Word: gowning
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...next evening King Ferdinand and Queen Marie gave a banquet to the British Sovereigns in the Rumanian Legation. The Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York were also present. Queen Marie, in a wondrous gown of gold brocade, stood at the head of the magnificant Legation staircase with her husband and received the guests. The Legation was smothered with roses and pink trimmings, pink being the favorite color of Queen Marie. At the banqueting table gold plate was used and the dishes were of valuable Sevres...
...Committee also announced last night that it had decided not to require Seniors to wear cap and gown in order to be admitted into the enclosed part of the Yard. Instead careful watch will be kept at the entrance in order to exclude all who are not members of the class...
First prize ($1,500) was awarded to Augustus John (TiME, April 14, 21) for his Mme. Suggia, a lady in colorful evening gown, playing a cello. This picture created a sensation a year ago in London when shown at the Alpine Club. It was purchased by William Clyde, Jr., of Manhattan, has there been shown...
...painting of Mrs. Coolidge by Howard Chandler Christy, showing the first lady of the land in a wine-red velvet gown, with a white collie at her side, was presented Mrs. Coolidge by 800 members of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority, of which she is a member. The portrait was unveiled in the East Room of the White House...
With only 112 Seniors measured for their caps and gowns, the Class Day Committee considers it imperative that men make arrangements in the near future to comply with the traditions of the University, which require all men to wear cap and gown after May 1 during the morning until 1 o'clock. The price of the complete outfit will be raised from $9.50 to $10.00 on April...