History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, including Lynnfield ...

ANNALS OF LYNN 1892. 363
or sulky hours. Possibly had it not been for his infirmities,
we should never have had such estimable fruits of his genius,
for it is often seen that the mind of the physical invalid, by
its indisposition and inability to grapple with the cares and
perplexities of active life, turns to higher and more ennobling
pursuits. One of his longest poems was that delivered at the
celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the
First Church of Lynn, June 8, 1882. It was happily conceived,
well delivered, and much enjoyed by the refined
congregation who listened to it.
On Wednesday evening, Feb. 3, the recently formed Board
of Trade held their first regular banquet, about 175 partaking.
It was a notable gathering and augured well for the future
good of the business interests of Lynn. Earnest and wellconsidered
addresses on various industrial
and it seemed as if the useful organization was fast getting
into good working order, as it was full of promise for the
stimulation of trade and aiding all healthful municipal inter-
topics were made,
ests.
The Thomson-Houston and Edison General Electric companies
were consolidated, Feb. 5.
The double track on the Saugus Branch of the Boston and
Maine Railroad, completed.
St. Luke's Methodist Church, Oakwood avenue, was dedicated
Feb. 14.
A fire occurred in Riley's block, Market street, Feb. 20,
occasioning a loss of some $8,500.
Died, Feb. 25, Henry L. Chase, aged 66. He was a native
of Leominster, but came to Lynn in 1868 as principal of the
Whiting Grammar School. He was a good teacher, and
besides his service in that capacity did much to enkindle a
taste for science and kindred pursuits. He loved to associate
with ramblers in the hidden nooks of nature's domain, and
to discuss with scholars topics of progressive education. He
was a devoted member of the Unitarian Society, and a touching
service was held over his remains in their house of worship.
A severe and long-continued storm commenced March i,
doing considerable damage along the Ocean street shore and
in other exposed places. Lamper's tide mill, near the foot
of Pleasant street, was wrecked.
Elijah D. Howard was found dead in his room, March 12.
He was a machinist, having his place of business on Munroe
street, and for twenty years had made his home in a room on
Whittier street. He had the reputation of being in rather
moderate circumstances, though not in absolute penury. Much