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REV. DENIS O'CALLAGHAN, D.D.
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occasion in the history of the church, during all this time the pastor had been working assiduously so that the parish was thoroughly united. Through his unceasing labors and the hearty coopera- tion of the parishioners, the burden of
1875, and since that time it has been identified with many of the movements of the parish.
Before coming to St. Augustine's church Father ()'Callaghan was a curate at SS. Peter and Paul church so that he was by no means a stranger to his people. He now en- joys the dis- tinction of be- ing the oldest pastor in South Bos- ton. He is a public spirit- ed citizen in the broadest sense and has been interest- ed in many matters per- taining to the welfare and advancement of this com- munity. A few years ago
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debt thus in- curred was entirely oblit- erated, and on August 31, 1884, the exercises of consecration were held. Father O'Cal- laghan, a man of pro- gressive ideas, in 1892, pur- chased the large parcel of land on E street for- merly select- ed by him for his church and erected a large and handsome brick structure now used for school purposes. It contains six- teen commodious class rooms, and a spacious hall, seating fourteen hundred people. The school has a large mem- bership and is under the Sisters of Notre Dame.
The many societies connected with the church are always willing to lend a help- ing hand to Father O'Callaghan in his pastoral field. The St. Augustine's Lyceum for young men was formed in
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH.
OLD BURYING GROUND.
at a meeting of the Irish delegates in Dublin he made an eloquent address and inspired appeal for unity. On July 4, 1898, he was paid the high com- pliment of being selected to deliver the Independence Day oration in Fan- euil Hall. His address was a master- piece of rhetoric, full of patriotism, and listened to with intense interest by a large and enthusiastic audience. Ile received the degree of DD., from Balti- more seminary. Few pastors in the
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city are in closer touch with their parish- ioners than he. A short time ago he purchased Unity church at Washington Village, and had the property com- pletely remodelled, enlarged and con- verted into St. Monica's chapel. Associ-
Within two years a committee was ap- pointed to build a chapel, which was erected through generous contributions from R. H. Barham and others. At this time Rev. George P. Wilson was pastor. Eleven years ago the site upon which the church now stands was secured and the present place of wor- ship erected. Rev. James Yeames was then made
INTERIOR SCHOOL. CONVENT.
ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL. ST. MONICA'S CHAPEL.
ated with the pastor as curates are Revs. John J. Harkins, Francis G. Russell, Michael C. Gilbride and Francis Maly.
DORCHESTER STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The Dorchester-street Methodist Epis- copal church at Washington Village, was started in 1870 by a small number of Methodists who formed a Sunday- school class and first held meetings in a small tin shop at 560 Dorchester street. James Morse was chosen superintendent of the school, which grew rapidly. Washington Hall was secured later to better accommodate the members. A church organization was formed in 1872, and the first pastor was Rev. J. A. Ames.
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pastor and remained five years. Dur- ing his service the membership was greatly increased. Rev. A. H. Nazarian was next made pastor and during his pastorate the church debt of two thous- and dollars was cancelled. He remained five years and was followed by Rev. William Full. The present pastor is Rev. A. R. Nichols. The trustees are James Morse, E. D. Trefry, Daniel Allen, O. E. Barber, Edward Amery, G. I. Crook, HI. Lutton, W. I. Roberts and E. O. Jago.
The pastor of the Dorchester-street Methodist Episcopal church is a native of Massachusetts, and was born in
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DORCHESTER-STREET M. E. CHURCH.
Sturbridge. After attending the local schools, he prepared for college at Wes- leyan Academy. He was graduated at Amherst College. Mr. Nichols did not at once enter the ministry, but taught school for several years in Leicester, Worcester and Springfield. . On account
REV. 1. R. NICHOLS.
of ill health he went west, and shortly after joined the St. Louis conference, where he remained eight years. Since he has been a member of the New England conference his charges have been Florence, Greenfield, Athol, Hud- son, Park Avenue, Somerville, Sturbridge, Warren, Monson and South Boston.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S CHURCH.
