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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
8
The article highlights Shepherd Plaids, pin stripes, and flannel-like grays priced at $20. It praises careful tailoring with matched stripes and joined checks, noting Soft-roll Sacks and Norfolks. It emphasizes English shoulder lines and body-fitting cuts, claiming value beyond the price.
Maryland District of Columbia D A R officers elected at Memorial Continental Hall sparred over a protest against the national society endorsing the canteen's restoration in the U S Army. The treasurer reported a $140 balance after starting the account three years ago with 17 cents.
Pupils of Friends Select School performed The Story of the Crocus yesterday afternoon on the country club grounds at Pierce Mill road near Wisconsin avenue. Cast included Bernice Hopper Mildred O Neill Margaret Dodge Sybil Davis Hida Janson Constance Weaver Marie Brandt Helen Gruver Elizabeth Jeffries Doris Langworthy Zelma Tyree Gladys Walter Candace Howard Julia Holbrook Virginia Brown Eloise Carter Beuise Low Mdna Machel Margaret Norton Emily Wrouty Louise Pugh Astelle Reeve Mildred Williamson Esther Wooton Elsie Brown Eleanor Eby Mary Roberts Louise Taylor Sarah Spratling Evelyn Yates Mary Hardwick Janet Brown Elen Way and Wilhelmina Span hoofd.
Dr Frederick T Bartlett told the Mothers' Club of the Dent School that perfect teeth are vital to life and urged teaching dental care in schools and early dental checkups for children. The program included a school musical, folk dances, and performances by pupils such as Mac Belle Markley Helen Hough Wilbur Hiskite Dorothy Anderson Byron Richardson Everett De Atley Rose Wriedburg and Francis and Harry King.
The Rev. Vincent J. McNabb spoke on Cardinal Newman before the year’s largest Catholic University audience. Introduced by Rev. Dr. George A. Dougherty, McNabb praised Newman as leader of a scholarly minority opposing politicians of his era. Street Services Tomorrow Open-air gospel wagon services begin Central Union Mission’s thirtieth season with sermons by Rev. F. Edwards and Rev. A. R. Mulldel at Four-and-a-Half and 6 streets SW and by Rev. George A. Miller at Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Ave at 6:90 o'clock.
HY Clay Rockwell of New York will discuss "Buildings of Gold Silver and Precious Stones" at the Washington Temple Congregation meeting in New Masonic Temple tomorrow at 3 o'clock. The will of Enona Trott dated September 29, 1286, names daughter Ethel Trott as sole beneficiary with husband Charles Vo Trott to hold in trust.
City bulletins advertise Saturday specials at Harvey's featuring broiled squab and other dishes, a 0c special, and daily noon to 3 pm service. The Virginia Theater hosts a feature titled Bred in the Bone with an Eugene Schwab listing at 825 8th Street SE. A streetcar runs to Mt Vernon with two daily trips at 10 am and 2:15 pm, fare 75 cents.
Justice Stafford imposed prison terms in Criminal Court No. 1 for the robbery of Sing Lee, a Chinaman laundryman at 1342 A Street NW. Edward Mathewson alias Chinch Mathews received twelve years, Norman Keyne alias Norman Heys eight years. George Keese, age underage at arrest, married shortly after, got a license to wed Mary E. Moore. William Mahoney and others linked to Maguire robbery drew ten years each. Job F. Boswell, embezzlement at Sanitary Grocery Star, received two years.
United States steam boat inspection service places motorboats in the same class as ocean going and coastwise steam yachts. New regulations allow motorboat experience to count toward licenses or rank on larger vessels, expanding previous limits tied to steam yachts. A separate rule on life boat equipment permits motors under 50 tons to carry a 100 cubic feet lifeboat capacity when daylight travel is planned and air tanks and bulkheads ensure afloat status with passengers even if water fills compartments.
In a report to Chairman Smith the Senate District committee recommends favorable action on Senator Gallinger's bill defining guides duties in the district. It would require guides to wear badges and pay a $3 license fee, with licensure conditioned on good moral character and suitability to render the service.
A large afternoon and evening benefit at Neighborhood House drew many attendees. The event highlighted the children’s dispensary and nursery while unique imported dyed silks, offered for sale, drew special interest.
A list of morning and afternoon services across several churches in Washington. Presbyterians at Church of the Covenant, Episcopals at St John’s, Unitarian All Souls, Evangelical Christian Science, First Church of Christ Scientist, and others. Includes sermon topics, times, Sunday schools, and special programs.
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