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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
12
The article reports the marriage of Jessie Woodrow Wilson to Francis Bowes Sayre with details of invitations and attendees. It covers social events at the White House and theaters, diplomatic hostings for French and Italian officers, arrivals of Taft and other dignitaries, engagements, and forthcoming society gatherings and charitable efforts in Washington in late 1913.
A large group of official Washington figures will travel to New York for the Army and Navy game on Saturday. The Secretary of War and Mrs Garrigan will host a luncheon party for many guests including Dr and Mrs Morgan of Philadelphia and Mrs Walsh of New York. Additional events feature Mrs MacDonald Sheridan of New York in Washington for a wedding and stay at the Shoreham, plus other social attendances and bachelor dinners as the week advances.
The marriage of Miss Marion Rutgers Livingston and Mr. William Ludwig Larson took place yesterday at the Livingston apt with Rev. Thomas T. Walsh officiating. Guests included Staten Island residents and family. future plans include Aberdeen and social visits. Debutante season features Miss Helen Kimmel and Miss Ethel Rose, with Point connections and Army game events noted. Other weddings and society arrivals are listed, including Miss Katherine Baier and Mr. Austin Simmel, and Miss Lisabeth Mockbee with Mr. Philip McKim, plus several social engagements and travel details.
A London visit by Grand Duke Boris and Grand Duchess Vladimir was postponed due to domestic staff moves and entertainment plans at Buckingham Palace and Windsor. Ambassadors consider Berlin New Year festivities in a converted Schwabach palace rented for 15000 dollars yearly with offices linked to U.S. government funds. The Schwabach palace near central government district features Louis XV ballroom decor and regency reception rooms. Duchess of Marlborough hosts charity events and a notable East End tea for poor women at Sunderland House, while Mrs. Thackara mourns the sister of General Sherman.
Mr Franklin MacVeagh former Secretary of the Treasury arrived in Washington from New York to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs MacVeagh and the Hinckleys who are wintering in Madrid and Egypt. Other official circle figures include Miss Iris Hawley hosting a Tea for Miss Nell Fletcher.
A bold New York dance costume linked to tango fashion reaches London, drawing expert interest from dancers and society alike. While fascinating, English observers doubt it will gain acceptance in high society drawn rooms, fearing future dances may demand special outfits.
One hundred Herefordshire teachers threaten a January strike if national union demands for higher pay are not met. The county pays an average $556, well below the $885 national average, with educators citing poverty and sparse resources.
Cardinal Gibbons blesses the new Home for Aged Women at 430 o clock yesterday afternoon marking the formal dedication. Clergymen and a reception committee welcomed visitors as the Libby House, bought for 10000 dollars, becomes larger quarters funded by private gifts two years after its founding at 1438 N street northwest.
Plans are nearly complete for a joint exhibition by the Capital Poultry and Pigeon Association the Washington Pet Association and the Washington Cat Club at the National Hifles Armory and Kramer's Conservatory on December 26. President Wilson will open the show from the White House by pressing a button as hall lights flash at 7 20 PM. Commissioner Newman will deliver the welcome address to exhibitors from across the country. Prizes are said to be better than ever with entries surpassing promoters’ hopes, including a live “lires freak” class. Cats will be shown at Kramer’s Conservatory.
Special cabie from Paris reports the first winter race meeting at Auteuil showcases masculine fashion in women’s attire. Silk Gladstone collars stiffened with a gold pin, black velvet hats on tall hat lines, and a stand up winged collar with a colored tie mark a virile update. A single feather tops the crown on the top hat for a refined masculine touch.
Mrs Abram Simon wife of Dr Simon of Highth Street Temple will speak at Temple Israel Boston next Sunday on The Call of the Sister She leads the movement to unite women auxiliaries in reform temples and was elected president of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods with about 2000 members A luncheon in her honor is planned by the Boston Sisterhood and she will discuss the year’s work She will also visit Springfield Massachusetts during the trip
Nashville November 26 President John W. Thomas Jr of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway has pleuro pneumonia and has been at home since Saturday. Today he is reported somewhat improved and attending physicians express hopeful for recovery.
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