynch, Aaron Nishanian, Henri Ninb
ols' cymbaIs, William Brenn
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
MRS. REILLY's FUNERAL.

Mrs. Elizabeth Reilly was buried in
st. Johns cemetery yesterday after
noon, the funeral being held from the
residence of her sister Mrs. Richard
Garvey, is Union avenue. Rev Jas.
A. Hurley of ST Johns Catholic Church
read the rites for the dead over her
body when placed in front of the altar
rail. yesterday afternoon. The bearers
were Eugene, James and Thomas Nee
gan Of Baldwinvile, Michael Meegan.
James H. Garvey and Eugene f. Car
Vey
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
LIVELY RUNAWAY.
George Scott Is Run over but overcoat
Saves Him.

George Scott, motorman on the
Cons0lidated, who lives at 7S7 South
bridge street was painfully hurt while
trying 10 stop a runaway horse on
Front street, yesterday afternoon. The
horse was without a bride, and as
Scott tried to catch it, he was thrown
under the wheels of the wagon. The
horse hsd no bride on him. Both
wneels passed over him, but owing to
tail1ed no further injury than n
spralned knee. The team belongs to an
ltalian and started from Southbridge
street AZ was stopped near the Union
Ihe inllred man was taken into
Waiee13 9fug store, where he received
sucn4 attention as was possible. He
was then sent to his home on South
bridge street,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-06
MANY TRIBUTES.
Funeral Of Mrs. Sarah c. westweII Brings
Out Tokens of Esteem.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah c. West
we'll took place yesterday afternoon
from her late home, 27 Ash street. Ser
vices were held at St Johns Catholic
church at o'clock, Rev. j. A. Hurley
officiating
Among the floral tributes We're: A
pillow from the Order Of Railroad Con-
ductors; heart from ]. r. Doran; stand
ing cross inscribed Sister" from Mrs.
Susan Marchettier; cluster of white
tied with white ribbon from
Michael G. Doran and wife; cluster Of
pinl1s and ferns tied with white rib
bon from p. A. Doran PLAGUE OF roses
tied with white ribbon from Charles
Marchettier; bouquet OF roses from &c.
]. Hoyle and family; several other bou-
quets of cut flowers from friends.
The pail bearers were p. A. Doran, M.
C. Doran, ]. e. Doran and F. II. Doran.
Interment took place In st. Johns
cemetery. There will be a requiem high
mass at St Johns church this morning
at Q o'clock.