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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image shows a page from "Boston's Official Weekly Guide: This Week in Boston" for the week of March 15, 1931. The page details events and activities scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday of that week. Here is a summary of the information presented:

Tuesday

Boston Garden

  • North Station, Causeway Street

Noon-Day Talks

  • 12:15 p.m. - Noted Philosopher and Teacher, Questions and Answers. Free. Studio 4, Copley Square Hotel Annex.

Old South Meeting House

  • Lenten Service under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches. 12:15 p.m. Speaker: Rev. Carroll Perry.

Hotel Functions

  • 12:00 p.m. - Meeting. Front Banquet Hall, The Statler.
  • 12:15 p.m. - A.R. Meeting and Tea. Back Banquet Hall, The Statler.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Poyer, Copley Plaza.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon. Hotel Vendome.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon. Copley Plaza.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon. Copley Plaza.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon. Copley Plaza.

Kiwanis

  • Kiwanis Club. Meets at 12:15 p.m. Boston City Club.
  • Brookline Kiwanis Club. Meets at 12:15 p.m. Hotel Bradford, Brookline.
  • Kiwanis Club of Newton. Meets at 12:15 p.m. Newton Centre Women's Club.

Antique Exhibits in Boston Today

  • Silver. Early American and Old English. 182 Beacon Street.
  • Silver. Early American. 192 Beacon Street.
  • Antiques in a Natural Home Setting. 206 Newbury Street.

Art Exhibits in Boston Today

  • Fogg Art Museum: Various exhibitions including drawings and etchings.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibition of paintings, drawings, and prints.
  • The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Open daily except Tuesdays.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral: 12:10 p.m. - Rev. Bernard Iddings Bell, D.D.

Transportation

  • Red Star Bus Lines: To Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York and Way Station.

Thursday

Noon-Day Talks

  • 12:15 p.m. - Noted Philosopher and Teacher, Questions and Answers. Free. Studio 4, Copley Square Hotel Annex.

Old South Meeting House

  • Lenten Service under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches. 12:15 p.m. Speaker: Mrs. Bertha C. MacMillan, Soprano.

Hotel Functions

  • 12:00 p.m. - Charles Ballroom, Longwood.
  • 12:15 p.m. - Room B, The Vendome.
  • 12:15 p.m. - Harvard Women's Club, Back Bay.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Poyer, Copley Plaza.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon. Copley Plaza.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon. Copley Plaza.
  • 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon. Copley Plaza.

Kiwanis

  • Kiwanis Club. Meets at 12:15 p.m. Winsor Inn.

Antique Exhibits in Boston Today

  • Silver. Early American. 182 Beacon Street.
  • Silver. Early American. 192 Beacon Street.
  • English and Colonial Antiques. 206 Newbury Street.
  • Antiques in a Natural Home Setting. 206 Newbury Street.

Art Exhibits All This Week

  • Boston Art Club: Exhibition of the Work of Women Artists.
  • Fogg Art Museum: Various exhibitions including drawings and etchings.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibition of paintings, drawings, and prints.
  • The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Open daily except Tuesdays.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral: Services and events.

Transportation

  • Pierce Coach Lines, Inc.: To Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York and Way Station.
  • Red Star Bus Lines: To Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York and Way Station.

This detailed summary provides an overview of the events and activities listed in the guide for the specified days.

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The image shows two pages from the Boston Official Weekly Guide titled "This Week in Boston," dated March 15, 1931.

Tuesday Page:

  • Boston Garden: Information about a hockey match at North Station with Bruins vs. Detroit.
  • Noon-Day Talks: William A. Baehr, a philosopher and teacher, gives talks at Copley Square Hotel Annex.
  • Old South Meeting House: A Lenten service is scheduled from 12:15 to 12:55 with Rev. Carroll Perry speaking at Ascension Church in Ipswich.
  • Hotel Functions:
    • Boston Browning Society meeting at Front Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
    • Various other meetings and events at different locations such as Back Banquet Hall, The Vendome, and the Clubhouse.
  • Kiwanis: Meetings at different locations including Boston City Club, Brookline Kiwanis Club, and Atlantic-Brighton Club.
  • Antique Exhibits in Boston Today: Exhibitions at various locations like George Street, foot of Beacon Hill, and High Gallery.
  • Art Exhibits in Boston Today: Details on the Fogg Art Museum, including hours and exhibits such as drawings and etchings by Goya and watercolors by Margaret Laightton.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Specific hours and information about exhibitions.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with admission costs.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral: Schedule and location.
  • Red Star Bus Lines: Information on routes and schedules.

