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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1916

Page

12

Exclusive Styles in Silk and Wool Suits and Coats

A broad catalog of new season outfits features exclusive models from Drecoll Cheruit Bullez Jenny Maurice Mayer Bernard and Lanvin in silk faille and taffeta plus wool. Sport and semi dress suits in Callot checks velour checks and English tweeds. Coats include ripple belted Norfolk plain and leather trimmed designs with washes in georgette crepe and nets. Mourning, army and navy tailored suits and white suits shown with Jersey silks chiffons and taffetas. Misses and girls wear includes georgette crepe dresses, looser coats, wash fabrics and plaids with lace and embroidery details.

Drecoll Cheruit Bullez Jenny Maurice Mayer Bernard and Lanvin Faille Wistaria Dave Gray Petrola Hunter Georgette Crepe Norfolk

Family Reunion Plans With Hoke Smith Household Guests

Senator and Mrs Hoke Smith plan a late March family reunion at their Washington home. Guests include son Marion Smith daughter-in-law Ronald Ransom and their children Lieut Alston Simpson and Hoke Smith Simpson. The gathering spans several weeks with weekend visits from related families.

Enator F Hoke Smith New York Koo Washington Hoke Smith Marion Smith Ronald Ransom Alston Simpson Hoke Smith Simpson

Red Cross Bag Sale to Feature United Service Table

A bag sale at Rauscher's on March 29 will host the United Service table for the American Red Cross. Wives of army navy and marine officers make the bags containing small items for sick soldiers. Proceeds aid Red Cross work and may aid wounded or serving troops. Notables and guests including Miss Lucy Burleson and Mrs. Bilicke travel for events connected to the charity.

Rauscher’sa American Red Cross United Service Army Navy Marine Corps

Next Fashion Harem and Butterfly Gowns at Chicago displays

Modiste leaders unveil Next fashions at the Fashion Art League show with ensembles such as the harem gown and butterfly bodice. The display highlights daring silhouettes and luxe fabrics, drawing on Parisian influence and aiming to outshine prior designers.

Washington Post Chicago Jil Fashion Art League Blackstone Hotel Auditorium Hotel Felix Worth Paris Milady

Leap year wedding sparks breach suit in San Francisco

In San Francisco a breach of promise suit surfaces after Maud Cameron, who gained a license to marry J R Connelly on February 29 in Oakland, accuses him of delaying marriage since 1906 and files for 10000 damages. The article also notes arrivals and social entertainments in the city including visitors from Cleveland and Philadelphia and fond mentions of residents and guests.

San Francisco Maud Cameron Iife J. R. Connelly Oakland Connelly

Dance at Hyattsville by Arundel Pleasure Club

A Saturday evening dance at Masonic Hall Hyatts ville hosted by the Arundel Pleasure Club Berwyn drew about 30 couples. Attendees included Lauree Johnson Anna Knight Margaret Fenton and many others. Eugene Bralsford chaired arrangements and Edwin Howard Robnett hosted a Columbia County Club dinner dance in honor of Miss Ruth Rogers of Texas and farewell to Capt McMillan. Louise Major celebrated her twelfth birthday with a party on Foxall Road. a long list of guests attended with games dancing and pink and white decorations.

