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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
12
The ad highlights riding habits in spring showing with Russian and Paddock coats and leather-faced options. Describes seamless breeches reinforced seats and divided skirts in velour Oxford English whipcord corduroy and linen crash. Prices range 25 35 45 dollars at Third floor street.
Seven new spring models from Laird Schober Company showcase women’s slippers and pumps with slender long-vamp lasts, simple trimmings, and soft light-weight materials for comfort. Styles include Ringe Kidskin Euclid, Fick Kidsken Euclid Stoppers, Budd and Wellesley designs in white, champagne, blue, and buckskin, all featuring French Louis heels and hand-turn soles.
The Marshall and McChord households hosted a state dinner at the Willard in the Presidential suite with Venezuelan Minister and Miss Dominici, and other dignitaries including Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, Secretary Redfield, and various ambassadors and officials. Additional gatherings honored Attorney General and Mrs. Gregory and Navy Secretary and Mrs. Daniels at Chavy Chase Club and other venues, with a wide roster of prominent guests and clergy in attendance.
Admiral and Mrs. Richardson Clover hosted a dinner on New Hampshire Avenue with guests including the Brazilian Ambassador Mme. da Gama the Netherlands Minister Chevalier van Rappard Gen and Mrs George Barnett and many others. Mrs. McEwan Pruyn entertained at Chevy Chase Club with notable figures such as Gen Hugh L Scott Gen Nelson Miles Senator and Mrs Porter MelCumber and several congressmen and officials. Capt and Mrs W Strother Smith hosted at Chevy Chase Club for house guests Mr and Mrs Hector McNeal of Philadelphia, with additional attendees noted in the social gathering closing paragraph.
Display features low shaped vases and bowls in pottery and crystal for flower arrangements using Floral Aid. A new shipment of waterproof artificial pond lilies with foliage arrives for centerpiece bowls, complemented by dainty butterflies and birds along bowl rims.
Luncheon in the Willard palm garden honors Mrs Charles Fowler and Mrs John Temple Graves as Admiral Harris and other notable leaders attend. Mrs Lansing hosts a large at home with cabinet wives and associates, while guests at Chevy Chase Club include Montgomery Blair and family. Bazaar openings, teas, and dinners feature Mrs Wilson and numerous officials, with fashion noted across multiple gatherings.
Count Bonde, first secretary of the Swedish legation, has left for Chicago to fill in for the ill Swedish consul. Among those who have reserved tables today are Mrs Walter Tucker man, Mrs Theodora W Noyes, Mrs Francis, Mrs Francis S Nash, Mrs Montgomery Blair, Mrs Bowman Mc CONTINTED ON into PAGE.
New York society backs two entertainments to aid antis and pros in the coming national campaign. The antis held a Fashion Parade at the Plaza Hotel with debutantes modeling latest dress ideas for national preparedness and antisuffrage work. Notable participants include Miss Carolyn B. Van Cortlandt and Miss Faith T. Hayden among others. An intermission featured dance by Faith T. Hayden and Clay Bassett. Engagements and a wealthier obituary note follow in brief notices.
Miss Rena Slayden sister of Representative Slayden has left Washington for Montreal to join her niece Mrs Joly ds Lobbinieve who is 111 years old.
A beauty tip describes making a diy shampoo using canthrax from a druggist dissolved in hot water. Applied to the scalp, it creates thick lather that removes dandruff oil and dirt. Hair rinses to quick dry with fluffiness and a soft, fuller look.
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