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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1914
Page
12
Readers learn of fine white imported rep suits described as semitailored with panel fronts and backs, pockets on each side fastened by crocheted buttons. Crocheted buttons decorate the front openings and inverted plaits at the skirt bottoms. Exceptional value at Third floor G for any length and waist.
A special purchase of White Embroidery Voile Flouncing is on sale well below regular price. The fabric is popular for tier and tunic lingerie gowns and borders on skirts with plain tops. Exceptional quality, style, and beauty for 50 cents per yard.
A spring and summer dress showcase offers gowns in crepe voile batiste and organdie. Styles include long tunics semitunics ruffles flounces and bolero or jumper silhouettes in white with satin or self belts and select colored crepe or embroidered pieces. Priced 12.95 to 25.00, third floor G st.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Wetherbee and their son from Chicago have rented an apartment at the Hotel Powhatan for their Washington visit.
The Alumni Association of Washington College of Law held a May 3 reception at Miss Florence Etheridge’s home drawing about 100 guests. Honorary dean Mrs. Ellen Spencer Massey and dean Miss Imma M. Gillett spoke on alumni impact, while Mr. Michael I. Weller discussed local self-government in “The city We Live In.” Numerous attendees included Miss Adele M. Stewart, Miss Sara Grogan, and many others.
New York society notes announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of Dr Laurence F. Rainsford and Miss Helen Morgan. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the bride's mother's home and a three week tour abroad before settling in New York.
General rehearsal of the pageant at 1317 Street Northwest previews the bull scene. Participants rehearse wooden horses ravines and ordeals to be staged in the production including the chariot.
Yesterday's event drew many social figures to the Cameron for a horse show. Attendees included Mrs. George Summerlin, Mrs. Mahlon Pirney, Admiral and Mrs. Richard Wainwright, and numerous diplomats. Costumes ranged from violet silk gowns to green crepe de chine with ornate hats.
In Yonkers a Zion Episcopal Church choir leader, Harry A. Merritt, invites four choir members for a drive. Merritt allegedly blocked the wrong side of the road and was brought to court after police stopped him. Judge Beall dismissed the complaint, and Merritt was released.
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Virginia May 4 Two weddings occurred in Petersburg yesterday evening at the homes of the brides parents Mary L Johnson became the wife of Yeager A Gilgon with Rev George C Zeigler officiating In the afternoon the Rev J Brown united Hawkins and Edns Kennedy in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage The details note the ceremonies and the participating clergymen and couples.
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