Thursday Page:

  • Noon-Day Talks: William A. Baehr continues his talks at Copley Square Hotel Annex.
  • Old South Meeting House: Lenten Service details for Thursday, with a speaker from the Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
  • Hotel Functions:
    • Weshco School Fashions Show at various venues, including the Vendome and Front Banquet Hall.
    • Meetings and events at locations like the Boston Art Club and Kiwanis clubs.
  • Kiwanis: Meetings at various clubs including the Welletley Inn.
  • Antique Exhibits in Boston Today: Specific locations and times for antique exhibitions.
  • Art Exhibits All This Week: Details about the Boston Art Club and the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Fogg Art Museum: Specific exhibitions and hours.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Information on specific exhibitions and hours.
  • The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Open Tuesday to Saturday, with admission costs.
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral: Schedule and location.
  • Pierce Coach Lines, Inc.: Routing information.
  • Red Star Bus Lines: Schedule and location details.

This guide provides a comprehensive schedule of cultural, social, and educational activities happening in Boston during the week of March 15, 1931.

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The image shows two pages from a weekly guide titled "This Week in Boston" dated March 15, 1931. The left page is dedicated to Tuesday, and the right page is dedicated to Thursday. Each page lists various events and activities happening on the respective days.

Tuesday:

  • Boston Garden: Hockey game between Boston and Detroit at North Station.
  • Noon-Day Talks: William A. Bahre, noted philosopher and teacher, will speak at 12:15 p.m. at Studio 4, Copley Square Hotel Annex.
  • Old South Meeting House: Lentan Service at 12:15 p.m. by Rev. Carroll Perry, Ascension Church, and Rev. James Whitcom, Bethel Church.
  • Hotel Functions:
    • Boston Brownie Society at 3:00 p.m. at the Front Room, Longfellow Towers.
    • Women's City Club at 2:30 p.m. at the Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
    • Other events at the Hotel, including the Fashioning Club, the Business and Professional Women's Club, and the New England Deaconess Association.
  • Kiwanis: Boston Kiwanis Club meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Hotel, Kenmore.

Thursday:

  • Noon-Day Talks: William A. Bahre, noted philosopher and teacher, will speak at 12:15 p.m. at Studio 4, Copley Square Hotel Annex.
  • Old South Meeting House: Lentan Service at 12:15 p.m. by Rev. James Whitcom, Bethel Church.
  • Hotel Functions:
    • Various events at the Hotel, including the Business and Professional Women's Club, the Fashioning Club, and the New England Deaconess Association.
  • Kiwanis: Wellesley Kiwanis Club meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Wellesley Inn.
  • Antique Exhibits in Boston Today: Various locations, including 29 Chestnut Street, 20 Westland Avenue, and 20 Westland Avenue, with admission free.
  • Art Exhibits in Boston Today: Various locations, including the Fogg Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, with details on the exhibitions and admission fees.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral: Service at 12:15 p.m. by Rev. Bernard Iddings Bell, D.D.
  • Pierce Coach Lines, Inc.: Transportation to Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York, and Way Stations.
  • Red Star Bus Lines: Transportation to Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York, and Way Stations.

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The image is a page from the "Boston Official Weekly Guide: This Week in Boston," detailing events and activities for the week of March 15, specifically focusing on Tuesday and Thursday.

Tuesday

Noon-Day Talks:

  • Location: 88 Exeter Street, Studio C, Coplay Square Hotel Annex.
  • Speaker: William A. Barre, noted Philosopher and Teacher.
  • Topic: Questions and Answers.

Lent South Meeting House:

  • Location: Under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
  • Time: 12:15 to 12:50 p.m.
  • Speaker: Rev. Carroll Perry from Ascension Church (Episcopal), Ipswich, Ben Bedford.

