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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1914
Page
17
The piece details sewing circles, debutantes, and charity events as Washington clubs plan a lively social season. It recalls a Belgian king visit, receptions at the White House and Cameron House, and notable attendees from diplomacy, society, and art circles amid wartime sensitivities.
A list of Washington debutantes with notation of their fathers mothers and home addresses includes Jane Gregory daughter of Attorney General Thomas Watts Gregory at 1432 Strteenihe stretch Beatrice Clover daughter of Rear Admiral and Mrs Richardson Claver 1335 New Hampshire avenue Frances Moore daughter of Mrs Clarence Moore and Frances Williams daughter of Col and Mrs John Le Williams with homes on BR street Alexandra Hwang daughter of Commissioner of Talents and Mrs Thomas Ewing 1607 H street Elizabeth Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs George I Hamilton 1726 New Hampshire avenue Alma Louise Hodges daughter of Cat and Mrs Harry Hodges 775 Massachusetts avenue Agnes O Gorman daughter of Senator and Mrs James O Gorman Frances Traver daughter of Mrs Robert Traver corner Connecticut avenue and Q street Pauline Kindleberger daughter of Mr and Mrs David M Kindleberger 1937 G street Ruth Wilson daughter of Capt and Mrs Henry Wilson 2110 Bancroft place Wiss Man Well Church daughter of Mr and Mrs Met wile Church 1608 Twentieth street Firlen Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George Z Smith Elizabeth Wiley daughter of Commander and Mrs A A Wiley Adeline Pendleton daughter of Col E P Pendleton US OA 1929 Biltmore street Christine Richards daughter of Mrs John K Richards Woodley area Dorothy Drake daughter of Mrs Charles W Drake 6951 Biltmore street Winifred Druaker daughter of Representative and Mrs Drinkker Pocahontas Butler daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Butler 2200 BH street Mary Lord Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs Eliphalet F Andrews 1232 Sixteenth street Louise Freeman King daughter of Dr and Mrs Albert F A King 315 Massachusetts avenue Marian van Buren daughter of Mrs Nelson Read Johnson 1716 New Hampshire avenue
The scene describes late arrivals at Corcoran House lacking a grand duke to greet them. The duke, fatigued by pauses and formalities, leaves his hosts and departs. Prince Albert joins the Lichtervelde party and proceeds to the Alibi Club to end the evening.
In a democratic mood a ruyi figure signs in a kitchen where a savory supper is prepared by Speaker Heed and Senator James McMillan with Senator Ger Wetmore and Mr Thomas New Page. Ambassdor to Italy serves with two-pronged forks as Dr Francis Loring ensures all meet the guest whose health is toasted with pewter beer.
The Presiledts family spent the summer at Harlakenden Mourne and Margaret Wilson left for New York in mid August then plans a brief stay before returning to Washington. Miss Smith of Orleans and Wilson’s guests have arrived in Washington visiting the White House. The lease on Harlakenden Mourne expires with no decision on reoccupancy. A two shore visits to Cornish are noted. A large dance for the Children’s Country Home is planned for December 21 at Rauscher’s with dancing, silver cups, and prizes. The home board includes Mrs. Murray Cobb, Mrs. Fleming Newbold, Mrs Preston Ibson, Mrs. Joseph Leiter, Mr James Mitchell, Miss Collen, Abs Upshur Moorhead, Mrs Cassels, Mrs Sumnerlin, Mrs Mackay-Smith, and Mr Ormsby McCammon.
Miss Louis Hellen and Dr. Thomas Wilson Bowers wed at St John’s in Lafayette Square. The ceremony united old and new Washington social lines with elaborate floral decor and a simple elegant gown for the bride. Attendants included Mrs. Albert Taft as matron of honor and Mary Hellen as maid of honor.
The article lists Eleanor Heyburn as bridesmaid and names of ushers and guests from Washington New Haven New York and Boston with details of their attire including apple green chiffon tiers satin-finish busts and chiffon sleeves. The ceremony features a program of music and a special performance by the bride.
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