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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
12
A new shipment of Bolero Jacket robes features partially finished garments in Crepe Ratine with embroidered self tone and white grounds. Designs show short front extensions, belted backs, crochet button trims, and three yard circumference circular skirts. Ideal for garden parties and seaside wear.
Secretary of State and Mrs Bryan hosted a garden reception at Calumet Place for honorary Chinese commercial commissioners touring the United States. Guests included Minister of China and Mrs Shah, Washington Board of Trade members, and officials. tunes by the Marine Band and punch served from the Jefferson bowl complemented the evening despite chilly weather.
A society page describes the Pan American delegates and guests at Washington events, noting gowns, hats, and ensembles worn by prominent figures including Mrs Sherman McCallum and Mme Yung Kwai. Diplomats from Spain, Chile, Cuba, Switzerland and Greece attend a luncheon and motor tour, with many officials and their spouses in attendance at Chevy Chase Club and the Army and Navy Club.
A committee led by Mrs. James Speyer staged a fashion tea and dance in New York for St Marys Free Hospital for Children and Flower Hospital. Designers showcased a range of outfits from modern sport suits to diaphanous black gowns, drawing attention to 1915 styles and public interest in trimming and length. Guests included prominent social figures as fashion progress met charitable aims.
The Washington branch of the American Waldensian Aid Society plans a meeting on Friday at 3 o clock with a social hour after. Mrs Beatty, wife of Rear Admiral Beatty, hosts at the Decatur. A Brooklyn wedding is planned for June 1 2, Elizabeth Newlett Scudder, daughter of Justice Scudder, to Lieut Wadleigh Capehart USN, son of Capt Capehart, naval aviation officer and 1910 Naval Academy graduate. Mr and Mrs Perry Belmont have returned to Washington from New York after about two weeks away.
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