The origin of St. Vincent De Paul's church is full of interest to the old resi- dents of Fort Hill. When the old Pur- chase street Unitarian Society disbanded, through the efforts of Andrew Carney and Bishop Fitzpatrick their building
REV. GEORGE J. PATTERSON.
was refitted for Catholic worship. A parish was then formed and their spirit- ual wants administered to by Revs. Michael Moran, John McShane and E. J. Sheridan, as successive pastors. About 1866 many took up their residence in South Boston, and attended SS. Peter and Paul church. The material of the church on Pearl street was transplanted and re- moulded into the shape of the present edifice on E street. It was here that Father Mathew, over fifty years ago, took the pledge to many people. Rev. Michael Lane was assigned the arduous duty of organizing the new parish. After its completion the church was dedicated July 19, 1874. After a most successful
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pastorate of four years, Father Lane passed away, and the work was then taken up by Rev. William J. Corcoran. He remained in charge eighteen years,
CHURCH OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
but died in 1897. The present pastor, Rev. George J. Patterson, is a Fort Hill boy and a graduate of the old Boylston school. He prepared for the priesthood at Boston College, St. Charles Seminary, and St. Mary's Seminary, was ordained in 1876 and attached to St. Patrick's church in Roxbury. In July, 1888, he took charge of the parish of Abington, now two parishes, where he remained until assigned to his present charge. Although he has been here but a few years, he has made many noticeable improvements, including the renovation of the parish house and re-painting and otherwise beautifying the interior of the church. This parish has a membership of over five thousand, while over one thousand children attend the Sunday school. There are several societies con-
nected with the church. Father Patter- son is a strong believer in temperance, and his work in this direction has at- tracted widespread attention. Associated with this church as curates are Revs. Far- 1 rah A. Brogan and John H. Lyons.
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This church society met for the first time in a small hall on Broadway near D street. Later they moved to Wait's Hall where the church was organized, Decem- ber 30, 1870, with a membership of twenty- nine. In 1874, land was purchased and a chapel erected on Fourth street, between G and H streets. Here they remained for eleven years. The con- gregation grew rapidly, and in 1885 the present site was purchased from the Methodists. This society has always done its share of Christian work and has had eight pastors; Rev. Charles Naismith of Scotland, 1870 to 1871 was succeeded by Rev. A. H. Angier. The first pastor in the new church was Rev. William M. Baker, 1874 to 1876. He was followed by Rev. William H. Sybrant, from 1879 to 1882 ; Rev. Andrew Burrows, 1884 to 1890 ; Rev. Frank H. Hinman, 1891 to 1894 ; After his lamented death Rev. M. S. Hartwell came, and in 1896, Rev. Charles J. Cameron, M.A. accepted the charge. He was recently called to the presidency of the Presbyterian Minis- terial Association and to the moderator- ship of the Boston Presbytery.
GRACE CHURCH.
The first services of the Grace church parish were held in Washington Hall. Andrew square in 1879, by Rev. Mr. Kelly of St. Stephen's church. He remained
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here but a short time, and the work was taken up by his successor, Rev. Mr. Kidder, at present pastor of St. Andrew's church, Boston. The building was erected in 1875, money being given by William Appleton. Some of those who have ministered in the church are, Rev. Alex- ander Mackay Smith, rector of St. John's church, Washington ; Rev. George Buck,
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of Derby, Connecticut ; Rev. E. M. Pad- clock, of Allegheny, Pa. ; and Rev. J. G. Robinson, now of Dover, New Hampshire. Rev. W. S. W. Raymond, rector of Grace church is a native of New Brunswick, in his early youth he at- tended the neighboring schools. He entered the University of New Brunswick in 1886 and after graduating spent five years in public school work. He then entered the Episcopal Theological school in Cambridge and graduated in 1894.
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
His six years in the ministry have been spent in Auburn R. I. ; Arlington, Mass. and South Boston. Since he has been rector of this church he has endeared himself to the people and taken an ac- tive interest in all matters of local conse- quence.
