Canterbury Tales and Other Lectures at Local Colleges
A Boston scholar lectures on Canterbury Tales in the literature department led by Miss Robbins. A January sociology class meeting chaired by Mrs. Mary C. Francis is announced. President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University is set to speak January 3 on What It Means to Be an American. Lowell Textile school, under Principal Crosby, notes high demand for skilled women in textile designing with strong pay prospects. fashion trends include white season ensembles and elaborate furs, coats, wraps, and white fabrics for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon H. Vincent
Boston
Lowell Textile School
Crosby
Women urged for park commission in city’s plans
As the park commission appointment nears, several names surface including Mrs. Alice F. Spalding and Mrs. Mary C. Hall. The piece weighs three or five member schemes and favors including women, citing expertise in trees, municipal improvement, and architectural sense. It notes some women may serve only if invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice F. Spalding
Middlesex Women's Club
Mary C. Hall
Helen A. Whittier
Park Commission
Bride of aged Marquis Weds in London in 24 Year Old Bride
Miss Violet Twining aged 24, daughter of Judge Hadley’s family, married the Marquis of Donegal in London. The 80 year old Marquis courted her after she met him in London society following schooling at Quincy Mansion and a brief Wellesley course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Twining
Marquis of Donegal
London
Marquis
Miss Twining
Hadley
Winsley
Lamson
Quincy Mansion School
MISS TWINING MARRIAGE REPORTED IN LONDON BRILLIANCE
Quincy news notes the marriage of Miss Violet Twining to the Marquis of Donegal in London. The Boston born Canadian student from Halifax, known for studious conduct, is praised as affable and popular at the Quincy Mansion school. Her Boer War service with British hospitals is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Violet Twining
Marquis of Donegal
London
Quincy Mansion School
Miss Twining
Boston
Halifax
Fredericton
N. B
South Africa
England
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Lady Strathcong
Bells Signal Santa Visit at Blossom Street Church
A Santa Claus visit continued as he toured nearby churches, staying longer where sleighing allowed. At Blossom Street church a platform telephone linked the superintendent to other churches as Santa arrived early to greet Rev. Robert F. True. He distributed gifts amid singing and recitations by four youths. The event, praised by Rev. Thomas Sayer and Rev. True, was organized by W. J. Beaven and others. attendance was very large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blossom Street
Santa Claus
Robert F. True
T. G. Lyon
Caroline Pansley
Ethel Estabrooke
Hildred McEwan
Gertrude Tallent
Thomas
Sayer
Hebronville
Mass
Exquisite Hood's Lotion Delights Ladies at Dressing Tables
There is something exquisite in the softness Hood's Lotion gives the skin. Ladies are delighted with this ideal preparation for the hands and face. It comes in attractive bottles that look well on dressing tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Santa Claus visits brighten First Presbyterian Christmas event
Reporters chased Santa after church as gifts spread joy among children and adults. A large crowd enjoyed recitations, readings, songs, and a school program led by Rev H B Foster. Refreshments followed, with games around trimmed trees and thanks to organizers Miss Hattie Publicover Miss Harriet Frazer and D G Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
First Presbyterian Church
Santa
Mary Campbell
Florence Lenox
Francis Leggett
Marion Gordon
Margaret Arnold
Ruth Young
Nita Arnold
James Campbell
Jennie McDonald
Haydon Russell
Edna Craig
J. M. Craig
Mary Jamies
H. B. Foster
Eva Blackie
Forest Pearl
Edith Blackie
Willie McLeod
Donald McKenna
William H. McElroy
Sadie Burton
Willie Burton
Harriet Frazer
Hattie Publicover
Margaret Blackie
D. G. Common
Merrymaking at Westminster Presbyterian Church Event
Scenes of merrymaking filled Westminster Presbyterian Church last night as the visiting Santa Claus spread a jovial spirit to the large gathering of young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
Frills and Fashion Notes Describe Lace Blouses and Furs
Frills detail lace blouses with Bruges silk medallions and ostrich feather accessories. Gloves use antelope skins in tan and sage tones. Fabrics include crepe royal and crepe de chine with pale Dresden tints. Evening wear features fine gold lace and rhinestone buttons. Broadtail remains a popular dark fur for winter coats.
