New Season Gowns In Serge Satin and Wool Crepe Styles
Lovely gowns suit almost every occasion shown in serge and satin fabrics and Serie Wool crepe. Dresses feature plaited and plain variations with jackets and waist girdles, some with collars and cuffs, others with necklines and West elect accents. Colors include navy, green, brown, and black with regular prices listed and special sale price. Garments offer long tunics, crepe Meteor and charmeuse options, short cattee styles, and white organdy cuffs in navy and black.
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Drssea
Charmeuse
Witte
Friday Special in Women's High-grade Shoes
Friday special offering clearance of small lots of women’s high grade shoes from Bitton and Goodyear brands. includes Cuban heels, gun metal calfskin and Russian calfskin options with leather soles, sizes ranging AA to B widths, prices from 3.50 to 6.60, advertised as stock reduction with multiple styles and welted construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isayr Bitton
Cubar Hee
Siges TC
Goodyear Welt
Lace Curtain Department High Grade Imported Curtains
High grade imported lace curtains including Repaissine, Mari Antoinette, and other designs. Many samples are soiled or massed. prices shown for various lengths and finishes such as white taffeta, Renaissance and Venetian lace curtains with discounts from prior prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
gMene
Friday Special in Boys' School Suits and Jackets
Read about ongoing Friday specials featuring boys' school suits at $3.75 each and new Norfolk style jackets in dark gray fabrics. The ad lists multiple fabrics and patterns, with sizes and related clothing items such as shirts and trousers, plus assorted price points and discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bane
Madras Pafanaa
Cortan Nushta
al Gises
Osc Ea
Bor
Madltas
Omry Wal
Cener
Trimmed Hats at Five Dollars on Today’s Sale
In a careful lot, hats originally selling up to $3.00 are now marked at $5.00. The collection includes felt, velvets, and combinations with tasteful trimming and shaping in black and colored options. Third floor F street store promotes one of the best five dollar hat values offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Street
Army and Navy Bachelors First Winter Dinner Held
Washington social pages note the Army and Navy Club dinner kickoff, with Capt Ridley McLean and Lieut Comdr Gilmer as hosts. A broad roster of bachelor officers and invited ladies followed, as the season’s social events begin, including upcoming charity ball for Children’s Hospital and visits by notable figures such as Secretary Bryan en route to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Club
Army and Navy
Ridley McLean
Gilmer
Bartlett
Weaver
Holcombe
Eos Mo
Breckinridge
Winston
Pinger
Enochs
Steele
Staton
Rowan
McKinney
Noyes
Castillo
George Summerlin
Joe Wavidge
Clover
Whiting
Nora Well
Adelame Heath
Marguerite Barbour
Milas Alys Downing
Elizabeth Wiley
Mason
Clark
Kindlebereger
Misa Mary Gheen
Helen McCumber
Francise Williams
Milas Alexandra Ewing
Matth Gracie
Ruth Wilson
Miss Howard
New Orleans
Engagement Announcement and Society Notes from Memphis
Engagement announced for Amelia Alcorn, daughter of Percy and Mrs Russell of Memphis, to Dr Percy Hoxie Wood. Miss Alcorn is granddaughter of the late Guy and Senator James Lusk Alcorn. Also notes of social events include weddings and visits from Washington notables, attendees traveling to Warrenton Virginia, organist duties, and several society figures in transit or at homes in Memphis and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy B. Russell
Memphis
Amelia Alcorn
Percy Hoxie Wood
Hasgell
Guy
United States
James Lusk Alcorn
Mississippi
Word
Russell
Delvedere Boulevard
Notes of the Smart Sets Culled From Exchanges