REV. W. S. W. RAYMOND.
E. J. POWERS,
HON. J. B. MARTIN,
DAVID L. WHITE,
SECRETARY.
PRESIDENT CITIZENS ASSOCIATION IN 1000.
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SOUTH BOSTON CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION.
This organization, comprising the lead- ing business and professional men of Boston, residing in this district, has been a potent factor in the development and general welfare of South Boston. It was November, 23, 1880, that a number of residents met at the studio of Walter Smith, at City Point, to discuss the ad- visability of forming an association or club to further the interests of the locality in which they resided. At this meeting resolutions were drawn up, and signed by eighteen of those present, to form an improvement association. At the next meeting, held November 29, the same year, by vote of those attending, the organization was named the City Point Improvement Association. The first officers were as follows Frank J. Baxter, president ; Henry A. Snow, vice- president ; William Morris, secretary ; C. O. Crane, treasurer : G. H. Innes, J. T. Tanered, A. F. Lauten. executive committee. The association held meet- ings first, every month at City Point ; but January 9, 1893 the first meet- ing was held in the association's present headquarters in Gray's Hall; and in February of the same year the name was changed to that of the South Boston Citi- zens' Association. Its membership at that time was but eighty-nine. The treas- urer's report then showed that the total amount received was $193, and that the expenditures of the association were but $116. From that time until the present day the organization has steadily grown in membership and influence, and become a powerful organization, easily holding its own with similiar boards, and, 'in the scope of its operations, exceeding the achievements of kindred societies. No matter affecting the general welfare of the community, excepting questions of politics, religion and liquor license, comes up in the district but is thoroughly dis- cussed and regulated by the association. In matters where the welfare of the district is concerned the association is ever on the alert. Some of the many improvements that stand as monuments
to the vigilance of its members may be mentioned as follows : The extension of L street to the city proper, the lengthen- ing of Atlantic avenue to South Boston ; the elevation of Dover street above the tracks of the old Colony railroad; the building of the magnificent new South Boston high school, on Thomas Park ; the building of Marine Park at City Point; the abolishing of the grade crossings at Dorchester avenue ; and the removal of the House of Correction and Boston Lunatic Hospital. During its prosperous and creditable existence the association has had seven presidents. The first presi- dent was Francis J. Baxter who served in 1880-1881. His successor was F. C. Hersey who served in 1882 : he was followed by Honorable Charles J. Noyes, who presided over the organization in 1883. Vincent La Forme, the next presi- dent, now deceased, was honored with six years' service; A. F. Lauten served during the years 1890-1891 ; then came Robert Means, who occupied the chair until 1894. Honorable John B. Martin then became president and served until 1900, now succeeded by John II. Means. The first secretary was William Morris, who continued in office until 1887. He was succeeded by James McIntyre, who served one year, and was succeeded by James L. Ford who was elected in 1889. The present secretary, Edward J. Powers, was chosen in 1890, and has continued in office until the present time. The first treasurer, Charles O. Crane, held the office for two years, and in 1882 was succeeded by David L. White, who has ever since been regularly re-elected. The officers of the association have comprised many able men, all of whom have served the association and the district without compensation. The association has not only been fortunate in its presidents and other officers, but in its roll of member- ship. The association now numbers 325, and its meetings are held on the third Thursday in each month, when a sumptu- ous repast is served to those present after the transaction of the regular work com- ing before the association has been taken up. Much interest is manifested on the part of the members at each meeting,
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and warm but friendly debates on ques- tions of public moment are always in order.
Hon. John B. Martin, who retired January 18, 1901, after six years as pre- siding officer of the Citizens' Association, was born and has always lived in South Boston. His inclinations prompted him to enter public life early in manhood.
