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The officers of the club for the year 1915-1916 are as follows:
President-Charles E. Riley.
Vice Presidents-Samuel L. Powers. John A. Fenno. Frank L. Nagle James L. Richards
William J. Follett Jarvis Lamson
Secretary-Horton S. Allen.
Treasurer-William T. Halliday Executive Committee --- William C. Bamburgh
Edgar S. Barker
C. Arthur Boutelle
Albert P. Carter Harold O. Hunt Albert M. Lyon George F. Malcolm Fred E. Mann
Henry J. Nichols Carl F. Schipper H. Belden Sly
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When the Newton Club was first or- ganized in 1887, it remodeled the old residence on the northern corner of Walnut and Austin streets, Newton- ville, on the site now occupied by the brick block of stores. The present house of the club was erected in 1892, and is considered an excellent form of colonial architecture, striking in its mas- siveness and harmonious in its setting among the residences surrounding its position on the corner of Walnut street and Highland avenue, Newtonville.
being represented in record pinfalls. On Thursday evenings and general holi- days the alleys are open to the ladies of members' families.
On the main floor are the ladies' par- lors and dressing room with an adjoin- ing toilet; the great hall; the reading room, where a large variety of maga- zines and newspapers are regularly re- ceived and a small library is kept; the billiard and pool room, with five tables; and the clerk's office.
A private staircase to the second
THE NEWTON CLUB
The building is of three stories and basement, the latter containing the bowling alleys, scparated into two sets, one set of four alleys with a gallery for spectators, and another set of two alleys in an adjoining room. These alleys are maintained in first class condition and are of the regulation pattern, brilliantly lighted and well ventilated. Recent tournaments have brought into activity as many as eighteen teams of men and twelve teams of ladies, many members
floor leads from the ladies' parlor, and a sumptuous staircase for general usc from the great hall to the second floor lounge. On the second floor there is an- other tastefully decorated ladies' parlor ; two large card rooms; a general loung- ing hall; two beautiful private dining rooms, colonial in architecture; and a large oak dining room, adjoining which is a grill room in old Flemish style. The kitchens and steward's quarters are on this floor. By way of the ladies' parlor,
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the road from the first floor leads to the noon bridge for ladies only, and there is staircase rising to the ball room on the an occasional evening bridge as well. Tasteful souvenirs are provided on such occasions. third story, the floor being of a size that will hold nearly 100 dancing couples. When used for entertainments, the stage is extended in size, the seating ca- pacity being about 200. When the small stage is used, about 300 persons can be seated.
Every Thursday evening the entire house is opened to members, their ladies and guests, the occasion being well known as Neighborhood night. Bowl- ing, cards, billiards and pool are en- joyed by all, and informal dancing in the ball room attracts many to that part of the house. Once each month, from October to May, there is a formal as- sembly with dance music by a sympho- ny orchestra; the February assembly be- ing a masquerade dance. Saturday nights are Men's Club Nights for mem- bers and their male guests, a stag lunch- eon being served at 10 P. M., and a smoke talk being given once a month. Once each month. also, there is after-
A squash court building has been erected recently, the cost of it being con- tributed by general subscriptions among the menibers. It consists of two fully equipped regulation courts with lockers and dressing room and a visitor's gal- lery. Many new members have been ad- mitted as a result of this new addition to the activities of the club, it being an important factor in making the roster the largest in the club's history.
There is a fine tennis court on High- land avenue and many members keep the court busy during the summer days.
The present good financial condition of the club is a criterion of the excellent supervision of the officers and commit- tees, and the widespread good spirit among the many families which are ac- tive in the pleasures and sports of the club.
NEWTON BOAT CLUB
The Newton Boat Club is one of the oldest social organizations in the city, for the attractiveness of the Charles river was early recognized and an or- ganization of those who enjoyed boat- ing was soon affected. The club was first organized in the late seventies, and its first club house was on the western side of the river. In 1878 land was leased opposite Norumbega tower and
a modest club house erected. In 1886 the present location at Riverside was secured and a new house erected. The club was incorporated in 1897.
The June concerts at this club house have long been one of the pleasant fea- tures of the summer season and in win- ter the club entertains its members and friends with dancing and bowling.
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HUNNEWELL CLUB
The Hunnewell Club, with its pres- ent commodious and convenient club- house at the junction of Eldredge and Church streets, in Newton, was the out- growth of a neighborhood club organ- ized in 1895 as the Hunnewell Hill Club, and with membership limited to
urer, and Hon. Hermon E. Hibbard, Dr. Albert B. Jewell, and Messrs. Sam- uel Farquhar, Charles W. Hall, Fran- cis H. Nichols, Henry W. Kendal and Walter B. Trowbridge.
