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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
13
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column features letters from readers debating permissible female friendships with married men. responses defend independence, criticize jealousy, advise honesty with fiancés, and address social norms around smoking and conduct in early 20th century New England society.
The Sunday Post features a selection of engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions, crafts tips, and community requests that spark ongoing discussions among subscribers.
Colored silk binding updates crepe de chine blouses while ribbons trim new evening dresses. Brushed wool sweaters offer soft color and texture. An overskirt of silver lace lends charm to black velvet dinner frocks. High stocks jabots and tulle scarves shape neckwear and gowns with Watteau-inspired drapery and back-fastening dresses emerging.
Due to illness of the scheduled speaker the Common Cause Society in Franklin Union Hall will hear Charles E. Fay speak on Our Ideals at 8 o clock tomorrow night. The December meeting of Randolph Women s Catholic Club meets tomorrow at Hibernian Hall with Fay lecturing on Some World Movements. Miss Geraldine Kennedy of Stetson High School will read an original paper on The Life of Blessed Thomas More. Rev. John A. Sheridan of Holbrook and Fathers Hannawin and Deasey of Randolph are invited. Cohasset Knights of Columbus plan a Christmas tree festival at Knights of Columbus Hall on Christmas afternoon at 4. The Forty Hours devotion opens Christmas Day among several churches including Immaculate Conception Salem Sacred Heart Hanover Our Lady Help of Christians Concord Junction St Joseph Everett and the Annunciation Syro Melchite 178 Harrison Ave. On Dec 29 the devotion begins at Blessed Gabriel Monastery Chapel Brighton. Cardinal O Connell will celebrate midnight mass at the Cathedral on Christmas Eve and give holy communion. Confessions at the Cathedral Friday Dec 24 from 3 30 to 6 and 7 30 to midnight. A low mass with a fine musical program led by Signor Pio De Luca is planned. Christmas decorations work starts Monday.
The First Presbyterian Church plans an all city outreach in an enlistment campaign led by Pastor W M Tufts. The Church of the Redeemer’s Rev Albert Crabtree resigns to become Episcopal prison commissioner in Boston. Fall River’s First Congregational marks its 100th anniversary with Rev Stanley Ross Fisher starting as pastor. New England bishops announce an evangelism series at St Pauls Manchester. Unitarian Rev Alson H Robinson resigns to join Cincinnati Unitarian church. Fitchburg pastor James Chalmers to serve Lunenburg Congregational Church.
A milliner recalls sending a brown fur cap to a designer who refashioned it into a tight crown with antique gold lace brim. The new hat tilts bold on one side and nearly drapes the shoulder on the other, a striking result from a master hat wizard.
Sunday Post presents a full page of recipes including Jellied Chicken and Chocolate Cake. Featured contributors include Mrs George D Thomas of Arlington Heights and Mrs A A Dowbridge of Somerville with detailed steps and ingredient lists.
A reflective poem urges slowing down from urban haste to a quiet station of simple life. It contrasts hurried ambition with a peaceful future where wealth is a small grassy plot and time is shared with neighbors. The speaker questions the value of speed and singular focus on success.
Fire on the second floor of a two story brick building at 51 Sleeper Street South Boston caused about 3000 in damage to the structure owned by the Pabst Brewing Company. L Speidel Co agents estimate greater losses to stock labels and accessories. Faulty wiring is believed to have started the blaze.
Ex Governor John Q. A. Brackett, recently treated at Dr. Christian's Hospital in Back Bay, arrived home in Arlington yesterday and is reported to be much improved in health.
Elbert Hall fails to win Lalladee as she fears an unshared future with his mother. He learns his mother longs for companionship, and when confronted with the burden, he admits his need to care for his parent. A young man discovers selflessness through a mother’s quiet sacrifice and a girl’s renewed love.
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