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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
6
Gloodward and Lothrop New York Washington presents an Easter Week display of exquisite silken negligees camisoles and drawers. Styles range from dainty coatees to embroidered and lace trimmed pieces with prices from 1.00 to 27.50 and night dresses from 5.00 to 13.50. Third floor Patreet offers washable satin and crepe de chine items including drawers at 4.75 per pair.
The catalog highlights coats in Bheer and lovely silks with cape collars, hem stitching, embroidery, and prices from 10 to 18.50. Smart Easter hats include mushroom shapes and Tam o Shanter styles in milan straw and braids, with colors and prices from 3 to 6.50. Also listed are practical coats in tweeds and velour with prices 5 to 12.50, and a range of imported dresses for infants and children from 2.75 to 158.00, featuring embroidery, beading, smocking, and fine laces.
The Knights of Columbus plan a large Easter charity ball in Convention Hall one week from tonight to benefit five Catholic Charities in Washington. Michael D Schaefer chairs the general committee. Leo A Rover will open with a speech. Automobiles will collect bags of donations from shoppers, with distributions to five participating outfits. The event features extensive decoration and a combined effort by multiple councils and auxiliary groups.
The Y M H W A adopted a resolution declaring absolute loyalty to the U S government and support for the President in any action to maintain national dignity. Campaigns boast 75 new contributors to aid St Ann's Infant Asylum and allied homes, with a weekly goal of 100. Swift & Co reports Washington beef sales data for the week ending March 31.
On March 21 the Virgin Islands shifted from Danish to United States governance at 4 pm with Comdr Pollock at St Thomas and the Olympia commander at St Croix presiding. Marines and officers stood guard as the Danish flag came down and the American flag rose amid salutes and prayers. The ceremony ended with Pollock declaring himself governor, and the crowd remained quiet and moved by the moment.
Mrs Wilson attends church and tours the country with her mother and sister Mrs Holling and Miss Bertha Bolling. Mrs Woodrow Wilson chairs the Woman's Volunteer Aid section of the District of Columbia Red Cross aiding base and army hospital preparations with subcommittees led by Mrs Roosevelt and others. The group operates from the Wadsworth home on Dupont Circle and plans 260 navy beds and 100 army beds equipment, from linens to dressings, while ambassadors and social figures frequent events in Washington.
The Woman's National Farm and Garden Association plans its annual conference at the National Museum on April 25. Honorary chair David Houston leads, with Mrs Lansing and Mrs Baker presiding. A host of notable speakers including Carl Vrooman, Herbert Quick, Dr Knapp, Dr L O Howard, Miss Ethel Bagge, Miss Anne Evans, Col. W W Harts, Miss Creswell, and Dr Claxton will address attendees. David Fairchild invites members to view his Japanese cherry trees and Miss Hegeman will host a garden party.
Mrs John B Henderson hosted a dinner at Boundery Castle honoring Col and Mrs John Temple Graves guests of Mrs T De Witt Talmage at the Highlands. Mr and Mrs Robert Hindicott of New York announce the engagement of their elder daughter Miss Gl edra Mudicett.
The committee announced the personnel for the second encampment of the first National Service School. The staff includes Honorary Commandants Mrs George Dewey Mrs Hugh L Scott Mrs George Barnett Mrs Gibson Fahnestock Commandant Miss Elizabeth B Poe adjutant Wylla Poe Wilson aide to commandant Miss Eudora Clover Miss Mary H Baker etc. To date 33 scholarships have been awarded and firms sponsor companion scholarships. Construction on Conduit Road progresses with most camp facilities nearing readiness though vacancies remain. Prospective enrollees are urged to apply soon with full information from Theodorus Halley Myers Mason House or Main 9283.
Police report three men arrested over a jewelry theft from Mrs. William McNair with a fourth man sought. A quarrel over stolen money led to the recovery of the necklace after the conspirators drugged one man, then boarded a subway where the victim fell ill and the necklace changed hands.
Mrs William Cumming Story, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, spoke last night on patriotism and urged daughters nationwide to telegram Senators and Representatives to uphold the country. She denounced cowardice and urged preparedness and strong defense measures, as delegates pledged national readiness. She also attended the National Legion of Service for Women meeting at the Shoreham.
A gathering to organize a women’s employment committee, in cooperation with the Department of Labor, will be held at the Public Library tomorrow at 2 30 p m. Mrs. William Hitz will preside. Commissioner Carminnette and Mrs. Philip North Moore of St Louis will speak, with Mrs. Moore outlining club women’s roles in preparedness.
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