This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 5, 1894

These news items were the talk of the town on May 5, 1894

—May baskets are ripe!
—A warm May is predicted!
—”Ice Bound” is creating quite a sensation.
—Mr. W. J. Taylor is recovering.
—Have you got your dog licensed yet?
—Nothing has yet been heard of the missing Albert Everett, y
—Mr. John Gillooly is slowly recovering from his lameness.
—Is your name down as a subscriber to the “home paper?
—Remember the G. A. R entertainment next Thursday night.
—The mercury last Saturday reached 78, and on Sunday 68.
—It is rumored that the old Norwood ‘‘nine” has disbanded.

—Publish }our legal notices in the ‘‘home paper.”
If you want anything, or if you have anything you don’t want, advertise in this paper.

The Excelsior Orchestra will furnish music for the G A. R. entertainment next Thursday.
—The new brass foundry connected with the Car Shops, will be opened next Monday
—Our streets are merry, evenings, with parties of young people out hanging May baskets!
—A new Corliss engine of 102 horsepower, has just arrived for Messt s. Q. H. Morrill & Co
—Mr. E. W. Talbot has been quite ill for the past week, but is expected to be out soon.
—Some of our enterprising people have got their peas planted in spite of the cold weather.
—Mr. X. A. Enwright and family moved into their new house on High Street last Monday.
—Mr. John Folan is out with a pair of fine gray horses, new harness and a new wagon. He has as nice a team as one would wish to see.
—The History Class met with Rev. B. W. Burrows last Monday evening. Mrs. B. F. Colburn conducted the exercises of the evening.
—A party of A. O. U. W. boys went to West Dedham with Deputy M. II. Howard, to see the “goat” worked by Cutham Lodge.
—Our East Walpole neighbors were wide awake on Arbor Day, and not only set out ninety-nine trees, but set an example worthy to be followed.

—Conductor McCarthy, who has run the Putnam local for several years so successfully, has been promoted to the passenger sendee.
—Messrs. Wheelock, Pond, Clary and Noyes, attended the readings given by members of the “School of Expression” in Boston Wednesday night. Miss E\erctt of Norwood was one of the participants.
—A number of Univcrsalists, including Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Barrett, Mrs. Chas. Hill, Mrs. Allen Talbot, Rev. Geo. Hill and others, attended the meeting of the Boston Association held in Chelsea on Wednesday.
day of May, and the regular ceremonies will take place in the Catholic Church. The crowning of the Statue, a procession of girls and boys, and a sermon will be the special features.
—The concert given by the Universalist Choir deserved a far more extended notice than we gave it in our last issue, but owing to the sudden illness of a member of the editor’s family, several articles had to be cut short and some omitted entirely. All those interested will please excuse the omissions.
—The Norwood house is crowded to its utmost capacity, and Mr. Wellington, the popular proprietor, has been obliged to hire rooms outside to accommodate his patrons. It is hoped that in the near future the Odd Fellows will erect a large building to accommodate not only this business, but to supply the demand for business offices.
—A union meeting and public entertainment by the post, Corps, and Camp of Norwood, consisting of war songs, recitations. Also Capt. Gilman of Post 157, will tell his story of escape from “Rebellion!”
—To those people who have chosen Cross Street for a dumping ground — ‘For some time past my neighbor and myself have been watching with alarm the increasing number of refuse heaps, which are forming in our victinty. They have reached the yard limit upon each side, and we hasten to protest before our front lawn is invaded.
Resident.

—G. L. Maker starred Wednesday for a two weeks trip in May.
—Miss Eunice Reveil left Norwood last Wednesday for New York.
—Chas. King has not moved from Linden street, as was reported.
—Telephonic connection is needed between the two engine houses.
—W. J. Peterson occupies the tenement recently vacated by C. O. Moulton.
—Samuel Sanders and Daniel Kelliher went to work in the car-shop this week.
—A. W. Clapp leaves town Monday to enter a newspaper office in Groveton, X. IJ.
—It would be unkind to ask any of the firemen where the fire was Tuesday night.
—The title of Mr. Thus. Kcursiey was changed May 1st, from “M. M.M to “General
—The “Vcslibuled Limited” is expected to be ready for service by the 15th of this month.
— Mr. Chas. G Eddy and wife of New Yoir state, have been the guests of Rev W. B. Eddy this week.

— A contrary whistle on the N.Y. & N. H. aroused the natives at an early hour Tuesday morning.
— Messrs Lewis Day and F. H. Day sail today, via Cunard Line, for Europe. We wish them bon voyage.
—The meanest person in town stole thirteen of those beautiful tulips fiom the mound in front of our office on Sunday.
—L. A. Currier has added much to the comfort as well as the attractiveness of his store by putting a large awning in front.
—The ‘‘Fin du Steele” will hold its weekly meeting at the home of Miss Florence Berwick Monday afternoon. May 7th, at 2:15
— Messrs. Fred Weber, Joseph Lang and Daniel Eckhart, members of the Norwood Bass Band, left Tuesday for Germany via New Ymk
—Engine 183, that runs the New York Limited, is in the shops having a lagging of asbestos, which means no more stops at Norwood Central on account of burning laggings.
—The band concerts this summer will be given on the baseball grounds, and it is proposed that an admission fee of ten cents be charged. The bandstand will be on wheels.
—Services at the Universalist church tomorrow as usual. Morning service at 10.40 Sunday school at 12; Evening service of song at 7. The pastor will conduct the services of the day. Every one is invited.
—Sociable at the Baptist vestry next Thursday evening. A good time is expected. The supper will be provided by a class of young ladies, and will be served from 6:30 to 7 o’clock. There will also be a sale of aprons, sweeping caps, etc. A good entertainment is promised. Admission to vestry, 10 cents.
—At the annual meeting of the High School Alumni Association on Saturday evening the following officers were elected:— President—.John J. Geary
1st Vice Pres.—Estelle M. Baker.
2d Vice Pros.—.John Parker.
Secretary—Charlotte M. Wellington.
Treasurer—Alice M. Pendergast.
It was voted to have an Alumni Banquet during graduation week in June. The debate on the license question will take place Saturday evening, May 26th.

