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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
7
Woodward and Lothrop advertises mail orders with prompt careful attention for customers in New York Washington and Paris, highlighting efficient processing and reliable service across locations.
A magazine style listing for an annual August sale of wool blankets described as seconds with slight imperfections. The offer highlights 300 paired blankets in multiple sizes and colors, available at a 25 to 33 percent discount from regular prices. Prices range from about 1.75 to 9.50 per pair depending on size, with notes on ideal buyers.
An August sale showcases fur garments with special preorder pricing and storage through October. Featured items include Women’s Black Russian Hare Fur Sets at 12.50, Brown Pointed Fox Fur Sets at 60, Fisher Coon Fur Sets at 70, 52-inch French Seal Coats at 150, Mirrored Ponyskin Coats at 150, and Japanese Mink Coats at 200, all with substantial value savings and deposit holds. Third floor G St.
Dresses in white and colored linens, batiste, lawn, madras, percale, gingham offered at deep clearance. One piece white and colored linen styles with yokes of net or lace, braided trims, and hand embroidery. Lingerie dresses in batiste and Persian lawn with lace yokes and silk girdles. Madras, lawn, gingham, percale pieces with varied necklines and skirts. Some styles at 3.75 each, reduced from 8.75.
Mrs Draper widow of Gen William F Draper and Miss Margaret Draper take two villas at Cannes France for the winter. They will spend the summer in Hopedale Mass and likely not reopen their K Street residence, traveling from their northern home to the Riviera. Many Washington society figures plan summer moves and visits to Beverly Farms Bar Harbor and London racing the season.
Newport hosts a bright dance season as the fleet nears, with invitations out for August events. Mrs. French Vanderbilt, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berwind, and Newport officers plan dances and an afternoon reception for visiting Navy officers. William C. Marrow entertained at a large luncheon at the Casino, while Mrs. Alfred Stille of Philadelphia visited over the weekend.
An assortment of Old Colonial glassware is listed with prices for items such as iced tea sets plates sherbet glasses lemonade glasses water tumblers goblets lemonade pitchers finger bowls ice water jugs and sugar cream sets. The ad promotes a range of practical tableware and decorative pieces.
A compilation of social commentary and fashion items from a Newport scene. Essays discuss flirting as a teen behavior and its perceived harmlessness, while society columns note Ava Astor and others at a Richmond Terrace party. New trends include lingerie umbrellas, jeweled stockings, and jeweled cloaks, with Newport horse show plans and prize lists for Casino events, judges, and entry deadlines.
Bar Harbor Me August 1 Yoomorrow set as late date for former horse show boxholders to subscribe for boxes for this year's show. Names already with boxes include Reginald de Haven Col Edward Morrall J L Ketterlinus Mrs Frederick Pearson and many others. A putting contest and fee at the Country Club drew a large crowd and guests include Mrs Warder Leeds and former Justices and Judges visiting cottages along the shore.
Lenox Massachusetts notes guest Charles Lanier Lawrence visiting his uncle at Allen Winden and preparing for a wedding at Mount Kisco with Mr Lawrence and Miss Margaret Dix. The Lenox Club postpones its country club organization. several residents and visitors travel between Lenox, Pittsfield, and New York. George Westinghouse departed for Pittsburgh in his private car Glen Eyre with Rear Admiral George W Melyjie.
Mr and Mrs William B Osgood Field announce a 5 o clock tea at Mighlawn House next Saturday afternoon Thatcher M Adams hosts Col Osman Latrobe Mrs Chalmers Wood visits Mrs Oscar Tasigt in Stockbridge Miss Constance Folsom returns from Newport Harold Godwin family plan opening their country place tomorrow Guests at Heaton Hall include J Archbold F B Ferguson J N Thompson Dor othy Mitchell visits Anson Phelps Stokes Jr Austrian ambassador and Mme Hengelmuller arrive in September for Lenox season J and Mrs Meredith Howland to sail August 17 for Paris John Parsons entertains guests including Meredith Howland Delaney Howland Frank B Nairns guests of John Sloane at Windhurst John Ells Roosevelt and Misses Gladys and Jean Roosevelt travel to Manchester Mrs A Scott Cameron hosts luncheon at Elm Court Pittsfield
Newport society sizzles with regis ters aboard steam yacht Viking guests of James B Bustis and George F Baker Jr plus visitors from New York Wickford and Philadelphia. Luncheon at Mrs Dolan cottage and a dinner by Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt signal a week of large social events including a Tuesday reception for Miss Elizabeth Sands at the Sands residence on Catherine Street and a Wednesday event.
Union veterans employed in government departments clash with the official view that Lee in Confederate uniform may stay in Capitol statuary hall. The dispute prompts calls for restraint while Virginia and Confederate veterans assert the statue’s rightful place and the Davis statue may follow.
Narragansett Pier August 1 scores of motor parties from New England arrive for bathing beaches and polo at the Point Judith Country Club. Yachts Wasp Felicia and notable guests from New York and Providence are entertained at luncheon on the Casino plaza. A musical evening features Chopin selections and vocal numbers with multiple social patrons noted.
Fred Pierson and others travel from Newport and New York to join sailing circles. The Wasp and Felicia yachts are listed with prominent owners and social names. The Venezuelan legation’s P E Rojas and Samuel Chew appear in Washington registrations. Miss Henrietta Wicks visits Jamestown guests at the Kane villa in Newport.
Special orders revoke prior directives and assign officers across the cavalry and artillery branches. Leaves of absence granted for Gardiner Whitman Payton and Allen with scheduled return dates and transfers. Macomb Root and Hains directions adjust stationing to Chicago Fort Oglethorpe San Francisco and Honolulu with reporting requirements to the Department of California.
Movements of ships and personnel include commanders McDonald Rodman and others receiving home or duty orders. Ensigns Stiles London Stevens Katran Fox plus machinists and surgeons moved to various posts. Vessels Montana Chester Celtic Des Moines Las Palmas Cape Cod Bay and many others reported at multiple ports from Hampton Roads to Cape Cod Bay.
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