Hotel Functions:

  • Boston-Brookline Society: Meeting at 3 p.m. in Front Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
  • Huntington Club: Meeting at 4 p.m. in Parry Chapter, The Vendome.
  • Parker Club: Meeting at 2–5 p.m. in Back Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
  • Piano, Clothing and Furnishings for Gentlemen: Meeting at 4–6 p.m. in State Suite, Copley Plaza.
  • Irene Finney: Clothings and Furnishings for Women, Parlor A, Copley Plaza.
  • Twentieth Century Club: Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Women's Republican Club, 739 Boylston Street.

Kiwanis:

  • Boston Kiwanis Club: Meets at 12:15 p.m., Boston City Club, 8 Beacon Street.
  • Brookline Kiwanis Club: Meets at 12:30 p.m., Hotel Beaconsfield, Brookline.
  • Allston-Brighton Club: Meets at 12:15 p.m., Hotel Princeton, Allston.
  • Newton Kiwanis Club: Meets at 6:15 p.m., Newton Club Building, corner Centre and Beacon Streets, Newton Centre.

Antique Exhibits in Boston Today:

  • Location: 559 Washington Street.
  • Exhibits: Early American, English, and Old Irish Silver.
  • Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free.
  • Late 18th Century Antiques in a Natural Home Setting at the Perry Antiques, 565 Newbury Street.

Art Exhibits in Boston Today (See Monday):

  • Various art exhibits around Boston.

Fogg Art Museum:

  • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge.
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Exhibits include: Italian Engravings, French Drawings, Water Colors, Early Italian Paintings, and more.

Museum of Fine Arts:

  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Exhibits: European Paintings, Egyptian Art, Japanese Prints, and more.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:

  • Location: Fenway Court.
  • Hours: Guided tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission 25 cents.
  • Sundays: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., admission free.

St. Paul's Cathedral:

  • Location: Opposite Park Street Subway.
  • Hours: 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m., Bernini Indulgence Bell.

Red Star Bus Lines:

  • Stations: South Station, Albany, New York, and Way Stations.

Thursday

Noon-Day Talks:

  • Same details as Tuesday.

Old South Meeting House:

  • Location: Under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
  • Time: 12:15 to 12:50 p.m.
  • Speaker: Rev. James Whitcomb from Tremont Temple Baptist Church.

Hotel Functions:

  • Wellesley College Club: Lunch at 1 p.m., Parlor B, Copley Plaza.
  • Twentieth Century Club: Meeting at 2:30 p.m., Women's Republican Club, 739 Boylston Street.
  • Wellesley Alumnae: Meeting at 4 p.m., Parlor A, Copley Plaza.
  • Mrs. J. Amory Haskell: Meeting and Luncheon, Parlor Suite, Copley Plaza.
  • Wellesley Alumnae Society: Meeting at 7 p.m., Parlor B, Copley Plaza.

Kiwanis:

  • Kiwanis Club: Meets at 12:15 p.m., Wellesley Inn.

Antique Exhibits in Boston Today:

  • Same details as Tuesday.

Art Exhibits in Boston Today (All this Week):

  • Boston Art Club: Dartmouth and Newbury Streets, exhibition of the work of artist members.

Fogg Art Museum:

  • Same details as Tuesday.

Museum of Fine Arts:

  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Exhibits: Same as Tuesday, with additional exhibits on French Prints.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum:

  • Same details as Tuesday.

St. Paul's Cathedral:

  • Same details as Tuesday.

Pierce Coach Lines, Inc.:

  • Location: Leaves Park Square, corner of Eliot and Boylston Streets.

Red Star Bus Lines:

  • Same details as Tuesday.

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The image shows two pages from "Boston's Official Weekly Guide: This Week in Boston" dated March 1931. These pages are dedicated to listing events and activities for Tuesday and Thursday.