In 1898, Messrs. F. E. and F. O. Stanley erected the present club house
HUNNEWELL CLUB, NEWTON.
residents of that locality. Its first club- house was the Bartlett mansion, now located on Breamore road, and its car- dinal principle of temperance attracted a constantly increasing membership. In 1897 the club was incorporated under the name of "The Hunnewell Club of Newton." The first permanent board of officers included Mr. Edward W. Pope, president; Mr. George Agry Jr., vice-president; Mr. J. Edward Hills, secretary ; Mr. John D. Barrows, treas-
and in which the Club held its first formal reception on April 14 of that year. The great success of the Club has been largely due to the generosity and foresight of Messrs. Stanley in pro- viding such admirable quarters for the many social functions held under the auspices of the Club during the past few years.
The Hunnewell Club is now one of the recognized social centres of the city and its membership includes many of the most prominent men in the city.
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BRAE BURN COUNTRY CLUB
The Club was organized as a Golf Club in 1897 with about one hundred members, but the demand for a Coun- try Club, with all the features pertain- ing to the modern Country Club became so insistent that the membership grad- ually increased and a large club house was erected and the title of the club changed to the Brae Burn Country Club in 1905.
The membership was increased to 650 single and family memberships, in addition to which are many non-resident members and a few honorary members.
The golf course of the club is consid- ered one of the best in the country and has been played on by all the notable players of this and other countries. In fact the club may be said to have an in- ternational reputation. Many of the National Tournaments and State Tournaments have been played on its grounds.
The club maintains a large number of Tennis Courts which are in constant use during the tennis season and many state tournaments have been held on these courts.
The club house has been many times enlarged since the incorporation to meet the demand for bedrooms and res- taurant service, and an important addi- tion will soon, be under way which will give the club a room 40x30 which will be practically a screened piazza in the summer and a sun-parlor in the winter. This room will have a fine dancing floor.
The winter carnivals on the pond are famous and occur every week during the winter months when there is ice. The illumination of the pond is a fea- ture to which the club gives special at- tention and the occasions are always greatly enjoyed and make a scene of great beauty. Skating instructors are provided for the convenience of mem- bers.
BRAE BURN COUNTRY CLUB
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB
This club was organized in Decem- ber, 1890 by the residents of West Newton hill and has a membership of about one hundred. Its club house is on Berkeley street and furnishes a so- cial centre for its members. The club has always made a specialty of tennis and its tournaments in the early nineties attracted many tennis enthusiasts from all over the country. It was on the courts of this club that Dr. Pim and
H. S. Mahoney, the first Englishmen to come over for tennis were enter- tained. The club has several good bowl- ers in its membership and its alleys are in constant use.
The chief object of the club however is to promote an intimate acquaintance and neighborly spirit among its mem- bers. Its ideals are simplicity and gen- uineness in social intercourse and its membership is highly prized.
THE PLAYERS, INC.
This organization is one of the best amateur dramatic clubs of the country and its name and fame are known be- yond the limits of the city. It was or- ganized on March 16, 1887 and its first performance of "Our Boys" was given that spring. The club has an active and an associate membership, the former including the actors and managers, and the latter persons who subscribe to the expense of the various productions.
The club gives a series of entertain- ments each winter, usually selecting well known plays, and has always pro- duced them in a most artistic manner.
Through the generosity of two of its members, Hon. Charles E. Hatfield and Mr. Harry L. Burrage, the club now has comfortable quarters in the old Unitarian Church building in West Newton.
THE NORTH GATE CLUB
This club is located on the north side of West Newton and has a commodious clubhouse on Waltham street, which was the result of the generosity of Mr. Henry B. Day and the late Capt. S. E. Howard. The club was organized in
1901 and has a membership of about one hundred members.
The club has taken a great interest in athletics and its bowling team won the city championship for several seasons.
Other clubs which maintain club houses in this city are the Chestnut Hill Club on Middlesex Road, Chestnut Hill: the Newton Catholic Club on Washington street, West Newton; the Newton Centre Squash Tennis Club, on Chestnut terrace and Commonwealth
avenue, Newton Centre; Woodland Golf Club, on Washington street, Woodland; Commonwealth Country Club on Algonquin road, Chestnut Hill: Newton Golf Club on Centre street, Newton and the Albemarle Golf Club on Crafts street, Newtonville.
