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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
8
Dr Lyman Abbot's doubt about Adam stirs quarters as readers laugh at oddities in spring. The piece notes apple blossoms, rose weddings, and debates on economy versus luxury, comparing male and female extravagances and a carriage accident highlighting narrow trousers and envy of freer dress.
Victoria Lodge of I O O L M A held its annual May festival at the Odd Fellows building Merrimack Street. A large audience enjoyed a short drama Mrs White with roles filled by Miss Mary Mack Mrs Edwin Cooke Miss J Mochrie and others. Tables around the hall reported flourishing sales as entertainment concluded with satisfactory performances by the cast.
The Ladies' Aid association of Lowell General hospital will meet Tuesday afternoon May 12 at Mrs J C Abbott's home 24 Fairmount street. A full attendance is looked for.
Neptune lodge N E O P met last night with grand deputy Gilbert E. Lame of Haverhill leading a ten person suite. A large Lawrence delegation attended. Four candidates were initiated and three membership applications filed.
Smocking returns in women's fashion with hip yokes on long wool skirts and decorative options. Elbow sleeves and hand embroidered mitts in shops signal rising trend. Netted silk mitts are costly but craftable, while mohair fabrics in light colors gain favor alongside popular fabrics.
A meeting concluded with a supper organized by Mrs. Anna L Norris as chair. A whist party at the Odd Fellows Temple in Middlesex street drew twenty tables under Independent Council No 2 C U A M. Prizes went to Mrs Farnes Williams Youngjohns and to Mr Carroll Dennis Reagan with scores 54 51 51 and 69 56 52.
O'Brien Bros tea dealers promote a free parlor broom with one pound of their 60c tea. Advertising copy lists 227 Central Street and telephone contact 679-5 with free delivery mentioned.
Fashion notes describe mohair shirt-waist suits and white cream gowns as silk lustrous for travel. Floral muslin and organdie patterns revive former styles, flattering tall figures while exaggerating stout or short figures. Linen fabrics are sold as shrunk, but should be shrunk before cutting to avoid misfit.
The Battles Home for aged men in Belmont street marks its second year with a 2 to 5 reception. Founder and matron Mrs. Battles hosted and was aided by Mrs. Lawton Richardson Bennett Humphrey Mansur Bancroft with tea. Guests included Mrs. Lane Wollaston Jameson Kimball and Miss Day Kimball. A corporation meeting followed to review the year, noting all bills paid and a treasury balance as three aged men live happily at the home.
Funeral services for the late Bishop John Fletcher Hurst of the Methodist Episcopal church were conducted this afternoon at the Metropolitan M E Church in Washington. Rev Dr Frank M Bristow led the ceremony. The notice ends with an unrelated advertisement for Thompson Hardware Co offers fishing tackle and gear.
Interview with Broer Chryseull, director of St. Joseph's college, outlines France's decree against male and female religious orders, impending closures of Catholic schools before May 19, and potential lay conversion for many Marist brothers. Notes U.S. and Canada reception, Combes's son alleged offer to monks, and Belmont connection. Also reports on local clubs, debates, and illness of George Descheneaux.
Greenfield May 7 District Attorney Dana Malone the Greenfield prosecutor declines to sign the release application for Euclid Madden the motorman serving a manslaughter sentence for the death of William Craig a member of President Roosevelt s bodyguard no new facts have developed since Madden s conviction.
T H Elliott at 64 Central Street advertises a fine two story home with a stable on the Highlands on a corner lot built three years ago with modern conveniences. An offer is wanted and the listing suggests farm opportunities in nearby towns alongside an attractive farm advertisement elsewhere in the paper.
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