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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
7
Continuation of the August sale emphasizes a vast selection of furs and fur garments from French Electric and Nearseal to Black Lynx Iceland Fox and more. It promises quality pieces with liberal policies, free storage until October or later, and deposits to reserve items. Third floor G St.
A local August sale offers fine fluffy wool blankets at substantial savings. Except for minor defects deemed seconds, the blankets retain full wear quality. Sizes range from single to crib, in white red gray and blue plaid, with prices from 1.75 to 5.50 per pair and crib blankets 1.75 to 2.75. Second floor G St.
Women's Summer Undermuslins priced at 1.00 each, including nightgowns in muslin and tambric, trimmed with embroidery and lace. Some items from regular stock marked down for quick clearance, high quality garments on display on the third floor Eleventh Street.
Four special price muslin sheets offered in good quality material that launder well. They are free from dressing and newly received, with sale starting this morning at a West location.
The Postmaster General sails for Europe then returns to Washington today after a sea voyage and brief leisure at Narragansett Pier and other East Coast spots. The period includes family and official travel with several social events noted, including weddings and receptions involving notable figures in Washington society.
Feature notes on barefoot sand cures and sea air praised by specialists. Mentions of Miss Helen Gould funding a charity excursion for women and children from prisons to Tarrytown. Also covers Newport tableaux rehearsals, a legal suit against Mrs. Andrew C. Dulles, and health updates on George L Peabody as he plans Newport nuptials with Edith Deacon.
At a Newport reception hosted by Mrs. Frederic P. Sands Elizabeth Sands made her debut. Rain briefly threatened outdoor plans, but sun returned as tents went up. Mrs. Sands wore black spangled net and white lace, while Elizabeth wore hand painted white chiffon with pink satin. About 200 guests attended. Mrs. French Vanderbilt hosted a grand dinner dance at Harbour View last evening.
Thirty guests attended dinner while three hundred arrived for dancing. Mrs. Clarence W. Dolan hosted a barge luncheon party yesterday. Mrs. Elisha Dyer and Mrs. Raymond Perry Rodgers entertained at dinner last evening. Rentals included Mrs. Joseph T. Tower taking the Edwin 5 Cramp villa on Bellevue Avenue. Registered at the Casino were Bayard Thayer of Boston, Austin Sands of New York, Elizabeth Ramsey of Wilmington, and Charles Chester of Philadelphia. James V. Parker arrived at his villa on Cha Avenue for the season. H A Coster and Needwood villa residents stay for the summer. William Rhinelander Stewart Jr. returned to Bar Harbor after visiting Lispenard Stewart at White Lodge. William Watts Sherman and Irene Sherman went to New York for a brief visit.
Mrs. Decatur Axtell entertained at the Oaks in Hot Springs Va to honor Mrs. George Christian and Mrs. J J Coke. H Gordon Donala hosted at Fasais fern Farm for Miss Dennis Laura Gibson. Prof and Mrs Charles Dabney and Miss Katherine Dabney arrive for summer. Decatur Axtell and C C Michie arrive by private car from Chicago. Mrs Benjamin C Tilghman and Mrs M A McMichael join at the Homestead for August. Mrs Charles Dickson guests of Mrs W H Jackson at Edmonstone Ledge.
Bar Harbor hosts a string of society gatherings with dinners luncheons and bridge and euchre games. Guests include New York and Baltimore social figures such as Mrs Cary Hutchinson Mr Ernest Schelling and Mrs Henry Lane Eno among others at Elsinore and St Seuveur. Notable happenings feature the Kebo Valley Club bridge tournament and a dinner at the Swimming Pool Club with twelve covers.
Rain swept Narragansett yesterday interfering with Point Judith Country Club polo matches. Dinner parties followed motor trips to Point Judith Light and inland lakes. High society arrivals and registrations include numerous New York Philadelphia and Baltimore figures at local villas hotels and cottages along the Pier and nearby clubs.
Lenox Massachusetts August 3. Mr and Mrs F H Dodge of Toledo have leased an Aspinwall villa. Mrs Otto Mart and Miss Carolyn Walbridge of Toledo visit the Dodges. A Bartholomew party and the Duryeas and Mr and Mrs George O Cole stay at Maplewood Pittsfield. Rev Dr D Parker Morgan and J Corlieg Lawrence motor through the Berkshires. Charles Lanier Lawrence Miss Kitty Lawrence and Miss Irene Bigelow went to Mount Kisco yesterday. Mrs Gacar Invigi has issued cards.
A series of visits and gatherings across New York Boston and Newport highlight yesterday. Notables include Mr and Mrs Eugene Southack and Miss G Hursberg arriving at Hotel Aspinwall, Mrs Richard Gambrill returning to Newport from Curtis Hotel, and Lieut Gov Louis A Frothingham with Francis Blake staying at Pine Acre. Other groups at Curtis Hotel include Mr and Mrs Andrew B Newcomb and Mr and Mrs Mortimer B Foster. Dinner at Orchard last night hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Hollister Peason. Greenock Inn hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Bellah while Mr and Mrs C K Sanborn and Mr and Mrs Duane Taylor reside at Hotel Wendell. Twilight tea at Lake Mahkeenac Boat Club drew a large crowd.
A congress of deaf mute delegates in Kansas City has invited most diplomatic representatives in Washington to speak at their meeting. Among invitations is one to the Chinese legation, though officials fear an interpreter shortage may prevent Chinese attendance.
In a tense night scene, Boyd Emerson accuses Marsh of a stabbing amid a volatile harbor, while a salmon run triggers a frantic scramble to hire labor. Marsh boasts control of workers as Emerson loses key crews and battles to keep his cannery afloat. Cherry presses for action as the Alaskan run begins.
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