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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
9
Readers debate holding hands and kissing in public with varied views. Marian supports tasteful displays, while Shocking and Amazed condemns public affection as bad taste. Other letters defend spoons and consider decorum for society and families.
A detailed home recipe outlines marinating veal with celery olives and pepper strips, then mounding the mix with a French dressing and a cream salad dressing. The dressing blends mustard sugar paprika and butter with eggs milk vinegar thickened in a double boiler. Nay Nelline Zackular Everett address given.
Net losses of students in college enrolments will range from 25 to 40 percent as many upper classes are affected by student entries into military service or the draft. Freshman classes are expected to remain near normal in size.
Harvard plans to admit about 600 freshmen next month as war service reduces first year losses. Many current undergraduates have joined the military or won commissions, signaling a broader drop in prewar enrollment and tuition, though dormitories and courses will continue with adjusted staffing. The piece notes the draft age and wartime education urges by Wilson and educators, predicting nationwide sizable freshman classes despite the war.
A poem speaks of a new flag's beauty and duty in war time. It envisions soldiers overseas and the flag rising as a glory in the skies, a symbol that the new flag is not in vain.
Benjamin Harrison born August 20 1833 at North Bend is noted as the 23d U.S. president. He was grandson of William Henry Harrison and educated in Indiana then Miami University. He practiced law and served as reporter of the Indiana Supreme Court before joining the military.
Green chiffon veils suit sunny motor rides while dressy coats show ripple trends. Silk skirts with large polka dots and combined material dresses appeal to school girls. Satin gowns with long tunics look smart. Matching hats boots and bags create fashionable ensembles. Low collars pair with street dresses for a polished look.
Marion phoned that she and Howard had just come back from a trip and invited a visit for supper. She looked fresh and pretty in a pale lilac charmeuse gown with gray georgette accents and old-blue embroidery, complemented by a matching blouse and flowing skirt.
A men’s retreat will be held at Blessed Gabriel Monastery Brighton from Saturday evening September 1 to Tuesday morning September 3. It suits men unable to attend other times and may attract many because Labor Day is a holiday. Contact Father George for more information. Father William B. Finigan announced a regular Confraternity of the Holy Cross meeting at 3 o’clock Friday.
The 8 o clock mass at the Cathedral Friday honors Holy Name Society members from St Peters Church Meeting House Hill. Several hundred men attended the special 7 30 am mass celebrated by Bishop Anderson. He spoke to the men and the forty hours devotion will start Friday morning Aug 2 at Our Lady of Ostrahama Brockton and St Thomas Aquinaa Nahant.
Protestant churches report services with Frank Curtis and Wallace Fay Tenney at Advent Christian Church Melrose and call for donations for the Commonwealth pier Naval Y M C A. New England Christian and Missionary Alliance camps at Camp Hebron Attleboro Aug 24 Sept 3 directed by Rev William Franklin. Beardsley resigns Federated Church Sterling to pursue evangelistic work in the Midwest.
The Danish steamer Fredericia, ashore near Cape Race yesterday, was refloated today and can proceed under her own steam to a port for a survey to determine any serious damage.
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