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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17
FOR. RENT

FoR RENT-''I Lyon four ana si1
room apartments with bath Drink
Ing water and vacuunt cleaner in
efeaeh Occupancy Jantary15. Rent
$1,000 to 345.oo per month. Apply
80 Miss Bessie Lyon5A lst.. or Frank
1fA,f WiIlison. s.r
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

There's probabiyea want ad. in o.
days Telegram that Will Introduce
you to the man whose Interests you
hre peculiarly wen ddalinedFt5 serve
1.-The man for whom sou ought to
work.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

LOST Monday afternoon, between
Sixth street Glen Elk, and post.
ONCE, smaIl white leather pocket-
book, containing FIVE dollar bill
and small piece OF paper. Finder
return 70 Telegram office and re-.
ceiye reward.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17
statesmen

WANTED-Of salesman to cover
West Virginia. Prefer party own
ing horse and buggy. Salary and
expenses. waverly Oil Works Co.
Pittsburg. Pa.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

LoSr-Sunday evening, valuable gerry
hound. Color blue gray, with white
markings around neck and feet.
Reward for return to $50 W. Pike
street,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR RRNT-A house and'Iot In STAINS.
berry addition, NorthvIew. Rent
reasonable. Apply at $50 W. Pike
ST., or call Bell phone 351-W.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR RENT-seven room house, with
bath. hot and cold water, cabinet
maneels2 good we'll of water. Rent
~ Sg6.beri month. One block from
yenboof paved street, East Main.
Call swager's Confectionery, PA W..
Pike st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17
WANTED 70 BUY

WANTED TO PURoHAsE-Natural
gas production. We are in the
market to buy gas production In
large volume. Will pay the mar
ket price. Prefer Lewis and Harri-
son county production. Address
communications to Local Represen-
tative,. Great Eastern Syndicate,
P. o. Box SCI, Clarksburg, w. Va.
WANTED TO BUY-A nice house and
lot in good resident section of
clarksburg. Give location and
price. Address P. o. Box COL, city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR RENT-onc apartment in good
condition; all conveniences. Baker
Apartments. Apply Bakers Under
selling store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17
BOARD AND ROOMS
SITUATIONS WANTED

W!NNTED-Young man
stenographer, Ave years experience
best Of references. Address Room
449, 1924 W. Division street, chlca-
go, Ill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

s room frame dwelling,
slate roo, cement block
foundation, bath pas ement,
front;and back paTclles cab
met Inante OH iitash, l6t
40x1 . feel VA alle good
well. l
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

WANTED-By girl eighteen years of
age place in private family: viii
call in person. Call Bell phone
3S9-J, postottice boy IS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17
LOST

LoST-Between High school and the
court house. sterling silver belt
buckle. Return to DR.. NcGuire's
residence. 12l y. Second ST.. and re-
ceive reward.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR RENT-Three and four room
apartments in the Nutter building,
corner First and Pike streets. One
six room house with bath near Pop
lar street, East End. For informa-
ton. call 4Sl-R Bell, 2s4 Home, or
apply at DR.. Nutter's Office, room
%. Lowndes Bldg. VIII be sure to
fnd in Office from 4 to o'clock of
evenings.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

H, n. correil. of Philippi. is
transactlng business business here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17
PRICE $1,000
One.third desyn sic ii,

r. One-tillrd deASll one and
two years.
a!iliiae laii.l.2 BEE
(, Two story name cling
Slate ROOT, brick foundation,
six rooms, BATH pantry
closets, cabinet ma llteIs, oals
yaneer doors, oak finish, notli
gas and electric lights llhis
is aninside prop ert il good
resident sectiol, nicely fin-
ished and in easy Waiting
distance Of business center.
Lot 33x77 feet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR sALE-My brood pen of Fishels
White Plymouth Rocks. will sacri-
fee. -Four hens and cockerel for the
price Of which I paid for the male
bird. Anyone wishing a bargain in
the real stock. call or write John
Weaver, care West Fork Glass Co.,
Industrial Add.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room,
suitable for one or two gentlemen.
Apply at Gao West Pike st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR sAIE-New and slightly shop
worn Mandolins and Guitars. CGip-
son make), will close out at half
price. Call any time. NO. 2Os e.
.. Poplar street, H. 6. Evans, Pianist
Victoria Theater.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-01-17

FOR sAIE-Household furniture this
week. call at 22s Mechanic St.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
PRESIDENT TAFT ON THE REAL ISSUE.

