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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1913

Page

12

Ambassador Gerard Breaks Uniform Traditions In Berlin

American Ambassador Gerard and staff appeared in plain evening dress with a white carnation in the buttonhole at their audience with Emperor William. Berlin papers note his break with embassy uniform tradition, while the Emperor granted ships to represent Germany for the Panama Canal opening. Also, Fern Hobbs’s actions on public lands, Deschamps’s harsh critique of American women, Madison Square Garden horse show previews, and the death of artist-engraver Edwards Walsh are summarized.

Gerard Berlin Carnation Berliner Zeitung Charlemagne Tower David Jayne Hill John G. A. Leishman William Germany Branama Canal Thackara Vorsische Zeitung Miss Fern Hobbs Ane Public Lands Committee House Madison Square Garden New York Washington Post

Obscure Jewish Writer Amy Levy Celebrated in Verse

The piece notes Amy Levy died at 26, highlighting Xantippe as a bold defense of Socrates' wife and her novel Reuben Sache written in 1883. It traces her life, talent, and friendships, and contrasts her tragically brief career with Harriet Arbuthnot Melton, a cheerful figure whose life included theater work and a late marriage to the Duke of St Albans.

Amy Levy C Power Miss Levy Warrior Melton Amy Leo Harriet Seite & Company Harriot Washington, D. C Juliet Pickle London Coutts Duke of St Albans

War Secretary Expected Back From Panama Today

War Secretary and Mrs. Gar rison, with Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, are due in Washington today after a Panama Canal Zone visit. Secretary of Commerce and Mrs. Redfield have returned to their Highlands apartment after weeks away. Genevieve Clark returned from New York. Mr and Mrs J B Reynolds and Henry Boutell updates noted. J Heath Dodge and Miss Dorothy Summers wed at Pine Top homes.

Garrison Thomas F. Walsh Washington Panama Canal Zone Genevieve Clark New York William F. Hitt Virginia J. B. Reynolds the Highlands J. Heath Dodge Dorothy Summers J. K. Summers Westwood Pine Top Martha Bowers Thomas Bowers Philadelphia Bowers Harvard Yale Lloyd W. Bowers Judge Mrs. Russell Goodwin West Portland Alaska California Yosemite Park Grand Canyon

Washington social notes recall many incluences and visits

Guests stay overnight with Mrs Hitt's family and travel to New York. Countess de Porzic from France visits cousin Mile Cecile Denis de Lagarde at 1712 H street Washington remains through mid November. Dozens of society figures plan luncheons for Confederate Home fundraiser at Dower House led by Mrs Duncan A Fletcher and others. Several weddings, trips, and dances noted including Browne Semple wedding in Louisville and Dartmouth Penn game travel.

Countess de Rodellec du Porzic France Count de Tro- Driand Lafayette Guards Mile Cecile Denis de Lagarde H Street Countess da Radellec Washington Dower House Georgetown Duncan A. Fletcher de Loa Blodgett Mathews Claude Swanson Robert Wynne HE. A. Cutlop Hirsha E. Meredith Nannie Randolph Heth W. W. Dixon McChord Valerie’ Padelford Knapp D. Gordon Crawford Fred Maguire Thomas Leu Kate Kearney Henry Kibbey Rust Smith

Grandfather of All Lobsters Lands in Boston Port

A 27 pound giant lobster, claimed to be 50 years old, arrived in Boston yesterday. Officials reported a 57 inch span across the claws, 274 inch claw length, 20 inch feelers, and 10 inch back width. Observers say it would make salad for 26 people.

Boston All Livings

Social hours and embassy guests at Shoreham on Sunday night

At the Shoreham, several small dinner parties preceded the Sunday night concert. Guests included Count San Hateban of the Spanish legation, Rear Admiral and Mrs. Wierd T. Brownson, and Count Cazenove of Paris with Mme de Laboulaye. Mrs. Evangeline Fatt and Mrs. Esther Gumprecht, Washington church choir singers, performed at Keith's Theater with a warm reception.

Shoreham Count San Hateban Legation Wierd T. Brownson Bhoreham Egypt Count Cazenove Paris Mme. de Laboulaye Evangeline Fatt Esther Gumprecht

Bridegroom Must Weep In BaduWedding Rite

Sydney report describes Badu island marriage custom where the groom is expected to cry during the knot tying ceremony. C H Walker notes tears flow copiously as an indispensable part of the wedding ritual reflecting local tradition and belief.

Badu Washington Post Sydney Australia C. H. Walker Torres Straite Archipelago

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