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"biographical sketches of prom- inent citizens who have done so much for the benefit of the commu- nity."
-From "A Foreword " Page Two.
Notable Men
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Attractive Homes
HON. JOHN WINGATE WEEKS
Junior United States Senator from Massachusetts was born at Lancaster, N. H., April 11, 1860. He was educated in the public schools of his native state and at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., graduating in 1871. He was assigned to the ships Powhattan and Richmond, but resigned from the navy in 1883 to become Assistant Land Commissioner in the Florida Southern Railway. In 1888 he became a member of the firm of Hornblower & Weeks, bankers and brokers, of Boston. During his active career in business, Senator Weeks was president of the Massachusetts National Bank of Boston, president of the Newtonville Trust Co., vice president of the First National Bank of Bos- ton, and a director in numerous other enterprises, from all of which he retired on his elec- tion as United States Senator in 1913. Upon the organization of the Massachusetts Naval Brigade, Mr. Weeks was elected commander, later succeeding to the command of the first battalion and subsequently commanding the brigade for six years. During the Spanish war he commanded the second division of the auxiliary navy and also served as a member of the military advisory board appointed by Governor Wolcott.
Mr. Weeks was elected a member of the Newton Board of Aldermen for 1899, 1900 and 1901 and served as the fourteenth mayor of the city in 1902-1903. In the fall of 1903 he was elected a member of the National House of Representatives where he served until his election as Senator. During his service in Congress he was House Chairman of the Committee on Post Office and Post roads, and a member of the National Monetary Commission.
He is a member of the Boston Art Club, University Club of Boston, Brae Burn Coun- try Club, Chevey Chase Club, Chevey Chase, Md., Metropolitan, and the Army & Navy Clubs of Washington, D. C.
Senator Weeks is married and has a son and a daughter. He resides on Valentine Street, West Newton.
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HON. EDWIN OTIS CHILDS, JR.
The nineteenth mayor of Newton has been a life long resident, having been born here August 10, 1876, the son of the late Edwin Otis Childs. He was educated in the Newton schools, graduating from the high school in 1895, from Harvard College in 1899 and from the Boston University Law School in 1901.
Mr. Childs has been a director of the Newton Young Men's Christian Association since 1899, and has taken a deep interest in its work. He founded the Nonantum Boys Club, now the Nonantum Athletic Association, and has given many years of work in be- half of the youth of this city. He is a member of Eliot Church, and active in its work.
Mr. Childs served as a member of the Board of Health of Newton from 1908 to 1914, when he was elected mayor. He is also a member of the Harvard Club of Boston, and the Middlesex Club. He married Miss Mildred E. Roy of Watertown, Mass., January 11, 1908.
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HON. GEORGE H. ELLIS
Hon. George H. Ellis was born at Medfield, Mass., October 3, 1848. He was edu- cated in the public schools of that town. In 1865 he entered the office of "The Christian Register", becoming publisher of that paper in 1867. In 1873 he started a small job printing plant, a foundation upon which was built the establishment of the Geo. H. Ellis Co., one of the largest printing houses in Boston, of which he is the treasurer.
Mr. Ellis has made his home in Newton for many years, where his residence on Com- monwealth Avenue, West Newton, known as Wauwinet Farm, is with his outlying farms, the largest dairy farm in New England.
Mr. Ellis served the City of Newton as an alderman in 1903-04-05-06 as a representa- tive to the General Court in 1910-11-12-13-14, and as state senator from the Newton ( First Middlesex) District in 1915 and 1916. While a member of the legislature he held many important committee appointments, and was chairman of the special committee which settled the Lawrence strike. Mr. Ellis is a trustee of the Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege, a trustee of Simmons College, a director of the Newton Home for Aged People, a trus- tee of the Home Savings Bank and a trustee of the Permanent Fund, Boston Young Men's Christian Union.
He is a member of the Boston City Club, the Boston Unitarian Club, the Unitarian Club of Newton, the Brae Burn Country Club, the Neighborhood Club, North Gate, Massachusetts Reform, Massachusetts Clubs, and the Republican Club of Massachusetts.
Mr. Ellis has been twice married, first to Miss Sarah Dale in Boston, October 3, 1869, who is survived by two children, Herbert D. Ellis and Martha E. (Mrs. George F. Parmenter of Waterville, Me.), and second to Miss Elizabeth Shaw at Newton on Dec. 25, 1886.
