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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1906

Page

13

Social season ends as charity gains momentum in Washington

The Washington Post reports Holy Week closes a brilliant social season with Lent aiding charity. Fashionable women are highlighted for tangible aid and time given to shelters, while new social movements like Pla tonism and higher thought gain traction. Races at Benning club and Governor General of Canada visitations add splendor as Mrs Roosevelt returns to the White House and spring plans unfold. The Colonial art exhibit at Octagon House features a tea service 3 to 8 pm daily with performances by Mrs Fremont and others, and a curated list of young participants for a forthcoming minuet at the Colonial ball.

Washington Belles of Society Benning Canada Countess Grey Octagon House Arthur Lee Mia John van Remssalaer Bliss Strong Gouveneil Maud Davidge Fremont Lee Phillips Marshall Langhorne Mme. Werlicken Mason Guelick Louise Foraker Charles Kiedal Baltimore

Social Notices From Washington City Guests List

A wide roll of society letters lists guests and movements among Washington leaders, military officers, diplomats, and prominent families. Many travel from New York, Boston, and Virginia to attend events, ships sailings, anniversaries, and official duties, with engagements at the Cairo, Wilard, Portner, and Arlington amid spring tours and farewell dinners.

Diplomatic Dinners Parade Guests Across Many Embassies

The Mexican and Bolivian ambassadors hosted and attended dinners with a wide array of international officials and their spouses. Guests included ministers, attachés, and cultural representatives from Brazil, Peru, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Belgium, and others, plus U.S. political and business figures.

Entertainments for Mercy House and Foundling Hospital

A Washington social calendar item outlines events in May including an entertainment at Friendship with a Dog Show judged by Howe Totten and Charles Johnson, ticket collectors Dr Robert French Mason and Hugh Rowland, and many stewards. Also a benefit for the Foundling Hospital at the New National Theater featuring Joseph Wheelock Jr in George Ade’s Just Out of College, plus numerous society officers and patronesses.

House of Mercy Howe Totten Charles Johnson Robert French Mason Hugh Rowland Arosemena J Biddle Wiliam Mason Wright Archibald Butt Sydney Clyman Cresson Barry John Siebert Owens Frank Poe Murray Cobb Gulick John Wilkins Frederick May Miss Wells Connecticut Avenue Foundling Hospital New National Theater

Marriages Shine Through Local Society Circles

A series of society weddings unfolds with Miss Adela Greely set to wed Rev Charles Lawrence Adams at St John s Church on April 2 with Bishop Satterlee officiating and a large party of bridesmaids and ushers named. Additional nuptials include Miss Katharine Engs Bradford to Mr Howard Angell Brockway at St Margaret s on April 17 and Miss Elisabeth Hoehling to Mr Charles Witz Randolph Ogilby Jr at St Thomas Church on April 19 with detailed bridal party rosters and receptions planned.

Adela Greely Adolphus W. Greely Greely Charles Lawrence Adams Easthampton Mass St. John’s Church Bishop Satterlee Heland Cotton Smith Mika Antoinette Greely Louise Kingsley Rose Greely Lillian Adams Pittabure Leslie Clark Cleveland Nathanie Fairbanks Chicago Emily Bridgett Boston Lawrence Randkins Pittsfield Mase John Greely Samuel Rockwell Katharine Engs Bradford Royal B. Bradford Bradford St. Margaret's Church Howard Angell Brockway New York E . Johnson Herbert Scott Smith Boye Mary Bradford Brockway Albert L. Brockway R. Brockway Counsin A. G Nash Wiliam F Alkingon H. Lennox Bond 3d Baltimore Sigs Bredford Abend A. A Hoehling Hoehing Hulsabeth F. Hoehling Charles Witz Randolph Ogibey, Jr St. Thomas’ Church Hoehiine Milas Annie Wilmer Annanolls Louise G. Carrington East Orange Anne B. Aspinwall Alty Mr. Ogilby Remsen B. Ogilby Mra Thitows Media Harry Cannon Bridgeville, del

