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...year 1630 saw the erection of the two houses which formed the settlement called "Newtowne". By the end of the century, Brattle Street, known as "Greek Lane", was already reaching out, the inhabitants thereof were envied for their reputed wealth; the colony had awarded Harvard College an endowment of 400 pounds and two of the regicides lived there long enough to teach the natives some new foreign oaths...
This meeting is being held under the auspices of the city of Cambridge and members of the Cambridge Historical Society. In 1905, the Historical Society commemorated the 275th Anniversary of the founding of the settlement of Cambridge. The celebration this year commemorates its incorporation as a city. The following program will be presented: Anthem.--A Hymn of Thanksgiving...
...leading of boys clubs and boy scouts troops, the giving of entertainments and speaking on topics of interest at community and settlement houses, assisting with the probation work of the Cambridge Juvenile Court, and teaching of classes in subjects varying from grammar school to college difficulty are included in the activities of the workers...
Four hundred and thirty-two men en- listed for the work last year, and this season, under the present conditions of unemployment, even more workers are needed. Leading boys' clubs, presenting entertainments at community and settlement houses, coaching basketball classes, and supervising groups in Americanization, public speaking, and kindred work is included in the activities...
...successful candidates and old men will start on Monday, October 3rd, at 6.45 in the Music Building. Work will commence immediately in training the club for its first concert since its return from Europe. The concert will be given under the auspices of the Boston Music School Settlement at Symphony Hall, on the night of October...