—Mrs. Geo. W. Gay opened her house to the Literary Club last Monday night, and a large proportion of the members were present. Mr. Eddy gave a talk on the “Functions of Congress;” Miss Chandler a paper on “Horace Greeley;” and Miss Williamson added a very interesting chapter to the novel, in which poor Grover lost one of the twists in his tail in an accident on the ear. Mr. and Mrs. Eddy gave a piano duet and the club was also favored with a piano solo by Miss Adams. For the second hour Mrs. Winslow read a sketch of James Whitcomb Riley, which was supplemented by selections from his poems by Mr. Winslow. The club voted to engage Thos. Wentworth Higginson as the lecturer for the annual reception. In securing him the club is exceedingly fortunate, and a treat is in store for the members and their guests
—The Good Templars held a very interesting meeting last Monday night.
— The “ Last Loaf ” was given under the auspices of St. Catherine’s Total Abstinence and Literary Society to a crowded house Thursday night.
—The case of .1. J. Gillin was put over until today.
—Three young men arrested Sunday by Officer Creed for drunkenness were fined $5 each.
—Rev. G. W. Nead preached in Canton last Sunday morning.
—Geo. S. Winslow and Geo. W. Gay have been in New York City this week.
—H. B. Baker reports the sale of Frederick J. Woher, Jr.’s house and land to Mr. Hudson.
— The annual May procession takes place in M. Catherine’s church tomorrow afternoon. All are invited.
—Tuesday and Wednesday the weather was so hot that the oldest inhabitant, could not refrain from perspiring.
—The date of the Literary Club animal reception has been fixed for May 17th, one week from next Thursday night.
—J. T. Odell, F. K. Dewey, Geo. F. Randolph, W.R. Babcock, and L B. Bidwell visited the rail shops Wednesday.
— E. L. Felling has finished copying the resolutions of the death of Hristopheruncan, J, and it is a fine piece
of work
— Miss Mildred Coombs, of Everett, who danced the Highland Fling so gracefully at the May party Tuesday night, was the guest of Miss Lilia Bateman.
—The Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church held an entertainment and social Thursday night, which was much enjoyed. A symphony orchestra gave several selections. Other numbers were: mandolin and guitar trio by Mrs. Willett, Miss Winslow and Mr. Angier; a reading by Miss Wellington; piano solo, Miss Adams; vocal solo. Mr. Whedon. This was followed by a lint trimming contest, and the judges decided that John Peterson made the most beautiful, Robbins the most artistic, and Perley Thompson the most patriotic bonnet. Chocolate and cake were served later.

—Geo, K. Bird Relief Corps is making preparations to give one of the most elaborate entertainments over presented to our citizens. The spectacular opera, “The Recluse” will he given in Village Hall Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 15th and 17lh. The recent presentation at Hyde Park was attended by some of the Norwood ladies and Mr. Newcomb was urged to present the opera here. As “The Recluse” requires ample and extensive iconic accessories, new and special scenery and extension of the stage will be necessary. This will be done in the most effective manner, and the presentation here, with the excellent solo talent announced, and the great chorus of young people, combined with appropriate scenery and costumes, will be equal to the production in the cities. The Norfolk County Gazette says: “The Recluse” was a thorough and artistic success, and the surprise and delight of our people who had not been prepared for so elaborate and attractive entertainment was great and their praise unstinted and enthusiastic. The opera was elegantly mounted, gorgeous costumes and other charming effects. A more interesting scene has scarcely ever been seen here.” Tickets will go on sale Thursday at Thompson’s drug store.

—Rev. Mr. Loder occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church last Sunday and preach oil his farewell sermon as pastor of the church. The sermon was one of the best ho ever delivered here, and a full house was out to hear it. Prior to the sermon he spoke feelingly of the kindness of the parish in their expression of esteem as indicated by the vote passed at the recent meeting; and the three months’ additional salary be accepted only to have it turned over to the credit of the church for use in a western home mission.
—About ten of the neighboring Congregational churches, represented by the pastor and one delegate, assembled in the Congregational church hero last Tuesday afternoon as a council to dissolve the pastoral relation existing between that church and Rev. A. L. Loder. After listening to the records of the church and remarks by the pastor and churchy the council went into executive session and formulated a decree dissolving the pastoral relation. After adjournment the council and committee were entertained at lunch at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. L. II. Plimpton, and the guests departed on the 0.10 train. Rev. and Mrs. Loder were at homo to their friends up to Thursday, and will soon move to Hyde Park to take up their future abode. They carry with them the best wishes and esteem of the parish here.

(Originally published in the Norwood Advertiser and Review)