Social notes from New York and beyond cover weddings in Pittsburgh and Baltimore, with lists of attendees. The piece notes July 7 events, engagement plans, and expatriate travel as Americans abroad prepare to return home amid war warnings. It highlights relief efforts by American women in London and sketches of society figures and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Brussels
Toselli
London
Baltic
Euston Station
F.L. Kemp
Red Cross
Harcourt
Ruth Bryan Owen
Ducheen of Marlborough
Angels of Mercy
Washington D.C. Social Scene Updates From Winter Season
Arrivals and movements around Washington include Baron Z4weidinck at a Highlands apartment and Gen and Mrs Maus planning winter stays with Mrs Maus' mother. Commander Hussey takes an apartment on Le Roy Place while Venezuelan Minister Don Santos Dominici leases Massachusetts Avenue for a local legation. Mrs Evans visits 1776 N Street before sailing to Vera Cruz, and Ralph Smith plans a trip to Atlanta for Congress. Comdr Bulmer’s family activities, Mme Calderon’s New York trip, and Mercedes Godoy’s return are noted alongside social debutante Louise Freeman King as maid of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Senoror
Don Santos Dominici
Massachusetts Avenue
David Jayne Hu
Mme. Calderon
Trollview
New York
Ernest Wilkinson
Washington
Walcott
Roscoe C. Bulmer
Kentucky
Comdr Bulmer
Mercedes Godoy
Philadelphia
Washington Social Notes Amid Articles and Visits
Mrs Chandler Anderson visits her sister and Spanish Ambassador while her brother in law travels to Lexington. Riano Mra Henry T Allen and Mrs Joseph Worthington host in Connecticut as Col Allen tours Kentucky. Miss Dasha Allen visits Asheville. Rear Admiral and Mrs Charles H Davis leave Jamestown en route to Washington after a summer there. Mrs Herman Massey visits Mr Page Hulty at 1633 Q Street NW. Mr and Mrs J Ormonde Graham return from Michigan visiting Mrs Robert Bagnell in St Louis. Graham couple take apartments at Fontanet for winter. Mrs William Corcoran Hil hosts a tea for Miss Eustis in Washington. Miss Eustis attends wedding of Miss Louise Hellen and Mr Thomas W Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas’ Church
New York
Martha Catherine Gunn
James Newton Gunn
Frederick Gerdes Hostetter
Pittsburgh
Leighton 3. Parks
Elizabeth Gunn
Elinor Gunn
D. Herbert Hostetter
Stanhope Goddard
Charles du Puy
Bonsal White
Baltimore
Field Gottra
St Louis
Edward H. Littte
Morristown
John G Quinby
Hostetter
Broad Run
Chandler Anderson
Aime. Riano Mra
Henry T. Allen
Col. Allen
Joseph Worthington
Connecticut
Lexington, Ky
Dasha Allen
Asheville
N.C
Herman Massey
Mr. Page Hulty
Q Street
J. Ormonde Graham
Michigan
Robert Bagnell
St Loui
Graham
Fontanet
William Corcoran
Hatreet
Eusths
Washington
Eustis
Louise Hellen
Thomas W. Bowers
Noted Beauties Honor American Styles At New York Fete
Fashionable society crowded the Ritz Carlton ballroom for a charity fashion fete honoring American modes. Rich gowns from the 400 featured diamonds, tulle, velvet and satin in bold shades as Mrs Vanderbilt, Mrs Hearst, and others showcased couture and jewelry while supporting the mercy fund.
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New York
Cholly Knickerbocker
Vanderbilt
Widow Libby Burna Robbed of Jewelry in New York Home
Mrs Libby Burna widow of Samuel Burna longtime Lilth Avenue and Forty fourth Street restaurant operator was attacked in her home last Saturday night and robbed of $10000 in gems. She lies seriously injured with a fractured rib and bruises at age 73. Detectives are investigating but have found no clue.
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Washington Post
New York
Libby Burna
Samuel Burna
Lilth Avenue
Forty-fourth Street
Burns
Polly Page to Wed J Marechal Brown in Philadelphia
Miss Polly Page of Foxhounds fame announces engagement to J Marechal Brown son of Mr and Mrs Marechal Brown of Maryland. The couple’s news was shared by Miss Page’s parents Mr and Mrs Loma Rodman Wage. Brown, a Philadelphia resident for years, attended Georgetown University and is a Racquet and Merion Crickets Club member. Page is noted as a prominent horse show figure and the only young woman master of fox hounds in America.
