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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
18
A local retailer promotes an annual August sale of fine second quality wool blankets from an East Coast maker. About 300 pairs in white red gray and blue and white plaids cover beds from cribs to doubles with slight imperfections, offered one quarter to one third below regular prices.
The sale offers a curated, preordered stock of furs and coats with deep discounts versus future pricing. Selected pieces include Women’s Black Russian Hare Fur Sets for 12.50, Fisher Coon Tur Sets for 70, 52-inch French Seal Coats for 150, Mirrored Ponyskin Coats for 150, and Japanese Mink Coats for 200 with brocaded satin linings. A small deposit can reserve items on the third floor with delivery pricing flexible before delivery.
White and colored linens, batiste, lawn, madras and gingham dresses offered at greatly reduced prices for immediate clearance. One-piece linen styles feature yokes of net or lace, hand embroidery, or lace trims. lingerie dresses in fine fabrics with lace yokes. madras and percale pieces with net yokes and various sleeve and neck styles. Prices shown at $38.76 each, marked down from $8.75.
Will pass winter abroad as Draper widow and Tila Margaret Preston Draper have rented a Cannes villa for the season. They spend summer at Hopedale, Massachusetts, and will not reopen their K Street residence, traveling from the northern home to the Riviera.
Newport faces a sparkling dance season as naval officers arrive. Invitations were issued for August 16 by Mrs. French Varderblit and by Mr. Edward J. Berwind for a villa party. Newport officers plan an afternoon reception and dance for visiting officers, with social events also noted at Narragansett Pier and the Casino.
Antique glassware assortment described with artistic designs for table use including ice bowls, frost stands, lemon adders, finger bowls, water and sugar sets. Items tied to various quirky names and styles with unclear brand references.
The Grand Army of the Republic veterans in the District, many employed in government posts, show reluctance to publicly comment on Attorney General Wickersham’s ruling that the Lee statue may remain in the Capitol. Union veterans fear jeopardizing state jobs, while Confederate veterans largely welcome the decision as Virginia’s rightful placement. Supporters hope the ruling ends acrimonious debate and preserves the statue’s position.
Social leaders at Stanley Hall and Newport discuss flirting as a natural teen hallmark, applauding its emotional safety valve while wary of excess. Ava Astor, Mrs Cavendish Bentinck and others attend parties as fashion trends like lingerie umbrellas and jeweled clocks redefine luxury. Newport horse show plans, judges, classes, and entry deadlines announced for the Casino event.
Bar Harbor Me August 1 The late date for box subscriptions for this year's show is set tomorrow. Notable subscribers include Reginald de Koven Col Edward Morrell J L Ketterlinus Mrs Frederick Pearson J Pierrepont Edwards George Bowdoin John I Kane John T Pratt Miss Matilda S Mellon Johnston Livingston H Co Fahnestock Gen Thomas Hamlin Hubbard Philip Livingston Merle Middleton Edward B Mears Edger Scott Frank B Keech Dave Henneh Morris Mrs Warder M Leeds Louis B McCage. A putting contest was arranged by J L Ketterlinus of Kebo Valley Club with prizes for mixed doubles. A fee was held at the Country Club for guests of Mrs J L Ketterlinus. Former Justice Morgan J O'Brien and former Judge Alton B Parker are guests of W Butler Duncan at his cottage on the upper shore. Phoenix Ingraham and Judge George L Ingraham and Arthur Ingraham of New York are guests at their homes. Mrs J L Ketterling hosted 24 at bridge at her cottage. Florence Godfrey left for Ardsley-on-the-Hudson after visiting Mrs W H Bliss at Points d Acadie.
Lenox Mass Aug 1 Charles Lanter Lawrence visiting his uncle Charles Lanter at Allen Winden. Lawrence and Miss Kittle Lawrence and Miss Irene Bigelow depart for the wedding of Mr Lawrence and Miss Margaret Dix at Mount Kigeo Wednesday. Mrs Joseph Dyker and Miss Isabel Dyker stay at Curtis Hotel. Local Lenox Club country club plan postponed. other residents noted in Pittsfield and New York movements. Westinghouse departed for Pittsburgh in a private car with Rear Admiral George J. Johnson.
Mrs A G Holmes and Miss Holmes of Pittsburg are kin to Mrs Westinghouse. Mr and Mrs William B Meld plan a 6 pm tea at Highlawn House next Saturday. Thatcher Adams hosts Col Osman Latrobe. Chalmers Wood visits Mrs Oscar Insigi in Stockbridge. Constance Folsom just back from Newport. Godwins from Roslyn arrive to open country place tomorrow. Archbold Ferguson Thompson guests arrive at Heaton Hall Stockbridge. Dorothy Mitchell visits Anson Phelps Stokes Jr. Austrian ambassador and Mme Hengelmuller to arrive in September for Lenox season. Nowlands guests of Mrs Daniel Torrence sail August 17 for Paris. John E Parsons entertained last night at Stoneover with Meré and Howland family. Frank S Nairns of Needham guests of John Sloane at Windhover. John Bus Roosevelt and Misses Gildys and Jean Roosevelt head to Manchester by automobile. Mrs A Scott Cameron hosted a luncheon at Elm Court Pittfield.
Newport society scene features guests aboard the steam yacht Viking including Mr and Mrs James B Eznastis Jes Kana George F Baker Jr of New York. Harbor visitors include Mr and Mrs H O Havemeyer Mr Cyril Hatch and others with dinners and luncheons at Berkeley and various Cottages. Social calendar lists large reception and upcoming dinners and dances this week.
Scores of motor parties arrived at Narragansett Pier from New England bound for beaches and the Casino. Yacht parties from New York joined luncheon and concerts, with social notices of the Wasp, Felicia, and various Newport and Providence guests and registrations at the Casino.
State Senator Don P. Halsey of Lynchburg heads to New York then sails to France aboard the Garonia as part of a Virginia governor appointed commission to present a copy of Houston's George Washington statue to the French republic. The replica, shipped to France, mirrors the Virginia statue in statuary hall and will be installed in Versailles marble hall with ceremonies set for August 18.
Leaves of absence for Second Lieutenant John de B W Gardiner four months Captain Walter M Whitman one month ten days Lieut Cal Francis L Payson two months First Lieutenant Charles B M Allen assigned to Fifth Field Artillery Special Orders July 27 revoked Gardiner released from United States Military Academy to join regiment September 1 Rockenbach revoked sent to Fort Oglethorpe Captain Rockenbach to Fort Oglethorpe Hawaii voyage orders for Payson to sail October 5 Maj Rains relieved by Payson by December 17 1909 Macomb Chicago reports and general staff moves listed with August 6 transit to Chicago Illinois for Edwin A Root and department of the Lakes.
Orders issued designating Commander I D McDonald and others to home and duty stations while Ensigns and midshipmen receive duties in states including California Pennsylvania and Colorado. Arrivals and sailings include vessels such as Montana Des Moines and Wolverine with multiple ports and drill grounds cited at Cape Cod Bay Newport News and Cape Cod.
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