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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
12
A catalog listing assorted fabric widths and colors with measurements to simplify choosing. Numerous items show quantity, sale price and former price, including multitudes at 3 for 3.75 and other bundled discounts.
Mrs Harry A Parr jr and Miss Virginia Latrobe wore white satin costumes as others appeared in jesting finery including a baby dress and pierrot outfits. Egyptian women and Carmen were represented by several guests, while English hunt masters like Lady Portal and Evelyn Countess of Craven preside. An ivory casket noted for its Persian style led Fitzhenry’s London sale, with several other antiquities fetching sums at auction.
R Francis B Sayre arrived in Washington to attend the wedding of Miss Jessie Wilson and Sayre, with the president and Mrs Wilson hosting a dinner for the wedding party. Notable guests include Dr Grenfell as best man and diplomats sending gifts.
The article catalogs Washington social events and diplomacy among elites. It notes weddings and attire questions for Miss Downing and others, arrivals of ambassadors, dinners at the Shoreham, and receptions at Capitol venues with prominent guests and family ties.
The Secretary of War and Mrs Garrrizon host early December guests while the Columbia Hospital’s ladies committee plans a December 5 benefit ball at Rauscher’s from 9 to 1. Edith Gracie returns to Washington with Julia Calhoun as guest. Pan American Union leaders Barrett and Vance travel for Clark University conference, then return. A Chicago delegation attends a dinner hosted by Charles Page Bryan and John Barton Payne for Washington hearings, with numerous guests listed.
The Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Osborne host Mrs. Smith of Kentucky for much of winter in their Connecticut apartment. Mrs Evans and daughters sail from New York for a year in Italy. Many other officials and their guests plan teas dances and winter stays in Washington and at the Portland and Willard, including families of Crag, Lloyd, Krug, and Nagel, with arrivals and apartment leases noted.
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