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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
9
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column presents frugal living guidance for small families on $15 a week. It contrasts two brothers under a benefactor, urging prudent budgeting, delaying debt, and finding joy in modest homes while advising an engaged couple to delay nuptials until finances improve.
A letter discusses whether laws should bar mentally or physically unfit people from marrying. It cites clergymen requiring health certificates and recalls cases of love marriages ending in divorce. The writer warns against forcing women to marry nonloving but “good” men, arguing such laws risk immorality and unstable home life.
A Circle Readers letter argues about the phrase to obey in wedding vows. The writer recalls 20 years married and questions whether obedience matters, suggesting many husbands are responsible if paired with a compatible wife and contrasting outcomes with readers who pursued control over wages and meals.
A 27 year old married woman in a city of 25 000 explains her life. She has been married five years without children and enjoys contentment through love for her husband who is 29 and wealthy enough to share his finances. She has never attended dances or theatres and has few friends, yet she feels happiness at home with him.
A letter discusses shared finances in marriage and gender roles. The author questions wage expectations for housework, argues common property in the family purse, and notes mutual support. She cites domestic duties, the husband’s meals and cooking, her long government post, and plans for future travel and family expenses.
The Sunday Post prints several engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader experiences, sewing tips, and community opinions. Readers share anecdotes about projects, fabric choices, and tips for maintaining and repairing garments.
Highty seven year old Mrs Catherine Prelissidr remains active despite age. The Malden resident is pictured doing housework, illustrating continued independence at 87.
Mrs Catherine Pelissier of Malden aged 87 is described as one of the brightest women in New England. She rises at 5 every morning and toils until 9 at night sewing for her home and cleaning. She notes hard work keeps her alive and plans to work until she dies in harness. She recently completed three bed quilts of her own design and gave one to her youngest son William as a Christmas gift.
Mrs. Pelissier condemns divorces as mainly caused by women attending tango teas and whist clubs. She says a husband expects a supper ready and dislikes a wife at whist clubs while criticizing the rich for not having children when affordable. She adds she values children and her own many offspring.
The Rev Allan A Stockdale longtime pastor of the Union Congregational Church in Columbus Avenue will receive a farewell reception and banquet Tuesday evening December 30 in Ford Hall with Grand Chancellor Ellingwood presiding.
Paris reports a novel Drecoll evening gown featuring a black velvet skirt with fitch fur trim, lace underskirt and corsage. A wide square bow belt accents the front while a V shaped bodice leads to an upstanding frill near the ears. Black velvet slippers complete the outfit.
The Post Santa program completed its work with nearly 11 000 bundles delivered to about 44 000 children. Final deliveries occurred yesterday after Christmas due to address or name misspellings. some parcels remained undelivered. Contributions totaling 4220.68 were acknowledged with several donors listed.
Milbridge Maine December 26 two boys Albert Kelley sixteen and Irving Kelley ten sons of Captain Ira Kelley of the coasting schooner Annie Gus were drowned today in the Narragaugus River. A third boy survived after a skiff filled with water in heavy seas and sank though help arrived too late. The wind blew a half
Lewis A. Brown of Melrose was held for the federal grand jury by US Commissioner Hayes on a charge of making a false oath tied to the bankruptcy schedules of the Lewis A. Brown Co. of Boston, where he serves as treasurer. Bail was set at unknown amount.
The Belgia entered port with two crew members ill from diphtheria and one death recorded. Karl Schieding died December 1 at sea and was buried over the side. Fellow coal trimmer Jacob Mast fell ill, and apprentice Charles Mebbe soon followed to his bunk.
Cardinal O Connell led the Confraternity of the Holy Cross at the Cathedral yesterday afternoon. Monsignor M J Splaine assisted. A large crowd attended and many viewed the decorations after missing Christmas Day. Local Holy Name Society officers named include Joseph Daley president Peter Conley vice president Thomas Walsh secretary. Rev Michael Doherty is spiritual director. An Archdiocesan Catholic Federation meeting is set for Sunday January 1 at Cathedral School Hall. A Whist party for St Vincent s Orphan Asylum is planned for Wednesday at Knights of St Rose Hall. SS Peter and Paul parochial school pupils will present a Christmas cantata at St Joseph s Hall Monday and Tuesday.
Conooook New Hampshire December 2 Ernest Hartshorn and Fred Bailey nearly drowned after breaking through Bear pond ice while fishing. Bailey pulled Hartshorn onto solid ice and extended a board for aid. Bailey's feet froze and Hartshorn lost the use of his right hand.
A public Boston Symphony Orchestra rehearsal in Symphony Hall featured a Christmas themed program. Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel Prelude, Ravel five children's pieces including Ma Mere l'Oye performed first here, Juon's Danish folk fantasy Vaegtervise debut in Boston, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with Sylvain Noack as soloist, and Berlioz overture to Bob Roy concluded the program.
The critic praises Humperdincks freshness and folk spirit in Hansel and Gretel while condemning Ravels La Mere Oye for lack of originality. It lauds Noacks Mendelssohn concerto playing as a supreme demonstration of musical clarity and artistry, drawing praise for faithful Mendelssohn interpretation and sustained audience acclaim.
President Wilson was hailed in Pass Christian Mississippi as a fire hero after spotting and helping to fight a blaze that threatened a southern coast home. The incident stirred the gulf region and showcased his volunteer fire chief instincts.
President on a noon return from golf passes Gulf Port and stops at Judge J. H. Neville's home where a roof fire is discovered. Secret Service and locals extinguish the blaze with little damage. Neville thanks the President for his concern and the party departs. The President later relaxes at home after testing the day’s weather and enjoying family time.
Margarita d Alva rez and Edna Ferrari Fontana led the performance of Samsa and Dallilah last night at the Best Opera House. Mme d Alva rez strengthens her reputation, blending thoughtful interpretation with strong vocal emotion.
Review praises Mme Calva rez for a supreme vocal color and precise control as she leads a Saint-Saens opera. Dalvarez's acting and power, Fontana's heroic tenor, Danges High Priest and Mardones Abimelech receive strong notices. Galli premier danseuse and a capable orchestra complete the strong production.
A troubled report from North Adams details a boy who was shot twice in an apparent accidental shooting. The article references witnesses and mentions prior incidents involving the same individuals.
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