Centennial celebration at St John's Church features Wilson and notable clergy
St John's on Sixteenth Street marks its century with a week long centennial observance led by President Wilson, Bishop Leonard, Admiral Stockton, and former rectors Dr Douglas and Dr Smith. Events include the 11 o'clock sermon on opening day by Dr Smith, special devotions, a January 14 service by Bishop Leonard, and grand musical settings with a 42 voice male choir, soloists, and a string orchestra under Anton Kaspar.
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Wilson
Harding
William Leonard
Ohio
George William Douglas
New York
C H. Stockton
St John's Church
Sixteenth Street
Lafayette Square
Roland Cotten Smith
Howard S Punlap
George Woifliamson Smith
Wilson Hurt in Fall Spends Day at White House
President Wilson sustained a temporary injury from a fall on the golf links Saturday. He spent most of yesterday at the White House in his study, missing church as usual, taking a brief motor ride through the parks with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Cary Grayson.
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Golf’ Links
White House
Wilson
Cary Grayson
Winter Social Season in National Capital Toasts at Embassy
Affairs unfold with Japanese Ambassador Mr Aimaro Sato hosting dinner. Cabinet receptions follow at the War and Navy secretaries homes. Speaker Champ Clark and Mrs Clark host open house. Many receptions, breakfasts, and a Moran ball color the day as society gathers in Washington. Senator Vardaman returns from the South after Christmas visits.
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Tapan
Mrs. Gracie
Cabinet
Gayety
Mrs
Gerry
Aimaro Sato
Secretary of the Navy
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Congressional Club
Sixteenth Streets
Y W.C. A
M. Cc
John A. Logan
Thirteenth Street
United States
Germany
David Jayne Hill
Edson Bradley
H. T. B Harrin
Gist Blair
Country Club
William C Whitney
Fiven Im Hoctor
Nenator-elect
Peter Goelet Gerry
Charles Ifbenry Butler
B. Moran
Hugh L. Scott
Frank Hildt Walker
Alto
Washington
Palm Beach
Florence Hinkle
South
Miss Margaret Grant to Wed in Washington Society
Washington society crowns the engagement of Miss Margaret Van Dyke Grant of Atlanta to Mr. Richard Hooker Wilmer of the city. Wilmer, Yale 1915, to finish at Columbia law in June. Grant lineage includes prominent Southern families. Tea dances at Shoreham begin tomorrow under Miss Peake. social calendar crowded with dinners and theater.
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Washington Society
Margaret van Dyke Grant
John W. Grant
Atlanta
Richard Hooker Wilmer
Wilmer
Bishop Wilmer
Alabama
Yale
Columbia
Miss Grant
John William Grant
William ID Grant
Hugh T. Inman
South
St. Timothy's School
Catonaville
Washington
Shoreham
Miss Peake
New York
Washington Social Roundup At Willard And Homes
Gen Pershing’s forces noted as command reference. Norfolk and Knox ville ties appear with society visits. Willard Hotel hosts and homecomings mark holidays with Miss Temple recovering, Miss Riley hosting Wellesley luncheon, and Sigma Kappa reception planned. No cards issued for Georgetown alumni gathering.
Miletone Kropsaw Nuptials Tie in Family Home
Miss Dora E Krupsaw daughter of N Kropsaw wed Herman Milstone of St Louis in a quiet ceremony at 3 pm yesterday at the bride’s father’s home. Rev G Sil verstone officiated with only immediate relatives present. Attendant was her sister Kate Krupsaw maid of honor. Reception and buffet supper followed. They plan a trip to Niagara Falls and northern cities before settling in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora E Krupsaw
N. Kropsaw
Herman Milstone
St Louis
G. Silverstone
Kate Krupsaw
Niagara Falls
St. Louis
Brilliant Supper Dansante at White Sulphur Springs
White Sulphur Springs W Va December 31 A supper dansant marked New Year Eve activities and proved brillant for the holiday ajourner. Churches were thronged with holiday colony. golf drew crowds as H St John Webb Joseph Burden and John Sloane led the early players then Mr and Mrs John Alten King Malcolm Whitman and Mr and Mrs Edwin J Gray joined. Outdoor day gave way to a crowded foyer by ten o clock with Dr and Mrs Keller hosting Dr Woodman as their guest and others such as Mr and Mrs I OW Leadbetter and Mr and Mrs W Gray Warden entertaining.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
White Sulphur
H. St. John Webb
Joseph Burden
John Sloane
John Alten King
Malcolm Whitman
Edwin J. Gray
Lenox Holiday Diversions Draw New York Visitors
Lenox Massachusetts holiday scene centers on coasting down Courthouse hill and skating at the Lenox Club and Blake's rink. New York guests include Charles Miller joining the Sloane party at the Rogers House and the Duval party with Irving P Kingsford.
