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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
11
The article describes fashion items including a Quaker gray tagal toque with four enamelled rose decorations and a velvet bow, a black sailor hat with tulle brim and hoop skirt veil, and a pink Georgette crepe sailor adorned with pastel ribbon streams. It notes higher crown designs for women's hats and decorative ribbons and frills as key features.
The New England Retail Milliners Association demonstrated a fashion symphony of hats yesterday at Ford Hall. Models wore Chinese hairdressing styles, hoopy skirt veils, feather butterflies, pared fruit hats, bandeaux for the shy, square brims and boat form shapes, cannon projecting trims, Quaker gray roses, enamelled flowers, and even a full flower bed on one crown.
The article surveys hats and outfits with emphasis on silhouettes and colors. It notes large bows, butterfly wing trims, and high crowns, plus white and Quaker gray tones with bright reliefs. It mentions ready-to-wear skirt lengths, brims, veils, and new materials, with social events and lectures by Mrs. Storrow and Miss Barrows accompanying the day.
In Malden, H A Keen and family celebrate as their cow Fits gives birth to a fine new bossy calf, possibly the first leap year calf in Greater Boston, linking a domestic moment to leap year lore.
Worcester, Feb 29. Richard Parks, 50, of 189 Summer street, and his sister Mrs. Eliza Flynn of Harvard 45, were accidentally asphyxiated by illuminating gas in a room Parks inhabited. Flynn, visiting, remained due to the cold and is believed to have fainted while trying to turn off the gas, leaving the burner open.
Washington reports a bill favorably sent to the House to grant not less than 20 dollars a month to Union veterans aged 70 or more who qualify. It would also raise widows’ pensions to 20 dollars, restore some widows’ status, and adjust marriage widow rules from 1905. The overall cost is not estimated, but it would run into millions.
Members of both commissions opposed Governor McCall's suggestions to consolidate the civil service and create efficiency and economy commissions. The special legislature committee met yesterday to study the Governor's proposals and the auditor's office takeover of some work.
Laura Orrall, eight, daughter of William and Laura Orrall of Roslindale, celebrated her second birthday party yesterday. Born in a leap year, she can have a birthday only once every four years, making this her first real party. The 4 to 6 p.m. celebration drew her sister Gertrude and friends including Francis Hettinger.
The American Grocery Company at 101 Fulton Street, petitioned for bankruptcy January 25, had assets of 143,896 and liabilities of 156,835. Assets were sold in U S bankruptcy court yesterday for 88,500. Referee Charlies K Darling confirmed the sale to interests represented by Boston attorney Alexander Whiteside.
Mrs Elizabeth F Mohr widow of Dr C Franklin Mohr wins guardianship in Providence municipal court to provide 12 50 weekly for each child for private schooling. She also seeks 1200 against the children's estates for expenditures on their behalf from February 1914 to September 1915.
Charles O Power a newspaper man and former secretary of the Panama Pacific Commissioners for Massachusetts was named private secretary by Mayor Curley succeeding Cornelius A Reardon who resigned to become deputy sheriff on Sheriff Quinns staff Power who was secretary to the Budget Commission at a 2000 salary will earn 2500 in the new post
The day began with a cordial welcome for Mr Power and ended with city officials and staff bidding farewell to Connie Reardon. Mayor Curley praised Reardon for his loyalty and devotion while noting his move to the deputy sheriff role as a better opportunity. Assistant Secretary Murphy presented law books and a gold deputy badge as remembrances.
Mr. Reardon expressed gratitude after a tumultuous sendoff in City Hall. He thanked the Major and associates for their goodwill and gifts, then shook hands and departed. He will report to Sheriff Quinn today to begin new duties.
The Assumption Church East Boston holds its annual reunion and ball at Crescent Gardens Theatre Revere Beach this evening. Proceeds go to aid the district's needy poor.
Reports from Duluth Minnesota say a strange aero craft was seen last night with three men aboard. Witnesses claim a long rope with a heavy object hung from the aircraft while the local police issued orders to watch for the machine.
Jackson Miss February 29 The Mississippi Senate finally passed the House bill to bar liquor advertising in the state. The measure becomes effective in 60 days and goes to the governor for signature.
Poslam and Poslam Soap are advertised as healing aid for skin troubles and suitable for daily use. The notices claim Poslam medicated product works under all conditions and promotes healthier skin, with Poslam Soap for hair, toilet, bath, and shampooing. Sold by all druggists.
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