Tuesday:

  • Boston Garden: Hosts a hockey game between the Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings.
  • Noon-Day Talks: A talk by William A. Bahre, a noted philosopher and teacher, titled "Questions and Answers," held at the Copely Square Hotel Annex.
  • Old South Meeting House: Lenten Service under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches, featuring Rev. Carroll Perry, Ascension Church (Episcopal), Ipswich.
  • Hotel Functions:
    • Boston Browsing Society meets at the Vendome.
    • Various clubs and meetings at the Copely Plaza Hotel, including the Boston Tea Party Chapter, D.A.R. Meeting, and others.
  • Kiwanis: Several Kiwanis clubs meet at different locations across Boston.
  • Antique Exhibits: Exhibitions in Boston featuring early American, silver, and colonial antiques at the Ellis Galleries and other locations.
  • Art Exhibits:
    • Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University: Exhibitions include French Drawings, Water Colors, and a lecture on "Court Life Under the T'ang Dynasty."
    • Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibitions include various pieces from the Worcester Art Museum and other collections.
    • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Free admission on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Thursday:

  • Noon-Day Talks: By William A. Bahre, titled "Questions and Answers," held at the Copely Square Hotel Annex.
  • Old South Meeting House: Lenten Service featuring Rev. James Whitcomb Brougher.
  • Hotel Functions:
    • Various meetings and events at the Vendome, Copely Plaza Hotel, and other locations.
  • Kiwanis: The Wellesley Kiwanis Club meets at the Wellesley Inn.
  • Antique Exhibits: Exhibitions in Boston, including those at the Ellis Galleries and other locations.
  • Art Exhibits:
    • Fogg Art Museum: Exhibitions of drawings and watercolors by various artists.
    • Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibitions including a loan collection of silver and other pieces.
    • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Free admission on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • St. Paul's Cathedral: Services at 12:10 PM.
  • Transportation:
    • Red Star Bus Lines: Service to Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York, and Way Stations.
    • Pierce Coach Lines: Service to Providence, Rhode Island, and other locations.

The pages also include information about the location and timings of various services, meetings, and exhibitions, with a focus on cultural, social, and religious activities happening in Boston during that week.

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The image shows two pages from the "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'" dated March 1931. Here is a detailed summary of the events listed for Tuesday and Thursday:

Tuesday

Boston Garden (North Station)

  • Event: Hockey game - Bruins vs. Detroit.

Noon-Day Talks

  • Speaker: William A. Bahre, noted philosopher and teacher.
  • Topic: Questions and Answers.
  • Location: Studio 4, Copely Square Hotel Annex, 88 Exeter Street.
  • Time: Free.

Old South Meeting House

  • Event: Lentan Service under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
  • Speaker: Rev. Carroll Perry, Ascension Church (Episcopal), Ipswich.
  • Location: Old South Meeting House, Ben Hedden, Tenor.
  • Time: 12:15 to 12:55 p.m.

Hotel Functions

  • Various events and meetings listed for different hotels:
    • Boston Browning Society: Meeting at 3:30 p.m., Front Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
    • Party Chapter, D.A.R.: Meeting and Tea at 2:00 p.m., Back Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
    • Chromatic Club: Concert at 8:30 p.m., Foyer, Copely Plaza.
    • De Pluma: Clothing and Purse Show at 8:00 p.m., Foyer, Copely Plaza.
    • Traffic Club: Dinner at 8:30 p.m., Back Banquet Hall, Copely Plaza.
    • Women’s Club of Boston: Meeting at 10:30 a.m., Green Parlor, The Vendome.
    • Women’s Club of Boston: Meeting at 8:00 p.m., Green Parlor, The Vendome.
    • Kiwanis Club: Meeting at 12:30 p.m., Hotel Beacon, Brookline.

Kiwanis

  • Meetings listed for different clubs at various locations and times.

Antique Exhibits in Boston Today

  • Locations include:
    • 79 Chestnut Street, foot of Beacon Hill, Silver, Early American and English.
    • High Gallery, 16-18 Fayette Street, English and Colonial Antiques.
    • Ellis Levinson, 205 Newbury Street, Antiques in a Natural Home Setting.
    • Other locations such as 41 Beacon Street, 101 Tremont Street, and 122 Newbury Street.