ID another The neencer
written President
TOTE Philadelphia
Sauy Tor President
~ 20 ou aud deals powerfully
~ ha' The intehrencer takes
As MI Iat points out the policy only
long and costly eadusment Industrial and labor conditions
throughout the United
Organized under protective n accustomed to
higher than
pants nave built
uohs ELSEWHERE
e ~en the amount Of difference
cost between America and Europe that point
reached prices viii
'u Inc American
TO- accus themselves
A working man who has been his family
ce hnteH 70 do without
which he has should We seek delr -
me process OF eadusmen result in the dagr
eAon OF labor the ceapenng essenn OF roe
clearly and
vote cast oy Republican
cHcy vote against the for the reduction
wages AMI the destruction prosperity Too much emphasis
cannot De laid the
Oe'"eeh woodrow" Wilson William candidate mas
hous possibility Of hlng The friends ~ NJ oho
candidate profess TO have belief candidate can win Tho vote
eeore OF Republican for William n Taft
' ''' % GEAR ana ais
On one hand stands william Republican Marty tho rrco
poeco" and national hand stands Woodrow
Doca tarH for revenue trade and
threatening ieadjustmeut condition., hound
Orlhs iohs train Of hardship ng and want
10" car the district ,b -.,
west virginia which has Toprred so remarkably - No.
e aH hesitate Ions to decide how ballots.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25

10 celebrate tie
worlds fair
on BY the
washington and 70 other vi ~''"s' - LOUIS
hrst moved r.tbe
lite OF th. vor5-s
se Ho'Dt about the TO praise
We coudb
W "'A' " unnecessary Conere
anda frtv
one ay
ir come New
the State
Both tho
we're In control OF the
~ Cify
'nk tl" i-lr the Democratic CITY
Eager 70 secure the 10 New York ' "''' so
frcnisa
set TO worsto
or New York
q the lir here
why
not get the fair J. Rad. ne ate would
lrol mat chosen II,
n ~, self
V"p> rIth' 1917 10y = J. Edwards rrh reserved,
l"oro" Mr. Edwards will toll Vl, I,,l
the York '''' '''i'l MAKO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
THE PRESIDENT AND THE
SUPREME COURT.

Again Il becomes necessary Tor the
lntelligencer to cali attention to an
often repeated falschood concerning
the religious complexion of the
Supreme Bench OF the United States.
That falsehood has been industriously
and maliciously circulated througbout
West Virginia and perhaps through
other states. the intent aud purpose
being 10 prejudice large number OF
voters against the candidacy az Presi-
dent TAFT Without further comment
I is sufficient To state the exact fact
The religious faith Of the members OF
he Supreme Bench Of the United
states is as follows:
White and McKcnna Roman Catholic
Holmes Observation-Disclosures. Unitarian
Day ................ Dutch Reformed
Lurton -........ Protestant Episcopal
HuehuS .-....-..-...... Hapt e
Nandevanter ............- Methodist
Lamar ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Christian
Flthey ..........-..... Presbyterian
justices White and McKcuna were
appointed 90 the Supreme Rench bv
Grover Cleveland and VIM Mckinley.
respectively. President Taft has had
more 70 do with making the present
complexion 81 the Supreme Bench OF
the United States than auy other
President Ir has fallen to bis lof 20
appoint Eve Supreme Court Judges
and his i've appointees are Turtor
Hughes. yandevanter. Lamar. and
Piney Following the death of Chief
Justice Fuller. II became his duty o.,
nominate or designate % chief Justice
and Tor The position or Chief Justice.
be nominated Justice White. who h.d
already sat upon the bench some six.
teen years and whose career as a
jurist has been one of tho most bril-
liant ia The history OF fhe country.
10 viii Doe observed fhat % maforifv
or the present members of tho
supreme Benc. are appoirtoos of
President Taft Had DO been bis de-.
sire 10 show undue favor 10 any
church or denomination he mI.bf
easily have done so. Of bic i've ap.
pointecs. however. no tao happen fo
belong 20 tho same religious deromL
nadon. % is "a mortIfyiug and hHmuf.
atlng 'hInr fhat American citizens.
trained Do American Ideals ~ Govern.
ment should allow an unjust religious
prejudice FOB inference theu lel.re.
great ana worthy public Official Ye.
the apparent rrrrs'crrg ~ fta ma.
Nc.ous attacks upon President TATE .r
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
ARE COLLEGE GIRLS POOR
MOTHERS?

