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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
6
Broad display of crepe de chine nightgowns panties and chemises in pink white and lace trimmed styles. Bloomers petticoats camisoles and negligees offered from 1.00 to 15.00 with lace trimming embroidery and satin finishes. Numerous colors and exclusive models highlighted by rosettes bows and ribbons.
President and Mrs. Wilson attend church then motor in the country. Secretary of War and Mrs. Baker host a dinner for Gen. and Mrs. William M. Black. Secretary of State and Mrs. Landing to be entertained at Willard by Mrs. Mary Temple. Mrs Tirandaia Brandeis will be at home at Stoneleigh Court. Mrs. Borden Harriman hosts luncheon for New York mayor and Mrs. Mitchel. Persian and Windoo literature program planned. studio “at home” events scheduled for February 19 and 14.
Miss Marcella Andrews and Mr Charles McGhee Baxter wed in Trinity Cathedral Cleveland. The ceremony followed by a small reception at Gordon Hall. Attendants included Miss Clare James and Miss Katharine Richards. The bride wore ivory satin with lace, and the couple will reside in New York. The article also notes a Washington visit by Mr Beerbohm Tree and a tea hosted by Mrs John Jay White.
The American Red Cross in France organized motor ambulance sections to swiftly transport wounded to first aid, saving agony and aiding recovery. Leaders cited include H. H. Barres and archaeologist Richard Norton for their guiding roles. The French army valued these volunteers, with reports praising their selfless devotion and endurance during perilous evacuations.
A list of attendees includes Sidney Mudd C R Johnson and B R Kiess with Mrs Riges Miss Niggs and accompanying party Mr and Mrs Fred J Kelly Mr and Mrs Donald Mecttverer and party plus Misses Margaret Hoberts Elizabeth Nolan Reamer Clark Agnes.
Mrs Charles A Doyen will receive this afternoon at the marine barracks from 4 to 6. Mrs George T Porter at home this afternoon for the last time this season. Mr and Mrs William Henry Smith of 1612 Walnut street Philadelphia are at the Willard after returning from Honolulu and El Paso. Mrs Gilbert H Grosvenor will be at home today with several hostesses. Judson Bowes wedding announced. Julia Marie Bowes to Lusa Vincent Judson in Norfolk. Several ladies will not be at home today but will receive next Monday. New dormitories of the National School of Domestic Art and Science on Wisconsin avenue host a dormitory dance from 4 to 7 with progressive features and buffet supper. Miss Janet Richards will speak on Public Questions about the President's Peace Speech in Woodward & Lothrop auditorium.
Miss Jeanne A. Hayden hosted a dinner and musical evening at 1307 Connecticut Avenue in honor of guest Bonnie Vere Murphy. Performers included Mrs. Robert Fatt Mrs Davis and Miss Ferris with vocal and instrumental numbers. Mrs. Charles Ti Farnam of New York recently back from Serbia lectured on Serbian relief at Washington sessions. Miss M V Botts traveled to New York yesterday.
The fifth annual Woman's National League convention opens in Raleigh with nearly all states represented. Mrs Wahlliam A Cullop of Indians presides. A reception and musical program are planned for Wednesday night at 9. Attendees include leaders from Indiana Colorado California Alabama Virginia and the District of Columbia.
In a domestic scene set around a debutante mood, Helen buys a mustard suit with sealskin trim for 1200 dollars that Warren condemns as flashy. She debates returning it to pleasing in front of Rabbie while friends weigh its style versus conservatism and social impressiveness.
Frederick Frica of Connibhis Heights Citizens Association appoints an exclusive committee including Frederick Sedelin, William Tedd, J Clinton Hiatt, Arthur Houghton, Harley Speelman, Henry Sawtelle, Seneca Bain, Harry Seay, Henry Cole, Ad Leftwich Sinclair, Adam Caddin, Judge Bundy and Kimael to attend the funeral today at 2 pm at Bova's residence 1397 Hudd Street Northwest.
Mrs Barnett wife of the major general commandant of the marine coins will be at home this afternoon but will not be at home again for several Mondays Mrs Sidney Thayer of Philadelphia was in Washington last week for a concert of Louis Graveure and Beatrice Harrison Thayer entertained at a box party with cousins Mrs William Madison Mason Mrs T Murphy and Mrs Henry R Elliott and Mrs Louis Graveure at the Burlington affair Rep John N Garner and Chief Forester Oakleaf hosted drives and many guests attended the dance in the ballroom later
White Sulphur Springs reports a warm, springlike day with visitors enjoying mountain trails and points of interest. Local residents such as Mrs. Hartmann, Mrs. Henry, and Mr. Humphrey joined walks on Kate Mountain and Alleghany Road while others toured Greenbrier River area. Mr Campbell Steward departed for Charleston. a Sunday concert featured Mr Blatchford Kavanaugh in several songs.
Dr James H Gordon of the First Congregational Church preached to the Christian Endeavor Society on The Secret of an Orators Success. He praised eloquence from the pulpit and cited Knox Spurgeon Calvin Savonarola Beecher Brooks and Chalmers, stressing the great subject and audience and the example of the Man of Galilee as the rest giver.
Two city sections remain to be heard from as a house to house canvass by young volunteers under the Adas Israel and Ahavassociation Societies nets more than $400 for relief of coreligionists in stricken European countries. Rev Dr Benjamin A Grossman supervised the Washington effort which continues today. The national drive targets 14 million dollars, with last year’s local total about six thousand.
An advertisement extols Victrola as a versatile entertainer for homes and events. It promotes buying at House of Kann with superior service and Sealed Records, offering models from 15 to 300 dollars and flexible payment terms.
The Girls' Friendly Society of the Church of the Epiphany held its anniversary service at the church last evening with the Rev RH McKim delivering the anniversary sermon. This evening the Epiphany Society will host a reception for all diocesan societies starting at 8 o'clock.
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