Art Exhibits in Boston Today

  • Fogg Art Museum: Open to the public weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
    • Exhibitions include: Watercolors by Margaret Laighton, drawings and etchings by Goya, and various others.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Mondays.
    • Exhibitions include: Watercolors by Louis Prang, early Italian engravings, and other collections.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Open Tuesdays to Sundays.
    • Exhibitions include: Works by various artists.

Thursday

Noon-Day Talks

  • Speaker: William A. Bahre, noted philosopher and teacher.
  • Topic: Questions and Answers.
  • Location: Studio 4, Copely Square Hotel Annex, 88 Exeter Street.
  • Time: 12:15 p.m.

Old South Meeting House

  • Lentan Service under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
  • Speaker: Rev. James Whitmore Brougher, St. John’s Church.
  • Time: 12:15 to 12:55 p.m.

Hotel Functions

  • Various events and meetings listed for different hotels:
    • Wesleyan School Fashion Show at 2:30 p.m., Charing Hallroom, Longwood Towers.
    • Women’s Charity Club Meeting at 10:30 a.m., Green Parlor, The Vendome.
    • Kiwanis Club Meeting at 12:30 p.m., Wellesley Inn.
    • Antique Exhibits in Boston Today include:
      • 79 Chestnut Street, foot of Beacon Hill.
      • High Gallery, 16-18 Fayette Street.
      • Ellis Levinson, 205 Newbury Street.

Art Exhibits All This Week

  • Fogg Art Museum: Exhibits include works by various artists.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibits include watercolors, engravings, and other works.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Open to the public.
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral: Services at 12:10 p.m.

Public Transportation

  • Red Star Bus Lines: Schedules provided for Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York, and Way Stations.
  • Pierce Coach Lines, Inc.: Schedules provided for Providence, Rhode Island, and other locations.

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The image shows two pages from a vintage publication titled "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'." The pages provide a schedule of events and activities for Tuesday and Thursday during the week of March 15, 1931.

Each day's page is formatted with a header indicating the day and a list of categories or venues followed by detailed listings:

Tuesday:

  • Boston Garden: Hockey game Bruins vs Detroit.
  • Noon-Day Talks: By William A. Bahre, philosopher and teacher.
  • Old South Meeting House: Lent Service today with speakers and choir.
  • Hotel Functions: Various meetings and teas at Boston hotels like Boston Browning Society and Banquet Hall, The Vendome, and others.
  • Kiwanis: Boston Kiwanis Club meeting locations and times.
  • Antique Exhibits in Boston Today: At Goreham Street featuring early American and old English items.
  • Art Exhibits in Boston Today: Kogg Art Museum offering exhibitions including drawings and paintings.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Various exhibits including French Pastels and Memorial Exhibitions.
  • The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Directions and admission details.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral: Service time.
  • Red Star Bus Lines: Schedules to Worcester, Springfield, Albany, and New York.

Thursday:

  • Noon-Day Talks: By William A. Bahre, same as Tuesday.
  • Old South Meeting House: Lent Service with different speakers.
  • Hotel Functions: School fashion show, teas, dances, and banquets at various hotels.
  • Kiwanis: Wellesley Kiwanis Club meeting.
  • Antique Exhibits in Boston Today: Similar venue with mention of early American and English items.
  • Art Exhibits in Boston Today: Kogg Art Museum with various exhibitions.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Hours and exhibitions similar to Tuesday.
  • The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Same visiting information.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral: Service time.
  • Pierce Coach Lines, Inc.: Bus service information.
  • Red Star Bus Lines: Schedules as on Tuesday.

A handwritten note on the side reads "Week of March 15 1931." The pages have hole punches at the top and appear to be from a bound guide or planner. The text is in black on a white or cream background with a simple border around the content.

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This is an image of two pages from a guide titled "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'", detailing events for Tuesday and Thursday of the week of March 15th of an unspecified year, but the style suggests it may be from the 20th century. The year is not fully visible, and the last two digits are cut off in the image. These pages appear to be scanned or photocopied historical documents and they include a variety of listings under several categories, such as:

  • BOSTON GARDEN: An event at North Station.
  • NOON-DAY TALKS: A series of talks by William A. Jellinek.
  • OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE: A gathering involving the Greater Boston Federation of Church Women.
  • HOTEL FUNCTIONS: Various meetings and events at hotels.
  • ANTIQUE EXHIBITS IN BOSTON TODAY: Locations where one can see antique exhibits.
  • ART EXHIBITS IN BOSTON TODAY: Exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and another art-related event at Dartmouth and Newbury Street.
  • MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: Information on an exhibition running at the museum.
  • THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM: Mention of the museum and the courtyard.
  • ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL: A service schedule opposite Park Street Subway.
  • RED STAR BUS LINES: Information about bus services to Albany, New York, and Way Stations.

