Summer theatres feature high class vaudeville and Fencing Master
The Bijou presents Bert Coote Julie Kingsley and company in Supper for Two Edith Kingsley in rag time piano and coon songs Leela Mitchell living doll specialty Evelyn Britton vocalist Biograph new comedy views Hiatt and Pearl Frencelli and Lewis in operatic singing Boyle and Graham in sketch Joe and Fannie Fields in German comedy Gorman Brothers blackface J Stuart Blackton caricaturist Three Wright Sisters dancing Frye and Allen other acts Grand Opera House features The Fencing Master Grace Golden Joseph Sheehan tenor and royal staging Chestnut Street Theatre shows Corbett Fitzsimmons pictures starting Saturday matinees and nightly screenings Auditorium season ends with Harrigan and his company Blanc impresses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Bert Coote
Julie Kingsley and
Edith Kingsley
Coon
Leela Mitchell
Evelyn Britton
Biograph
Hiatt and Pearl
Frencelli and Lewis
Boyle and
Graham
Joe and
Fannie Fields
Gorman Brothers
J. Stuart Blackton
Three Wright Sisters
Frye and Allen
Grand Opera House
William Wolff
Arthur Wooley
Bessie Fairbairn
Gertrude Quinlan
Gertrude Rutledge
Raymond Hitchcock
Grace Golden
Joseph Sheehan
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Carson City
Chestnut Street
Toeeranay
Edward Harrigan
Eos
Harrigan
Graduating Class Named at Foulke and Long Institute
Commencement exercises were held at the Foulke and Long Institute of Industrial Training on Thirty-fourth and Locust streets. A literary and musical program preceded the ceremony. The business course graduates were Victoria Johnson Katherine May Eby and Mary Gilbert Hawksworth. Cooking and domestic science graduates included Elizabeth Mewls and dressmaking graduates included Emily Pedrick Habermehr Emma Louise Kirtlel and Phoebe Atwood Yerkes. Partial course grads were Eleanor Potts Rice and Jeannette Boisbrun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foulke and Long Institute of Industrial Training
Locust
Victoria Johnson
Katherine May Eby
Mary Gilbert Hawksworth
Elizabeth Mewls
Emily Pedrick Habermehr
Emma Louise Kirtlel
Phoebe Atwood Yerkes
Eleanor Potts Rice
Jeannette Boisbrun
Wagner Night Promised at Willow Grove Park Concerts
Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra will perform Wagner Night at Willow Grove Park tomorrow evening. The concerts honor Saengerfest visitors and have drawn thousands daily, with the German singers and friends packed at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Grove Park
Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Gold Shipments to Europe From New York
Lazard Freres will ship 650000 in gold to Europe tomorrow. Total gold shipments by tomorrow reach 1500000 with 990000 from the Sub-Treasury. Lazard Freres withdraw 540000 and Kidder Peabody 450000 for the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lafayette Degrees Commencement Honors and Board Statem ent
Lafayette College closed its commencement with senior orations and degree conferrals. President Warfield presided as prizes were announced, including philological and mathematics awards. Fifty-two bachelors and twenty-eight master’s degrees were granted amid trustee actions and a firm statement condemning faculty disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Lafayette
Warfield
G. Ward
W. D. En
Forest City
A. H. Jer
Camptown
Elmer Schuyler
High Bridge
N. J
Charles M. Sciple
Stephens
Casper Wistar Hodge
Board of Trustees
Apprentices Graduate From Master Builders School
Twenty nine graduates completed the seventh year of the Master Builders Mechanical Trades School in Philadelphia. The ceremony at the Master Builders Exchange honored diplomas across six trades carpentry brick masonry painting plumbing blacksmithing and more. Prizes of ten dollars were awarded for proficiency to ten named recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders’ Mechanical Trades School
Master Builders’ Exchange
South Seventh Street
George Watson
Trades School Committee
W. D. Marks
University of Pennsylvania
James V. Watson
Robert R. Tees
Harry F. Cates
John M. Troupe
Carpentry
George W. Speck
Oscar King
William Ae Brickingeeharles
B. Lasher
Michael J. Ryan
William Jenkins
Edward B. Lytle
George B. Graff
Charles F. Peters
Howard A. Stanger
John W. McGarvey
Harry F. Clay
Frank
Merges
H. J. Jennings
George T. Taylor
James V. Powers
George K. Morris
John R. Clark
Samuel M. Gentel
Isaiahs
Dundasé
Harry B. Root, Jr
William P. Kelly
Ernest V. Packer
Albert L. Eccles
Philip Woerner
Michael F. Lynch
John A. Crowley
Playground teachers named for July August duties
The summer playgrounds committee of the Board of Education appointed kindergarten teachers to supervise grounds in July and August at multiple street corners including Seventh and Dickinson, Ninth and Carpenter, Tenth and Catharine, Sixth and Catharine, and more with a long list of assigned teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dickinson
