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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1913

Page

5

London Scribes Hear Of Two New London Beauties

International dispatch notes two notable London beauties: the Hon. Mrs. Andrew Percy Bennett, wife of the British embassy attache, and Miss Gwendolyn Hague-Cook. Both enter high society as Lady Diana Manners remains popular with American set, while season events surge earlier with opera, balls, and royal receptions anticipated.

London Andrew Percy Bennett Vienna Rome New York Bennett Lady Arlington Maxine Eliott Muriel Wilson Lady Manners Diana Manners Duchess of Rutland United States Diana of the Diana Shannon Derby Ascot Duchess of Portland Duchess of Devonshire Granard

Going and Coming of Americans Among Viennese

In Vienna April 19 Albert Cornfeld of Philadelphia wins a violin scholarship at the Vienna Conservatory and is the class’s youngest pupil. Dr. Herbert Sharp of Albion Michigan studied philosophy at Vienna University then joins his father in Liverpool for months of travel. Dr. Albert F. Mattice of Seattle departs Europe for Italy before beginning duties at the Royal Ophthalmic Hospital. Grace Potter of Chicago leaves the artists’ colony for America after performances across German cities and a London stop. Mrs. Melvin F. Wood of Minneapolis arrives in Vienna and plans a return home after touring Nice and Switzerland. James C. Gregory of Poplar accompanies Miss Clara M. Breed of Boston who spent winter in Vienna and heads to Italy. Jane Addams is noted in the dispersion.

Vienna Allbert Cornfeld Philadelphia Vienna Conservatory Herbert Sharp Albion Mich Vienna University Liverpool Albert F. Mattice Seattle Europe Italy Royal Opthalmic Hospital Grace Potter Chicago America London George M. Pullman Melvin F. Wood Minneapolis Nice Switzerland James C. Gregory Poplar Clara M. Breed Boston Jane Addams

American society notes and London season chatter

Miss Olga Coll Miss Rolando Coll and Mrs J F Lynch travel Cuba on a honeymoon trip while London hosts a flourish of American visitors Lady Paget hosts a grand Dublin ball and Royal Hospital gathering attracts 400 guests. society updates cover the Astor and Norton circles, Paris and London arrivals, residences and planned trips amid spring social activity.

Olga Coll Rolando Coll J.F. Lynch Evelyn Snowden Miss Snowden Cuba Lynch Palis

New Way Corn Cure GETS IT Quick and Sure

Get IT offers a fast two second application to corns that stops pain as they shrivel and disappear. No bandages or greasy salves, no bleeding, and it avoids healthy flesh injury. Also claimed to treat warts caluses and bunions. sold by E Lawrence & Co Chicago for 25 cents a bottle or by mail.

E. Lawrence &Co Chicago

Lady Beatrice Cecil Weds Hon. Gore in Ravishing Finery

London reports the wedding of Lady Beatrice Edith Mildred Cecil daughter of the Marquis of Salisbury to the Hon. W. Ormsby Gore. The trousseau and gowns attract praise with white satin and black lace ensembles, pale maize embroidery, pink and blue accents, and tea gowns in blue charmeuse.

London Beatrice Edith Mildred Cecil Marquis of Salisbury W. Ormsby Gore Beatrice

Remove Freckles With New Ethine Prescription

A skin specialist promotes ethinedouble strength as a reliable remedy for freckles. Van Antwerp Drug Co. guarantees refund if it fails to deliver results. Early applications claim noticeable improvement with some freckles vanishing. Request the double strength ethine from the pharmacist.

van Antwerp Drug Co

Marlborough Reconciliation Hopes Surface Over Duke's Political Ambitions

London April 19 Rumors sharpen that the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough may reconcile as the duke weighs cabinet offers. He could be named Secretary of the Colonies or India in the next Conservative government, a role requiring a strong domestic setup to serve as a premier host. Without resolving his marriage, his capacity for a high state position is in doubt.

International News Service London Duchess of Marlborough India Lord Hastings

Simple home remedy darkens gray hair with Barbo Compound

A cheap at home mixture using bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound dissolved in water darkens gray hair. Apply weekly until color is established and then biweekly to maintain it. The preparation is said to prevent rubbing off and keep scalp healthy and hair glossy.

Mrs. Scott hissed by DAR colleagues at conference

Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, retiring president general of the D A R, was loudly hissed by delegates when she said Mrs. William Cumming Story of New York used her privileges to interrupt. The congress endorsed Gen. Leonard Wood's report calling for army canteen restoration and adjourned at 2:45.

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