As South Boston comprised but one ward (12) when he made his debut in politics, it became his privilege to be- come closely acquainted with all the leading men of this district. This ac-
the common council. It was in 1875 that he served in the legislature, refusing the honor of a unanimous renomination the following year. He was chosen and served as senator of this district in 1878 and 1880. His career as a public man was a noted one; and he has been rec- ognized as a leader at both the city hall and state house. Always active on the floor, a forceful and eloquent speaker, and a legislator of marked power and ability, his services have been duly appreciated and recorded in history.
His ability as a presiding officer and
GRAY'S HALL, HOME OF SOUTH BOSTON CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION.
quaintance, in later years, became widely extended until it may safely be asserted that now no South Boston man is more widely known among leading men of the state than he. He attended the primary and Lawrence grammar schools and after an attendance at private school, entered mercantile life. He commenced as boy at the business establishment of which he has for several years been pro- prietor. He is engaged in business at 59 Broad Street, Bosion, and is a manu- facturer, prosperous wholesale dealer and large exporter of extracts, colorings and medicinal preparations. He became a member of the Democratic ward and city committee in 1870, serving as secretary in 1870-71-72. In 1872-73-74 he rep- resented old Ward 7, now Ward 13, in
popularity made him the happy choice of the Citizens' Association as its president in 1894. During his service as presi- dent he has been a strong and successful advocate of the many publie improve- ments with which South Boston has been and will be favored: notably the estab- lishment and building of the new and costly South Boston high school; re- moval of the House of Correction from South Boston to Deer Island ; comple- tion of the Strandway; building of the proposed Cove Street bridge, and various other projects brought about through his influence and that of the association over which he presided. Two years before he retired as president of the association, he was shown the esteem in which he was held by being tendered a banquet and
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presented with a loving cup by the mem- bers of this influential organization.
Mr. Martin is a member of City Point Lodge, Knights of Honor; Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club: Charitable Irish So- ciety and Clover Club. Since its forma- tion he has been president of the South Boston Building Association and is a member and was, for two years, presi- dent, of the Lawrence School Associa- tion. Mr. Martin is married and has four children, three boys and one girl, and resides on E. Fourth street, City Point.
Edward J. Powers, secretary of the association was born in Boston in 1860. The year following his birth his parents removed to South Boston and he has re- sided here ever since. He was educated in the Lawrence and Bigelow grammar schools. He learned the trade of a printer and since 1884 has been engaged in the printing business at the corner of Cornhill and Washington street for him- self. during which time he has met with continuous and deserved success. Ile became secretary of the South Boston Citizens' Association in 1884 and has held that office to the present time, being re-elected annually. He served in the common council from Ward 14 in 1886, 1887 and 1888 and is one of the best- known men and progressive citizens of the district. He is a member of the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club, has for five years been commodore of the Columbia Yacht Club ; is a member of the Royal Arcanum ; Knights of Columbus, and of the City Point Catholic Association. Ile also served in the state militia as a member of Company K, Ninth Regiment, M. V. M., in 1883 and 1884. Mr. Powers is an invaluable officer of the Citizens' Asso- ciation, as he not only dispatches the clerical duties of the office with efficiency, but is thoroughly posted on matters relating to the district and the organiza- tion.
David 1 .. White, for many years treas- urer of the association. was born in South Boston in April, 1852. His father was David White a well-known carpenter and builder. He was educated in the Mather, Hawes and Bigelow schools, graduating
from the latter in 1867. He entered busi- ness life with James Gaudin, a local pro- vision dealer. Later he was employed by Isaiah Josselyn. Mr. White afterwards purchased his employer's interest and for some time conducted the business. From 1876 to 1881 he worked in a lead- ing market at City Point. He entered the postoffice department in 1881. After two years' service in the central office he was transferred to South Boston, where he remained five years. He then re- turned to the main office serving as a special carrier for registered letters. For ten years he delivered the mail in the crowded Court street district and is now performing the same duties on Devon- shire and State streets. Mr. White is prominent in many organizations and has been connected with the Citizens' Asso- ciation since its organization. He is a secretary of. Bethesda Lodge; past chief patriarch of Mount Washington Encamp- ment, and a member of Bernice Rebecca Lodge; chairman board of trustees of Mount Washington Encampment, I. O. O. F .; past grand of Bethesda Lodge ; grand conductor of Grand Lodge in 1899 ; president, Boston Letter Carriers' Association ; past president, Boston Let- ter Carriers' Mutual Aid Association, and vice-president, Federal Cooperative Bank. He was a member of the old Pulaski Guards, Company E. and did guard duty during the Boston fire in 1872. He is married, lives at 765 Fourth street and has one daughter, one married son and one son unmarried.