At the bottom of the Tuesday listing, there is an ad for the "RED STAR BUS LINES" and for "PIERCE-COACH LINES, INC." Similarly, at the bottom of the Thursday listing, there's an ad for "RED STAR BUS LINES."

The document gives insight into the cultural and social events of the time, reflecting a snapshot of historical Boston life. The specific events, venues, and types of gatherings indicated also provide a glimpse of the era's interests and organizational styles.

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The image features a document titled "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'," detailing activities on two specific days, Tuesday and Thursday. The document appears to be from the week of March 15, 1931, indicated by a handwritten note.

Tuesday:

  1. Boston Garden (North Station)

    • Event: Hockey match between Bruins vs. Detroit.

  2. Noon-Day Talks

    • Speaker: William A. S, Bokar, Subject: Philosopher and Teacher
    • Location: Miss Sester Street, Studio 6, Copley Square Hotel Annex.
    • Description: Free, Questions and Answers.

  3. Old South Meeting House

    • Event: Lenten Service by Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
    • Time: 12:15 to 12:45.
    • Speaker: Rev. Carroll Perry, Ascension Church (Episcopal), Lynn.
    • Soloist: Benelle, Tenor.

  4. Hotel Functions

    • Multiple events held at various hotels including:
      • Hotel Statler: All States Century Club.
      • Hotel Westminster: Boston Browning Society, Meeting.
      • Hotel Bradford: May Chapter, D.A.R. Meeting.
      • Hotel Lenox: Delta Chapter, Delta Rho, Regular Meeting.
      • Copley Plaza: Stockholders Meeting, United Drug Co.

  5. Kiwanis

    • Meeting: Boston Kiwanis Club.
    • Time: 12:15.
    • Location: Boston City Club.
    • Guests: Members of Kiwanis Clubs of Arlington, Brookline, Cambridge, and Milton.

  6. Antique Exhibits in Boston Today

    • Locations: Bradford Streets, Boylston Hall, and 20 Chestnut Street.
    • Items: Early American, English and Colonial antiques.

  7. Art Exhibits in Boston Today

    • Locations: Various including Museum of Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum.

  8. Fogg Art Museum

    • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Time: 9 to 5.
    • Exhibits: Includes Fogg Collection, J. T. Spaulding Collection, Turner drawings.

  9. Museum of Fine Arts

    • Time: 10 to 5.
    • Exhibits: Classic American artists including Sargent, Hassam.
    • Fees: Children free, adults 25 cents, Sundays free.

  10. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    • Location: Fenway Court.
    • Exhibits: European and Oriental Art.
    • Architect: Prof. Bernard Linding.

  11. St. Paul's Cathedral (Episcopal)

    • Location: 12:10 P.M.
    • Speaker: Bernard Linding, Bell, D.D.

  12. Red Star Bus Lines

    • Destinations: Springfield, Albany, New York, and Way Stations.

Thursday:

  1. Noon-Day Talks

    • Speaker: William A. S, Bokar.
    • Location: Miss Sester Street, Studio 6, Copley Square Hotel Annex.
    • Description: Free, Questions and Answers.

  2. Old South Meeting House

    • Service: Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
    • Speaker: Rev. William Woodfin Bruchner.
    • Soloist: Mrs. Bertha A. MacMillan.

  3. Hotel Functions

    • Locations:
      • Lenox: Homemaker's Fellowship, Social Service Federation.
      • Statler: Electronics Meeting.

  4. Kiwanis

    • Meeting: Wellesley Kiwanis Club.
    • Time: 12:15.
    • Location: Wellesley Inn.