Higher education OF women may be-
leading 90 race suicide 10 a tabulated
report recently completed by tho
authorities of Hryu MaUr. is 10 h.
credited. The officials OF tho college
have completed statistical table
from answers received from graduates
who took the degree OF bachelor Of
arts and later married.
In q years 300 Of the graduates
taking the bachelor OF arts degree
married. and Of these 2ul answered
the questions asked by the college.
or BOT. l22 had children. but there is
an alarm'ngly low average number in
each family.
Docs NOT the educated woman owe
something 10 humanity. ami should
She not make the best wife and
mother?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
Eanaras TaL.s Teaa,-sn.

nr... f....t.H t. t.. nt.l.e.-
PAEEENSHUWG. vs. ST.. oct. q
William Seymour Edward. aad " =.
Na'h.rt. OF Charles. .r. addressed Old.
TO Progressive" meeting OF fhe local
campaign rf fhe Camden Tuo..er TO-
H-h' 8 iul sized crotd was lu 900.
Tendance and lffe enthusiasm va.
d.si .aycd a. j s. foreman called
OH. meeting fo order. and Frank o..
Meats acted a- chairman.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
MAoERo cRUs4Es opposlrlo,

Another flash zoo the pan revolution
100 Mexico has gone up 100 smoke. Felix
pi'z. nephew 90 the dep1sed dictator.
who seized Vera cruz. and threatened
The stability Of the Nldero Govern
m'nt has been captured with bis on.
fire STAFF The rebels have been dis.
armed and The Government is
triumphant The niaz disturbance
proved Go fact 70 DO far Jess serious
and costly than thc revolution headed
hy prozc0. Apparently President
Madero i- 'lr moro firmly eu.rarclei
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25

Civ" Your husbands false teeth %
wide berth. That o. providing You
have husband and De- uas false teeth
y cincinnati man 1o wears old just
secured o. divorce because bis wife.
-. appropriated h.s prcttg molarS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25

1r em'rsi for the four hundredth anniversary OF the
discovery C.: America by Columbus"
tcl! Senator Plat that had alwavs .borsb ,t., ,h
"hy ne Was opposed 10 the selection ~ New Yorl
N s',e OF me worlds fair because he thought the
'opo''1 was so large thai exhibition OF that Kind
worlu '''''' ''V V'Ns TO TIE
Nothing OF the kind" said Senator Plat -Pu, vii,
,e you his nov. that New CITY had secured The
YORK State and in all probability tho state ro,i5 -
many years. ~ 'o''''o i''
-Nnn renan-hnr 49,.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25

suppressed ".th ridiculous case. and
the experience o. these ambitions di.
.uFh'rs Of the Mexican peace is likely
10 prove salu'ary lesson to others
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25

connection with the Supreme Bench.
indicate that the malicious Islander is
still being actively circulated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
me Real Reason Why New York Didn't Get the Worlds
of

aer The
S-haie 1897 his
ht unusually
81 tts'de him the eoTrsor - a.
sor Plates 1900 '' vas lot many years sen
DO yea cement Der" said once accused q,
-ol o. civic pride because prevent The s 20
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25

How tho mighty have f1lIcr' ~,
NOR" 'hrinein home de- bacon" Tor LIP
Ar'ha johnson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
COUNTY TICKET

oherift-A0W Hastings
Judge Criminal Courr-AIlau II Robinson
AFEcFsor-W Hnukev
county Con OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES steenrod.
SuryeyOr-Orion Roller
ff0Ia. uf rrfa-.raa
Pred =. Paris Madison.
John p. Arhenz. IriadeIuhia
Jesse A. Blocn. Triafelphia.
Harry A. weiss. Ritchir
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-25
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
(By T. J. Edwsrds.)