The present members of the associa- tion are as follows :
AAnstin Arey, A. J. Adams, C. H. Adams, John J. Ahearn, J. E. Baker, T. F. Bell, Dr. E. S. Boland, Thomas H. Barnes, Henry J. Bowen, J. Payson Bradley, Col. John G. Barrett, S. W. Babcock, Joseph W. Bateman. W. G. Bail, John H. Barry, E. W. Blanchard, J. D. Batchelder. M. F. Brennan, 11. E. Belmont. T. A. Bresna- han, Joseph Bird, Daniel Buckley, Dennis F. Brennan, Ernest C. Brown, Mills D. Barber, Edward P. Barry, William Bow- man, Louis W. Brett, William E. Brace, Ilon. P. A. Collins, J. C. Coughlin, Charles (). Crane, William Cains, C. Il. Carr, Joseph W. Collins, Thomas Conners, Rob- ert Caruthers, J. H. Corney, P. B. Cor- bett, John Connor, Edmund Coffee, A. F.
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Clark, C. James Connolly, M. P. Carroll, Hon. J. A. Collins, Dennis M. Cronin, Philip A. Carroll, Isaac C. Charles, Ed- ward S. Coleman, Charles H. Carew, Rev. A. J. Cardall, George A. Call, John Casey, John P. Carroll, M. J. Cronin, Barnard Capen, J. F. Cashin, G. J. Carroll, John P. Dickey, George F. Dow, F. A. T. Dalrym- ple, Joseph Davis, Dr. William H. Devine, E. L. Davis, Charles A. Dailey, Otis R. Downes, Walter G. Drew. C. J. Desmond, C. M. Dolbeare, D. j. Driscoll, J. J. Dor- gan, R. J. Daley, W. T. Eaton, William J. Emerson, E. R. Emery, W. E. Elliot,
Hibbard, John Hogan, William Hunt, W. B. Haford, George Heaton, H. T. Hutch- ings, Frank T. Horgan, T. R. Hughes, D. W. Hickey, Thomas H. Howard, H. N. Hatch, Sidney Holmes, Herman Hor- mel. William P. Hickey, Edward L. Hop- kins, Charles S. Judkins, Bernard Jenney, Benjamin James, Jr., Samuel W. Johnson, T. A. Jackson, Rev. R. J. Johnson, Francis James, W. T. Keen, Timothy J. Kenny, Samuel Kelley, Patrick Kelly, D. J. Kinnaly, Jacob Knecht, Coleman Kelley, George M. Krey, William Kelley, William F. Kells, William M. Kelley, Robert
A GROUP OF SOUTH BOSTON RESIDENCES.
HON. J. D. FALLON. HON. J. B. MARTIN.
James Ellis, H. E. Estey, Rev. Percy H. Epler, Frederic L. Felton, Hon. Joseph D. Fallon, Thomas W. Flood, W. H. Falvey, E. R. Flint, Isaac S. Fish, P. W. Ford, Dr. William M. Flynn, Frank R. Fitzger- ald, William J. Feeley, John F. Furlong, Fred S. Gore, J. W. Glynn, E. B. Gifford, Rev. Albert E. George, Dr. William J. Gallivan, Capt. Elijah 11. Goodwin, A. J. Giberson, J. H. Greenan, J. J. Green, Mar- tin T. Glynn, R. F. Gerald, H. O. Good- win. James Gallagher, William Glynn, Charles A. Gardiner, C. F. Gammond, F. C. Hersey. Clarence Hallett, William J. Higgins, John Haggerty, Frank J. Han- non. Edward L. Hopkins, Frank Hall, Eugene Hodsdon. Albert C. Haley. Thomas E. Hill, Franklin Hawes, Paul
MRS. O. D. DAN.1.