  5. Antique Exhibits in Boston Today

    • Locations: Includes 20 Chestnut Street, and Gardner Museum.

  6. Art Exhibits All This Week

    • Locations: Includes Fogg Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts.

  7. Fogg Art Museum

    • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge.
    • Time: 9 to 5.
    • Exhibits: Various.

  8. Museum of Fine Arts

    • Time: 10 to 5.
    • Fees: Children free, adults 25 cents, Sundays free.

  9. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    • Location: Fenway Court.
    • Exhibits: European and Oriental Art.
    • Architect: Prof. Bernard Linding.

  10. St. Paul's Cathedral (Episcopal)

    • Speaker: Bernard Linding, Bell, D.D

  11. Pierce Coach Lines, Inc.

    • Destinations: Watertown, Soldiers Field Road, Lexington etc.

  12. Red Star Bus Lines

    • Destinations: Springfield, Albany, New York, and Way Stations.

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The image shows a page from a weekly guide titled "Boston's Official Weekly Guide 'This Week in Boston'", specifically covering events for Tuesday and Thursday. The page is divided into two sections, each detailing a different day of the week. Here’s a detailed description:

Tuesday Section:

  • Header: "Tuesday"
  • Events Listed:
    1. BOSTON GARDEN North Station
      • Tonight—Hockey: Bruins vs Detroit
    2. NOON-DAY TALKS
      • By William A. Bahre, noted Philosopher and Teacher. Questions and Answers.
      • Location: Free, 88 Exeter Street, Studio 4, Copley Square Hotel Annex.
    3. OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE
      • Lenten Service today under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
      • Speaker: Rev. Carroll Perry, Ascension Church (Episcopal), Ipswich.
      • Time: 12:30 p.m.
    4. HOTEL FUNCTIONS
      • Boston Brunch Society: Meeting 3–5 p.m., Front Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
      • Boston Tea Party Chapter: Meeting and Tea 2–5 p.m., Back Banquet Hall, The Vendome.
      • Chromatic Club: Concert 10:30 a.m., R. R. Copley Plaza.
      • Charleston Club: Dance 4–6 p.m., State Suite, Copley Plaza.
      • De Pina’s: Clothing and Furnishings for Gentlemen, Parcel A, Copley Plaza.
      • Traffic Club: Dinner, Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza.
    5. KIWANIS
      • Boston Kiwanis Club: Meets at 12:15 noon, Boston City Club.
      • New England Kiwanis Club: Meets at 1:30 p.m., Hotel Breslin, Brookline.
      • Alston-Brighton Club: Meets at 12:15 noon, Hotel Newton, Allston.
      • Brookline Club: Meets at 12:15 noon, Newton Hotel, Brookline.
      • Club Building, corner Centre and Beacon Streets, Princeton Centre.
    6. ANTIQUE EXHIBITS IN BOSTON TODAY
      • Gehrels: 76 Chestnut Street, out of Beacon Hill. Silver, Early American and Old English.
      • Ella Leeseon: 266 Newbury Street. Antiques in a Natural Home Setting.
      • Free Admission.
    7. ART EXHIBITS IN BOSTON TODAY—See Monday.
    8. FOGG ART MUSEUM
      • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
      • Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed legal holidays.
      • Exhibitions:
        • Drawings and Etchings by Mayre Laiton.
        • French Drawings: Exhibition of Water Colours by Margaret Leighton.
        • Lecture—1:30 p.m., by Florence Ayscough. Subject: "Court Life Under Louis XIV."
    9. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
      • Location: Copley Square.
      • Exhibitions:
        • Loan Collection of Silver (See Sunday Page).
        • Exhibition of Millet Drawings at the Earnest Gallery.
        • Exhibition of Early French Millet Drawings: Engravings by Nantueil.
        • Exhibition of Early French Paintings: Loan Collection of Silver by Heuter Bagemann.
      • Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed legal holidays.
      • Free Guidance: At 11:00 a.m. by Miss Schmidt.
    10. THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
    • Location: Fenway Court.
    • Directions: Take Huntington Avenue to Louis Prong Street and walk to the Fenway.
    • Hours: Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. Closed on National Holidays.
    • Admission: Free.
    1. ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
    • Location: Opposite Park Street Subway.
    • Hours: 12:10 p.m.—Rev. Bernard Idlings, B.D.
    1. RED STAR BUS LINES
    • To Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York and Way Stations.
    • Schedules on Back Cover.

