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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

11

Novel Show Drills Draw Fire At National Capital Event

Army endurance test for officers mounts sparks a vote of interest as Lieut. R W Strong wins a bay colt from Gen J A Buchanan. Miss Buchanan on Katydid places, while Algoma posts a clean score amid two spectacular spills and a busy show day with spectators including Count von Bernatorff and Secretary Lansing.

R. W. Strong J. A. Buchanan Miss Buchanan Algoma National Capital W. P. Eno Maj. Kelly Jupiter Pluvius Count von Bernatorff Lansing Pullman Iohn Buchanan Romanesque Buchanan J. Riley Toronto Robert M. Thompson Potomac Park Fort Myer R.W. Strong

Society at the Horse Show Brims With Boxes and Gowns

Amid fair weather the horse show drew the largest crowd since opening day with many diplomat guests in boxes. Notable attendees included Mrs. Richard Townsend with the German Ambassador Mme de Riano, Mrs. Chandler Anderson, Miss Amy du Pont, and Mrs. Shoemaker. Elegant gowns dominated landing sections as Mrs. Peter Getty and others displayed silk gowns, tailored suits, and elaborate hats alongside a parade of visiting dignitaries and society figures from New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and beyond.

Richard Townsend Mme. de Riano Chandler Anderson James N. Andrews Amy du Pont Eduardo Raybaud James Parmales Charles Hamlin Mahlon Pitney Helen Walcott Maury Charles Boughton Wood Training John W. Foster John W. Davis Mary Morgan Margaret Breckinridge Moes

Fashionable Hats And Attire At A Society Page

The description lists attendees including Misa Cora Barry in a dark blue serge ensemble with a white satin crown, Mrs. Perry Belmont in a dark blue suit with a large white collar, Miss Josephine Patten in black taffeta with French blue embroidery, Miss Mary Graham in a sport suit with a striped skirt and yellow sweater, Miss Margaret Howard in white linen with a rose sweater, and Miss Alexandra Emory of New York in a dark blue and taupe gown, all noting hats and accessories.

Peter Getty John W. Foster Minas Dorothy Aleghire Alice Mann Edith Howard Francis Ruggles Henry Newcomb Miss Perin Margaret Perin Frances Noyes Borden Harriman Miss Shuey Carolyn Nash Margaret McChord Margaretta Symons Joseph Teller I. T. Mann Joseph Tracy Miss Fahnestock Margaret Fahnestock Palm Beach Jersey William Littaver William F. Draper Ruth Wilson Frederick EK. Chapin J. W. Davis Misa Cora Barry Perry Belmont Plack Continental Josephine Patten Mary Graham Margaret Howard Alexandra Emory New York

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