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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
12
A busy misprint filled sale lists 22 pairs of Marbridge pumps in brown and ivory kidskin with French Louis heels and various sizes, plus 21 pairs in bronze kid skin and 9 pairs ivory suede pumps. Cascade and Lucile models feature hand turn soles, with prices and color options for tennis and street wear.
Advertises women’s suits priced at 25.00 and 29.59 in fancy and plain tailored effects. Describes fine fabrics, colors black navy tan mustard and green, sizes 34 to 42, located near third door on C G street.
Frugal shoppers can snag tailored white skirts on sale for 1.00 each in pique gabardine and Henna materials. Regular waists 25 to 30 with extra sizes 32 to 35. Black satin skirts 26 to 27 inch waists, plain gathered back with two side pockets and belt, originally 10.00 now 3.75. Third floor G street.
Society members attend a Keith's performance and dine with Mrs. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Waleer among a wave of social visits. Guests include Mrs. Taylor visiting relatives in Minneapolis, the Houston and Secretary of Agriculture families planning summer stays, and several weddings and engagements announced at the Willard and in Washington circles.
Miss Sonya Laddon of Sherbrooke Quebec marries Sidney S. Kahn of Toronto in a quiet ceremony yesterday morning with only relatives present. The couple leaves for a trip north. Also noted are society events at the Powhatan and Shoreham with several weddings planned and other appearances by prominent figures from Manchester to Albany.
Responses to chairman Macfarland indicate large attendance at the Red Cross finance committee meeting at Rauscher's today to map the intensive Red Cross week drive. Henry Pop Davison will speak, with only finance committee members admitted. Contributions listed total numerous small gifts from lodges, chapters, and individuals, supporting the national campaign to raise at least 10000.
The royal Italian mission touring the South was greeted with enthusiasm in New Orleans where 400 prominent citizens attended a banquet. The visit included a city hall reception, a Tulane University honorary degree ceremony, and a telegram of thanks to Thomas A. Edison. Senator Marconi spoke, and Prince dine was honored in absentia.
Mrs Archibald Hopkins addressed the American Hospital Corps at Rauscher's yesterday seeking 1500 dollars for a Washington ward. She stated the city lacks its own ward and only 1860 dollars remain to fund it. Capt M F E De Jarny of the French army, Capt Roy Herron of the District militia, Pe Larkin Glazebrook and Maj Granville Fortescue spoke in support.
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