Poem by Miss Abbott and calisthenic chorus in corsets
A review praises Miss Abbott's poem The Song of the Man from Harper's Magazine as a strong early success with musical rhythm and deep thought. It also describes a Huntington hall calisthenics display by high school girls, noting corset use as an outmoded hindrance, and lauds the 1902 Directory of Club Speakers for the Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs edited by Miss Helen A. Whittier, highlighting its growing size, broad distribution, and value to clubs seeking lecturers and performers.
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Miss Abbott
M Harper’s Magazine
Harpers
Huntington Hall
Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Helen A. Whittier
Miss Whittier
The World Is Mine in Song of the Pian
A dramatic monologue extols human supremacy and divine gift in a speaker who declares ownership of the world and joy, vowing to celebrate life and power from creation to judgment. The poem blends mythic imagery with defiant self glorification and a vow to honor love, truth, and youth.
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Heaven
Earth
Hearts Aflame at Garrick draws strong but brutal verdicts
A review applauds Mrs. Haines as a bold woman playwright while criticizing Hearts Aflame for its brutal frankness and social horrors. Critics praise boldness and potential yet condemn its unsoftened violence and cynicism, suggesting pruning, sentiment, and light humor could improve the drama's moral impact.
Smart outing hats captivate summer fashion trends
The article details upscale and affordable summer hats in soft felt and wash fabrics, featuring two color pairings, silk cords, and white, gray, or blue tones. It notes Continental felt travel styles with simple trimming, white pique with black silk accents, sailor hats with velvet spots, and elegant white pongee and brilliantine coats with chic stitching and large silk buttons. It also highlights lace effects in gloves, chiffon veiling with black point d es and lace, and pearl headed gold pins adorning lace drapery.
Y W C A OUTING TO TYNGSBRO NOTES
Y W C A notes invite all girls to an outing to Tyngsboro this afternoon. Meet at the rooms at 3 15 or join at Merrimac square for the 3 30 trolley. Bring a basket lunch and expect a good time. Send tithing dollars before Saturday noon and donations before June 1 to close the financial year.
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Tyngsboro
Merrimac Square
Coroners Jury Finds Louis Boullet Died From Brain Concussion
New London Conn May 29 Coroners autopsy on Louis Boullet of Monteville found dead in the water at Shaw s cave showed death from a blow to the back of the head causing brain concussion. Authorities have not yet determined if foul play caused the death or if he was struck by a train near the bridge where the body was found.
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New London
Conn
Louis Boullet
Monteville
Shaw’s Cave
Memorial Day Observance Plans in Tewksbury
Tewksbury outlines Memorial Day events with a Lowell Military band concert at 8:30 a.m. a 9 a.m. procession led by marshal Wesley B. Plummer to Centre Cemetery, then Services at Vestry Hall, speeches by Rev. J C Duffy and Rev. Charles H Beale, and various performances. Graves of Civil War and Revolutionary War soldiers receive flag and flower tributes in the afternoon.
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Lowell Military Band
Town Hall
Wesley B. Plummer
Centre Cemetery
Ladd and Whitney Post
J. C. Duffy
Vestry Hall
Charles H. Beale
D. D
Boston
A. C. Blaisdell
J. Herbert Yeoman
John Chandler
George E. Marshall
Marion
Ruth Adams
Marion Adams
Veterans’ Association
Geo. A. Parkhurst
W. R. Fowle
Chas. D. Clark
H.S. Perham
Patr iotic Program Delights Chelmsford Pupils
In the second grammar room on Thursday afternoon pupils from grades 6 to 10 presented an interesting patriotic program. The lineup included a chorus singing Battle Hymn of the Republic, a recitation A Tribute to McKinley by Fred W. Parkhurst, Sleep Comrades Sleep by the semi chorus, Independence Bell by grades 6 and 7, and a violin duet Asleep.
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McKinley
Fred W. Parkhurst
Baldwin Athletic club Social Opens With 24 Dances At North Chelmsford
In North Chelmsford the Baldwin Athletic club held its first social and dance at the town hall with Olympia orchestra providing music from 8 to 12, 24 numbers on the dance order, ice cream and cake served at 10:30. Committee members and reception volunteers are listed. George C. Moore’s mill closed last night and Memorial Day observances planned with Riverside Cemetery graves to be decorated.
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Baldwin Athletic Club
Olympia Orchestra
Thos. McTeague
Chas
Martin
Michael O'Hearn
Daniel Kinch
Adelard Boudreau
Robert Alderton
Frank McCluskey
James McTeague
Stephen T. Ward
Henry McCoy
Lawrence Roux
Mr. Mills
Frank McLord
Mary Valentine
Milicent Dunn
Bernard Gagan
Ella Stanley
Frances McEnany
Mary Curran
Alice McEnaney
Margaret Curran
George C. Moore
North Chelmsford Brass Band Debuts at Memorial Exercises
The North Chelmsford brass band will make their first public appearance today at Memorial exercises in Chelmsford Centre and Lowell. They wear new uniforms and are expected to impress villagers. William Tobin has accepted a position with the New England Motor Co. of Lowell and will begin next week. The Chelmsford foundry’s railroad track is being repaired by some foundry workers.
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Lowell
Chelmsford
William Tobin
New England Motor Co
North
Sisses and Sorsets Fashion Describe Corset Silhouette
A description of Sreeform sorbets outlining shaping features. Seams curve to the front to slim the hips and waist, extend the waist, and suppress the abdomen. Crafted in French coutil or batiste, soft and pliable, boned with whalebone and richly trimmed.
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Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
Harper’s Fortune
Eden's
Blodd
Eden's Grove
Eden’s Grove
Eden
Genevieve G. Haines
Frills
Y Selves
NC Venture
Florence E. Bhaal
Man’s Dept. Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable Building
Mary C. Hall
Hildreth Building
Merrimack St
Campbell
Campbell’s Mills
Broad St
Mass
Coroner’s Jury
Tewksbury
North Chelmsford
N. L. Wheeler
Chris. Holmes
Merrimack Street
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