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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1907

Page

4

Social and Personal Metcalfs to Biltmore Ball

Washington society note recounts Mrs. Metcalf and family attending the opening of Jamestown exposition and visiting Biltmore for hospitality from George W. Vanderbilt. Includes Miss Florence Taylor’s wedding to Nathaniel Kenney at St. Andrew’s and related bridal events with local notables and military guests.

George W. Vanderbilt Florence Taylor Nathaniel Kenney Miss Glennon Secretary of the Navy St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Florence Louise Taylor Nathaniel Smith Kenney Baltimore Fulton Karr George Calvert Carter Laclede Herman H. Pechin George W. Taylor Marie Warban Hoover Hankard Budbrook Park Ierman H. Pechin John Copenhaver Charles Coffin Frank Bhipe Calvert Williamson Frank Knowles Kenney Kenney Left For A Wedding Journey, Mrs. Kenney

Vanderbilt plans major additions at Oakland farm Portsmouth

Alfred G Vanderbilt funds an extensive set of improvements at Oakland farm in Portsmouth. Plans include two large greenhouses for orchids and roses, a third for melons and grapes, a back-wing addition for servant quarters, and remodeling the existing quarters. Queen Alexandra debuts painted button fashion in London to aid poor artists in Paris. Prince Fushima visits London to convey thanks for the Order of the Garter. Mrs Ruth Jewett Burgess, wife of Prof John Burgess, commissioned to paint Prince Augustus Wilhelm’s portrait after a distinguished art career in Montpelier and New York.

Wood Art Galery Montpelier Thomas W. Wood N. Wood Prof Burgess Wood Gallery Annette Upham Windsor Hotel New York Alfred G Vanderbilt Tive Oakland Farm Portsmouth R. L Next Weagon Vanderbilt Alexandra London Paris Prince Fushima Mansion House King Howard Order of the Garter Prince Arthur Connaught Tokyo Prince Kushimaa Great Britain Ruth Jewett Burgess Fraf John ‘W. Burgess Roosevelt University of Berlin Prince Augustus Wilhelm Willian Germany National Academy of ‘Design Wood Art Gallery Jewett Columbia University William J. Whittemore Kenyon Cox

Society Notes On Weddings And High Society

A chaotic collage of social commentary and gossip details bridesmaids attendances and outfits with names including Dorothy Whitney Jean Reid Sallie Barnes Anita Peabody Cornelia Harriman and Gladys Sutherlst. It covers actress marriage opinions by Dr Rappoport remarks by Sir Ernest Cassel and chatter about the Marquis of Downshire and Mme Creel the Mexican ambassador’s wife. It notes James Burke Roche’s Paris melee and Natice Rives’s New York marriage planned to William Burden despite rumors and hotel confinement.

Dorothy Whitney Wiliam C. Whitneyj Jean Reid Ambassador Reid Sallie Barnes Anita’ Peabody Charles A. Peabody Cornelia Harriman B. H.harriman Gladys Suthlerst Jock Jason Johnson Bovril

Rives Burden Deny False Marriage Report

In a public statement Mr Rives and Miss Rives deny a circulated report of an impending marriage to Mr Burden. Miss Rives explains illness and social duties delayed her plans and that the wedding will take place from her home. The couple were seen at the Burden mansion and anonymous letters about Miss Rives are being investigated. Miss Mathilde Van Rensselaer, daughter of Mrs. Stephen Van Rensselaer, has begun a career in real estate with Bloodgood De Saulles Tagbott in New York City.

