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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1909

Page

13

Social Figures at Washington Dinners and Engagement News

Mr H W Jackson and Miss Shelby Converse are noted in society circles with engagement news to Mr Huntington Wolcott Jackson. European education for Converse highlighted. A string of dinners hosts include the President and Mrs Roosevelt, the Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks, and gatherings for diplomats, with arrivals of the Earl and Countess of Granard and Mr and Mrs Gibson.

Meyer Converge Shelby Huntingto Wolcott Jackson Mies Converse Europe New York Valentines Valentine St.jmnthy Endes Washington Jackson Join P. Jackson Pennsylvania Laura Wolcott Jackson Wilhelm August Ferdinand Ekengren Legation Metropolitan University Chevy Chase University of Pennsylvania Boosevelty Fairbanks Mme, Josserand Col Mrs. Bymons Ambaggador Mme. Nabuco Bryce Beatrice Lmills Atk Werren Fairhents Chicago Wyibanks Ethelbert Nevin Ethelbert, Nevin Shoreham

Social Hostesses and Guests At Washington Luncheons

Social events in Washington feature Miss Padelford entertaining a group of debutantes at lunchtime, including Miss Fitch and Miss Wells among others. Mrs. William Manning Irwin hosted a young people luncheon for her daughter Miss Annie Irwin, with red decor and a Richmond José centerpiece. A tea at Mrs. George Pullman’s Arlington Street apartments drew guests led by Mrs. Robert Patterson and others.

Miss Padelford Miss Fitch Misa Wells Miss Goldsborough Miss Buchanan Lilian Chew Miss Murray McClellan Magruder Lee St. T.guis Baxter Ruth ‘Jones William Manning Irwin Annie Irwin Richmond Josés Alexandra- Luis von Bernstorff de Lagercrentz Mary de Lagercrantz Katherine Weeks Caroline Shepard Elizabeth Howry Harriet Hatch Talbot Vera Downing Lillie Fintey Ruth Biss Frances Webster Katherine Crane Alice Boyd George Pullman Arlington Titel Boyd Representative Boyd Nebraska Misa Graff Representative Graff Itt Nals Dewey Ardhonides Club Truman Miss Chapman Misa Foster Miss Madden

Important Sale of Elegant Gowns Costumes

A local sale offers seven gown numbers at about half to less than half regular prices. Items include imported three piece dresses in silk and net, chiffon princess styles, and taupe gray gowns, with embroidery, trimmed coats, and decorative details. Suitable for church, receptions, and inaugural events.

Woffer Eleventh Street

Exquisite Gowns and Tailored Suit Featured in Sale

A 237.50 item list highlights No 6 black chiffon taffeta silk three piece suit with white lace waist, black braid trimmed coat, and green silk trim. No 7 a replica of an Angela Franco prize gown in palest rose silk crepe over satin, wearable decallete or with guimpe, trimmed with Mechlin lace and pearl embroidery. The sale offers balance of stock.

Delft

Broadcloth and Cheviot Tailor Suits at 16.50

Broadcloth and Cheviot tailor suits offered at 16.50, previously up to 29.50, described as semi fitting with large patch pockets and several features. Available in brown navy neon and black, lined with satin, aimed at stylish general wear through late spring.

Vien Neer

January Linen Sale Promises Luxurious Household Textiles

Our January sale of linens showcases table and toilet linens sheets pillow and bolster shams comfortables spreads blankets and more. New import in exclusive Louis XVI design features rich soft finish linens with bulk discounts on cloths napkins towels and Huckaback pieces. Second floor Eleventh St.

Cied Lusi Eleventh St

Laymen Movement Highlighted At Pastors Federation Meeting

Pastors Federation members met in EM Cpa rooms where P H Seukin outlined arbritration aims of a new District branch of the National Industrial Peace Association. M Rosa Fishburn praised S W Woodward and the M C A leader’s tenth anniversary as plans to raise 76000 to pay debts were discussed. W K Cooper urged Cayman’s Federation to fill city pulpits this March to discuss missionary needs at home and abroad. Senator J P Dolliver missed his talk due to indisposition but pledged to speak later if desired.

Pastors’ Federation EM Cpa P. H. Seukin National Industrial Peace Association Ithe M. Rosa Fishburn S. W. ‘Woodward W. K. Cooper M. C Caymen's Federation Henry Macfarland Canada J. P. Dolliver Iowa Tal

Settlement House Opens For Colored People In DC

Charles F Weller led visitors through the unfinished Settlement House at 116 and 118 M street southwest built for colored residents. He noted national interest in practical promotion of industry thrift morality and citizenship among neglected colored people in large cities. Attendees included Mary Church Terrell and other notable figures.

Charles F. Weller Fittsboro Roosevelt M Street Weller Pittsburg National Capital Ageia Gardiner G. Hubbard Archibald Hopkins Francis Rigge Heneen Jennings Thomas C. Noyes John van Schatck, Jr J. P. 8. Neli

Fashion notes on vanity and dances in New York Social

A curio filled column surveys Josephine Bonaparte's fame for laughing behind lace handkerchiefs, the evolving fashion of concealing smiles, and a busy New York dance week featuring Mrs. Harriman Mrs. Alexander and others. It also covers London gossip on golf and royal visits plus American heiresses entering English society and wintering in London Cannes and the Riviera with the era's notable names and arrivals.

Josephine Napoleon France Whetter New York E. Henry’ Harriman Fifth Avenue C. B. Alexander West Fifty-eighth Street Wiliam W. McAlpin Plaza Sherry's

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