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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
12
Woodward and Lothrop showcases a June display of new floral cut glass and tableware designs. Numerous pieces are priced about a third below regular, including a 244 pint pitcher and an 8 inch miter cut bowl in special pinwheel pattern. Open stock allows selection of individual pieces for summer homes with no higher single prices.
The wedding of Miss Maud Williamson to Major Parker W. West U S A retired took place at noon yesterday at St Stephen s Episcopal Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev George Fiske Dudley in a family setting with no attendants. After the ceremony the couple left for a Pacific coast trip and will reside at the Soldiers Home after July 15.
A city campaign by the Women's Clinic Auxiliary aims to recruit at least 20 new members and raise funds to endow a third bed at Sibley Hospital for infant care. President Mrs John Hayes Hammond presided during yesterday's meeting at 116 Thirteenth Street NW. Dr Elnora Folkmar reported rapid growth, noting 71 patient visits in October and near quadruple attendance in 20 months. The group seeks $250 a year per bed and hopes to raise three times that amount. A June 4 flower sale is announced to support the clinic efforts.
A St Marys Dramatic Club production of Mr Bob played at the parochial school hall near St Marys Church, Firth and G Streets NW last night. Miss Lilian McDonald portrayed a college girl earning top honors with strong support from Badie Lipp Cecilia Ruppert Natty Campbell Adam Giebel K H Campbell and F N Waggaman. The women's peace committee will assemble flowers at 1208 IF Street NW for a basket sale with large department stores hosting sale tables at prominent locations.
Thirteen graduates received diplomas at the United States Army Medical School commencement held at 721 Thirteenth Street NW. Assistant Secretary of War Breckinridge presented the diplomas as First Lieut Reynold W Wilcox praised the school leadership. Awards went to First Lieut Harry D Offutt for highest general average and First Lieut Raymond E Beott for excellence in bacteriology and therapy. The list of graduates includes Lieuts Offutt of Maryland, Buntin of Illinois, Chunn of Arkansas, Dixon of Indiana, Hagood of Alabama, Harden of Georgia, Heaton of Nebraska, Hogan of Wisconsin, Jones of Georgia, Maul of Colorado, O Connor of Virginia, Scott of Missouri, and Taft of New York.
The Devon Horse Show drew its largest crowd ever on Ladies Day. Society arrived early with debutantes in boxes. Mrs. Stotesbury, Mrs. Cassatt, and others wore white gowns and tailored suits. The event featured women judges and notable guests, while fashion and society observed the day’s sparkle alongside the sports program.
The association invites members to a forthcoming entertainment hosted by Mrs. Daniels with Mrs Woodbury Pulsifer chairing the membership committee. An official invitation will follow, and it is expected many will attend. The event is linked to Single Oakle and the Chevy Chase car line to Cathedral Avenue.
About 200 Georgetown convent alumnae gathered for the annual meeting and officer election. Mrs Lillian Lesh Dunn was chosen president with a slate including Isabel Walsh Palms and Eleanor Connolly as vice presidents, Agatha O Neale as corresponding secretary, Mary Goodfellow Hunt as recording secretary, Rosa Macias White as treasurer, and Ella Loraine Dorsey as historian. A luncheon followed the business session with toasts by Rosebud Matthews and others. letters from absent members read.
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