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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1921
Page
9
Richard Strauss performed as composer and pianist in a program of songs and sonatas. Elisabeth Schumann, soprano, and Mischa Elman? Piastro, violinist, assisted yesterday afternoon at Symphony.
Miss Schumann’s singing revealed refined intelligence and art, boosting a concert that drew many and enthusiastic praise. While Dr. Strauss displayed enjoyable accompaniment, many pieces leaned sentimental German styles. memorable moments came from Schumann’s evocative tone and the long sunset of “Traum durch die Dämmerung.”
The piece notes Mrs. Charles Nowell of Roxbury, praised for her captivating eyes, labeled as the district’s prettiest girl and Miss Roxbury after winning multiple local prizes. It contrasts her fame with a critique of Strauss piano violin works and praises her modesty.
More than a score of Republican clubs and individuals lined up for reservations at Symphony hall for Charles S. Baxter’s mayoral keynote. Invitations will be available today at Baxter headquarters 25 Tremont Street. Baxter attends the Foch dinner at Copley Plaza and is guest of honor at North End Post 53 American Legion ball in Paul Revere hall, then meets at the Universals Clubhouse in Meridian Street East Boston at 10 o'clock.
The Unitarian King's Chapel installed Rev. Harold E. B. Speight as assistant minister in a morning ceremony begun at 10 45. J Randolph Coolidge presented Bible and Book of Common Prayer. Pastor Howard N. Brown preached. Speight arrived from Berkeley California in response to a June 10 call and will take on active duties.
Mrs Sarah KE Ferris 105, oldest woman in Berkshire County, died after illness from March. A native of Great Barrington, she came from a long Massachusetts colored family, daughter of Robert Bilder, widow of Civil War veteran John Ferris, and long employed as a cook in South Berkshire hotels. She lived seven months in Pittsfield with her son Frank W Ferris at 92 12 Circular Avenue.
The article highlights felt hats trimmed with lacquered quills and fur accents, velvet gowns in dark daytime and light dinner tones, Manga Gown sleeve styles, Jenny wide elbow to wrist sleeves, and gauntlet cuffs. It notes a slender Greek style silhouette, sport wear with White Sport Sweaters, and fashionable footwear—silver satin slippers with straps and buckles, plus patent leather straps.
A 20 lesson course for nursery maids begins tomorrow night at 222 Newbury Street by the Household Nursing Association. Miss Helen Gill will lead on ethics hygiene and child care while Miss Frances Elwell handles cooking and nutrition. Enrollment closes today with limited space, and a mothers class may follow if enough applications come in.
Cardinal O Connell wrote a pastoral letter on Religious Ideals in Industrial Relations was read at all Masses in every Catholic church in the archdiocese yesterday.
The Siberian Soviet Government complains of lacking representation at the Washington conference and reports an invitation to a separate Asia conference at Irkutsk for what it calls weaker nations.
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