Emile O'Donnell
Elizabeth Stecker
Carpenter
Sarah Sproul
Jeanette Purvis
Catharine
Anna Duncan
Anna Pilkington
J. M. Gregg
Carrie Benkett
Zella Nicholson
Louise Kimmel
Fitzwater
Belle Clay
Helen Matlock
Lombard
Alice Rahn
Amelia Sage
Nineteenth
Chestnut
A. B. McGlumply
C. P. Brown
Melon
Edith Wright
Sarah McClelland
German
Elizabeth Woodward
K. J.autner
Leila Chancey
Sergeant Street
Emerald
Frances Stephenson
Aliee Fox
Federal
Louisa B. Renshfin
Belle McBride
New Street
Front
Annie Hay
Mary Bitner
Fifth Street
Adelle Snyder
Anna Milgan
Graduating Exercises at Friends' Asylum Nurses School
The Frankford training school for nurses held its graduating exercises yesterday. Diplomas were presented by Samuel Messis, the asylum’s preceptor, followed by a brief address from Dr. Charles K Mills. Graduates include Alicia W. Lilly of Delaware Irene Blackburn of Ohio Emma S. Cox Annie B. Dearhorff Marie T. Grealy Margaret Lyons Katharine McCrudden and Gertrude T. Ream of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends’ Asylum For the
Frankford
Samuel Messis
Charles K Mills
Alicia W. Lilly
Delaware
Irene Blackburn
Ohio
Emma 8. Cox
Annie B. Dearhorff
Marie T. Grealy
Margaret Lyons
Katharine McCrudden
Gertrude T. Ream
Pennsylvania
Board to Seek Funds for Commercial High School
A seven member special committee of the Board of Education, formed to study establishing a commercial high school, met yesterday afternoon and decided to ask Councils for 30000 dollars for salaries of instructors and 5000 dollars for current expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Doings of a Daughter of Eve in Knitting Revival
A discussion of revived knitting among women spurred by cycling and golf, favoring hand made golf hose over machine stockings. Describes materials such as mixed Scotch yarn and imported English needles, various stitch patterns, and color contrasts with tartan tops. Also notes golf scarves and sashes as outdoor sport accessories, worn for warmth after games.
The Summer Baby Health Care Warning
A well known physician warns that summer brings baby health risks as warm weather increases ailments once kept at bay by cooler seasons. Mothers should exercise cautious care and seek intelligent guidance to protect infants during hotter months.
Plain clothes and sunbonnet for a delicate child
A well meaning mother voices caution about over pampering a frail child. The speaker prefers simple garments, no fuss, limited pampering and outdoor activity to build resilience, arguing the boy should spend time outdoors and with mother earth to improve health and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Mysterious puzzle bracelet locks bicycles and bags
The puzzle lock bracelet uses three revolving pieces engraved with figures or letters to form a private code. It claims to be unopenable without the code, allowing the wearer to secure bicycles or traveling bags while away. The maker asserts the lock is strong and resistant to filing, deterring thieves.
Fashion notes and social talk from The Feminine Observer
A collage of fashion tips and social observations. Gowns selling at 2.98, jewel encrusted chatelaines, and summer shoes at P. T. Hallahan's. Mentions of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert at the Auditorium, culture notes on Independence, and playful remarks on romance and American symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gilbert
Cycling Socials Drive Tandem Trends Among Pleasure Riders
A social view of cycling notes tandems in high demand for season rides. Analysts debate seating, preferring the woman in back to reduce headwind and improve control, while the man in front may enjoy faster pace and fewer punctures. The article highlights the swing and shared motion as key tandem pleasures.
Red becomes fashion as hue spreads through society
Legends tie red to Hades and Satan, yet fashion now adopts the fiery shade widely. Leather shops tout red pegs, card cases, and purses while women flaunt red in hats, shoes, and outfits. Even modest wear features a dash of red amid bold, stares and comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
A Woman’s Vacation Plea Against Vanity and Overshopping
A cautionary essay urges women to abandon frantic wardrobe binges and the fear of social opinion. It argues true rest lies in simple summer needs, not excessive sewing, shopping, or worry over fashion. Leave care behind, wear what you have, and enjoy a real vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba
Card Cases of Elegance Feature Rich Designs and Gems
Card cases designed to carry cards showcase rich designs this season. Materials include servyant, crushed morocco, lizard, elephant, and snake skins with enamel and antique finishes. Prices range from fifteen dollars, with some elephant skin varieties featuring solid gold corners and genuine gems.
