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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
12
Three hundred fine wool suits offered last week were snapped up as many styles closed out. remaining stock remains desirable with new styles in sizes 34 to 38, many within last month. A miscellaneous lot of serges and fabrics suited for travelers. finest suits marked at almost half price, featuring gabardines, serges and black taffetas in sizes 36 and 38.
A grand reception at 141 Kennedy Street honored the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Daniels. The event, hosted by Ambassador and Mrs Daniels, drew 300 invitations, featured a pink and white floral setting, a string quartet, and guests including government and congressional figures.
Delaprans Virginia reports help from friends in mediating the dispute between Miss Helen Morton of Chicago and her wealthy parents with partial success as she plans a possibly final return home. The piece also notes Laura MacDonald Stallo’s marriage delays in Paris and other social engagements across New York New Jersey and St Louis society.
A California visitor welcomed in Congress society. weddings and travels span July to August with ceremonies in Narra and St Dominics. Notables include Dr. Dan Payne, Miss Elizabeth Washington, Miss Lucy Montague, and bridesmaids in lace. Hertford and Foraker families announce marriages. Guests travel to Niagara Falls and Atlantic City. future summers at Bishop Scott School Oregon.
Representative and Mrs A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania give up their Woodward apartment as Mrs Palmer returns to Stroudsburg Pa Mrs Harold P Norton left Washington Saturday to spend two weeks with Commander and Mrs William Manning Irwin at their Beacon Street Boston home before heading to Osterville Mass Mrs Hoke Smith and daughters spend June in Virginia will travel to Atlantic City July 1 staying at the Hotel Brighton Dr and Mrs Guy Fairfax Whitney and the Misses Whitney have rented a cottage at Harbor for the summer Representative and Mrs Richmond Pearson Hobson visit Mr and Mrs G H Hull at their Tuxedo Park home The Congressional Club to host a card party Saturday night June 20 at 830 Cal and Mrs Stedman to close their Washington residence this week for Martha's Vineyard An interesting wedding last evening Miss Agnes Marie Gaakins daughter of Mr and Mrs Darius Gas-
The column lists a wedding at Mr and Mrs Gaskins home with Rev G W Van Fossen officiating. It mentions honeymoon plans at Atlantis City and summer work for Mr Smith. Other items note Rep Henry A Cooper meeting his sister in New York, travel and visits of Mrs Schiff and Miss Chase, Club of Colonial Dames closing, travels of Mr and Mrs Ralph L Galt, birth of a daughter to Lieut and Mrs Turnbull, Mrs Caroline Robertson visiting Baltimore, the Gueyard family arriving at Lake Providence, and Europe-bound travels of August Plugge.
A fragment discusses two young women who popularized a waltz and a former Greek teacher's shift to dancing as a career. It highlights Bessie Schuyler Hamilton’s resilience after multiple family losses and notes royal hair and dress styles, including Princess Mary, Queen Victoria of Spain, the German empress, and Queen Mary of England, comparing fashion budgets and sourcing.
Washington weddings feature wedding flowers from Gude with home grown blossoms making exquisite bouquets. Gude artists craft attractive church or home decorations and offer estimates and suggestions to enhance floral features for a successful wedding.
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