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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1911
Page
19
A columnist notes that boys once wore knitted woolen tippets of many colors with tassels and fringe. He recalls home and store made pieces and the common sight of tippets in winter. The piece asks why the trend vanished and whether boys now consider them girlish.
Washington observers describe spring style as designers showcase gowns with white lace underdresses green satin lattice, silver lace chemisette, and chifon trains paired with green tulle toques. Donald McLean visits Washington and previews a pink straw hat with violets and deep hollyhock tones.
Mrs C M Fox of the Irish Folk Song Society arrives in Washington to present A Bardie Recital an Irish sketch at the National Theatre at 4 30 p m It features a bard and harper singing songs of Ireland for Donagh Carbery his queen and warriors with Miss Alice Milligan as author and Washington baritone Mr Clabaugh among the cast including Miss Spaulding and several society figures The second scene depicts Ireland in modern times.
Richmond society pages recounts a week of card parties, luncheons, tea, and receptions marking the close of the season. Guests include Mrs. Boardman Smith, Mrs. Scott, Miss Frances Scott, Mr. Frederick William Scott, and many Virginia City social leaders at West Franklin Street, Grace Street, and the Hermitage Golf Club, with lent tea at the Woman's Club and numerous bridge and whist gatherings.
Special dispatch from Old Point Comfort Vi in Washington says the Atlantic fleet’s approach dominates talk as ships of the fleet prepare to return from Guantanamo Bay. Philadelphia visitors include Mrs John M Harper and guests at a Chamberlin dinner hosted by Capt Fred L Perry with several officers and social figures noted.
The Rockville Dancing Club held its second winter dance at Masonic Hall with a large turnout. Local society notes include hostess Miss Verdie Kingdon for the Rockville Woman's Club, visits by Mrs. Annie McGuire, and several social visits and marriages in the Poolesville area.
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