Arthur Murray Dodge New York Yale Currie Louise Munn Molle Dodge Miss Munn Miss Dodge Hartford Conn SN. D. North Germany Rirs Charlemagne Tower Charles c. ‘Glover Farragut Square Wallace Neff Triangle Club Princeton Monay K Street Bates Gen. Bates Connecticut Swift Butler South Carolina Futlers Ernest Wilkingon F Street James Pollock Philadelphia Washington Albert Ray N Street Charles M. Rae Jefferson Plage Charleston Rae Navy Yard Edward H. Wright Newark William Mason Wright H. G. McVickar Shorsham Stoneleigh Court Thomas H. Anderson Misa Perle Anderson Atlantic City Justice Anderson Mary Amelia Harper Robert Harper Wiliam Bart Clark Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Gerry Morgan Miss Harper Sunday Evening Music Club Albert Clifford Barney Sheridan Circle G. M. Robeson Emmons Allerton Cushman Herbert Wadeworth Crosby Mlag Robeson M. Randolph Otto Simon Lay Lee Phillips Mme Lo Blanpre Miss Crosby Stilson Hutching Percival Gassett de Thal Myr. Hughes Afr Ernest Tent Anton Aspar Green S. F. Emmons Otto T. Siman Percival Gasett Duchess of Marlborough Paris Martha Washington Beaulieu W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Reginald Vanderbilt Hermitage Monte Carlo Harold Vanderbilt Ogden Goelet Berbert Harry Payne Whitney Dorothy Whitey London Clarence Mackay Perthshire Ernest Cassel Edward Biarritz Brook House Sir Ernest Ernest Casse Marquis of Downshire Evelyn Foater Hillsborough Castle Laird Downshire Natice Rives William ’P. Burden Netherlands Miss Rives Corporation Cowneel West Thirty-eighth Street Fala&g Rives Héma Wes Sug Lakewood New Netherlands Siich Larigudge Mr. Rives Mr. Burden Burden Mansion Mathilde.Van Rensselaer van Rensselaer Manhattan Island New Amsterdam John-Jacob Astor Stephen van Rensselaer Matilda C. Heckscher Park Avenue Hotel Mis Manhattan Migs van Rensselaer Bloodgood de ‘Saulles

Gustav E Rott Dies at 55 After Paralyzing Stroke

Gustav E Rott a 55 year old produce merchant died at his home 431 Mo street at 1 45 Monday morning from a stroke of paralysis He was a New York City native who had lived in Washington since he was ten a German stock resident widely known in business circles Funeral services were held at 2 this afternoon at his home Rev Carl B Berger of the Zion Lutheran Church officiated Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery

Mme. Creal No. 208 Waldorf-Astoria Mexico Mme. Creel Mlle Morosini Chihuahua Businesa Wena Mme Creel Ia Louis Terrazas Terrazas Gustav E. Rott Mo Street Rott New York City Washston Carl B. Berger Zibn Lutheran Church Rock Creek Cemetery

Asheville Horse Show Opens With Record Entries and Attendance

The Asheville horse show breakfast reported record attendance and entries, with over 100 horses entered including eight fine horses from Vanderbilt’s Biltmore stables. Mrs. Vanderbilt and several society hosts prepared a week of gaiety, hosting dinners and entertainments at Biltmore and nearby residences.

Millard Reengae Es ‘Wiliam Jerome New Korky Joseria M. Gazzaim Puindaenn New York Harrd B. Rees Woan A C." Bartlett Guy Ainsles Annie D. Martin Roger Lampson Frank Tekewoot Vanderbilt Hais A.B. Doyle George W. , Vanderbilt Beekman ‘Lorillard Harold” Rees Joseph M

Morgan Pays Refusal Fee on Prince Strozzi Treasures

J Pierpont Morgan reportedly paid four dollars to Prince Strozzi to secure the right of first refusal on art objects offered for sale by the prince. The arrangement, stated April 16, covers future purchases of items labeled as treasures and refers to the term Plorence Ttety in the report.

J Pierpont’ Morgan Prince Strozzi

Lawyers Will Dine Tonight at District Bar Banquet

The District Bar Association hosts its first annual banquet at the New William tonight. Guests include the Supreme Court justices, the District Court of Appeals, the District Supreme Court, and the Court of Claims. Toasts will be offered by a judge from each court and Henry E. Davis for the lawyers.

District Bar Association New Wanard District Bar’ Association Dota New Willara United States Supreme Court District Court’ of Appeals District ‘Supreme Court Court of Claims Henry E. Davis Tawyer Ander Association

Panaman Envoy to Visit Washington on Special Mission

Panama's envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Washington, Augustin Araúz, will depart on the Trent for the United States on a special mission to the American government. The national assembly met in a recent session to prepare matters for the envoy's arrival and agenda.

Washiton Jone Augustin Arah Panama Washington United States Hivon Trent Swithh National Assembly

Royal Couple Planned Canada Tour by Prince and Princess Wales

Reported in London on April 16 that the Prince and Princess of Wales will soon undertake an extended tour of Canada. The visit is described as a major royal engagement with multiple stops and engagements across major cities.

London Bie Prince and Princess ’of Wales Canada

National Forests Water Park Proposal Gains Support

A proposed water park project within twenty four hours of sixty four million Americans is offered by advocates of a national forest system in the southern Appalachian and White Mountain regions. Thomas B Will, secretary of the American Forestry Association, endorses the initiative and outlines its regional scope and potential impact.

South Appalachian Thomas B- Will The American, Forestry Association Will

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