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Morocco
Fashion chatelaine bag pairs with leather belt
The piece discusses compact accessories like a small chatelaine bag of white calfskin mounted in silver with a gilded finish, worn on a belt. It notes economy in owning both purse and card case, suggests leather as the modern trend, and lists prices of the bag at 16 dollars and the belt at 5.75 dollars. It adds that the white bag resembles white monkey skin and suits summer gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Department
Philadelphia
Grindley
The Famous White House Bouillon Recipe Details
The receipt for the White House bouillon is tightly guarded and passed only to successors. It features beef, veal, vegetables, salt, and water, boiled six hours, strained, cooled, and reheated with sherry to taste, forming a highlight of inaugural lunches and state functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Appealing to Washington at Wanamaker's Art Exhibit
A bas relief titled The People of Winchester Appealing to Washington for Protection from the Indians by August Carlewits is on display at Wanamaker's grand staircase. Shown first at the World's Fair, the piece depicts Washington on horseback with petitioners and families nearby, symbolizing a plea for relief from Indian depredations after the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker’s
August Carlewits
Winchester
Washington
England
Homses
Soes
Ashington
Ordination Question for Rev J P Duffy Discussed by Baptist Council
A Memorial Baptist Church council met at Broad and Master streets with fifty eight churches represented. Rev J P Duffy, superintendent of the Home Mission Society, faced two hours of questioning on doctrines and polity, with some members unsettled by his responses. An executive session formed to appoint a seven member committee to report later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Duffy
Home Mission Society
Memorial Baptist Church
Broad
Master Streets
J. W. Wilmarth
Stewart
Memorial Church
Duffy
Gordon
Rees
Presidential nominations four consuls named and other appointments
The President sent to the Senate nominations including Thomas C. Dawson of Iowa for Secretary of the Legation at Rio de Janeiro. Consuls named are Walter J. Hoffman of District of Columbia at Mannheim Germany Brainerd H. Warner Jr of Maryland at Leipsic Seman Albert Swalm of Iowa at Montevideo Uruguay Edward H. Thompson of Massachusetts at Progreso Mexico Edward McKitterick of Iowa as deputy auditor for the Treasury Charles Kingston of Wyoming as register of the Land Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Thomas C. Dawson
Iowa
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Walter J. Hoffman
District of Columbia
Mannheim
Germany
Brainerd H. Warner, Jr
Maryland
Leipsic
Seman Albert Swalm
Montevideo
Uruguay
Edward H. Thompson
Massachusetts
Progreso
Mexico
Edward McKitterick
Treasury Department
Charles Kingston
Wyoming
Reduced Rail Fares For Intercollegiate Races At Poughkeepsie
Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets from Philadelphia and intermediate points for the intercollegiate boat races at Ighland Poughkeepsie course Poughkeepsie N Y June 23 to 25 with return by June 26 at a single round trip fare. For the June 23 25 380 and July 2 races tickets sold June 22 to 28 return by July 3 at a fare and a third for the round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Poughkeepsie
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ighland-Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Philadelphia
NOTES AND QUERIES AND OLD HISTORICAL FACTS
A column of reader questions and recalled facts covers topics from county superintendents and civil service to Julius Caesar, Napoleon and the French calendar. It cites historical dates, names, and places including Queen Victoria, Benedict Arnold, and Mount Pleasant estate along the Schuylkill, with references to The Times back issues and 1892 fire losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Times
South Jersey
Camden
Cape May
Mount Caramel
Sunday Times
Queen Victoria
The
Royal Amily
England
Eric
Napoleon I
Council of Oneundred
Directory
Northeast Grammar B School
Benedict Arnold
Philadelphia
Richard Penn
General Howe
Ashington
Fifth
Arnold
Mount Pleasant
Schuylkill
Reading
Galst
Edward Eeiepen Seughter
Scovery Ason
State of
Pennsylvania
Henry J. J
Commissioners Bones
Bargain Linen Cloth for Skirt Stiffener Sale
The advertisement touts White Canvas Cloth thirty six inches wide and a fine stiffener for skirts. It promises a low price available today only with multiple price points and claims comfort and summer suitability.
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the Times
Princeton
Helen Keller
Paris
Russia
Summerville
S.C
Svengalis
Debs-Bellamy
al the
Atlantic City
Ackens
Whitman
Pares
Olds
the Shelburne
Willow Grove
Europe
Tum Times
Royal
ROVA
Royal Baking Powder CO
Waters
Duran
Sharpless Brothers
Daintiest
P. T. Hallahan’s
North Eighth Street
Queen's Jubilee
Saengerfest
William Penn
Merica
Red
ETON
White House Bouillon
Civil Service
Cleveland
Francis I
France
Avia
Julius Caesar
Britain
Aprog
Italy
Joseph Stockert
Marshall Street
Reading Railway
Tabor
Stockert
Charles E. Hires Co
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