Washington State Dinner Showcases Imperial Fashion Leaders
Washington society gathered at the White House for a state dinner honoring Japanese visitors with a first appearance by the President’s daughter as lead hostess. The feature was Paris-inspired gowns and jewels, highlighting Mrs. Longworth, Miss Robinson, and other notables, as fashion moved through a season marked by high style and international ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Mias Taft
Aio
Paris
Fushimi
Massachusetts
Nevada
Tutt
New York
Washington
Worth
Allcorn Rifles
Michard Townsend
Aston
Mra Townsend
New Orleans
Percy
Lota Robinson
Baltimore
Robinson
Society Notes and Early Beauty Pitches From Richmond
An assortment of society notices from Richmond Virginia includes a dubious beauty letter promising secrets to erase blemishes and enhance looks, though warnings about scams appear alongside. Also reported are upcoming weddings, engagements, and social calendar items featuring Miss Frances Gibson Woodward, Rev. Edmund Woodward, Miss Hortense Marie Wray, Clinton Brett, and several local families, with church ceremonies planned and honeymoons noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auking
China
Miss Gibson
Virgina
England
Gibson
Hunter McGuire
Btonewall
Jackson
University College of Medicine
Virginia
Woodward
Hortense Marie Wray
Florence Wray
Newport News
Clinton Brett
Norris
Tenn
Eelock
St. Paul
iNewport News
Beverly Estill
St. John's Episcopal Church
Hampton
Thomas Darst
St. Paul's Church
Mr. Throw
Norms
Richmond Society Notes on Engagements and Travel
Richmond society circles report numerous engagements across Virginia and beyond. Miss Daisy Lester to James Avery of New York. Miss Mary Poats to Prof James Littlejohn of Clemson College. Miss Lucy Willis to Charles White of Baltimore. Miss Margaret Bell to L C Reed of Chicago. Miss Elsie Archer to Walter Allen of Wisconsin. weddings planned for June and November with guests from Petersburg to Charlottesville. Travelers included Mrs Mann at Notaway and the Branches touring Europe. others sailed for Liverpool aboard Arabic for summer abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Lester
Daisy M. Lester
James Thomas Avery
New York
Mary Elizabeth Poats
Greenwood
Albemarle County
James Corcoran Littlejohn
Clemson College
3. C
Bellevue
Poats
James M. Poats
Marshal Wilks
Winchester
Lucy Marshall Willis
Charles Ridgeley White
Baltimore
Miss Willis
George R. Bell
Staunton, Va
University of Virginia
Margaret Bell
L. C. Reed
Chicago
Miss Bell
Richmond
J. W. Archer
Elsie Selden Archer
Walter L. Allen
Wisconsin
Perry Street
Manchester
HR. Morris
Mileanor Morris
Raymond Morris
Liverpool
Wedding Plans Stand for June 21 Ceremony
London dispatch reports Lord Acheson and Miss Mildred Carter proceed with wedding plans despite the king’s death. Queen Alexandra approved, with seven bridesmaids and three train bearers. Reception to be hosted at Dorchester House. honeymoon by car on the continent. Gift lists include jewelry and watches from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Acheson
Ambassador Reid
Dorchester House
Washington Post
London
Lord
Lady Gosford
Mildred Carter
Bucharest
Queen Alexandra
Miss Carter
Town
Cheshem Street
Theodosia, Acheson
Victoria Stanley
Lady Derby
Mile. de Lagrange
Camilla Morgan
New York
Elsie Nicoll
Atlantic
Marion
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Ledward
Anthony Drexel
Maidstone
Roosevelt
Longworth
Drexel-Maidstone
Edward
Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Potomac
Scott
Joseph H. Gaines
Leroy Fercy
Mississing
Edward Lowery White
Elton Poe
Miss Robinson
Eee Ieee
LeRoy Gough
Sun Maar
Mae Merrit
Miss Hansen
Eyelsn
Cuningham
Randolph St
Society IN
Nottaway
Ida Campbell Flippen
Oaklaard
Basil Webster Coate
Cumberland
Basil Spalding
James A. Moncure
Julia Moncure
George Gilmer Minor
William Gray
Sue F. Gray
Nellie Tate Talbott
Waynesboro
Lakeside Country Club
Talbott
B. Latimer Gordon
West Avenue
Nellie Talbott
Carolne Armistead
Julia Jaynes
Nelson Robins
Roy Jones
Harvey Jaynes
Adit
W. W. Sale
Atlantic City
Abby Manly Gwathmey
East Clay Street
Migs al
Berta Gwathmey
Linnaeus Nash Palmore
First Baptist Church
Miss Gwathmotey
Mr. Palmore
Wiliam Hodges Mann
Nottoway
Gov. Mann
William EK. Turner
East Franklin Street
Vermont
Melville Branch
John P. Branch
West Franklin Street
Mrs. Branch
Europe
France
Italy
Kate Mason Rowland
Jonny Thompson Mason
Mis. Rosebud Hodges
William Hodges Mann
Executive Mansion
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Joseph A. White
Edge Hill
Charlotteaville
George Mason
Fannie Bryant
Boykina
Washag
Ethel Bryant
Henry Boyd
J. Taylor Hilyson
Charlottesville
R. T. W. Duke
William P. de Lauseure
Eisteile de Laussure
George A. Barksdale
Towson, Md
Muriel Powers
Carlton G. Gragon
Carter
David Morgan
Reduso
Redluso
W.B. Inform
W. B. Inform Style
Weingarten Bros
34Th St
Broadway
Hutor
Raven
Monroe
Seventh Street
Annes
DR. Wyeth
Brice
7Th Street
N. W
Philadelphia
West Lexington St
S. E. Cor. Ltd
Market Sts
Bradfield GO
Atlanta
Gas
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