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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
7
Boston Pilot presents a Christmas poem. The speaker recalls dreams of past years and old friendships stirred by Christmas bells. He envisions the Christ child and the man who died for men, kneeling in faith as memories flood the heart.
Readers discuss marital duties and social hosting with letters urging wives to join husbands in entertainments, plus guidance on being popular, natural, and respectful. Additional notes critique public invitations and home hospitality as a basis for friendships and future relationships.
In a relaxed interview Mme Calve previews her first American tour concert in Symphony Hall after a six year hiatus. She discusses repertoire choices from Carmen to Kundry, Wagnerian limits, and her belief in bending traditions. She recalls encounters with Seidl Wilde and a broad taste in literature.
Mary W Conners beloved wife of John J Conners ( nee Mackin ) of 15 A Tremont Street Cambridge died December 25 Funeral arrangements pending later notice on page 15 Other death notices recorded elsewhere
A reader asks about a crush on a dance partner who suddenly ignores her. The advisor suggests remaining calm, not showing desperation, and waiting for his next move to rebuild confidence and cordial, non demonstrative bearing.
Mrs. Wilhelmina S. Kennard of Boston owner of Marsh farm Greenland testifies in the Kennard divorce counter suit. Captain Reginald P. Kennard sues for divorce and Ethel Overholt Kennard counters for separate maintenance. Court recessed until next Wednesday. The record notes a sister in an insane state hospital funded by the family.
Mrs Kennard Senior testified at length objecting to Reginald Kennard marrying Ethel Overhalt of Cleveland. She cited hotel encounters and alleged motives including plans for a farm and distrust of an in law with ownership. She claimed Ethel broke promises, was lax as a housekeeper, and that a child was expected during wartime.
In Pawtucket R. I. Thomas Phillips and his wife Mary were found dead after an entry was forced into their apartment. An open gas burner on a kitchen stove caused their accidental deaths this afternoon.
John Lindsay awaits a brief visit from an elderly cousin described as shy with women while Merriam and Susan Sue ready the home. The guest, nervous and polite, hides in his room as the household juggles preparations amid playful social nuances and a stray neighbor’s chatter.
Eliza Wadsworth sought a scrap of General Washingtons handwriting and a hair lock as a cherished relic. General Peleg Wadsworth secured the hair from Mrs Washingtons secretary, later passing to Elizas sister Zilpah and then to Longfellow, who kept it in a gold locket at Craigie House. It now rests with the Maine Historical Society in Portland.
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