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Philadelphia
Miex Muaro Crozer Page
Polly Page
J Marechal Brown
Baltimore
Jo Marechal Brown
Maryland
Mrr
Mra
Loma Rodman Wage
Brown
Merion Crickets Club
Georgetown University
Miss Page
Fox Hounds
America
Englishman Sir John Lister in Bankruptcy Case
Sir John Lister Kaye, an Englishman who married Miss Yanaga of Louisiana, appeared in London bankruptcy court on Wednesday. He blamed his troubles on financing a company to develop property in Croatia and Hungary. His liabilities exceeded £130,000 with some £80,000 secured. His estate consisted mainly of bad book debts totaling about £70,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanaga
Louisiana
London
John Lister
Kaye
Nathca Fanaga
Joan
Croatia
Hungary
John
Belgian Relief Committee Forms At Mrs Logan’s Home
A Belgian relief committee organized yesterday at Mrs John Logan’s home 423 Thirteenth Street NW. About 50 persons attended. The group elected officers and set plans for locating quarters on New York or Pennsylvania avenues or committee offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Henia
Mra
John ‘Logan
Thirteenth Street
Mra Hilla Thatcher
Mary I. Tucker
Lou Wortman
Brent I Jiuffman
U. N
Price
Lieut Price
US. M. C
New York Avenue
Pennsylvenia Avenue
Relief Committee
Edtward [Ii White
White
Wrycliffe Rose
Rocckefelier Foundation
William Klennia
E HH Thatcher
L G Hoffman
F B Moran
W Y?. Hall
Hawson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodward & Lothrop
Paris
Fiewere
Fire World
Freder
EANO
Phil. Oyster House
13Th St
N. W
The
Wernicke
K. A. Wastrow
Architeit Aad Delorator
Grouada
Rhone Vent
St. ON
Mair Gress
Borden
de Sales Hand Laundry Dry Cleaners
L St. W
Mesh Satagser
Orevision
W. F. Fisher
Tod Ninth St
New Willard
Children’s Hospital
Bryan
Nebraska
Frank Mitchell
Huntington Walcott Jackson
England
Mrs Jackson
Mr. Jackson
John P. Jackson
Connecticut Avenue
Clement A. F. Flagler
Mendota
Mary Morris Ambler
Katherine Alterbury Brastew
Wulllaim Eaches Fenda
Sally Tyler Marshall
David Mack Warren
Warrenton
St Margaretss Church
Thomas @ Donaldson
Maj Donaldson
Inspector General's Department
Toronto
T @ Donaldson, jr
Columbia Preparatory Ho
Charles C Marah
Mra Marsh
Italy
Saeut
Frank. Taylor Evans
Charley Jo Allen
TS. An
Dra Allen
Miss Grace Allen
Gordon
Franklin MacVeagh
Dublin
MacVeash
Chicago
State Department
Cone Johnson
Mineteenth Street
Walter Bruce Howe
H Street
Baroness von Zweldmek
Vurselor
William E Hughes
Cornelia Hughes
Ensign Earle Calvin Metz
Walnut Street Presbyterian Church
Bertha Mayer Hamilton
Lewis Mayer Hamilton
Hamilton
Frank Muiliken Clark
Boston
Mass
Robert Traver
Frances
Fraver
Shoreham
Connetticul Avenue
Pickard
Pontca
China
Pickard Studios
Robert W. Daniel
Daniel
Eloise
Hughes Smith
James A. Hughes
Huntington
W. Va
Europe
John Skelton Wiliams
the Treasury
Manchester
Baron Z4weidinck
Highlands
Marion P. Maus
Gan
Legation
L Hussey
Hussey
Miss Brownson
Brownson
Evans
Frederic Dahl Evans
U. S A
Frank Freeman
N= street
Vera Cruz
Morro Castle
Ralph Smith
Atlanta
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joseph W. Folk
le Roy Place
Miss Godoy
Louise Freeman King
A. F. A. King
Charles H. Davis
Jamestown, RI
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Mra Vanderbilt
Alfred G. Vandertilt
James B. Eustis
Frederick T. Frelinghuysen
Mai Duncan Watson
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Hearst
Willam Randolph Hearst
Karst
Marie Louise
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Kann Sons & Co
Sth ST
Penna Ave
Fred
J. Marechal Brown
Binal
SIR
TG Court
Travers
7Th St. N. W
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