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Venice
Christmas program at Centralville Methodist church
The vestries were crowded with happy children as a brief program unfolded. Santa, delayed by a retrinary surgeon, arrived after a playful chase, but finally reached the church to sing carols and distribute gifts while the pastor addressed the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lowell
Christmas Cheer at Highland Methodist Church Event
The Highland Methodist vestry hosted a Santa Claus evening for children with decorated trees and gift packages. John Howard allegedly wore the fur coat, while Miss Mary Howard acted as Mrs Santa Claus. A phonograph played popular tunes before the reindeer arrival and Mrs Wes ley Wilder directed the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Methodist Church
Santa Claus
John Howard
Mary Howard
Everyinay
Wesley Wilder
Coburn Mission Christmas Party Delights Children
Children at Coburn mission enjoyed a festive evening featuring a Santa appearance by Mr. Caddell, jingling bells, and gifts from a well-laden tree. Earlier, Miss Willey directed entertainment with soloists Fiverett Whitcomb Melissa Rolfe Carrie Emery Etta Neath and reciters Annie Palm Olive Pal Marence Goodrich. A Christmas carol closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburn Mission
Santa Claus
Mr. Caddell
Miss Willey
Fiverett Whitcomb
Melissa Rolfe
Carrie Emery
Etta Neath
Annie Palm
Olive Pal
Marence Goodrich
Two Street Cars Collide in Belvider e After Storm Slow Stop
Two electric cars in Belvidere collided at the East Merrimack High streets corner yesterday afternoon around 3. Neither passenger nor crew were harmed. The Broadway car struck the Andover street car on a slippery track, windows broke and woodwork splintered, but both cars continued after a short delay. The motorman said he did not see the other car until late due to the slick tracks and storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
East Merrimack
High Streets
Andover
High Street
Broadway
Christmas program features choir and bells at event
A Christmas program included a semi-chorus of girls singing aided by bells. A poem by Mrs. Conant was read, with one verse sung by several girls. The organizing committee comprised Mrs. Leener, Mrs. Whitcomb, Mrs. Tewksbury, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mr. John Tewksbury.
Toy Makers Strike Behind Cantata At Eliot Church
The Kris Kringle toy makers staged a three act scene then picnicked for a large audience at Eliot Congregational church. Children performed as Kris Kringle Noahs Ark Jumping Jack and more with Miss Bertha Holden praised for training. Martin Pihl Ruth Danforth and Grace Ripley helped organize the event with Mr Hull as Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Kringle
Eliot Congregational Church
Frank Hull
Ellen Dows
Arthur Woodies
Douglass Morey
Charles A. Nichols
Ruth Danforth
Grace Ripley
Marion Brown
Blanch Ripley
Edith Ripley
Annie Youngjohn
Susan P. Wright
Martin Pihl
Gertrude Pihl
Grace Orrell
Mary Davidson
Edith Davidson
Albert Moore
Hull
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Arrives on a Shetland Pony at Christmas Festival
The Branch Street Baptist church Sunday school held its annual Christmas festival with a decorated hall, gifts, and a lively program led by chairman Lewis D. Robinson. Children enjoyed a Santa visit on a Shetland pony delivering presents as the crowd cheered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Street Baptist Church
Lewis D. Robinson
Lillian M. Stephens
Ida Wilson
Leon Butler
Santa Claus
Irene Christian
Helen Stephens
Ruth Foss
Eloise B. Hills
Mildred McGregor
Helen McGregor
Paul McGregor
Harold Stephens
John Pratt
Edward Judson Dilts
Christmas Cheer Dwarfs Boston With Aid Distributions
Salvation Army under Col. Richard Evans served a Christmas dinner to over 4000 in Mechanics Hall and distributed more than 2000 dinner baskets plus 25 pounds of coal to needy families. Volunteers of America led by Col. J J Keppel provided baskets to 1000 families and 250 outfits to children. Wellesley College students aided the effort as snow blankets Boston for a white Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Mechanics Hall
Richard Evans
Col. Evans
Wellesley College
J. J. Keppel
Battleships Race Ends In Tie Near Trinidad
In Port of Spain on Christmas Day a three mile race between the US battleships Alabama and Massachusetts finished in a tie after 29 minutes 28 seconds. Also arriving were the British cruiser Charybdis and the torpedo boats destroyer Quail and Rocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Spain
Trinidad
United States
Alabama
Massachusetts
Charybdis
Quail
Rocket
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Petron
Monte Carlo
Women’s Club Bulletin
The
Courier-Citizen
Marquis of
Donegal
Quincy Mansion
Wellesley
True
W. J. Beaven
Etta Wedge
Isabelle Gillespie
Henry F. Thatcher
First Presbyterian
Christ
Westminster Presbyterian
Frills
Bruges
Centralville Methodist
Highland Methodist
Coburn
High
East Merrimack Streets
Goking Ranges
A. E. O'Weir
Go,errimac
O'Donnell & Gilbride CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Norka
Norka Food Company (Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Napoleon D. Lafleur
Merrimack St
W.S. Wong & CO
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