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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
10
A downtown sale advertises Friday clearance of women s shoes at 2.75 per pair, with many patent leather and cloth tops, sizes listed. Also offers large discounts on Jersey ribbed suits, lounge wear, corsets, dresses, and coats across multiple departments on third and seventh floors, with strong emphasis on end-of-stock pricing and remaining stock clearance.
Mrs Sayre and Miss Nevin spent hours at the White House en route from Old Point Comfort to Pennsylvania. Miss Margaret Wilson returns briefly after a West trip. The Spanish Ambassador and Mme Riano hosted dinner for about 30 guests. Japanese Ambassador Atmaro Sato will host a March 22 dinner for the Secretary of State and Mrs Lansing. Mrs Koo postponed her New York reception due to ministerial illness. Other society notes include Mrs Daniels’ Raleigh visit and Edwin V. Morgan hosting 30 at the Willard. Sophia Ann Wolf engagement announced to Louis George Asbury with spring Washington wedding planned. Mile Van Rappard hosted a theater party. Dr James H Gore headed to Florida coast resorts. Capt H J McKenney on duty at the War Department left for Fort
Miss Dorcas Surth, daughter of Yokohama and Washington residents, married Commander John Parker Jackson U.S. Navy in St. John's Episcopal Church Washington. Bishop Alfred Harding conducted the ceremony assisted by Rev Edward S Dunlap with a large procession of military and society guests. The gown featured Georgette crepe and silver satin with orange blossoms, bridesmaids in turquoise chiffon, and a reception at the Graef home followed by a wedding trip to Seattle and Coronado Beach.
A Washington social note items guests and gatherings at the Met Opera House Powhatan Lafayette and Army and Navy Club. Notables include Paterno Morgan Delano Gerard Delano family and Misses Delano. Dinners hosted by Maj. Haze and Commander Marquart with guests from military and diplomatic circles. U.S. embassy staff and New York figures attend various receptions and performances in late March.
Mrs Logan Feland wife of Maj Logan Feland U S M C stationed at navy yard Philadelphia will impersonate Americas soda and sing the Star Spangled Banner with the Marine Band at a grand military benefit for the United Service Women's branch of the American Red Cross at the Redasco club. Notables hosting boxholders include Mrs Robert Lansing Mrs Newton Baker and others. Buddies and guests at the Willard hotel include Mrs Scully wife of Rep Thomas J Scully hosted a luncheon in compliment to Mrs Martine wife of former Senator James E Martine with violets and sweet peas. Several social figures and authors are listed among attendees and hosts.
The Shoreham hosted a dinner for eight in honor of Mrs. Metlówen Prauyn, while Mrs. Creed H. Boucher gave a luncheon for Miss Virginia Minor and Miss Lucile Dodson. Guests included Mrs. William C. Harllee and Mrs. Ewdin N. McClellan. visitors Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Crispin from Berwick and Mr. Frita Tiolm of the Royal Yacht Club were seen at the Willard and Shoreham.
Demand for seats at Central High tonight and tomorrow drives extra performances by the Technical High Dramatic Association under Dove Walton. If needed, one or two more shows may be added next week, with a naval cadet Annapolis performance planned later. The final dress rehearsal used Abcorn Opera Company scenery and costumes, featuring a 30 member Tech orchestra and a cast including Gladys Price Frances Hill Mary Langley Amelia Gude Luke Fegan Branson Thomas Sigmund Sacha Alven Poles Stanley Nepue.
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