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COMMUNICATION 
MAGNOLIA RESIDENT BEGS STREET 
Dept. ro Frx Street PIPE 
_ Editor North Shore Breeze, 
Dear Sir:—Will you kindly allow 
me space in your Magnolia column to 
call attention toa needed improve- 
ment. When it rains the drain, or 
sewer pipe in front of William Wil- 
_ kins’ house on Magnolia avenue, clogs 
up, and overflows, leaving the street 
full of water,—about a foot deep. 
_ This gradually flows into Mr. Wilkins’ 
cellar, and recently it put the fire out, ° 
the water being about three feet deep. 
The Gloucester street department, 
or whoever is in charge of such mat- 
ters, should do something to remedy 
the trouble, as it is the third or fourth 
time this thing has happened. ‘The 
condition of the water in the street is 
the talk of the whole town. For in- 
«stance, on the occasion of the funeral 
of the late Unarles Brown, the hacks 
and automobiles, had to drive through 
-this lake of water and were covered 
with mud. 
We all hope the department will 
‘make some arrangement to fix up this 
trouble. Thanking the editor for the 
‘space allowed, I remain, 
Yours sincerely, 
Magnolia, Mar. 5, 1913. RESIDENT’, 
‘CHaries A. Brown oF MAacnotia 
Diep Last WEEK 
Charles A. Brown, for many years 
an assistant appraiser at the Boston 
custom house, passed away at the 
home of his son, Henry W. Brown, at 
South Weymouth on Wednesday, 
Feb. 26, after an illness of several 
months from what is commonly de- 
scribed as a leaky heart. 
Mr. Brown was a naitve of Glouces- 
‘ter, where he was born 58 years ago, 
and was the son of George and Al- 
mira (Marston) Brown. After grad- 
uating from the Bryant & Stratton 
Business college in Boston, he was em- 
ployed as bookkeeper for George J. 
Tarr & Co., and later for J. J. Burns 
& Co., and some 30 years ago was ap- 
pointed an opener and packer in the 
Boston custom house. He stood high 
in the estimation of his associates in 
the customs service, where his ability 
won for him deserved promotion, he 
being in a few years advanced to the 
position of invoice examiner and later 
to an assistant appraiser. 
He was a fine penman, and a keen 
and forcible writer, possessing a vivid 
sense of humor, as well as pathos, and 
although he seldom wrote for public 
inspection, those most intimately ac- 
quainted with him will recall many in- 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
stances where his sharp wit proved 
the feature of many gatherings and 
his unbounded good humor smoothed 
over what might have otherwise re- 
sulted in strained relations. 
He was a member of Tyrian lodge 
of Masons, also of William Ferson, 
Royal Arch Chapter and Bethlehem 
Commandery, Knights Templars, of 
this city, and Aleppo Temple, Nobles 
of the Mystic Shrine, of Boston. He 
was also a member of Fernwood 
lodge, Ancient Order of United Work- 
men, Gloucester Lodge, Benevolent 
and Protective Order of Elks, and 
Masconomo Colony of Pilgrim Fath- 
ers. 
He was one of the originators of the 
famous Sea Foam club and during 
its existence was one of the most ac- 
tive members, frequently contributing 
to the learned researches of the club 
by able and well-written papers. 
He married Lizzie A. Tarr, daugh- 
ter of the late Capt. Robert and Han- 
nah (Allen) Tarr, who passed away 
January 3, 1892, and he is survived by 
one son, Henry Walter Brown of 
South Weymouth, an employee of the 
Massachusetts Harbor and Land Com- 
mission, also by one brother, Henry 
W. Brown of Magnolia, the well 
known contractor. 
His remains were brought to Glou- 
cester for interment, and his funeral 
took place Saturday afternoon at 2 
o’clock from the Magnolia church— 
sloucester Times. 
ELBRIDGE ALLEN ee 
Elbridge Allen, a one time resident 
of Manchester, passed away after a 
long illness of cancer, at the home of 
his son Arthur D. Allen in Orange, 
Mass. 
Mr. Allen was born in Manchester, 
April 5, 1835, and passed the earlier 
part of his life in that town, learning 
the cabinet-maker’s trade. He was 
the son of Stephen and Nancy (Cross) 
Allen.~ When a young man he remov- 
ed to Wendell, Mass., where he has 
since resided. He is survived by two 
sons, Arthur D. and Clinton D., and 
one daughter Ella W., also three 
brothers, John R. of Manchester, 
George of Boulevard and Clarence of 
Greenbush, and one sister, Mrs. John 
Is. Knowlton of Magnolia. 
Little boys soon get tired of their 
toys and break them, but little girls 
wait until they grow up. 
In spite of a good figure, a girl may 
display bad form. 
Some people spend as they go and 
others stay at home, 
MANCHESTER CHURCHES. 
ORTHODOX CONGREGA- 
TIONAL— pastor. 
Sunday morning worship, with — ser- 
mon, 10:45. Bible “school 12:00. 
Christian Endeavor society 6:00 p. m. 
Evening worship with sermon, 7:00. 
Prayer meeting Tuesday, 7:30 in the 
chapel. Woman’s Missionary society 
the 1st Thursday of each month. Sit- 
tings can be obtained of A. S. Jewett. 
BAPTIST CHURCH—Rev. A. G. 
Warner, pastor. Public worship, 
10:45 a. in. Bible school, 12:15, ves- 
try. Men’s class, 12:15, auditorium. 
Young People’s union, 6:00. Even- 
ing service, 7:00. Prayer meeting 
Friday evening at 7:30. Communion 
first Sunday in the month, All seats 
are tree at every service. 
SACRED HEART—Rev. Mark Sul- 
livan, pastor. Masses, 8:00 and 10:00 
o'clock. Sunday school at 2:30 o'clock. 
Kosary, Instruction and Benediction 
of the Blessed Sacrament, 3:30 
gclock. Week days—Morning mass 
at 7:30 o'clock. Advanced class Fri- 
day evening at 7:30 o’clock. 
Members of Harmony Guild may 
obtain tickets for guest night from 
Miss Blaisdell, Monday afternoon and 
evening, March roth. 
The Ladies Social circle will hold 
a half-pound party at Mrs. Esther Pul- 
sifer’s home, Wednesday evening, 
March, 12th. 
A “Q: E.” social was held at the 
Baptist church vestry last Tuesday 
evening. Mrs. A. G. Warner ‘was 
chairman of the entertainment commit- 
tee and a most delightful program was. 
carried out. The attendance was very 
large and the ice cream, cake and 
candy were soon disposed of. The 
proceeds of the affair will be placed 
in the treasury of the church. Follow- 
ing was the program:—Piano solo, — 
“Paul Revere’s Ride,” Miss Ethel An- 
drews ; reading, “Interview with Mark 
‘T’wain,’’ Miss Grace Mays; solo, ‘The 
Harbor Bay,” (encore “A Bow of 
Roses,”) A. G. Warner; reading, 
“Auxitaliens” (encore “My Vesper 
Song”), Mrs. C.E. Brown; piano 
solo, “Rosetta,’’ Miss Gladys Hildreth; 
reading, “The Ladies of the Fair,” 
Miss Grace Mays; vocal solo, “Gar- 
den of Roses,” G. Allyn Brown; read- 
ing, “Patsy,” Miss Grace Mays. The 
candy table was in charge of Miss 
Joseyjhine Brooks. Games were en- 
joyed at the close of the entertainment. 
If you have any fear of being 
obliged to eat your own words, pay 
sugar-coated compliments, 
