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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
11
In Symphony Hall yesterday afternoon the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Muck performed Cesar Franck’s grand symphony. The work, famed for its heroic outlines dark coloring and mystical aspiration, stood out in compelling grandeur as a Gothic cathedral of music.
The Franck symphony, praised for its unity and grand architecture, is hailed as a bridge between classic and modern styles. Dr. Mack elicits sweeping, dramatic tones, though tempo choices spark mild debate among critics. Ruth Deyo contributes Bach and Mozart selections as the program closes with strong applause.
The Post acknowledges a one dollar contribution from Jenny Crispie to the O Donovan Ros sa fund in New York. The recipient is described as the famous Irish jogger who is dying.
A reader argues that marriage motives are practical, noting bachelors seek wives to run and cook, and that marriages for home and housekeeping may yield happiness, contrasting with marriages formed purely for love without money or skills.
A letter signed Just One Woman argues against viewing wine as refinement and blames social trends for vice. The writer asserts women influence sons' fortunes, questions female behavior in dress and games, and urges women to wake up to temperance, noting men will stay virtuous if not tempted.
A reader argues that fear of unwanted male attention on trains is real not imagined. She describes men who survey cars and position themselves beside unescorted women, plus instances of flirtation even after offering a seat, explaining why some women refrain from thanking courteous strangers.
The Sunday Post features a selection of the most engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions, sewing tips, and community responses in a light community-panel style.
Paragraph points on trends note tulle blouses are worn widely, pannier silhouettes return, and yellow shades in fashion. New sport coats feature broad soft collars, colored fans regain favor, and surplice blouses trend. Shirring trims gain popularity. fine blouses of French batiste with pink chiffon lining appear. Tassels, braid, fringe, and beads decorate hair ornaments and ready outfits.
Paris January reports Brandt designed an evening gown featuring a white lace peplum over a black satin skirt. A black lace panel at the front reveals the ankle beneath the open section, with white satin slippers and black lace hose completing the look. The article also covers Postmaster Mansfield describing postal horse and wagon conditions as inadequate.
The poem speaks of a subterranean stream and lasting faith honoring a cherished presence. Cora M. W. Greenleaf dedicates memory to a dear person, noting enduring connection and missed companionship in a Chicago Journal piece.
Parishioners attend New Year devotions at St Marys Church North End tomorrow night at 8 oclock. The choir performs The Nativity with a 20 piece stringed orchestra and admission is free. The event runs two weeks with men first and women second. Also news of Fr Gassons convalescence and a whist party for the League of Catholic Women at Hotel Somerset proceeds aid the league. A two weeks mission for Mer gers at St Marys Endicot street opens on Sunday.
Ellen Lyons McLaughlin wife of George T McLaughlin former secretary of the Democratic State committee and postmaster of Sandwich dies after a delicate surgery at Carney Hospital Funeral to be held tomorrow morning from Corpus Christi Church She is survived by her husband and daughter.
H C Merwin, head of the Work Horse Parade Association, says $8 a week for postal service horses is too low and cannot cover proper feeding or aging animals. Postmasters now spend about $2.50 a week for rigs, while officials note $2.26 per day could secure good teams. The controversy, sparked by complaints from Dr Francis H Rowley and Massachusetts S P Co A, is to be reviewed in Washington.
Watertown High School begins its season tonight against Holliston High in Water town gymnasium. It marks Watertown’s first game on the court in five years as the defending state hopefuls seek the title.
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