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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
14
Porcelain dinnerware is now approved for summer use and potters are creating patterns suited for service. Patterns include Willow, India Tree, Raleigh, Persian and Oriental. Customers may buy full sets or individual pieces with easy matching restock. Prices shown illustrate moderation.
Colonial Glassware offers simple dignified pieces for summer tables. The catalog touts durable weight and refined pattern with modest prices. Items include berry bowls cruets water pitchers lemon dishes spoon trays horseradish jars comports oval nappies tumblers coasters sauce dishes punch cups and ice tea glasses priced upward from limited figures.
Washington society notes an Italian ambassador hosting a formal dinner in honor of the Misses Wilson with a large guest list including Mrs. McCormick Miss Southerland Miss Tlaxner and other diplomatic and political figures. The Chinese minister and Mme Chang plan a reception at the legation to celebrate China funding reforms on May 2.
Mrs Medill and McCormick plan to host guests while Morris, Emmons and associates arrive from Europe. Elizabeth Emmons and the Wakeham wedding set at Sound Beach highlight society ties to Washington. Lynne M Lamm weds Edna Wakeham in Conn with Alden and Stauffer families among attendees as Walker and May Katharine Stauffer wed in Seattle before heading to Prince Rupert. A Home for Incurables board tea closes the social notes.
Barbara Boyd argues that wives of gifted men face social pressure and require support from husbands to pursue careers. She cites operatic examples and notes few men openly aid their wives, urging public opinion changes to let married women freely follow chosen work with equal partner support.
The article argues against constant economy proposing selective extravagance in children and adult shoes and hats, while warning against cheap neckwear and trimmings. It praises quality over quantity, noting well-made items save money long term, and extends the principle to home decor with emphasis on a single strong picture and a good lamp over many cheap ornaments.
The London divorce case of Mrs Carr-Gomm against Capt Crawshay-Williams, Liberal MP for a Manchester district, heads to trial with Lloyd George named as potential witness. Proceedings surface at the divorce courts list with accusations of improper meetings at Downing Street and at the Lloyd George household in Carnarvonshire. The couple wed in 196, and Carr-Gomm alleges a pattern of meetings amid a volatile social circle, with efforts to settle out of court including a baronetcy offer rejected by Carr-Gomm.
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