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HON. CHARLES EDWIN HATFIELD
Eighteenth mayor of Newton, was born at Medford, Mass., Sept. 30, 1864, the son of Charles and Ann L. Hatfield. He was educated in the public schools and at Dean Academy.
Mr. Hatfield has had a long and distinguished political career, beginning with ser- vice in the Newton Common Council in 1894-95 as mayor of Newton for four years, 1910-11-12-13, for many years a member and chairman of the Republican City Committee of Newton and for four years, 1910-11-12-13 as chairman of the Republican State Com- mittee. Mr. Hatfield is also a Past Master of Dalhousie lodge of Masons, a Past High Priest of Newton Royal Arch Chapter, and a member of Gethsemane Commandery, K. T., Newton lodge, I. O. O. F., the Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor.
He is also president of the North Gate Club, president of the Allen School Alumni Association, treasurer of the Newton Boat Club, and treasurer of The Players, Inc.
Mr. Hatfield is a director in many business concerns and is president of the First Na- tional Bank of West Newton.
He married Miss Martha Pelton of. Chicago, and they have one daughter, Margaret, the wife of Mr. Stuart Chase of Allston.
Mr. Hatfield resides on Cherry Street, West Newton.
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HON. SAMUEL LELAND POWERS
A prominent member of the Boston bar, and an influential factor in the business and political activities of the state, was born in Cornish, N. H., October 26, 1848. He was edu- cated at Kimball Union Academy and Phillips Exeter Academy, and graduated from Dart- mouth College in 1874. He studied law in the Law School of the University of New York and was admitted to the bar of Worcester County in 1875. He began the practise of law in Boston in 1876, and became a resident of Newton in 1881. He was a member of the Con- mon Council of Newton in 1883-1884-1885 and of the board of aldermen in 1885 and also served for three years as a member of the school committee. In 1900 he was elected to the 57th Congress from this district and was re-elected in the fall of 1902 to the 58th Con- gress, in which he was an influential member. At the close of his second term he retired from active political life to resume his law practise.
Mr. Powers is a member and one of the founders of the Newton Club ; he is president of the Boston Art Club, and is a member of the Boston University Club, Exchange Club, the Atlantic Conference, and many other social organizations. He is also president of the Middlesex Club. He married Eva C. Powers in 1878, and they have one son, Leland Pow- ers, who is a member of the law firm of Powers & Hall.
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HON. SEWARD W. JONES
President of the Newton Trust Co. and treasurer of Jones Bros. Co., granite producers, with quarries at Barre, Vermont, was born at Ebensburg, Penn., February 9, 1857, and edu- cated in the common and soldiers orphan schools of his native state.
Mr. Jones has been prominent in state and city affairs, serving as a member of the Newton Board of Health for thirteen years from 1893, for four years as a member of the State Board of Insanity, as a member of the Governor's Council in 1907-08-09, and as a trustee of the Danvers State Hospital from 1910 to date.
Mr. Jones has also been active in business circles, having been a trustee and president of the Newton Centre Savings Bank, and a director for twenty (20) years of the Newton Trust Company.
He is a member of the Newton Club, Brae Burn Club, Massachusetts Republican Club, Massachusetts Club, Norfolk and Middlesex Clubs, and Vice President of the Traffic Club of New England.
Mr. Jones is married and has a family of two daughters. He resides on Columbus Street, Newton Highlands.
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HON. G. FREDERIC SIMPSON
Director of the Simpson Bros. Corporation of Boston, was born at Sullivan, Maine, the son of Captain Amos B. and Amelia (McKay) Simpson. He was educated in the common schools, enlisted at an early age in the 26th Maine Regiment, and saw considerable service in the Civil War at the seige of Port Hudson and other battles. While his health failed he remained with his regiment until honorably discharged at Bangor, Maine, in 1863. After the war he engaged in the granite business, then went to sea for a time. In 1869 he organized the firm of Simpson Bros. and engaged with his brother, James, in the business of bituminous and concrete paving. In 1885 the firm of Simpson Bros. Co. of Chicago was formed with three members, J. B. Simpson in charge. In 1896 Mr. James Simpson died and the next year the Chicago business was sold and the Simpson Bros. Corporation of Boston formed with Mr. Simpson as President, and J. B. Simpson as Vice President. Since then Mr. Simpson has devoted all his time to the Boston firm.