@s%s-e=s=s=s%s+S+s+s#e #s+s--s-.s.A+..a-a.s...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

There seems to be no deviatlons
from the straight, slender lines i'll
dress.
The rage for brilliant oriental col
oring is expressed in the new evening
dresses.
The waist line is getting back TO
it's normal place. and the sleeves arc
2 trihe wider at the elbow.
The high waist and The draped
bodice are two striking notes in the
full swing Of tho winter styles.
In thin materials the skirts are cut
a trine wider at the base. but in tail
ored costumes the skirt is still con
spicuouSly narrow.
There seems to be no end to the
designs in scarfs just now and the
materials used alSo-satin. velvet and
fur, as we'll as lace and batiste.
Some OF the new coats are slightly
doube-brcasted al tho waist line and
have only two buttons to Keep them
in place. While they open far down
over the figure. they do not give that
appearance because they have i'm.
mense double revers or sailor collars
that lap over the bust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
Thrilling Night Hunt Which a
Maine Man Will Not Forget
for Some Time.
SUSPENDED In SPACE
Crawled Out on Limb to Dlslodge
Gamc-UnaWare That He Was Dr.
rectIy Over Chasm Which Wa'
800 Feet Deep.

Portland, Me.-"If there is another
region anywhere better cut and fitted
to suit the tastes of the night prowl.
ing, ring-tailed coon than the country
round about Lake Keuka, up in old
Steuben," said Packy Griswold OF
Hammondsport, then I would be
pleased to have a look at 1t.
Ordinarily there isn't anything
about a coon hunt up in the Lake
Keuka country that is calculated TO
terrify the hunter, but came just as
near being scared 10 death by a coon
one night as anyone could come and
yet live. And I'm scared yet when.
ever think of that coon hunt.
81 was hunting with a friend OF
mine from Bath. | had good coon
dog, and we weren't long in starting
a coon. He took bee line up the
steepest and highest hill there was
within five miles. but my dog was UP
to the tricks of the coon and followed
this one SO close that the ringtailed
thief of the vineyards was forced to
climb tree.
We had managed to get TO the very
highest point OF the hill, though, more
than 800 feet above the lake. The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
Saved Myself From a Tumble.

night was dark, but when We got 10
the foot of the tree in which the dog
had freed the coon | soon discovered
him, all in bunch, on a good-sized
limb ten feet from the ground, and
GOT ready 10 climb the tree and Kick
the coon off the limb down to the dog.
u Skinned up the trunk and soon
reached the branch on which the coon
was perching. Then he ran out TO the
end Of the limb and made his stand,
for he couldn't go any further.
~ crept along the limb until came
within kicking distance Of the coon.
The limb was too big for me TO shake
him of. | reached up and grabbed II
with ono hand and aimed 4 tremen'
dous kick at the coon.
The kick landed all right and
knocked the coon from his hold and
off the limb. But the force Of the kick
broke my hold on the limb above and
my feet slipped off the lower limb, sc
that | was following the coon in his
tumble. | caught one arm on the
lower limb as | went down and quick
ly grabbed the limb with my other
and saved myself from the tumble
The limb being only ten feet from the
ground, had only a couple OF feet to
drop as hung, but ! hung on and
listened TO hear the coon hit the
ground and the dog pitch into him.
Il didn't hear the coon hit the
ground, but after a quarter of min
ute or so heard sound as if some.
tr,rg were crashing through a tree
good way down the hill. Pretty soon
a similar soon came up from some
where a good deal farther away. Then,
after ali interval. another further
down than The second, and at last a
distant. dull ;hump. as of some object
striking the ground. | felt myself
turning cold ! worked my way along
inc limb back 10 the trunk OF the tree
ami slid TO the ground.
That chestnut tree stood few feet
from the edge OF one Of the deepest
rayincs along the lake. We knew
tue rayine WAS there ali right, but il
never occurred 10 me that the limb;
OF that tree grew away out over IT,.
They did, though, and when kicked
myself and that coon OF OF the limb
We we're on | wasn't hanging almost
within reach OF tnc ground as ! sup
posed, but was suspended in the air,
with nothing under me- but 900 feet
or 50 OF vacancy.
i have never hunted coons muc1'
si;,ce that night. don't say that that
is the reason there are more coons up
in the Lake keuka country row than
there used 10 be, but l hare ~ cpiE
ions atcu. i"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
A Pre-Nuptial Luncheon.

This table was SO pretty have been
wanting to tell the department readers
about it. The centerpiece was low
glass bowl filled with white carna-
tons. Tied to one for each guest was
a broad white satin ribbon that went
from the bowl to the plate. where it
ended in the initials Of the guest,
formed Of rice. The kernels showed
up we'll on the bare mahogany table
and were kept even by forming with
the straight edge Of knife. There
were eight glass candles with white
silk shades edged with crystal beads
Standing figure favors Of bride and
bridesmaids stood at each place. with
the date of the wedding done il gilt.
The ices were in form Of wedding
bells, the sailed almonds were in Slip
pcr-shaned holders and the cakes were
heart-shaped. Last Of all, the finger
bowls held the petals of orange bios
SONS.
MADAME MEREI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
Prussian BUREAUCRACY.

