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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Lvnchhurg and Danville. Va. She
has been frequently heard TO say
that Washington is near enough TO
Virginia and Virginia near enough
to Washington 10 bring her con-
tentment in one during her absence
from the other.
Mrs. Swanson was noted belle in
Virginia and Washington before her
marriage. and has been Distinguish
ed figure in the social life OF both
since that time. She has presided IN
the Governors mansion in Virginia.
the pivot about which the social
world of the State revolves. Her hos
pitalty is not only State wide. hui
interstate wide. and the young people
of her acquaintance look upon her as
their guardian angel in social affairs.
Mrs. Swanson was formerly Miss
Elizabeth Lyons Of Richmond, daught
er Of Dr.. Peter Lyons. one OF the
She was one OF family OF beauties.
the three daughters having Inherit
ed the attractions which made their
mother famous ante-bellum belle.
Her marriage 10 Mr.. Swanson. about
fifteen years ago. was the cnlmina-
ton OF Il pretty romance which be-
gan with boy and girl friendship.
and which was cemented through the
years of their schooling and Young
or social career.
Even though she had been Immersed
in the whirl Of society al the Capital
M 10 a short time ago, Mrs swanson
has found time TO foster talent
which might have won her marked
recognition had not fortnr. been
kind 10 her in other ways. She is an
expert in china painting and her
home in Washington as we'll as the
mansion in Virginia. is filled with
her work. She has decorated all OF
her own table china and the mantels
of her drawing-room. library and SIT
ting-room are filled with bits OF ar
tistic china work which she has found
time 10 do while keeping up her OH
cial and social duties. Mrs. Swanson
is prominent in patriotic societies, be-
ing a member ofcircies wthWtlmloe
ing prominent member OF the
American Revolution, the Daughters
Of the Confederacy, Colonial danes
and the Society Of the Descendants
of Colonial Governors. Mrs. Swanson
traces her ancestry to five OF these
distinguished early rulers OF the Col
onieS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Naming tho Day,

1t IS the brides privilege to name
the wedding day. When this has been
arranged q list Is made OF the close
friends and valued acquaintance of
both families so that nobody will be
sighted by not getting an invitation.
It is q good idea to use the letters Of
the alphabet for getting down these
names, searching the memory as each
lattss presents itself for. the pama that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Datinq a Letter.

In writing letter the date and ad-
dress are usually put at the begin
ming; In a note they are usually at the
end 1t IS now the fashion TO write
out the numbers Of the date. It would
look affected. however, TO write out
that Of the year, and many people al
here to the older fashion Of using
numerals. With regard TO writing q
letter on the first and last pages ana
then crossing on the second and third,
this Is entirely. optional with the
writer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Duties of a Godfather,

The duties OF godfather consist in
standing up with the child Though
not actually holding him) at the time
Of the christening. and in some
churches the godfather promises to
see after the religious education OF the
child. 1t would be we'll for any one
who has been asked to serve In this
capacity to familiarize himself with
the ritual OF the church in which the
child IS TO be christened In order to be
able TO make the proper responses at
the right time.
The usual present is silver cup or
porringer. Il cup and plate for bread
and milk, or a set Of silver-knife, fork
and SPOONS sometimes given. Any
Of these would be preferable TO money.
A godparent makes present Of silver
Of some sort II he or she can afford
TO do So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Whom Movinq.

When you are moving to another
neighborhood you should send around
to all your friends cards bearing the
letters "P. T. c. and your new adj
dress. The letters are the beginnings
OF three French words signifying ITO
take leave" These cards are often
sent by post, but it is perhaps still
more polite to leave them by hand.
When you are settled in your new
house you will probably give some
thing in the nature Of a house warm
Ing" but even II you do not do this
each 'P. ?. c." card carries to the
friend who receives it an invitation
to call upon you when she happens to
Be IN your neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
The Weddina Breakfast.

The usual wedding breakfast con-
n,sts OF fruit. raw oysters, fish or lob
sters in some fancy form, an entree,
s5uab or bro!ed chicken, salad, ices,
cakes. bonSons and coffee. Some wine
IS expected. as the health Of the mar
rted pair must be drunk, so this Is
either champagne or sherry. A buffet
spread may be OF very unpretentious
sort. Varied sandwiches, cake, candy
and punch are the things offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

The pretty May days have brought
out Society this week in pretty sum
mer frocks and dainty lingerie gowns
with their touches this season OF
delicate pink. blues. and lavenders,
making all the social functions OF
the week more attractive and inter-
esting. The spring gowns and en-
broidered linens are more becoming
than ever and Fashion says We'll
done"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
HelIum In Mount Vesuvius.

