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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
12
The exhibition of spring fashions for women misses and girls runs daily with day afternoon evening and sport wear options. Visitors are directed to the Third Floor for the fashions and the Fourth Floor for new summer furnishings and decor consulting with specialists on upholstery and decorative problems.
Wellesley Mass March 4 The total expenditure of each cadet at Wellesley for the first semester was 377 dollars not including tuition board or rooms. The maximum expenditure 1651.10 was by a freshman. The minimum expense 77.40 credited to a sophomore. Dress costs 25 in four months while two freshmen spent 1000. Pleasure and entertainment averaged 10.85 highest and 3.67 lowest. A senior spent 39.50, while juniors and freshmen reported no leisure spending.
Samuel M Plumley a longtime Washington contractor died at his home 1145 New Hampshire avenue He was born in Trenton New Jersey and came to Washington during the Civil War He belonged to Calvary Baptist Church Washington Centennial Lodge No 14 F A A M Naomi Chapter No 3 CB of which he served as sentinel for twelve years He is survived by his wife three daughters Margaret E Brunner Sadie Plumley Anita Plumley and son Walter P Plumley Funeral services will be held at his residence tomorrow afternoon Also noting Swift and Company beef sales figures for the day March 3.
A series of Washington social events during inauguration week features Brazilian Ambassador and Mme da Gama entertaining Governor and Mrs. Whitman at a dinner. Swedish Minister and Mme Ekengren host a luncheon at the legation. The White House hosts Mrs McCormick and Miss McCormick arrivals for ceremonies. Numerous officials, hostesses, and guests, including Gov. Pleasant of Louisiana and Maj. Gen. Bell, attend gatherings at the Willard, Powhatan, and other venues with a broad roster of dignitaries and social engagements.
A luncheon tea for Gov Stuart and staff and riders. Miss Margery Snyder’s engagement announced. Notable guests included Miss Morganthau and Miss Louise Benjamin of New York. A large tea at Woman’s Suffrage HQ honored Mrs Lindsay and Mrs Bass with other distinguished attendees.
America's first motor battery from the New York National Guard will march in the inaugural parade commanded by Capt. Henry G. Montgomery with 163 men and officers. The unit has not been officially recognized by the War Department due to lack of provision. The division includes 89 motorcycles and 3 armored cars in Squadron A of the First New York Cavalry, totaling 160 men, to join Gov. Whitman's honor guard today.
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