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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

11

Special Display of Crepe de Chine Undergarments

A third floor display on Eleventh Street showcases Crepe de Chine undergarments noted for softness and drape. Petticoats in white pink and light blue lace trimmed range 6.75 to 18.00 dollars with a Bohemian trim option at 12.00. Night dresses white pink and light blue with lace and ribbons 4.79 to 15.00. Combinations white pink blue with German Valenciennes lace 6.75 and 9.50. Corset covers white and pink with Valenciennes lace 6.73.

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Diplomats First Formal Administration Guests

Washington society notes detail a White House reception for the diplomatic corps led by the French Ambassador with President and Mrs. Wilson. Various ambassadors and ministers attended, with elaborate gowns and formal dinners hosted by Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Eustis, and others. The Tumultuous social season includes plans for dinners in honor of the Wilson daughters and the Pan American Union arrangements.

Brooklyn New Administration League Diplomatic Corps M Oo Wilson White House Mme. Jusserand Washington Miss Jessie Wilson Mises Eleanor Wilson Maj. Rhoads Misses Howry Judge Mrs. Howry

Ball Plans on Master Monday Navy Yard Run by Women League

Commander Arthur L. Willard will chair the floor committee for the Woman's Army and Navy League ball at the navy yard on Master Monday. Mad. id. T. Myers Lieut Henry Jewett and Lieut Alexander Sharp will join the committee with assistance from prominent society women chaperoned by Mrs. Wotherspecon Mrs. Roy Smith and Mrs. Charles Campbell. Weather yesterday brought out promenaders along Washington streets with diplomats seen near the White House.

Arthur L. Willard U. S. Pb Woman’s Army and Navy League Navy Yard Id. T. Myers Henry Jewett Alexander Sharp Wotherspecon Roy Smith Charles Campbell

Thinking Women and Factory Pleasures in Gray Life

A vivid piece portrays dingy factories with pallid, sad eyed girls trapped in monotony. The author argues for reforming conditions and providing legitimate pleasures to curb temptation and improve work life.

Porridge Pot Displaced in Scotland by Tea Lament

An official Outlook report notes Scottish physqiquals suffer as porridge pot is displaced by teapot. Fifty percent of children reportedly go to school breakfasting on overbrewed tea and inferior flour bread. The British Medical Association decries English diet shift, urging oats for growing children.

Scotland Carlyle British Medical Association

Winter-Litton Nuptials at Gorsuch Church in Seattle

A wedding last night at Gorsuch M B Church united Miss Elizabeth Winter daughter of Dr and Mrs E C C Winter with Mr Charles Winston Sitton of Seattle Wash The ceremony was conducted by Reverends Meeks and Copas The bride wore white satin with orange blossoms and carried bride roses The maid of honor wore pink tulle and satin with pink rosebud wreaths Best man was Joseph Comer Ushers included Rodger and Eugene Winter Charles Usher among others.

Gorsuch M. B Elizabeth Winter E. C. C. Winter Charles Winston Sitton Seattle Wash Mr. Meeks T .E. Copas Giindon Elizabeth Pullman Joseph Comer Litton Rodger Winter Newark Eugene Winter Philadelphia Charles Usher New York

Astrological forecast cautions for merchants and women in 1913

A 1913 McClure Syndicate forecast warns merchants and brokers that noon brings good luck only in trade. It notes ill aspects for venture and travel, advises caution for those in chance occupations, and predicts mixed outcomes for women including potential disappointment and a happy year for some. It highlights health vigilance and forethought as protective.

Jupiter Saturn Earth Whlirt McClure

Teas Cows and Wedding Dress Reported in New Teek

Teas Cows and guests describe a black satin and gold lace evening gown with a Watteau pleat and tassel belt worn by a bride at a Washington church ceremony. Afterward a reception at Dr. and Mrs. Winter’s home, couples plan a North trip then Seattle at home. Mrs. Corbett departs for New York, return for spring with her mother. League of American Perwomen hosts a literary entertainment at Edith Kern home on F Street this afternoon.

Congressional Charlies Bennett Smith New York Nell Fletcher Florida Dorothy Dennett North Dakota Argentina Garrett Washington Reener Hawhaten Copeliatl Edward Ponaldson William Patchball Leonard Crynes James D. Corbett James W. Long Dewey League of American Perwomen Edith Kingman Kern F Street

Democratic League to Hold Members’ Poetry Event at Willard

The District of Columbia section of the Woman's National Democratic League lists participants including Mrs. Virginia and several others for a reading of original works. They will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the New Willard Hotel to adopt by-laws. Vacancies on the board of directors will be filed, according to President Mrs. Albert White. All Democratic women are invited.

Branch No. 2 The Army Relief Society Cairo Mise Welen District of Columbia Woman's National Democratic League New Willard Hotel Albert White Democratic Party

Ziegler heir buys New York lot for 300000 home

Sideli ghts on the Smartset notes William Ziegler adopted son of the late baking powder magnate and heir to 16.45 million inherits a New York lot of 40 by 100 feet on East Seventy first Street for about 300000, planning a residence near Henry Clay Frick. his bride Gladys V Watson and Henry D Winans handled the purchase.

Illiam Ziegler William Ziegler East Seventy-first Street New York Gladys V. Watson Zieglers Henry Clay Frick Lenox Fifth Avenue Seventieth Seventy-first Street Ziegler Henry D. Winans Otto H. Kahn Seventieth Street Walter B. James

Connaughts going home to England voyage planned

Ottawa reports the Duke of Connaught Governor General of Canada the duchess and Princess Patricia will sail for England on the Canadian Pacific steamer Impress of Britain leaving Halifax March 22. The duke’s military secretary Lieut Col Lowther will remain in Ottawa during the absence. The duchess and princess will not return to Canada, but the duke is expected back in May with two other royal family members possibly joining him for social duties at government house.

Ottawa Ont Marz Duke of Connaught Canada Duchess Patricia England Halifax Government House Col. Lowther House of Commons

Lane Approves Hetch Hetchy Water Rights Maps

Secretary of the Interior Lane yesterday approved maps filed by San Francisco for the protection of water rights in Hetch Hetchy valley. He told city representatives he would urge Congress on the plans but refused to set aside a Fisher ruling denying a permit pending Congress’s appeal.

Secretary of the Interior Lane San Francisco Hetch Hetchy Valley Congress Fisher

Decorative buckles and sashes for spring outfits across wardrobes

Fashion notes celebrate ornate spring dress details including home made buckles with heavy foundation and bead trim, silk covered buckles on gowns and hats, and fluffy evening buckles edged with lace or ribbon. Girdles and sashes dominate, often finished with silk tassels and tassel embellishments on wide ribbons.

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