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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
36
The store promotes its annual August sale of fine wool blankets described as seconds from a leading eastern manufacturer. About 300 pairs available in white, red, gray, and blue plaid patterns for various bed sizes with savings of a quarter to a third off regular prices. Prices range from 1.75 to 15.00 per pair, highlighting notable discounts on second-grade stock.
The sale presents a curated, high quality fur collection with no future price advantage. Garments and accessories are pre-made to order, offered at substantial savings now, with free storage and insurance until October or later. Notable pieces include Black Russian Hare Fur sets, Fisher Coon Tail sets, 52 inch French Seal and Mirrored Ponyskin coats, and Japanese Mink coats with premium linings and details. A small deposit reserves items until delivery.
Dresses in white and colored linens, batiste, Persian lawn, madras, percale, gingham offered at deep discounts for immediate clearance. One piece white and colored linen styles include Russian blouse effects with net and lace yokes, hand embroidery, and satin belts. Lingerie and madras sundresses with lace, yokes, and varied sleeves priced at 3.76 each, down from 8.75. Third Moor-G at
Washington society and official circles plan winter stays and travels from Cannes to Beverly and Bar Harbor. Notables include Draper and Preston Draper, Tafts guests at Beverly, Winthrops delayed departure, Carr to Nova Scotia, Hinckleys at Bar Harbor, Schroeders at New London, McCauleys at Narragansett Pier, Farwell in England, Padelford cotillion at New London, and various others touring Europe, Canada, and Maine.
Newport hosts a sparkling dance season as Navy officers arrive, with invitations sent for August 16 and social events at notable homes. Mrs. French Varderblit and Mr. Edward J. Berwind host gatherings, and visiting officers attend an afternoon reception and dance. William C. Marrow entertains at Narragansett Pier, while Mrs. Alfrey Stille visits Philadelphia.
Antique style glassware assortment highlights artistically designed pieces for table use including bowls stands trays water pitchers and candlesticks. Featured items include ice bowls trays and sugar cups with various finish options.
G A R veterans in the District show restraint on Attorney General Wickham’s ruling that the Lee statue may remain in the Capitol. Some see the issue as bread and butter politics while others hope the decision ends acrimony. Confederate veterans welcome the settlement though few speak on the matter publicly.
A Clark University figure argues flirting is natural and harmless for teen girls, viewing it as an emotional safety valve and a minor risk if kept within bounds. The piece notes social circles at Newport with Ava Astor and others, fashion fads like lingerie umbrellas, jeweled stockings, and a Newport horse show prize list and schedule for Labor Day weekend.
Bar Harbor Me August 1 Tomorrow set for late date when former horse show boxholders may subscribe for boxes. Already listed include Reginald de Koven Col Edward Morrell J L Ketterlinus Mrs Frederick Pearson and many more. A putting contest hosted by J L Ketterlinus drew large crowd. a fee event at the Country Club benefited guests of Mrs J L Ketterlinus. Visitors include former Justice Morgan J O'Brien and Judge Alton B Parker at W Butler Duncan's cottage. Phoenix Ingraham and Judge George L Ingraham stay with family. 24 guests attended bridge at J L Ketterling's cottage. Florence Godfrey departs for Ardsley-on-the-Hudson after a visit with Mrs W H Bliss.
Lenox residents and visitors circulate news of weddings travel and club plans. Charles Lanter Lawrence visits his uncle in Allen Winden and will attend a wedding in Mount Kigeo with Misses Kittle Lawrence Irene Bigelow. Others at the Curtis Hotel include Mrs Joseph Dyker Miss Isabel Dyker and Lindsay Fairfax announcing a deferred Lenox Club country club plan. M C Humetane moves to Maplewood Pittsfield with family. George A O Conner Roderick O Conner and Winthrop Haviland visit Pittsfield as George Westinghouse heads to Pittsburg with Rear Admiral George W. Syne aboard India private car.
Mrs A G Holmes and Miss Holmes of Pittsburg are relatives of Mrs Westinghouse. Mr and Mrs William B Osgood Meld plan a 6 pm tea at Highlawn House next Saturday. Thatcher M Adams entertains Col Osman Latrobe. Mr and Mrs Chalmers Wood guests of Mrs Oscar Insigi in Stockbridge. Miss Constance Folsom returns from Newport. Mr and Mrs Harold Godwin and family arrive from Roslyn to open their country place tomorrow. Mr and Mrs J B Archbold Mr and Mrs J S Ferguson and Mr and Mrs J N Thompson arrived at Heaton Hall Stockbridge. Miss Dorothy Mitchell guest of Mr and Mrs Anson Phelps Stokes Jr. Austrian ambassador and Mme Hengelmuller arrive in September for Lenox season. Mr and Mrs Meredith Nowland guests of Mrs Daniel Torrence sail August 17 for Paris. Mr and Mrs John E Parsons entertained at dinner last night at Stoneover with Mr and Mrs Mere Howland and Mr and Mrs Delaney Howland. Mr and Mrs Frank S Nairns of Neebe re guests of John Sloane at Windhover. Mr and Mrs John Bus Roosevelt and Misses Gildys and Jean Roosevelt go to Manchester by automobile. Mrs A Scott Cameron hosted at Jurcheon yesterday at Elm Court in Pittsfield.
Newport society residents and visitors fill yachts and cottages with social rounds. Notables include Mr and Mrs James B Eznastis Jes Kana and George F Baker Jr of New York aboard steam yacht Viking hosted by Wickford guests. Navy attach Sven Pagette attends Berkeley events. widespread entertaining marks the week with lunches dinners and receptions across Newport society circles.
Scores of motor parties arrived at Narragansett Pier from New England bound for the beaches, the Casino, and the Point Judith Country Club where polo attracted crowds. Yachting visitors from New York and Providence were hosted at villas and luncheons. The Casino plaza buzzed with social events, lunches, and musical entertainments featuring prominent families and guests from Newport, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington.
State Senator Don P. Halsey of Lynchburg Va travels from Washington to New York and boards the Garonia to France as a Virginia commission member to present a copy of Houston's statue of George Washington. The replica, shipped to France, will be placed in Versailles marble hall with ceremonies planned August 18.
Leaves of absence granted to Second Lieut John de B W Gardiner four months Captain Walter M Whitman one month ten days Lieut Cal Francis L Payson deputy paymaster general two months First Lieut Charles B M Allen assigned to Fifth Field Artillery Special Orders July 27 revoked Gardiner released from duties at United States Military Academy September 1 to join regiment Rockenbach revoked and sent to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia Payson to San Francisco October 5 for Honolulu Hawaii Territory duty. reporting upon arrival to commanding general California department Maj John P Rains relieved. Maj Hanna to meet orders December 17 1909 California department orders Macomb to report by letter to lakes Chicago and await placement Edwin A Root to Chicago Illinois August 6 for department of the Lakes assignments
A long list of naval officers receive home and duty orders including Ensigns W C I Biles J M SchelYng J J London L Stevens Evalyn Rhodes and others to various duties in Pennsylvania California and more. Arrivals include ships and locations such as Montanan at Lynhaven Bay Philadelphia Newport News Cape Cod and Seattle. Several vessels depart for drills or ports including Montana Chester Philadelphia Cape Cod Bay and Cape Cod Day.
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