A. M. STETSON.
Kershaw, James W. Loughlin, George F. Lawley, John F. Lappen, Fred P. La- Forme, Col. Lawrence J. Logan, James Lewis, John W. Lavery, E. A. Lawley, George Lawley, Daniel Lewis, Harrison 11. Lincoln, M. J. Lynch, N. H. Laugh- ton, Lewis W. Leary, Henry J. McKee, Thomas AcCammon, Hon. William S. Mc Nary, John B. MeNutt, Raphael Mc- Cormick, Robert M. Mcleish, Alfred F. Mc Donald, A. E. Mckinnon, W. J. Mc- Dermott, Carl C. F. McCormack, Louis McCarthy, Thomas F. McDonough, John 1. Mc Kean, James P. McShane, J. T. Alc- Laughlin, Richard Mckeon, Henry J. Mc- Kec. Major George F. H. Murray, John 11. Aleans, Dr. A. F. Means, M. J. Mullin. John C. Merry, Stephen M. Marshall, John
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Monks, William L. Miller, J. H. Miley, W. S. Milligan, M. J. Moloney, J. H. Means, Jr., John C. Murphy, M. J. Mahoney, Wil- liam H. Mooney, John M. Moriarty, Wil- liam H. Murphy, Rev. T. J. Mahoney, HI. G. Merrill. R. F Means, Hon. John B. Martin, Charles B. Moore, John P. Mor- gan, James P. Manning. J. Carlton Nichols, William W. Nichols, John S. Norton, Hon. H. F. Naphen, John Ness, C. W. Nod- well. Joseph J. Norton, Benjamin W. O'Neil, P. F. O'Brien, Rev. Denis O'Cal- laghan, P. J. O'Brien, S. J. Olpin, Jere- miah O'Brien, Adam Ott, Dennis O' Reilly, Charles C. Parker, Frank E. Park, Hubert Pope, Edward J. Powers, J. P. Power, Milton C. Paige, Dr. W. S. Provan, Charles S. Pierce, Galen Poole, Peter J. Porter, George. E. Proctor, Thomas F. Phillips, James E. Pray, John D. Phil- brick, George Proctor, James F. Price. D. S. Quirk, P. F. Quinn, Thomas F. Reddy, Edward T. Roach, N. Rich, Arthur Ray- nor, James A. Roberts, F. N. Reed, John WV. Reardon, Daniel Rull, John Reilly, Edward C. Reddington, Otis Rumery, Charles G. Richmond, J. J. Regan, Isaac Somes, John M. Shea, William P. Scott, E. H. Savery, Edwin R. Spinney, William Stephens, John A. Stetson. Alfred Smart, W. S. Sampson, Rev. A. B. Shields, Dr. T. R. D. Stewart, Henry J. D. Small, Hen- ry C. Shannon. James B. Sutliff, John M. Sullivan, James Stewart, Daniel G. Slat- tery, F. H. Sweetland, C. L. Salmon, P. J. Smith. M. J. Sullivan, Howard G. Salis- bury, P. F. Shevlin, Henry S. Treadwell, William Tyner, J. F. Tighe, Frank J. Tut- tle. J. C. Tibbetts. Thomas Tobin, John J. Toomey, Walter A. Turner, Dr. Edward A. Tracey, Antoine Vincent, A. E. Whit- more, David I .. White, Timothy Wheater, Amos T. White, W. F. Watson, William 11. Wall, Joseph J. Wall. Samuel H. Wise, John P. Wise, James H. White, Richard D. Whitney, Arthur H. Wilson, Francis White, Albert M. Williams, Edward J. Wheeler, James H. Waugh, Thomas Welch. Mark W. Wood, James F. Walsh, William L. White, Edwin G. Walker, Charles A. Wieners.
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