Thursday Section:

  • Header: "Thursday"
  • Events Listed:
    1. NOON-DAY TALKS
      • By William A. Bahre, noted Philosopher and Teacher. Questions and Answers.
      • Location: Free, 88 Exeter Street, Studio 4, Copley Square Hotel Annex.
    2. OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE
      • Lenten Service today under the auspices of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches.
      • Speaker: Rev. James Trotter, St. John’s Brondner, Tremont Temple, Boston. Mrs. Bertha L. MacMillan, Soprano.
    3. HOTEL FUNCTIONS
      • Wheeler School Fashion Show: 2:30 p.m., Charing Ballroom, Longwood Hotel.
      • Ella Harding Club: Room R, The Vendome.
      • Woman’s Club: Meeting 10:30 a.m., Green Parlor, The Vendome.
      • Harvard Woman’s Exhibit, Board Meeting: 2:00 p.m., The Vendome.
      • Mexican Club: Dinner, Railroad Club, Copley Plaza.
      • Front and Back Banquet Halls: The Vendome.
      • Arizona Club: Meeting and Luncheon, Ballroom and Foyer, Copley Plaza.
      • White Literary Society: Meeting 7:00 p.m., Private Room, Copley Plaza.
    4. KIWANIS
      • Antique Kiwanis Club: Meets at 12:15 noon, Wesley Inn.
    5. ANTIQUE EXHIBITS IN BOSTON TODAY
      • Gehrels: 76 Chestnut Street, foot of Beacon Hill. Silver, Early American and Old English.
      • Ella Leeseon: 266 Newbury Street. Antiques in a Natural Home Setting.
      • Free Admission.
    6. ART EXHIBITS, DALLMOUTH AND NEWBURY
      • Boston Art Club: All this Week, Weeks Streets. Exhibition of the Work of Art Members Hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free.
    7. FOGG ART MUSEUM
      • Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
      • Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed legal holidays.
      • Exhibitions:
        • Drawings and Etchings by Mayre Laiton.
        • French Drawings: Exhibition of Water Colours by Margaret Leighton.
        • Exhibition of Eighteenth Century French Paintings.
        • Lecture—1:30 p.m., by Florence Ayscough. Subject: "Studies in XVI-Century Art." Lecture II: Conclusion: Italy: The School of the World."
      • Open to the public.
    8. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
      • Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Monday; Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
      • Exhibitions:
        • Loan Collection of Silver by Heuter Bagemann.
        • Exhibition of Early French Paintings: Loan Collection of Silver by Heuter Bagemann.
        • Exhibition of Early French Millet Drawings: Engravings by Nantueil.
        • Exhibition of Early French Paintings: Loan Collection of Silver by Heuter Bagemann.
      • Free Guidance: At 11:00 a.m. by Miss Schmidt.
    9. THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
      • Location: Fenway Court.
      • Directions: Take Huntington Avenue to Louis Prong Street and walk to the Fenway.
      • Hours: Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. Closed on National Holidays.
      • Admission: Free.
    10. ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
      • Location: Opposite Park Street Subway.
      • Hours: 12:10 p.m.—Rev. Bernard Idlings, B.D.
    11. PIERCE COACH LINES, INC.
      • Way Stations: Rhode Island—leave Park Square, corner Eliot and Broad; return from the Hour.
    12. RED STAR BUS LINES
      • To Worcester, Springfield, Albany, New York and Way Stations.
      • Schedules on Back Cover.

General Observations:

  • The page is formatted as a printed guide, likely from the mid-20th century, given the style of typography and the types of events listed.
  • The guide provides detailed information about cultural, social, and artistic events happening in Boston on the specified days.
  • It includes addresses, times, and admission details for various venues such as hotels, museums, clubs, and cultural institutions.
  • The guide also lists transportation options, such as bus lines, to help attendees reach their destinations.

This page serves as a comprehensive resource for residents and visitors to plan their activities in Boston for the week.