Arundel Lillie Knight Jessie Carpenter Mildred Simpson Jessie Butler Josephine Taylor Doris McGowan Cora Shafidan Myrtle Henderson Clara Norman Mesars Charles Fenwick James E. Mills Eugene Brelsford Arthur Dooley Harry Lohman Harold Mayhew Ernest Pywall Charles Lanhardt Frank Simpson George McCallister Robert Batley Fred Latimer Charles Granville Richard Wells Stephen J. Taylor James Guthrie Mortimer Saunders Wesley Carpenter Ralph Holgren Philip Dawkins Edgar Jackson Raymond Berkeley Henry Howard Marl Whalley David Fenton William Harper George McIntyrse Edward Parker Eugene Thompson Eugene J. Bralsford Edwin Howard Robnett Columbia County Club Miss Ruth Texas Delta Tau Delta McMillan Mexico State Department Cone Johnson James R. Mann Tiinois Fort Moyer Edwin Marden Whitaker Washington, D. C Whiteside Capers Nicola Hamby Winter Leighton Fallus de Tarrant Aman Hertolf Betts Lima Dennett Young Helmbot Rivera Hanna Cohen Wilson Cecil Kimmel Mallinson George” Davis du Bose Allison Hill Andrews Boston Misa Kingsbury L. D Carroll Craiger Reese Nevis W. Taylor H. Davis Bob’ la Follette Senator la Follette Louise Major Foxall Road Frances Roach Margaret Keane Mary Frances Carr Mary Adele Slaven Mary Dolores Mendes Louise Murphy Priscilla Wallace Mildrad Roach Flora Addison Mary Dalton Pauline Adams Blanche Anderson Virginia MelIiwee Elizabeth Thornton Louise Cotton Mary Nokes Emily Cohen Ruth Owens Frances Major Elsie Garrell Catherine Hall Mary Delaney Margaret Hall Elizabeth Sullivan Regina McDonald Louise Moore Ruth Peters Marie McBeth Lillian McDonald Dorothy Hamilton R. E. Major Harry James John Roche Howlett Dudley James Sullivan William Wise Jemen Adama Milton Wise James Donovan Rogers Simpson Daniel Sullivan Thomas + Adama Symons G. F. Pyles Fourteenth Street Northwest Frances Genevieve Pyles

Society Notes On Engagements And Gilded Parties In New York

A second daughter of 11st street New York engaged to James Cooper Lord. The Trevors and March mains tied to New York and Southampton society. Grand parties at Ponce de Leon Hotel featured Chauncey Depew. Attendees include Depew, Jennings, Brown, Smith, and others with couture details and family ties across prominent lineages. A Metropolitan Opera performance in Philadelphia drew a gay, sophisticated audience.

New York Louise Trevor James Cooper Lord Southampton Long Island Margaret H. Trevor Mias Trevor George R. Schieffelin John B. Trevor Hamilton Fish Stewart Rhinelander George G. Trevor Miss Trevor Alice Haven George G. Haven Mr. Lord James Brown Lord Cornelius Co. Cuyler East ¥ Wifty-fourth Street Henry Graff M Trevor Metropolitan Opera House Philadelphia

Caruso to headline double bill this week in brief

Audiences are promised a special performance with Caruso as one of the stars in a double bill this week. Several box parties were held last Tuesday night with Gen and Mrs George W Geothals of the Canal Zone as guests of honor at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs J Bertram Lippinecott. Mr and Mrs James Francia Sullivan entertained a box party including Mr and Mrs John Thompson Spencer and Walbridge Taft of New York. Mrs Andrew Wheeler wore a orchid silk and chiffon gown on the grand tier, with others in attendance including Mrs Edgar T Scott, Miss Anna Warren Ingersoll, and Mrs George McFadden Jr.

Caruso Gen George W Geothals Canal Zone J. Bertram Lippinecott James Francia Sullivan John Thompson Spencer Walbridge Taft New York Andrew Wheeler Edgar T. Scott Anna Warren Ingersoll George McFadden, Jr

Russian ball at Washington Playhouse aids wounded soldiers

Notables from Chicago New York and Short Hills attend a Washington Playhouse ball on March 23 under the Russian ambassador's patronage. Patrons include Mme Bahkmeteff and many civic leaders. Attendees may wear the kendashnik headdress. Swift & Company reports DC beef sales for the week ending March 11 at 117k per pound.

Washington Playhouse Mme Bahkmeteff Blaine Beale Mme Henri da Sibour Garrison McClintock Clarence Wilson William Littauer Marshall Field George Howard William C Wustis William Slater Henry Perkins Edward McLean Perry Belmont Swift & Company Washington

National Remembrance Shop Souvenirs Near Willard Hotel

Visitors to the nation’s capital seek keepsakes for themselves and friends. The National Remembrance Shop operated by Mr Foster’s Shop on 4th Street opposite the Willard Hotel offers Arctic merited souvenirs for remembrance of the Washington visit.

Washington Na- Hons National Remembrance Shop Mr. Foster 4Th Street Willard Hotel

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