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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
14
A concise note urges proper attire for holiday outings, highlighting the value of foresight and experience. It mentions auto dusters in tan and gray cottons and linens priced from 2.50 to 4.50 and gray mohair at 6.00 each, underscoring practical dress options for the reader.
A vintage listing details men’s underwear and athletic shirts in various fabrics and styles with prices ranging from 50 cents to 4 65 dollars. Items include Madras, linen sleeveless shirts, cotton mesh, Balbriggan, lisle, and ribbed union suits in multiple lengths and sleeve options. Main floor F st.
Cotton suits in plain colors or striped trims range from $1.00 to $2.60 per suit including sleeveless and half sleeve options. Worsted and all wool suits offer plain colors or striped trims at $3.00 to $6.00 per suit. A combined one piece shirt and trunks suit is available at $5.00. Main floor-rat.
A newspaper item lists men's footwear with prices and styles. Tan Russia calfskin oxfords five dollars per pair, white buckskin oxford ties six fifty, white canvas oxford ties three fifty, rubber or leather soles and varied heel types. Scout shoes from elk leather in black tan and smoke three dollars, Trot Mac oxfords four dollars. Second floor F street.
President and Mrs. Wilson hosted a White House alfresco tea in the east room and gardens despite a thunderstorm. Margaret Wilson led the program with harpist Mélville Clark and pianist Marion David. Guests, including naval officers and diplomats, sheltered indoors as rain began. attendees wore lace and chiffon gowns and wide hats.
The new Chinese Minister and Mme Shah attended a White House party in traditional and modern gowns. Guests included Mme Shah and Miss Shah in oriental crepes, plus numerous embassy spouses in elegant gowns and hats, reflecting a lively display of international fashion.
A long list of international ambassadors and high officials attended a social gathering. Notable attendees included French and Turkish ambassadors, Mme Balthmeteff, the British ambassador and Lady Spring-Rice, and several U.S. cabinet members and their spouses. The guest list also featured foreign ministers from Costa Rica, Uruguay, Belgium, Nicaragua, and the Panama legation, with many other dignitaries and their guests present.
Society notes from Washington detail a luncheon at Shoreham in honor of Miss Roberta Amies and Ensign W B Blundy whose marriage took place the previous evening. Guests included wedding party members and Mrs McDonald Sheridan of New York. Invitations issued for Miss Elsa Gertrude Bauer to wed Carl C Mueller at Concordia Lutheran Church on June 1 with Marguerite Ballbach maid of honor and bridesmaids Louie A Eberly and Mamie S Sobotka. Best man George I Mueller Jr. ushers John C Howard John A Sobotka Dr Charles C Griffith John Helmus. A supper for bridal party and family to follow at the bride’s home. At noon yesterday Marie Akehurst wed Jesse Charles Nellis in the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas with ceremony in a drawing room decorated with palms ferns and cut flowers. Officiants Rev Ellis James and Rev Lucius C Clark. Bride wore white charmette with chantilly lace and pearls, orange blossoms, bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs Thomas wore a wigaria crepe fiche trimmed in point lace. Lohengrin march played by Carita Wood. Best man Harold E Thomas. Buffet luncheon followed and the couple departed for honeymoon in the Berkshire Hills.
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