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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1917
Page
10
Society women press forward with war readiness through dinners dances and social events. The Hunt Club ball caps the season as the City Club forms a new inroad uniting working women with society ladies. The Red Cross Navy League mobilize large crowds as White House social life adapts to a war focus.
Southern Girls christened the big battleship Mississippi with about 100 guests and Danish singer Mme Pavlo Frijah. Mr and Mrs Lewis Nixon of New York will spend March at the Shoreham, with Mrs Barker Gummere hosting a dinner and dance. Elite Lejeune announces engagement to Lieut James Blair Glennon. Lieut Glennon stationed aboard the U S Arizona in New York. Frank Abbott and hosts depart Congress Hall for Buffalo. Mrs Ashton G Clapham to receive after 4 pm. Dr John H Dunnington visiting relatives. Mardi Gras hunt ball to require fancy or carnival costumes.
Daughter of Rear Admiral and Mrs Robert Peary active in society and the Junior League. Luncheon guests included State Department counselor and Mr Polk at Shoreham hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles E Ingersoll of Philadelphia. Miss Burleson entertained in honor of wives of assistant postmasters general with notable attendees.
Mre Harris wife of Admiral Frederic Robert Harris USN and Mre Rousseau wife of Admiral Harry Harwood Rousseau USN were joint hostesses at a four hour tea dance from four to seven o’clock at Rauscher’s. Guests spanned diplomatic official army navy and resident circles. Not CINUBD ON THIRD PAGE.
President and Mrs Wilson spent yesterday at a suburban club playing golf. Mrs Maury, sister of Mrs Wilson, returned to Roanoke after ten days at the White House. Miss Wilson remains in New York. Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs Phillips hosted two brilliant musicales followed by a seated supper at small tables.
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