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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
12
Brazilian Ambassador and Mme da Gama hosted at dinner in honor of Miss Whitman of New York. Mrs Temple of Tennessee entertained at the Willard for Senator and Mrs Shields and guests from Knoxville. Numerous lawmakers and officials attended as dinner guests and reception plans were announced for upcoming events.
Mr William E Fowler will entertain at Willard tonight before the Southern bail. Guests include out of town visitors. Senator Shields and Mrs Shields will host a dinner in their honor this evening at the Willard. Franklin D Roosevelt will address the Club of Colonial Dames at 4 30 pm on preparedness. Tea follows. Mrs Alexander Graham Bell will be at home every other Tuesday. Representative and Mrs Peters entertained at dinner last evening.
RANDOM society notes describe a leap year dance in Providence for Miss Henrietta Brownell and engagement to Lieut. George M. Lowry. Guests from prominent families attended, with yachting and seaside outings in Miami, and Miss Mary Miller and Carleton Shaw winning a tennis match at Jennia. Mrs. Joseph Kittredge Choate pursues professional photography, stating the art is in its infancy and will advance, with portraits becoming a medium to express individuality.
Representative and Mrs. William Calder hosted a dinner in Powhatan at the Willard Iaat night. Attendees included Colana Mra Winslow and the Rogers and Appleton couples.
Mrs John H Hewson travels to New York and will not receive today but will be home February 21 Mrs George W Baxter of Knoxville Tenn has returned to Washington and will not be at home today but will be at home Mondays in February The Sons of Confederate Veterans will be well represented at the charity ball this evening at the Willard Officers named for floor duties and a host of sponsors and committees are listed for a bridge tea dance February 8 to aid Neighborhood House kindergarten Highlights describe ball prizes dancing contests and committee roles plus remarks on guests and upcoming events including a masque at Mrs Harper s Sixteenth Street home and social notices of residents and visitors in Washington D C
The Ex-High School Cadets of Washington organized with 35 members in the Perpetual Building Association boardroom yesterday. Officers to be elected next Sunday. A constitution drafted by Fred Peltman was adopted. Plans include forming a cadet company and military discussions with government officials invited. Prospective members urged. eligibility extends to any former high school regiment member.
Warren and Helen rush to catch a train for a birthday spread honoring Mia Garnett. They arrive at an old fashioned inn with friends Abbie, Tom, and Jack Parmelee. Helen notices a striking West girl, dressed in black velvet, whose unusual look captivates her as the party plans a lively evening with favors, music, and a scenic, informal gathering.
E M Newman spoke at Belasco Theater on a five part South America lecture tour beginning in Montevideo and ending in northern Chile. The trip featured the Strait of Magellan snow clad peaks and Punta Arenas the southernmost city. A peace flag Christ statue near the Andes marked boundary Chile Argentina. Newman repeats the talk this afternoon at four. Swift and Company beef prices in Washington DC for the coming weekend average per pound.
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