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SOCIETY NOTES 
One of the most brilliant indoor funetions of the 
Boston season in which North Shore society from that 
' city largely participated was Miss Sarah H. Crocker’s 
| skating carnival at the Arena, Monday evening of this 
' week for her two nieces, Eleanor and Clara Crocker. 
The arena was transformed into a forest scene with 
Christmas trees, holly, laurel, bright blossoms and my- 
_riads of lights. Music was furnished by the First Corps 
of Cadets Band. There were 1500 guests. Supper was 
_ served at round tables in buffet fashion. 
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Mr. and Mrs. Guy Norman of Boston and Beverly 
_ will oceupy their Washington residence this winter. It 
is located on Massachusetts avenue. Last winter Sena- 
tor and Mrs. Aldrich were its occupants. 
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Mrs. Wm. [looper is registered at the Somerset, Bos- 
ten, for an indefinite period. She has come into Boston 
from West Manchester to take an active interest in the 
- debutante functions of her niece, Miss Ilelen Hooper of 
Boston and West Manchester. 
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Through the courtesy of Eben D. Jordan the Boston 
Art elub will be privileged on. New Year’s day to en- 
joy a concert by members of the Boston Opera company. 
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George R. White of Boston and Manchester is again 
the largest individual taxpayer of Boston. Mrs. Larz 
Anderson is the second, A. Shuman third and Eben D. 
Jordan fourth. Other North Shore summer residents 
on the list are Frederick Ayer and George N. Black. 
C. E. Cotting is the heaviest trustee paying taxes. He 
is paying on upwards of $60,000,000. Gov.-Elect Foss 
is ninth on the list. 
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The ninety fourth annual meeting of the Widow’s 
Society of Boston was held recently with Mrs. W. 
Caleb Loring of Boston and Pride’s. One hundred and 
thirty five women passed 60 years of age have been aid- 
ed through an expenditure of $12,722.50. Mrs. Loring 
was elected secretary. 
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A landseape by William Morris Tlunt, the famous 
painter, who had a studio in Magnolia in its early days 
as a summer resort, has been presented the Boston 
Museum of Fine Arts. The donors are pupils and 
friends of the late artist. The idea originated with 
Miss Helen M. Knowlton, his favorite pupil and bio- 
grapher. Miss Knowlton has spent many summers at 
Bast Gloucester. The picture cost $8,000. $500 
was presented hy the museum. The balance was do- 
nated by the other subscribers. Among them were 
Alexander Cochrane, Mrs. James T. Field, Mrs. Robert 
D. Evans, Mrs. George D. Howe, Mrs. W. Seott Fitz, 
Mrs. Wm. C. Endicott, Mrs. Charles M. Cabot and 
others. The recent gift is called ‘‘Pine Woods’’. It is 
a characteristic example of Hunt’s work and possesses 
perfect unity. The museum is congratulating itself 
on its possession. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
MANCHESTER, MASS., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1910. 
SOCIETY NOTES. 
Hon. A. P. Gardner will give a Christmas entertain- 
ment and treat to all the school children of Hamilton 
in Hamilton Town Hall, Monday evening, Dee. 26. 
Capt. Gardner renews in this respect, a custom of many 
years standing. 
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By the will of the late Bishop Wm. M. N. MeVickar 
of Providence and Pride’s Crossing the sum of $10,000 
was left in trust for the benefit of Rev. James P. Franks 
of Salem. On ‘his death the principal will be divided 
among his three daughters. Eight thousand dollars each 
were bequeathed to the Misses Franks also. Miss E. 
C. MeVickar is executrix. 
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Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has designated 
Baroness Hengelmuller, wife of the Ambassador from 
Austria-Hungary to the United States, to be ‘‘Imper- 
ial Royal Lady of the Palace’’ This gives the Baroness 
the highest possible rank and privilege at the court. 
The announcement is one of great interest to North 
Shore society as the Baroness has been a member of 
its diplomatic coterie in past seasons. 
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Mrs. W. H. Taft has sent out cards for Friday 
evening, Dec. 30, at 10 o’clock, when she will give 
a small dance at the White House. 
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Patronesses for the Charity Ball to be given at Hotel 
Schenley, Pittsburg, January 2, include Mrs. H, M. 
Curry, Mrs. Herbert DuPuy, Mrs. Henry C. Frick, Mrs. 
Herbert Hostetter, Mrs. John R. MeGinley and many 
other Pittsburg matrons of social prominence who sum- 
mer on the North Shore. 
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Miss Marion McGinley of Pittsburg and Manchester 
attended the dinner dance of Mrs. William Racon 
Schiller at the Pittsburg Golf club last Friday even- 
ing given in honor of Miss Edith Anne Rea. Miss Mc- 
Ginley also assisted Mrs. Herbert DuPuy, chairman of 
the board of the Pittsburg Hospital for children, at 
the recent tea given at the opening of the new hospital 
annex. 
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The Middlesex Hunt Club members are enjoying the 
hunt with great zest these winter days particularly 
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander H. Higginson of Lincoln and 
Manchester who are adding more trophies to their hunt 
room at Lincoln. 
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At the Scott and Fowles Art gallery, Philadelphia, 
iy on exhibition a portrait of Pres. Taft, which was a 
commission received by Sorolla y Bastida, the famous 
Spanish painter, from Mrs. Charles P. Taft of Cinein- 
nati. 
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Gardiner M. Lane and family of Boston and Man- 
chester are planning to spend Christmas in Baltimore 
with Mrs. Lane’s parents, Prof. and Mrs. Basil Gild- 
ersleeve, 
