Society Notes From Seventh Page Mention Local Figures
Miles Annabel Wright, daughter of Maj Wright, and Misa Dickman, daughter of Col. Dickman, are noted at Notre Dame near Baltimore. Col Dickman, recently back from the Philippines, is stationed in Chicago. Mrs Hugo Jonard French, wife of Capt French of the British army, will arrive this week to spend Christmas with her parents, former Postmaster General and Mrs Robert Wynne. Capt French will join her around January 11. Mrs Wynne and Miss Ruth Wynne traveled to New York to meet Mrs Frettich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Annabel Wright
Maj Wright
Misa Dickman
Col. Dickman
Notre Dame
Baltimore
Philippines
Chicago
Hugo Jonard French
Mig Perkins
Senator Perkins
California
Stoneleigh Court
New York
Folger Decker
Perkins
Washington Fost
Pec
Misa Louise Lowry Timanus
Timanus
Raymond G. Thomas
Michael's and
All Angels' Episcopal Church
Raymond Frenisen
Bertha Timanus
Helen Bates
Alice Rinehart
Ray Fitch
John Beardall
Enalgn
F. Helm
L. N. Wertenbaker
Roland Avenue
Christmas Holiday Visits Fill Washington Guests List
Will Entertain Parents Mr and Mrs Franciny Bennet Poe go to New York to meet Mrs Poe's parents and spend holidays in Washington with Rear Admiral Stockton and family. Capt Casper Conrad Jr returns to Front Royal after stay at the New Willard. Miss Ethel Trowbridge home from Wellesley for Christmas. May Anna Madigan and Hardy Prichard wed in St Patrick's rectory. Mr Preston Gibson hosts Mare Klaw as house guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franciny Bennet Poe
New York
Sydney Wiliams
Charles H. Stockton
Casper HE Conrad Jr
New Willard
Front Royal
May Anna Madigan
John A. Madigan
Hardy Prichard
St Patrick's Churchk
Father Smyth
Prichard
Hudd Street
Preston Gibson
Mare Klaw
Society Notes From New York High Society Scene
A New York society column details gifts to Lady Ashburton’s sisters, with lavish moleskin coats and après Christmas items. It notes Mrs Marlborough’s Ashburton skins, upcoming travels to India and Japan, vegetarian luncheons in Washington, and a European shopping and residence hunt. It also mentions Drexel mansion talks, Keppel Hall negotiations, Mrs Teeds’ Lusitania trip, Baron de Meyer exhibits, and a romantic betrothal of Capt Leclerg Howard Rivett-Carnac to Miss Kenoit-Butt, via Princess Seta Devi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lady Ashburton
Lawrence Bostwick
Rudolph Apwell
White Plains
Florence Donnelly
Amityville
L. T
Ashburton
England
Princess Hatzfeldt
London
Drexel
C. P., Huntington
Europe
Paris
Wiliam B. Teeds
Lusitania
India
Anthony J Drexel
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
Sarah Wilson
Duke of
Baron de Meyer
Herbert Rolla Leclerg
Howard Rivett-Carnac
Ins Service
Transvaal
Miss Kenoit-Butt
Seta Devi
Trrncess
Thought for Today on Vitality and Outdoor Living
Thought for Today urges illness recovery through daily time outdoors and embracing the open air. It contrasts fear with courage, notes women and men must conquer dread of weather, and argues that genuine vitality comes from sunlight, air, and contact with the earth rather than embroidery or dress.
Christmas at Washington A Real Southern Holiday
Washington observes a Southern style Christmas blending autumn warmth with festive cheer amid poverty lingering from the war. The Capital mirrors Virginia traditions with ambassadors and foreign diplomats joining in, while Thanksgiving remains central to American holiday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Potomac Country
Virginia
Colunba
Roosevelt
Pine Knob
Taft
Chevy Chase Country Club
New England
The Problem of the School Subject by Dr William Davidson
Dr William Davidson superintendent of schools spoke on The Problem of the School before the Bethel Historical and Literary Society at the African Methodist Episcopal Church on M Street near Sixteenth Street NW last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davidson
Bethel Historical and Literary Society
African Methodist Episcopal Church
M Street
Sixteenth Street
Trouble from Highly Cooked Fats in Diets
Dr. R. 8. Ingersoll warns that combining fats with other foods and heating to high temperatures during frying coats food with fat, hindering digestion. Wutyric acid formed at high heat harms those with weak digestion. butter and cream are preferred fats for invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Ingersoll
Christmas greens and decorations charm the home
A guide to creating a festive Christmas atmosphere through gathering holly pine and laurel. Emphasizes sourcing greens, unity of decor, lighting considerations, and table accents to heighten the holiday spirit.
Christmas in Washington and the Turkish tale in history
The piece debates Christmas traditions in America, noting the South and Potomac region favoring turkey, wild turkeys, and game birds while Northern regions lean on other dishes. It recounts historical feasts at Arlington Custis and Lees homes with Robert E. Lee and Lafayette figures central to Southern Christmas celebrations, and laments dwindling game species along the Potomac as conservation efforts begin to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Washington
Turkey
Near Alleghenies
Tidewater
Virginia and District
Maryland
Marthas Vineyard
Potomac Flyer
Alec
Potomac
Custis
Arlington
Custises
Lees
Robert ©. Lee
Martha Washington
Lafayette
Navy Likely to Meet Balloon Suchard on Transatlantic Flight
Dr Paul Gens seeks naval bow to escort the dirigible Suchard across the ocean next March. He submitted a detailed book describing the venture to Secretary Meyer and Assistant Secretary Winthrop. If available, one or two warships would be assigned to search for and accompany the Suchard to American shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Paul Gens
Suchard
Gang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saks Fur Company
F Street
Saks
Serene
Lcciqsaiewelry
Talleness
the Bluestein Co
Corner Thirteenth
Hines
Lig
Jeweler
UF Stn
Cial Studio
Harris & Ewing
St. N.W
Ethel Trowbridge
Wellesley College
Thomas A. Kearney
Charles HH. Thompson
Dresden
J. Henry Purdy
Wolcott
Vermont
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
St. N. W
Joc. Conliff
Fuad E Sdloh
Fannan
Louise Lowry Timanus
Raymond G, Thomas
John B. Henderson
Robert M. la Folletts
Diplomatic Corps
Dr. YT. J. Allen
Joseph Bowles
Castoria
Athole Deta
Lad Quay
Adies
Itieman
Rockers
Sheffield
R. W
J. B. Henderson
Stree
Dr. Gane
Society School
Fraternity Union
Arthur Burt Co
Wordh
Werner
Kreitzer
Cable & Wilson
Cameron
Schaeffer
Mozart
Jacob Bros
Hugo Word
N. W
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