Helium. the sun metal" thus named
because Il was found IN the sun oS
spectroscopic observation. before Il
was known 10 exist on the earth, ap'
pears to exist In perceptible quantiueS
In number Of minerals eruded from
Vesusius. and also In the air sooul
Naples.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Anne Lewis Jones returned
today from Baltimore, after delight
ful visit OF two weeks with her aunt.
Mrs. c. Columbus Shriver. Miss Jones
was the recipient of many social at
tentions during her Maryland visit.
Mrs. Charles Edgar Nicol spent
in Alexandria and her friends
here are hoping she will run down
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

begins with 1t. The Invitations should
be issued at least month before the
wedding. The arrangement Of the
church and the choice Of the music
that is to be played are entirely mat.
tiers for the bride to decide. The
bridegroom confers with the clergy
man after the parents or guardians Of
the girl have seen him, going TO his
house for last directions the day before
the ceremony
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mrs. Hunter Johnson who has been
visiting her sister in law Miss Mary
Johnson has returned 10 her home IN
HarriSonburg,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mrs. Eliza Greenough anG MISS
Daisy Johnson left Thurday for sem
mary Hill TO visit DR.. ana MIS-
Slaughter for the summer months,
Miss Elizabeth Brown OF Arlington
Insritute has returned from Arlington
Nelson County where she was the
guest Of her father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr. Richard Windsor who has been
visiting his aunt Mrs. Arthur Snow
den has returned 10 his home in
Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mrs. T. Marshall Jones always a
cordial hostess entertained the Senior
Bridge Club on Monday afternoon
at her home on Prince St. This IS one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

The delegates from Alexandria who
attended The Federation af Women
Clubs held in Richmond this week
men, Mrs. Eleanor Washington How
ard, Mrs. John Leadbeater and Miss
Helen Norris Cummings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

An important meeting of the D. A.
Rs will be held Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. William Boothe
on North Washington Street. An cleo
ton OF officers for the ensuing year
will be the programe. The business
meeting will be followed BY an in
formal reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Louise Payne OF Lynch
burg is the guest this week OF MISS
Mary Glen Uhler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Margaret IIOge left Wednes
day for her home in Washington after
a visit 10 Miss Jean Brent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Doyle Brock
EFT and Mir. Robert Standing ieft
Thursday for trip TO Danville. where
they will attend the convention OF me
Travellers Protective League
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

is visiting the Misses Snowden OF
King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

of the most interesting card clubs.
the ladies have had this year as prizes
are not awarded but the highest
score for the year is kept. Mrs. Geo.
Irhler's score was the highest for the
afternoon Those playing were Mrs.
George Pryor Anderton. Mrs Rose
Mcdonald. Mrs. Fleet Board. Mrs.
Thomas Cochran. Mrs. George Uhler.
Irs. William Daingerfield, Mrs. David
!. Howell. and Mrs. Monroe Love. De-
lightful refreshments were served AZ
he close Of the game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Bargains for Bows Saturday

BOYS SOC Blouses. Saturday ............ .+5c
Boys SOC Shirts. Saturday ................ +5c
Boys 25c Underwent Saturday, each .......l9c
Bows soc Union Suits. Saturday .............. nc
Bows SOC Pants. Saturday, pair ............ 59c
Bow 25c Work Shirts Saturday, each ..,..2lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Lila and Kitty Barrett who
AVE been visiting Lieutenant and Mrs
Byron McCandless at their home in
Washington during the week were
guests of Lieutenants Hugo Franken
berger and Husband Kimmel at 4
delightful boX-party Tuesday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Clarence Snowden and Miss
NIaidie Snowden were the attractive
young hoStesSeS of the ''kit-katS'
on Tuesday afternoon. \ most inter
asting programe was arranged for the
enjoyment OF The members. The
years study has been the Italian
kainaiSsance" and a guessing con-
test OF the names OF the italian ar
fists represented by groups OF articles
proved very amusing. The three mem
hers. who guessed the highest num-
Der correctly were Miss Dorsey Ash
ton. Miss lean Brent. and Miss Lisa
Deana Anderson. Miss Anderson car
ried off the prize. metal Tor clear
guessing. Another feature which
proved quite as attractive was the
writing OF oringinai verse in response
10 a question concerning the paint
ings studied falling 10 ones lot and
bringing in also the name OF club
unique and caused much merrlment.
This was the last meeting but so en-
iovable did il prove that, the CLUB de-
cided not 10 abandon till next month.
The next meeting will be held with
Miss Elizabeth Brown at The Airing
ton Institute on Washington St. Those
present were Miss Ellen Fawcett, Miss
Susie Fawcett. Miss Mary Glenn thler
Miss Louise Payne OF Lynchhurg, Miss
Nancy Tackett. Miss Jean Brent. Miss
Alice Roberts. of Washington. Mrs.
!. D. Gibson OF Wellsburg, West
Virginia. Miss Liza Deane Anderson.
Mrs. Wilmer Joyce Waller. Miss
George French. Miss Elizabeth
Brown and Miss Dorsey Ashton.
Miss Alice Roberts of Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
Society, in Gayest Garb, Has
Mountaineering Entertainments

