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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1909

Page

19

University of Virginia dramatic club to stage King of Kong

The Dramatic Club of the University of Virginia plans a musical comedy King of Kong under patronage of leading society matrona. Delegates and guests attended a bridge party at the Jefferson Hotel with Moonk Swanson and many society figures listed among attendees.

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Wedding announcements and social notices from Elba area

Misa Annie Carmichael McIntosh will wed Rev. Isaac Newton Clegg Wednesday February 11 at 10 30 AM at First Presbyterian Church. After a trip north, the couple will reside in Dun jean Oklahoma around March. Mrs Langhorne Putney hosts a reception February 19 at her Ruthland home in honor of Mrs Robert Williams and Mrs William Dame of Baltimore. Miss Joan Skelton Adstr engaged to Harry Manning Root. marriage set for February 2 at 11 AM in Second Presbyterian Church. Stay-at-Home Whist Club met with Mrs Brock. top scores shared among several members. Mrs W J Whitehurst to host an afternoon reception February 17 for her daughter and sister. Mrs Luther Warren hosted a ridge party. Mrs John Murphy Brockenbrough mailed over 100 buffet luncheon invitations for February 18 at 2 PM. Miss Lucy Parker Taylor visiting aunt Mrs Gordon Battle in New York. Dr Marmaduke Atkinson to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Miss Bessie Lamb leaving for New York en route to Mardi Gras guests. Misses Annie and Mary Elizabeth Moore traveling to New York then to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Mr and Mrs Robert Withers of Suffolk visiting Mrs George B B McAdams in West Franklin Street.

Misa Annie Carmichael McIntosh Isaac Newton Clegg Flist Presbyterian Church Langhorne Putney Lewis C. Adair South Third Street Joan Skelton Adstr Harry Manning Root Buffalo N. Y Second Presbyterian Church John Murphy Brockenbrough West Franklin Street Lucy Parker Taylor Gordon Battle New York City Annie Mary Elizabeth Moore New York New Orleans Robert Withers Suffolk George BB. McAdams

Must Alter Methods Great Need For Sanatoria

Washington must act on sanatoria and sanitary housing to fight tuberculosis. A Post editor urges a District tuberculosis sanatorium modeled on Colorado Springs printers’ home and calls for better ventilation and housing to curb the white plague, noting the city lags behind in public health.

The Post District Health Department Congress Washington Nahone Colorado Springs Tuberculosis Congress W. Pafflow

Harpy Eagle Arrives At Bronx Park Zoo In New York

A rare harpy eagle, presented to the National Zoological Park in Washington by Commander C. C. Todd during an Amazon River cruise, arrives at Bronx Park Zoo. The bird is described as the terror and king of tropical forests, nearly four feet tall with powerful talons and a massive hooked beak, prized for its display value since May 18xx.

Bronx Park Zoo New York National Zoological Park Amazgonas Brazil C. C. Todd United States Wumington Amazon River Zoo Cole Fas Central South America Mexico Paraguay Wally

Future Life for Animals Debate Sparks Curiosity

The New York Times reports a public address by Very Rev Dr Barker, dean of Carliste, praising a pet spider as the dean's protege and noting Mrs Barker's unusual fondness for the insect. Dr Walker cites Butler to support belief in animal future life, asking why dogs and birds cannot think or reflect.

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Aristocratic fashion and society notes from a Parisian club flap

A society column surveys Jockey Club tones, aristocratic ambitions, and the era’s gala style. It recalls the Castellane and Sagan custody suit’s courtroom rhetoric, hints at a temporary retreat from East Side charity schemes, and notes a black state gown revival with velvet and lace for inaugurations.

Girls to Aid Cadets With Coffee and Music At Inaugural Parade

Washington editor urges high school girls to serve hot coffee and rolls to rear-line cadets enduring cold or wet weather. Calls for music to keep step, improve parade morale, and show care for the cadets during the inauguration procession on February 11, 199%.

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Club Installations and New Italian Boys Club Formed

Friday evening installations elected PP T McDermott as president Mary McDermott as vice president Agnes Delaney as treasurer Charles Smith as secretary Edward Conover as sergeant at arms Refreshments served Attendees included Delaney McDermott Conover and others The Mississippi Society to meet February 20 at Pythian Temple with officers installed St Patrick’s stringed orchestra Featured the Columbus Club of the Children of the Republic formed under D A R The Western Alumnae Association travels abroad led by Mrs Martindell Louvre pictures shown at Florence School and notices for future meetings for Western College alumni.

PP. T. McDermott Mary McDermott Agnes Delaney Charles Smith Edward Conover Madre Bremmerman Rosa Connolly Mary Delaney Alice Hellinger Nella Mclyle Beasle McHale Florence McIntyre Noune Minter Mary O'Briene Eva Crump May [Afteny Misses Gray Messrs Thomas Arrington Dennis Fitzpatrick Wiliam Fitzpatrick John Gallagher P.T. McDermott John McDermott Thomas McDermott Woodford Brith C. J. Toole Thomas Barry George Sellars Harry Connelly Charles Walker Mississippi Society Pythian Temple St. Patrick's Columbus Club of the Children of the Republic Daughters_of the American Revolution Arthur School Board of Education W. D. Windom Western Alumnae Association Martindell Florence School Louvre Paris Western College W. J.thell Franklin

Diplomatic Social World Dazzles Palm Beach

Washington society centers on Brazilian ambassador Joaquim Nabuco and son Maurice as social leaders in Palm Beach. Prominent diplomats enjoy gala tennis and sailing events, debutante luncheon, and puzzle-crazed gatherings at Breakers and White Hall, with Maj. von Livontus and Admiral Demuth hosting. Rich social schedule includes cakewalk judging and villa teas amid Sea Coast glamour.

Washington Post Palm Beach Fla Washington Joaquim Nabuco Havana Wayne MacVeagh Maurice Na‘buco Henry M. Flagler William Demuth Harriet Smart Society Fassifern Farm New York Hot Springs Misa Gertrude Bayne Dr. Bayne Charles I. Cragin Georgetown Reve d'Ele Julia ‘Temple Hayne Cluek Beatrice Cluett Ayres Houghton Beatrica Stetson Helen Wiles Madaline Henry Lucia Temple Killarney Falm Beach Royal Policiana Brealers Richard Croker Spray Villa S. Bowman Andrew Freedman R Croker Eugene Ellsworth

Railroad Presidents Attend Breakers Affair in Newport

The Breakers hosts visiting railroad chiefs from New York and Washington. James McCrea of Philadelphia and his wife arrive ahead of a large Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad group led by George W. Stevens. Friday brought L. E Johnson of Norfolk and Western for a stay of several weeks.

Rockville Society Event Held Across Montgomery County

A Montgomery county gathering timed from eighth page notes attendees from Ville, Bealleville, Poolesville and nearby towns. Chaperons included Mrs Milton G Darby and others. The list names numerous couples and individuals, with a Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt about the white car and automobling nerves.

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