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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
4
A long list of households hosted Christmas dinners and tree parties, featuring numerous local families and guests from Tacoma and surrounding areas. The notices note gatherings at homes of the Hathaways, Bentley, Ballinger, Perry, Durand, Ostrander, Myers, and many others, with counts ranging from eight to twenty-five covers and notable arrivals from San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, and beyond.
At a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. David G. Myers and Mrs. Alexander Myers, Dorothy Myers announced her engagement to Mr. Earl August Phillips.
The Entre Nous club completed plans for their biggest season event, a Christmas informal to be held Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple. Patrons and hostesses include Mr. and Mrs. L. Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. George La Pray, Mr. and Mrs. William J. McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Morgan, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Greene.
The Overseas club will hold its final dance of the year this Saturday evening in Douglas hall at 9 o clock. Miss Genevieve Grant serves as chairman of the organizing committee which plans an interesting party expected to attract a large attendance. Supper will be served at midnight. Proceeds from the dances fund relief work.
The Rainier club hosted a Christmas season dance for young people home from school. About two hundred guests attended, dancing through supper at small tables before resuming again late in the evening.
Mr and Mrs Henry Broderick hosted about twenty five couples for a festive holiday dance at their home Ensuing plans include an informal dance for friends in the Washington hotel tea room Saturday at 9 PM The Samuellas previously staged a Christmas informal on December 10 at the Knights of Columbus hall raising funds for baskets and a tree for Detention children New Year’s Eve the Samuellas plan a Watch Party and dance at the Knights hall
The Seattle Federation of Women’s Clubs plans a Monday gathering at the club house with an 11 a.m. executive session, a luncheon at 7:50 p.m., and a 2 p.m. federation meeting. Delegates will attend to clear business and hear committee reports. Alla and Alla No. 165 will not meet Saturday evening due to the death of Mrs. Lillian Schliching.
The article describes a navy velvet afternoon frock with ostrich fringe at the neck and sleeves, a metal ribbon girdle, and a skirt shaped by pin tucks and cords. It notes a nipped waist with hip emphasis, plastron concealment, and possible satin or taffeta variations. It mentions street frocks in navy serge with braid and embroidery, pleatings, and evolving silhouettes away from the straight line chemise.
The narrative traces political intrigue involving Cer tela and Don Manuel blamed for a widening conspiracy. Lorimers fear a German propaganda program while Chrys lies in peril as Don Manuel courts Chrystabel’s sister and hypnotism rumors swirl.
The article extols installing and using a fireplace as a family centerpiece and economical heating, noting its value for children, conversation, and warmth. It advises placing the fireplace in the hall center, connecting the kitchen flue, and even installing a water-heating coil for hot water without a heater.
The Napoleon House, once built as a refuge for Napoleon Bonaparte by the city’s French community, sold amid a history of Sicilian settlement and heart of the Vieux Carre vendetta hub. It tied to a 1908 riot that killed several Italians and nearly caused diplomatic tensions.
The Cherry's Rialto Style Shop announces a new department of clothes for boys. The affordable, high grade apparel aims to help the busy family man keep up with rising costs. Located at 207 Rialto Building over Pig'n Whistle on Indiana Avenue between Madison and Spring.
Mr Gabb describes a morning dispute in Cincinnati after his wife uses his razor to sharpen a pen. Mr Nay bor questions the mishap. The exchange shows a domestic quarrel over a shared item and a misused razor.
A collection of reader questions and Bertha’s replies cover romance heartbreak etiquette nerve exhaustion and ideal wife criteria. Topics include forgiving a cheating partner cultivating interest in the country versus moving on and letter salutations for sisters in law. A man’s ambition and household harmony are weighed against practical advice.
In Sacramento on December 26 Aly Fong notes that many Chinese use Ah Fong as a common name. Police arrest twenty six in a blaze house raid and 23 acknowledge Ah Fong. Judge Hert Gerson assigns numbers for identification and coats bear lapel numbers during sessions. An English vicar and his clerk part ways as the rector preaches farewell to parishioners.
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