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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
10
Our first importations of infants and little children hats in Milan Leghorn and fancy braids and straws are on display. New bonnet shapes dominate with large rolling sailor and mushroom styles plus variously turned brims. Trimmings include silk, satin ribbon, laces, velvets, flowers and fruits. Prices range from 1.00 to 12.00 dollars.
French and domestic fabrics reach the public eye with cream serges and wide wares, including a Paris backed array of creams and pinks. Advices from fashion centers forecast strong demand for coat suits, one piece dresses, and skirts as women plan Southern trips, while lensite wide wale cloths in pastel shades capture attention.
A large showing of new spring cotton fabrics features 52 inch Printed Bordered Tulle and Voile varieties, Embroidered Batiste and Swisa, and Mercerized Poplin. Prices range from 18 to 68 cents per yard, with many 27 to 43 inch widths and several exclusive colorings. Designers tease surprises and artistic colorings as fashion advances.
Miss Taft and guest rest from duties as social week opens in Washington. Leaders like Judge and Mrs. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Leiter, and Mrs. Stickney host at home and clubs, with many callers, dinners, and a leap year party. Ambassadors and officials, including Countess von Bernstorff, plan formal calls and receptions across the capital.
Mr and Mrs Wade Ellis return to Washington after Christmas in Covington Ky and visits in Columbus Ohio on New Year’s day. Mrs A J Batey returns to Washington from North Carolina to her daughter Mrs McKee. Mrs J Van Vechten Olcott will go to New York from a visit with Mr and Mrs Richard Herlow. A diplomatic banquet for the Secretary of State is planned at the Waldorf Astoria on February 16 inviting diplomats and heads of foreign missions and spouses. Senora Crespo, Mexican Ambassador’s wife, will winter in Vienna. Mr and Mrs William G Oberteufier of Portland Ore announce the marriage of Sara Frances Moller to Elmer Rhodes Moller of Hood River Cree. Mrs Moller is the granddaughter of Mrs F P Kendall Fox.
A thought for today argues against secret societies in colleges and stresses enriching the public school system with inclusive community activities. It condemns rushing and exclusivity, urging athletics debates and social events to cultivate democratic spirit and standards for youth and personal success.
Following the death on Thursday of Mrs William Day wife of Associate Justice Day the Supreme Court activities are paused. Mrs Lurton wife of Justice Lurton will not revive today and Mrs Hughes wife of Justice Hughes will not observe her day at home. Mrs McKenna wife of Justice McKenna Mrs Van Devanter wife of Justice Van Devanter and Mrs Brown are affected by the bereavement.
In a Bellevue Stratford Hotel ballroom scene, couples perform the turkey trot the grizzly bear and the bunny hug as guests mingle after an exclusive season opening. Dancers fill the room while out-of-town visitors number over a thousand, with etiquette rules eventually giving way to lively dancing and stylish gowns.
College life for women has become a vital part of modern life, expanding education and influence in home and work. Statistics show rising female enrollment across Bryn Mawr Barnard and Vassar, with divorces forecast rising for all but college women. Alumni stress a scientific homemaking role emphasizing sanitation nutrition and childrearing, making home life healthier, more economical, and fulfilling.
The notice lists social “at home” dates for several families. Mrs. Finley and Miss Potterly will host on varied Mondays in January, with others such as Mrs. B. Willard Saxton, Miss Saxton, and Mrs. Edward C. Goward hosting informal gatherings at 147 Harvard Street on the second and third Fridays in January. Additional events include Mrs. Kennedy hosting on Tuesdays in February and Mrs. Pennill Ficklen hosting an at-home on Tuesday January 38 from 4 to 7 at 101 Columbia Road. A wedding announcement from Albany agents Takoma Park Md states Marian Gordon Taylor will wed Clayton Lyman Drew on Saturday January 3 at 2 PM at the bride’s parents home.
A slender twenty-something woman, renowned in bibliophile circles, presides over major sales with deep knowledge of values learned with Morgan. Miss Green remains sole custodian of the library key, admitting entry only with her consent and guardianship of a treasure-like collection.
Br T J Allen presents Dr Bakley claims from the New York Medical Record praising an exclusive rice bread and butter diet. He notes patients respond with lighter feeling and greater endurance, and argues that avoiding excessive dietary mixing benefits many, despite potential initial adjustment injury.
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