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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
14
The text describes a crowd gathering at a door for a show described as simple life entertainment. It notes some audience members seek luck for seating while emphasizing that many prefer a clean, wholesome performance. Gentlemen and ladies, including Mrs RB Gavin, Miss Alice Shepard, Miss Miller, and Miss Floy Barnhardt, host.
A Greek dowager queen reportedly offered family jewels for sale after economic hardship. A royal envoy attempted to sell a large emerald brooch in New York but was imprisoned for 20 days and fined $700. The brooch was seized by the New York customs, while Antiroyalist Greece notes wider royal distress.
President and Mrs Hardings attended a reception at Walter Reed hospital with guests from Alabama. Senator and Mrs Underwood joined them. Foreign dignitaries and spouses filled dinner and dancing events across the city, including Japanese, Spanish, Argentine, Italian and Swedish representatives.
Society notes report Vicomte Robert de Vaulage wed in Paris on April 12 to Miss Mary Jorie Kingsland of New York and Paris and now a passenger aboard the Olympic after Cherbourg departure. Also listed: John Wannamaker Jr. and wife at the Ritz Carlton in New York, George F. Baker to open a house at Tuxedo, John D. Rockefeller splitting time between Lakewood and Pocantico Hills, Mrs Frédérick Jennings Parsons remaining in Paris for the summer.
The wedding of Miss Mary Graham Burrage daughter of Rear Admiral Guy H Burrage U.S. Navy and Mrs Burrage to William Watts Gwathmey Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Watts Gwathmey of Norfolk took place at Christ Episcopal church in a ceremony attended by Washington society and naval figures. The Rev Beverly D Tucker assisted with a reception at the bride’s parents’ navy yard home.
The Federal Trade Commission employes dramatic club staged its third annual play last night at Carroll hall. Entitled Who's Got 'Em it offered no plot but relied on clever tunes for amusement.
Venezuelan delegation including President-elect Gomez honors George Washington at Mount Vernon with two bronze wreaths and a nine gun salute. The U S Mayflower carried the mission led by Dr Esteban Gil Borges along with notable figures, then sails to Lexington to wreath Henry Clay’s tomb.
Range of waists in white voile and Georgette Crepe offered at cut prices. Styles include tuck fronts, round necks, lace edging, short sleeves, and turnback cuffs. Prices shown per size, with many items discounted from higher tags. Department notes include brown, navy, black, and green color options across sizes 34 to 46.
Catalog listing shows men's and women's handkerchiefs in cambric with satin stripes and fine hems. Includes examples priced at 2.80 and 0.28 on display, with assortments described and quantities noted.
Buoyant sale notices list extensive children garments including woolen knickers suits in multiple sizes from 12 to 18, with bulk pricing, and 10 dozen Eton collar blouses in Madras and crepe Madras. Also featured are wash lifts, Middy and Oliver Twist styles, camp suits, and four-floor display emphasis on boys wear.
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