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Lenox
Mass
Courthouse Hill
Lenox Club
George Batty
Blake
Charles Miller
New York
Malcolm D. Sloane
Rogers House
Townsend Duval
Irving P Kingsford
Cats Kong
Virginia Butler
Stockbridge
Lawrence Butler
Theodore Sengwick
George Grenville Merrill
Washington, D. C
Merrill
George Merrill
Grenville BR. Winthrop
W. Roscoe Bensal
Frank H
Aid for French Ambulance Lecture Raises Funds
Four thousand four hundred and ten dollars was subscribed at an illustrated lecture by Dr. David Jayne Hill held December 13 at William Corcoran’s home to aid the American Field Ambulance. Hill described trench work and showed motion pictures of ambulances in action. Emory Pottle, a driver with the service, shared front experiences. Funds will be used immediately to bolster equipment and supplies.
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David Jayne Hill
William Corcoran Usus
Hill
Emory Pottle
Amercan
DC Christian Endeavor Union service at Treasury steps
A large gathering of DC Christian Endeavor Union members and friends met yesterday afternoon at the Treasury Department building steps. The service featured invocations and remarks from local church leaders and union representatives, with music directed by M. Culey and IR Thomas.
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District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union
Treasury Department
Washington
Th Co M Compher
Hamer J Councilor
Young Mens Christian Association
Harvey Otterman
Christian Endeavor Union
W. A Romney
Central Union Mission
RB. RR. Riedel
Cavalry Baptisl Church
M. Culey
IR Thomas
Cavalry Baptist Church
Orran
FT Harlin
Exangelique
Christian Findeavor Union
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Bloodward & Lothrop
Paris
France
England
ST. John’s Century
Bishop Harding
Bishop Leonard
Admiral Stockton
Stinemetz
12Th
F Streets
Ebbitt Fourteenth and
G. F. Schutt
James Runciman
Washingan
National Remembrance Shop
JH. Small & Sons
New _ York
Waldorf- Washington
Astoria
Madison Avs
Torenam Hotel
Northwest
Fifteenth O Washington
Miller
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
11Th
M Ste
Swift & Company
Io Smart
William F McComb
Dorothy Williams
Cal
John R Williams
Joseph Leiter
Beverly
Vardaman
Miastssipot
Margaret Grant
Samuel A. Kimberly
Aet
University
Ellaworth Newcomb
Harry Newcomb
Bethesda
Wiott Wadsworth
Red Cross
St. John’s
Forrest French Vrooman
Philip G Wrightson
Seventeenth Infantry
Us& A
Frank Buffington Vrooman
Whitehall Court
London
Misa Olive Wadlin
Allison F. Ti. Scott
George M. Gordon
Vrooman
Gert Wrightson
Metleo Hera
Wall
George W. Fairchild
Congress
Oneida, N. Y
the Willard
Gen. Pershing
Charles Albert Gorgas
Norfolk
Mary Boyse Temple
Knoxville
Tenn
The
Willard
Miss Temple
Nanette B. Paul
Anna FE Hendley
Columbia Road
Witl
Mmes Berenice Oberwinden
Berlin
Wellesley Club
Charles Elwood Foster
Portland
FE. H. Graham
Takoma Park
Baltimore
Womba
Henderson
William W Bride
Noel Crawford
James C McCreery
New York City
Miss Riley
Leroy Place
Miss Stratton
Wellesley College
Frederic Tudor
Boston
Edward Austin Waters
Philadelphia
J K H Taeman, Jr
Hancock
Benedick
Mra Archibald Gracie
Edith Gracie
Keith
Benjamin FP. Lester
Margaret Lester
Richmond
Floyd J. Parker
Massachusetts Avenue
Zeta
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Helen Hill Hopkins
Weadern High School
Clana
Georgetown
Dehn & Warting
BE C Atwood
Samuel B. Kebren
Benjamin Newhouse
Mies
Womea
Howard Henderson
Lenox Colony
W. C. Eustis
Home Nets
Tailleur
Gude’s
Gude Bros. CO
F St
Treasury Steps
End St
Hera
Percy
Foster
the Mayer Co. Diamonde and Jewelry
N. W
Oppsite T
Treasury
Byron S. Adams
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