from MANASSAS frequently having Ter
so early for the summer months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mrs. Charles c. Carlin left veSter-
day for a three weeks sojourn in
Chicago. She will be greatly missed
by her many Alexandria friends at
the various social functions planned
for the spring season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mrs. Swanson. wife Of Virginia S
junior senator and one of the most
popular OF our states beautiful wo-
men is described by the National
Monthly Of Buffalo. this month in the
following interesting article:
The long service of her husband in
the House and now in the Senate.
has established that OF Mrs. Claude
Swanson as one OF the most distin-
quished hostesses of long residence
n the Capital. Mrs. Swanson is a
Virginian through and through, and
spends as much time as her social
duties will allow at their beautiful
home and farm midway between
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett enter
tanned informally at tea yesterday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. ". Still
son of Los Angeles. Mrs. Stilson is
the state-regent OF California Of the
D. a. Rs. Those meeting Mrs Still
son were Mrs Cassius Lee. Mrs.
Hubert Snowden. Mrs. Samuel Mon
roe. Mrs. Lewis. Miss Rose Mac Don
aid. Mrs. D. J. Betton. Mrs Mac Don
aid, Mrs. I. Marshall Jones
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. David Merlzmeyer
have returned 10 their home in Bat
timore after a pleasant visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Bcnheim n their home
on Prince 81. Mrs Benheim's sister,
Mrs. Henry King of Baltimore IS
spending the week end with her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mrs. Julian Miller is spending the
month OF May with her sister Mrs
Robinson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr.. Marshall Huntington King will
leave tomorrow for "Trip 10 Hot
Springs Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
King and Pitt Streets

the advertising value of the enlarged edition
of the Gazette Friday going offer very
all departments for Saturday only, When
asking any of the following articles, kindly YOU
advertised i'm the "Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Kaufman OF
San Francisco are visiting Mr. ana
Mrs. Aaron katZ on Fairfax ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr.. Wallace Lindsey. Mr.. William
Brookes, Mr.. Anderson Sommers, Mr..
Alfred Thomson. and Mr.. Harry Kinks
left Thursday for Danville where they
will attend the convention of the TRAY
ellers' Protective Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Master Lewis Hankel King has
returned after visit 10 his grand
father in Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Mary Glen Uhler and her
house guest Miss Louise Payne OF
Lynchburg attended a theatre party
Monday evening given by Mr.. Glen
Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Mary Helen Daingerfield has
returned 10 her home on Seminary
Hill after Il visit 10 her sister Mrs.
Charles Sterling in New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr.. Dennis Ramsay who has been
living in Baltimore for the past few
months returned TO Alexandria FRI
dav 10 attend the Easter German.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Fannie Harmon who has been
visiting Miss Alice Anderton at her
home in Braddocks Heights has re-
turned TO charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Eleanor Douthel OF Mark
ham is the guest Of Or. and Mrs.
Thomas Cochran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carter Bever-
ley spent the weeks end with Mrs.
Beverley's father at the Plains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Rev. James y. Gibson and Mrs.
Gibson OF Wcllshurg. West Virginia
are visiting Mrs. Gibson'S mother,
Mrs. Leadbeater AT her home on
Washington Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

The last meeting of the Girls
Friendly Society OF Grace Church
was marked by q Social given al the
home of Miss Besse Phillips Wednes-
day evening. There were present
Mrs. Edgar Carpenter. Miss Margaret
Moore. Mrs. William BrOwncr. Miss
Daisy Johnson. Miss Mary Brown,
Miss Susie Pullman and Miss Mary
Davis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Elliot has returned 10 Old
fields after a visit to Miss Kitty Bar
rett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Miss Phillis Snyder who has been
visiting Miss Mary Snowden, has re-
turned 10 her home in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Dr.. Lleylln Galley who has been
visiting Mr.. John Herndon at his
home on Prince ST. has returned 70
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr. and Mrs Richard Gibson, Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Howard and Mr..
Edmond Hunter attended the races
al Pimlico Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Mr.. Joseph \. Delenger general
manager Of the Board Armstrong
Company left Sunday for 4 visit 10
PittSburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12
These Prices Good for Saturday 81

Special Bargains in Mating and Curtain
Departme Saturday.
III Best quality Crex Mating one yard wide Saturday
sc Fbro Mating yard vide Saturday, the yard CSC
,odozen Brass Curtain Rods worth rc Saturday each &c
$50 Scrm Curtains in white AMI cream trimmed with
orchon lace IL yards long Saturday the pair SlI9
sec dotted Swiss Sash Curtains Saturday. pair 4sc
soc Oil Opaque Window Shades Saturday each 45c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

