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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1918
Page
21
A festive mood returns as influenza bans lift and debutantes plan first bows in diplomatic society. The Burleson–Grimes wedding, attended by President Wilson and cabinet members, signals a brighter season amid war effort. The McMillan home designated for war workers hosts fifty women and echoes a city in active service.
A high society reception featured wives of British and American officials in modish dresses and hats. Notable attendees included Paymaster General Samuel McGowan and several prominent residents, with house decorations in white yellow and bronze chrysanthemums and Mourning attire noted among attendees.
The piece covers fashion at a bridal event and a diplomatic reception. It highlights Mme Jusgerand and Mrs Bartlett in formal gowns, the bride’s severe brown triconette frock, and a short wedding trip. It also notes Ambassador Jusserand hosting a dinner for Prof Masaryk and lists attendees from Belgium Britain Greece Serbia and the United States.
Miss Lucy Burleson daughter of the Postmaster General married Ensign Charles Greene Grimes Jr of Dayton Ohio in St Johns Church Washington. President Wilson and cabinet members attended a simple service followed by a large reception at the Postmaster General’s home.
Mrs Baker, wife of the Secretary of War, ill in Cleveland hospital for a week, plans to leave soon for a fortnight abroad. Mrs Redfield and the Secretary of Commerce visit New York and will return Tuesday. Richard Harlow announces the engagement of daughter Catherine to Lieut Commander Stark Wilkinson USN. Weddings and war-work circles highlighted with many social links to Taft era friends and Washington figures. Mrs Archibald Gracie returns to Washington, Mrs Palmer travels with Admiral Palmer. social events resume in Washington including informal dances at the Tea Cup Inn with lessons by appointment.
Mr and Mrs James Marion Johnston announce the engagement of their daughter Sophy to Captain Randolph Mason A S A. Mason currently serves as an instructor in the machine gun school at Camp Hancock Augusta Ga. The autumn wedding is planned.
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