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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
11
Special Correspondence notes Lavisca fabric gaining popularity in London fashion. It blends silk luster with washability, offering durable, colorfast options for blouses, shirts, and ready-to-wear Lavisca garments amid a trend toward economical, practical autumn wardrobes. It complements coats and pillowed silhouettes with elegant detailing.
In New York the Protestant Episcopal diocese allows women to vote in parish elections if parishes consent, while excluding women from church ventures. The convention approved a clergy pension fund contingent on a 5 million dollar reserve. A Home Club song recital directed by Mr and Mrs Otto T Simon filled the clubhouse, with soloists Miss Lenore Baker, Miss Carolyn Curtiss, Louis Thompson, and John Waters performing works by Debussy Leschetizsky Mozart Brahms Grieg and others.
The forty fourth annual Womans Christian Temperance Union district convention opens at 10 this morning at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The president's annual report is read this afternoon and officers are to be elected tomorrow. Luncheon is to be served by the Ladies Aid Society. Officers include President Mrs Samma Sanford Shelton and Treasurer Mrs J W Allison.
Pittsburgh records reveal Henry Deniston a 76-year-old millionaire hermit living near Swissvale in a three-room cottage, deemed competent by local witnesses though relatives sought court guardianship as action to wed proceeds. In Cronan case, a jury ruled a $7,000 mortgage contract tied to his divorce invalid, with retrial and appeal possibilities noted.
Special to The Washington Post from St. Louis reports Martin Harris of 6300 State Street East St. Louis died near Pratt fishing grounds while in bad health. His old yellow hound Bob stood over him, hindering ambulance and doctor until Harris was dead. Harris, about 50, is survived by a widow.
Bangor and Rockland in Maine were told that Mrs. F W Hill left 1000 dollars to 34 members of two card clubs as a token of friendship. The benefactor was a member of both clubs and died recently at her Bangor home.
Members of the Kentucky State Association gather for a musical program in the Portner apartments at Fifteenth and U Streets NW. Joseph E. Goodkey presided as Charlton M. Clark of Mississippi Society spoke on Organization and fundraising ideas. Members listed include Paul Hines Mise Gibson and several others. a constitution and bylaws committee was appointed. A reception is planned to honor Senator Beckham andKentucky’s congressional delegation.
New York November 10. Officials of the national horse show formalized judging in hackney day at Madison Square Garden. Lady Seaton wore the blue with Princess Sheila second and Bountiful third as eighteen high step horses, including Lady Dilham, competed for the St James Cup and $600 special prizes. The Governor defeated Lord Seaton for the cup in a night session, driven by John L. Bushnell. Awards covered multiple hackney classes with notable horses from England and the United States.
New York report notes society women in Madison Square Garden display opulent winter furs era with Australian opossum and silver fox pieces. Ladies like Mrs Jorge Andre Mrs Edward T Stotesbury and Mrs Preston P Satterwhite showcase bold coats hats and collars, while boxes fill with notable guests and prize events in hackneys saddle horses and corinthian class results.
Troop K of the Fifth Cavalry will depart Washington on Saturday for New York to participate in a military tournament at Madison Square Garden. Led by Lieut Homer M Groninger, the unit is composed largely of reealiated men with prior noncommissioned officer service.
New York nov 10. Mrs Blanche Duncan and Mrs Marie Godfrey daughters of the late Theodore Havemeyer sued in supreme court for debts on gowns and apparel. Debts claimed against Mrs Duncan total 77248 with 3220 due and 5924 another account. Mrs Godfrey allegedly bought gowns valued at about 8206, with 2000 paid by the late Mrs Havemeyer, leaving 4340 due.
Walter W. Burns a George Washington Law School graduate of 1912 has been recommended for examination and appointment as captain of a coast artillery company forming at the university. He was recommended by William Bruce King acting chair of the military committee. It is expected 65 men will be recruited for the installation in the coming weeks. A recruiting meeting was held at the L street armory with over 40 students and alumni already enlisted. Brig. Gen. William Harvey District militia commander is selecting quarters as officers are to be chosen by examination of applicants with military training.
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