Nlr. Webster Hamilton Maybe OF
New York City is visiting friends
here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-12

The Evening Euchre Club will
meet with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dunn
at their home on Duke ST. next Thurs
day evening.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1911-02-17

ne sitting up there as pretty a target as one ever
saw In a shooting gallery. Furthermore, the last
man they want to shoot is the driver, for that
would mean a runaway team-of all things what
the robbers don't want: they've got enough to
keep them busy. as it is. Perhaps l cannot Illus
trate better what occurs at a real stage robbery
IMAM by giving you my experience when l was
driving stage through southern Idaho in the early
eighties.
Il was driving from Shoshone to Boise City.
ABOUT dusk one evening was going down the
canon road that leads from Camas prairie to the
headwaters OF the Payette-not a settler for miles
around. There was only one passenger aboard. a
young woman from New England.
Now. while the country she had come from
and that she was going to were civilized all right,
the strip In southern Idaho we were then trav.
cling over was pretty wild. But l didn't say a
word to her about it for fear of frightening the
little thing.
She was sitting up on the box with me and
admiring the sunset tints in the western sky
when, as we swung around a bend in the canon
a man standing In the middle of the road about
nifty feet ahead, with a Winchester rifle lying in
the hollow OF his arm. flung up his hand to me
de was the first human being we had seen since
we left Shoshone at daybreak that morning
though that wasn't the reason I threw nv leaders
back on their launches. flung on the brake and
came to a sudden stop.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1911-02-17
Soup Garnishes.

Inc garnlshing of soups make them
more attractive and also more nutri-
tlous. Here are a few OF the many
garnishes:
heese Balls.-Take half a Gun of
nour nal a cup of milk, a tablespoon
ful each of butter and cheese, a pinch
OF salt and a dash of cayenne. Mix
IN a double boiler, cook until smooth
add n beaten egg and remove as
soon as the egg Is cooked. Cool. and
When cool enough make into balls the
size of hickory nuts. Drop into the
boiling soup and cook a minute: serve
Immediately.
lmond Balls.-Pound a dozen
blanched almonds to a fine powder.
Beat Two eggs until light, season with
salt and pepper, add the almond meal,
a half ~teaspoonful of chapped parsley
and t~hree-fourths of a cupful of flour
siited with a teaspoonful of baking
powder, Roll into small balls and
drop into the boiling soup five minutes
before serving.
marrow Balls.-Take a piece of mar
row the size of an egg; mix with one
cupIul or rumbs m%oistened with cold
water and two unbeaten eggs to bind.
shape in small balls, drop INTO the
boiling soup and cook gently before
serving.
German Soup Balls.-Roll crackers
until fine, mix with butter and make
into firm balls the size of a marble,
Drop into the soup just before serv.
ing.
Egg Dumplings.-Beat two eggs.
add a cup of milk, a pinch of salt and
enough flour to make a smooth. thick
batter; stir until free from Jumps and
drop by %spoonfuls into the boiling
soup.
Egg Custard.-Beat three eggs and
add half a cup of soup stock. Buttel
a small pan and pour in the mixture,
into a pan of hot water and put
into the oven to cook until firm. When
cold cut in squares or any fancy
shape and serve in the soup. Adding
the custard just before serving.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1911-02-17
HoLD-uP OF FICTION N Up or FACT

There's nothing differs more from real west
ern life than the tales of real western life. as told
by writer's who claim to have taken part and, in
deed. played the star role in most OF the adven-
lures they SO carefully describe, with an adver-
tised view to correct details" said an old from
tiersnan OF the seventies. And Of all the tales
Of western life there's none that differs so widely
from the real thing as the tale of the stage-coach
hOld-up.
The breathless reader sees vividly the out.
laws lying in wait along the edge OF the mesa
blur is too common a word to seville the
coach tolls mp from the 'arroyo'-so is 'gulch'-
the leader. well masked in his poncho'-likewise
Is 'cloak'-carefuiiy surveying the doomed vehicle.
Then comes the attack. the killing OF the
driver, the wild pursuit, the staying of the leader
Of the band by the brave young mining engineer.
Who has thrown himself in front Of the beautiful
nf1lfonaire'ss daughter just in time to save her
life and get q bullet In his arm that she nurses
through to marriage, the repulse of the outlaws.
etc. all plentifully g~arnished with mongrel Next
can terms that are never heard except on the
melodrama stage or seen outside the tale afore-
said
NOW II real life there is seldom any shooting
Aln 4 stage-coach robbery. One thing is certain,
the driver never gets shot. The driver is never
DVon shof 1T. for he very sensibly puts up his
~11es knowing how suicidal would be any at
"a Iesistance against armed outlaws, and