Mr. Simpson is a director in the Newton Trust Co., director Newton Co-operative Bank, Trustee in Boston Suburban Electric Co., Vice President and Trustee of the New- ton Savings Bank, and a member of the Brae Burn, Hunnewell, Katahdin Clubs of New- ton, Exchange Club of Boston, Charles Ward Post G. A. R.
Mr. Simpson served as a member of the Governor's Council in 1913, but has held no other public office.
He is married and resides on Franklin Street, Newton, Mass.
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CHARLES EDWARD RILEY
Was born at Burnley, England, March 4, 1852, and educated at St. James School and Mechanics Institute. He is President of the C. E. Riley Company and the H & B Ameri- can Machine Company, and engaged in the business of Cotton Machinery and Manufac- turing.
He is President of the Newton Club, a member of the Hunnewell, Algonquin, Eastern Yacht, Exchange, Brae Burn Country, Commonwealth, Newton Golf, Republican and Boston City Clubs, the National and American Cotton Manufacturers Associations, Wam- sutta and Quequechan Clubs, President of the Stone Institute and Newton Home for Aged People, Trustee of the Newton Y. M. C. A. and Newton Hospital, Warden of Grace Church and a Director in many New England and Southern Cotton Mills and a member of many charitable and philanthropic societies. Mr. Riley served as an Alderman-at-Large from Ward 1 for two years, 1904-1905.
He married Miss Agnes A. Winslow of Philadelphia, and they have one daughter, Mabel Louise. Mr. Riley has one of the most attractive homes in the city, on the top of Mt. Ida.
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LOUIS KROH LIGGETT
President of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, was born at Detroit, Mich., April 4, 1875, and educated in the public schools of his native city.
He began his business life at the age of 14 years and at the age of 19 was the first mill broker in Detroit. He turned his attention to the drug business in 1895 and soon saw the possibilities of manufacturing and merchandising drug store goods on a co-operative plan, which in 1902 led to the organization of the United Drug Company, of which he is now the president and general manager. In 1906 he organized the National Cigar Stands Com- pany, in 1908 he formed the United Druggists Mutual Fire Insurance Company and in 1909 he organized the Louis K. Liggett Company, of which he is the president.
Mr. Liggett is a director in twenty concerns, including the American Trust Company of Boston, the National Rockland bank of Roxbury, and the New Netherland Bank of New York. He is a member of the Algonquin Club, Brae Burn Country Club, Wollaston Golf Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, Boston Yacht Club, Boston Athletic Association, Ex- change Club, the Commonwealth Country Club and the Dalhousie Lodge of Masons.
He married Miss Musa Bence and they have a family of four children, Leigh Bence Liggett, Janice Liggett, Musa Loraine Liggett and Louis K. Liggett, Jr.
Mr. Liggett resides in one of the handsomest places in the city, on Beacon and Ham- mond Streets, Chestnut Hill.
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JOHN HOPEWELL
A prominent manufacturer and merchant, was born at Greenfield, Mass., February 2, 1845, the son of John and Catherine Hopewell.
He was educated in the district school and business college and in 1868 became a salesman for L. C. Chase & Co., manufacturers of plushes, robes, Chase leather, etc., of Sanford, Me. In 1885 he bought out the Chases and became the senior partner of L. C. Chase & Company.
Mr. Hopewell resided for many years in Cambridge, where he took a prominent part in its business and political affairs, serving as president of the Cambridge Board of Trade, as president of the Cambridge Club, and as a representative in the State legislature in 1892. Mr. Hopewell was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1896, and was a delegate for four years to the National Board of Trade. He was a member of the Boston Chamber of Commerce; one of the organizers and Vice Presidents of the Home Market Club of Boston ; one of the Managers of the American Protective Tariff League ; a member of the Algonquin Club ; Boston Athletic Assoc., Boston Art Club ; Brae-Burn Country Club ; American Guernsey Cattle Club ; ex-president of the Cambridge Club and of the Hunnewell Club, and a member of the Hampden Lodge of Masons of Springfield.
He was Director and for many years Treasurer of the Sanford Mills, Sanford, Maine ; ex-president and Director of the Reading Rubber Mfg. Co .; Director of the Troy Blanket Mills, Troy, New Hampshire; Director of the First National Bank of Boston.
Mr. Hopewell married Miss Sarah W. Blake, and they have five children, Messrs. Charles F., Frank B., Henry C. Hopewell, and Mrs. Clarence C. Colby (Nellie H.) of Newton, and Mrs. C. M. Casselberry (Mabel G.) of Brookline.
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