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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1917
Page
10
Albatross kimonos described as long full and well made with white silk lining and embroidered scallops. A range of colors offered in Copenhagen old rose pink blue and lavender with dressing sacques in crepe de chine lined with albatross burge and square sailor collar kimono sleeves and deep cuffs finished with hand embroidered callops.
Catalog entry describes infants garments in cashmere coats with white silk linings and hand embroidery, silk caps and bonnets, and wrappers in crepe de chine. Details note embroidery, lace, smocking, pink or blue trim, and prices around $5 to $9.00 for white crepe de chine and cashmere items.
In a domestic confrontation a couple, Helen and Warren, discuss suburban living and commuting. Helen supports the idea, while Bob worries about moving out of town and the impact on finances and daily life. Warren aligns with Helen, easing Rob’s reservations and highlighting the real estate angle on Long Island with a cautious tone from Louise and Laurae.
Mrs William McClellan Ritter hosted a brillant musicale at 2107 Massachusetts avenue with Japanese garden decor. The renowned singer Mme Maitsure, famed for Madame Butterfly and Iris, performed with Maestro Sturani. Guests included ambassadors, ministers, judges, and numerous social figures. The event featured native Japanese costumes, exotic floral displays, and a final encore of The Last Rose of Summer.
Senator and Mrs Francis G Newland entertained last evening with Mr and Mrs HCC Sheridan among the dinner guests at the Willard. Mr and Mrs Shannon and Mr and Mrs Willham Lattauer joined in honoring Mrs Lattauer’s brother and sister in law, Mr and Mrs Edward A Manice of New York visiting for a few days. An engagement announced in London involves Miss Violet Selfridge daughter of Gordon Selfridge of Boston and Mr Ripley Wilson United States vice consul at London. Mrs Selfridge and her daughter are in this country visiting New York and Boston and will return to London later this winter for a spring wedding there. Mrs James B Montgomery of Portland is reported talking against a scheme that would have made Bob more determined.
Grace Denio Litchfield of 2010 Massachusetts avenue is the guest of Mrs Charles Boughton Wood in Washington. Mrs Wood will not receive today but will receive on Monday January 22 and the following Mondays until Lent. Litchfield will not receive today due to her uncle's death.
Dinnere and Luncheons recounts people entertained at the Willard and Boundary Castle among others. Guests include Chinese Minister Dr Koo Japanese prima donna Mme Miura and Wheeler. John Bailey speaks on Europe. A Munn hosts luncheon for her son and daughter-in-law Wis Munn. Airs 4 Munn family weekend trip from Philadelphia. Rear Admiral Beatty and Miss Beatty head to Florida after visiting Charleston navy yard. auction bridge and tea dance February 13 at Rauscher’s for St Inigoes Mission School. Mrs R A Long and Miss Laula Long visit from Kansas City with show horses. many local hosts at the Willard.
Mrs Bertholf wife of Commander Bertholf US WN stationed at San Francisco is visiting Washington and staying at the Willard. Mrs Frederick EK Chapin entertained at luncheon yesterday for Mme M fura the Japanese prima donna Taeut and Mrs Abram Claude and their small daughter have returned to Norfolk where Lieut Claude is aide.
Georgetown University Law School students advance planning for senior and junior proms next month. Senior prom committee includes Carmel K Cummings and Thomas H Healy among many listed members. Junior prom committee led by John J O Day Jr with multiple volunteers. Also notes visiting relatives, Maj William Baird and Mrs Baird, and the Graveners’ return from Watson, Ha after Christmas.
The Colonial Dames club opens its new venue with an illustrated talk by Mr Charles G Yard on the National Parks of America at 4 30 this afternoon. Mrs R D Shepherd hosted a box party at the Belasco Saturday in honor of Mrs Claude Swanson with guests including Mrs Gladys Ffoulke Smith and Mme Rosa. Capt Roald Amundsen arrived at Willard for a short Washington visit, joined by Mr and Mrs Herman Gade. Janet Richards, in her Monday talk at Woodward & Lothrop auditorium, discusses the Leake Inquiry.
Admiral Austin M Knight will return from Washington to Newport Rhode Island on Tuesday. Miss Katherine Watkins of Maryland visits Miss Katherine Knight at the naval station. Captain Carl Vogelgesang and Mrs Vogelgesang will accompany them as he serves as chief of staff. Nearby social notes mention Mrs Frank H Sadler hosting a bridge party for Mrs Cage and an officers’ wives gathering on January 23 at the naval station.
Spencer H Shotter of Savannah Ga leases Samuel Frothingham s Poplars at Lenox for next summer. The property was last year occupied by Henry White of Washington DC Miss Heloise Meaner teams with Miss Kate Cary in Lenox.
Washington residents flocked to the sixth annual Corcoran Art Gallery exhibition with over 3000 visitors yesterday as sealed ballots awaited opening this morning. A $200 prize will go to the winning painter, with four newspapers sending representatives to tally results at 9 tomorrow.
The exhibition remained open yesterday from 1320 to the closing hour. Mr Minnege stressed that the contest had ended yet the exhibit will continue for a week with daily hours from 9 to 6, and on the final day next Sunday from 1:30 to 6.
Griffiths a British cargo captain sails Port Hardy for Pitcairn Island to deliver Christmas gifts to 166 islanders. Aboard are kerosene candy molasses magazines clothing and canned goods. Gifts also include face powder and several pairs of silk stockings raising concern among 89 women about potential trouble.
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