\ Socialist paper is responsible loi
y story which even if not absolutely
irlic in all its details brings out the
unsvnpathetic character Of lruSsian
bureaucracy. \ country Snl while
occupied with Il thr2Shing machine
cot caught in the machinery. and a.
u result had to have both her legs
amuuiated. She drew thereafter from
The state insurance fund monthly
ucusinu Of $50 and continued draw.
irg il until one fine day she got an
iriimatiun from the officials that The
pcnsion was reduced to So The girl
protested and in the uSla! lcsurcl?
course OF OFF cial tiIuc received RI
ply. The authorities, II said. had care.
fully considered The case, nut weT"
unable 10 came 10 a decision in he:
favor. She was reminded thtat no"
that she bad no legs she was sa7cd
the EXPENSE OF shoes and stockings
and that. moreover. she had never
bccn charged for the wooden legs snG
had been supplied with after the ain
mutation OF her natural limbs. Il "ds
finally indicated that she should tg
member the cost the authorities We're
mi 10 in supplying the spirit in "hicH
the amputated legs we're preserved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
REGARDING Leap Year Parties.

There have been some adverse critt-
risms on leap year parties, but ! 40
not see why the right kind OF boys
and girls cannot give such an anair
with lust as much propriety as any
other novel entertainment Whatever
ia done depends entirely upon the cnar-
,acters of the individuals participating
and this is true at all times. | am
very glad to comply with the request
Of one who says she always reads the
department and relies upon it's opinion
and who ask about the leap year
problem.
81 will tell about party that was
given in a city suburb at the club
house to which most Of the guests be-
longed. 1t was delightful affair and
other similar evenings may be given
at private homes or In school assem-
bly, halls. The invitations were sent
out by the young women in the most
correct. style, asking the pleasure OF
the young mems company, saying VINO
were to be the chaperons. so that each
mans mother felt assured that her
son would be in proper society. FLOW
ers were sent. in most instances
punches Of violets. Two girls took one
carriage or automobile and called for
their respective boys. The chaperons
were paid due attention, each man be-
ing returned to his watchful mother
or aunt, whoever it happened 10 be.
Several OF the boys were attended
BY Wallets, in lieu Of maids. The girls
wore stiff collars and white lawn ties,
and some wore white vests. The boys
wore soft lace collars or jabots, carried
fans or wore them on long chains. All
had on gloves. both girls and boys.
The men poured" coffee and choco-
late. which was served with sand
wiches and small cakes. A large bowl
of frappe was conveniently placed
where the young women saw to il THAI
the thirst of their partners was duly
,quenched Promptly at 1880 Home
Sweet Home" was played
The 18th OF next month is oftent!mes
selected for Leap Year" function,
as it makes it more novel. the date
coming only once in four years. /
hope the many letters | have received
regarding this subject will be salts
factorily answered in the above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
possibIv Rcoratted Enthusiasm.

An enthusiastic member OF the anti
tobacco party was Il guest at din
Nor at a house on Tie upper "est
side recently, whore ne allowed a
course 10 go uGtouchod while ne
smoke of tho TOBACCO nuisance con.
Guiding By saying that ne hoped that
all the men present would agree. II
they could do no more. to refrain from
smoking in pubic places and i'll the
presence of women. In telling OF the
incident the host said: we all
agreed . without further argument.
land our friend: seemed to be eiated
over bis victory until he learned that
there was only one smoker in the
house and that was my daughter,
whose husband Ia going TO learn IN
order to keen her company -Neu
York TE:huns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
A Crowned Head Dinner Party.

A hostess renowned for her ingenuity
in getting up and carrying out unique
entertainments scored great success
when she issued invitations for her
Crowned Head" dinner. There we're
90 guests seated at five small tables
The usual evening gown was worn and
the head aud shoulders were in exact
imitation Of some royal parsonage.
Men wore just the conventional even
ing dress. Just imagine your best
friend with her hair dressed "a Ia
Mary Queen Of Scots, or as Marie An
.toinette. One quite stout round-faced
matron went as the late Queen Vic
1ora. 1t was a remarkably interest
ing study TO see the transformation
made by costuming the head in an en-
tirely different mode from the present.