Entertainment notes from a social week in Washington

Mrs Appleton Clarke hosted a tea with many helpers to raise funds for the hospital for consumptives. Palm Leaf Social Club gathered at Mr and Mrs William Gutridge’s, with dancing and a long list of young guests. The Legion of Loyal Women hosted a birthday event for Florence Donohue, with a large turnout and a cake cutting symbolizing luck. The Rovers Club gave Miss Clara Wilson a complimentary dance after her studies with Mrs Bwineheart. A Birds and Bird Life stereopticon lecture at Faith Chapel featured Rev John W Hoyt Jr and Audubon Society loans. Miss Florence Brennan celebrated her birthday with a Capitol Hill party for Miss Frederick of Kentucky, including a grand cake showpiece. East High School basketball players enjoyed a dance at Miss Fields’ home. Mr and Mrs Truman G Palmer hosted a theater and supper for dignitaries, including Senator Burrows and Prof Aaron Gove. The National hosted a gala Roger Brothers in Ireland with notable attendees. Katherine Eliins held a party for Pauline Morton visiting from elsewhere. Gunston Hall’s German class performed a one act comedy Cott Sei Dank, der Tisch ist Gedeckt, under Miss Rathbone-Smith. Mine Clair Buxton and Prof Gloetsner offered vocal and instrumental numbers. Mrs Flint hosted a luncheon for Miss Perkins, sailing for Europe on April 14, with a miniature ship centerpiece.

Rovers’ Club Clara Wilson Eminence Hastern High School Miss Fields Eleventh Street Truman G Palmer Chicago Burrows de. H W. Wiley Aaron Gove Palmer Ebbitt Mostglas Roger Brothers Ireland Perry ‘Belmont Bourke Cochran Katherine Eliins Pauline Morton Clase Gunston Hall Miss Rathbone-Smith Clair Buxton Prot Gloetsner

Brookland Dance Night Highlights March Town Hall Event

On Saturday March 9 the Han-Car dance at the Brookland town hall featured towers and red and yellow decorations. Attendees included Misses Minnie Rosendale Edna Simons Louise Sturgis Helen Marian Miriam Simons Eugenia Ridgiey Ruth Johnston Roberta Braddock and many more with chaperons Messrs Carpenter Symons and Sperte. The piece notes performances by Marie Angela and a roster of Brookland residents with social visits and church activities surrounding the evening.

Minnie Rosendale Edna Simons Louise Sturgis Helen Marian Miriam Simons Eugenia Ridgiey Ruth Johnston Roberta Braddock Mesars Edwin Marian Edwin Carpenter Stanley Dyer Fred Tanill Arthur Carenter Stanley Marian Harry Pike Ralph Simons Carl Rose

Takoma Chorus Performs Diverse Programme at Takoma Hall

Under James W Dyre the Takoma Chorus offered a diverse program of popular national and religious selections at Takoma Hall last Tuesday evening with Prof Walton John as accompanist. Performers included numerous Takoma Park residents and visitors with plans for a Washington April 2 engagement and several local visits and greetings noted.

James W Dyre Cedar Street Takoma

Anacostia Community Notes From Mineola Bar Meeting

At a Mineola Bar Men meeting in Masonic Hill Anacostia WW C White past Great sachem was named installing officer for Great Sachem Wheeler. The prose and other local items include desk sergeant Ray returning to duty after sickness and Karl Sherer taking leave in Boston. J Arnold builds two houses on Monroe Street. Mrs J J Ryan of Baltimore visits the Government Hospital for the Insane with her daughter and Miss Kelly. Washington amateurs performed at Government Hospital. Webber and Meyer liquor bills stir local interest as the note continues on page six.

Mineola Masonic Hill Anacostia J. Arnold Monroe Street J. J Ryan Baltimore Government Hospital For Insane Miss Ryan Miss Kelly

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