Mrs Phoebe Hearst Hosts Wide Weekend Party
Special to The Washington Port from San Francisco reports Mrs Phoebe Hearst entertained a large house party at Wyntoon on the McCloud River. Guests included Mrs William Post and Mrs William G Irwin with many social figures from Philadelphia New York and London attending luncheons and dinners in Burlingame San Mateo and Burlingame venues. The event featured ornate floral decorations and a luncheon presided over by Mr and Mrs Bird Alexander and hosted by Mrs George Marye with notable attendees including Charlemagne Tower and Lady Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Francisco
Phoebe Hearst
Wyntoon
McCloud River
William Post
William G. Irwin
Irwin
Burlingame
Peat
San Mateo
Charlemagne Tower
Philadelphia
J.T. Goddard
New York
Willam Post
John Herbert
Arthur and
Cady Herbert
Arthur Miens
London
Roderick Tower
Helen
Gertrude Tower
Clarriet Juneeta
Mary Alexander
George Harnett
George T. Marye
Mrs. Marye
Mesdamen
George Barnett
Charles B. Alexander
Philip
Bowles
Samuel Spencer
Russell Wilson
William Bailey Lamar
Robert Oxnard
Harry Thayer
Flora Doyle
Lily O'Connor
Sir Arthur
Lady Herbert
Smart
Eleanor Martin
Broadway
Messrs
Mesdames J. Downey Harvey
Henry T. Scott
Clara Augustus Spreckels
Capt
Sisters College Summer Session Nears Closure and Plans
The Sisters College summer session inaugurated June 26 at Catholic University will close today after final exams. The Western division in Dubuque Iowa ends today with a second term planned there starting Monday. Catholic University will not offer a second term but fall term begins September 23. Of 501 Sisters students from 86 Catholic teaching orders, 297 attend Catholic University. Many will stay for a weeklong spiritual retreat led by Rev Pascal Robinson at the college chapel starting tomorrow. The Sisters College League reports over 2 000 members with expectations to surpass 1 009 000 next year and has begun publishing the Sisters College Messenger, the league’s quarterly official organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters College
Catholic University
Dubuque
Iowa
Tubuque
Pascal Robinson
Franciscan
Sisters College League
Sisters College ‘Messenger
Funeral of Rear Admiral Forsyth Held With Honors
Funeral services for Rear Admiral James M. Forsyth U S N retired who died at Shamokin Pennsylvania will be held at Gawler's chapel at 9 o'clock this morning Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors Forsyth retired in 1901 after serving as captain of the Mercantile Navy Yard He commanded the Indiana Brooklyn Baltimore and other vessels and was a veteran of the Civil War and the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Forsyth
James M. Forsyth
Shamokin
Gawler’s Chapel
Arlington National Cemetery
Forsyth
Merceland Navy Yard
Indiana
Tgrooklyn
Baltimore
Midsummer round of hospitalities in national capital
Bolivian Minister Calderon and Mme Calderon linger in Manorock New York while Uruguayan Minister de Pena and Mme de Pena enjoy Monterey Pennsylvania summer. Norway's minister returns to Washington from Blue Ridge Summit to join Mme Bryn and children. Third Assistant Secretary William Phillips heads to Massachusetts for summer. Turkish secretary Mavroudi Effendi visits Lenox for days. Peru's Minister and Mme Feget return to New York with their son A Washington Pezat. Mrs Breckinridge arrives in Washington for summer with husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PATHE
Summer Howes
Laxising
Phillips
Senor Calderon
Washington
Manorock
N. Y
Mmé, Calderon
Miss Calderon
Dr. de Pena
Monterey
Mime de Pena
de Pena
Norway
Blue Ridge Summit
Mme. Bryn
William Phillips
Jeff Washington
Massachusetts
Constantin Mavroudî Effendi
Turkey
Lenox
Mme, Dumba
Peru
Mme. Feget
A. Washington Pezat
New York
Henry Breckinrdge
Mr. Breckinridge
Wyoming Avenue
Prominent Society Figures Across World Notables and Estates
A sweeping society column notes Ronald Castle at Newton Conn once owned by the late Lord Ronald, famed as a premier American coach and showplace of medieval style. Elizabeth Blake, Ronalds’ secretary, now owns the estate amid looming foreclosures over two years of unpaid taxes. Other items include William Averill Harriman and Miss Kitty Lanier Lawrence’s Sept 25 Lenox wedding and a New York bequest to the Metropolitan Museum of Art from Edward C. Post estate, including a Louis XVI box and other artworks to life-tenant Mrs Emilie Thorn Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onald Castle
Newton
Conn
Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Europe
Flerre Lorillard Ronalds
Pierre Lorillard
Americda
New York
Newport
England
Genoa
Antwerp
Scotland
Mary Frances Carter
Boston
Cadogan Place
London
Ronalds
William Averill Harriman
Kitty Lanier Lawrence
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lenox
Mass
Allen
Winden
Charles Lanier
Louis XVI
Sicardi
Benjamin Frankli
Col. Leurens
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Aled
Edward C. Post
Mra
Emilie Thorn Post
William K. Thorn
Mra. Post
Posts
West End Avenue
Bellevus Court
R. 1
Christ
Virgin
Pickler
Duchesses and diplomats head to distant ports and rehearsals
A sweep of social notes details the Duchess of Manchester departing from New York for England on estate business. Judge Knapp concludes visits in New York and tours New England by auto. Col Eduardo Reyboud tours the South and East and stops at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. Col Raybaud wins applause at a San Diego reception with Col Roosevelt. Baron de Nagell departs for Petrograd after a London marriage in December. Myron Parker returns from a fishing trip to Todique Pools. Mr and Mrs Paul Fuller host lunch at the Willard after Mexico trip. L. Leas Combe moves to Rehoboth Beach for weeks. Mrs Kear and her son visit Maryland. Dorothy Wyeth travels to Deer Park for a visit with Texas residents. Mr and Mrs Cress Morris stay at the Shoreham. Mrs Mignon Lamanura returns from a 10000 mile West trip visiting major Western expositions and Canadian Rockies, planning to stay in Norwood Bethesda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
England
New York
Martin A. Knapp
Charles L. Kellogg
Syracuse
New England
Col
Eduardo Reyboud
San Francisco
Nice
Monte Carlo
Col. Roosevelt
San Diego
Col. Raybaud
Argentina
Helgaven
Baron de Nagell
Netherlands
Washington
Foreign Office
the Hague
Petrograd
Julia Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
Baromans‘de Na Kell
Myron Parker
Todique Pools
New Brunswick
Paul Fuller
Mexico
Mignon Alice Lamanura
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Franciscoand
San Diego Expositions
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Portland
Seattle
Vancouver
Canadian Rockies
Norwood
Bethesda
Auto Trip Notes Missives From Washington to Canada
Mr and Mrs William H Sholes left Washington for an extensive automobile trip through the Marin including Canada Miss Florence Palwer has gone to Buffalo NY to visit Miss Mabel Crampton Ernest Chamberlain may depart next week for Topeka Kan to visit his parents Prof Gabriel Lottfield arrived in Syracuse NY from Washington and is a guest there as Prof Leslie Dodges Miss T Kingoemba of Vancouver Beoyin at the Shepehum for a short
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sholes
Washington
Marin
Canada
Ernest Chamberlain
Topeka
Kans
Mrs. Pg, Chamberlain
Ggbriel Lottfield Hig
Syracuse
N. Y
Leslie
Camp Weather Keeps Society Indoors At Northern Resorts
Special to the Washington Poet notes chilly wether dampening activity at Narragansett Pier. Heavy wraps sheltered spectators at a tennis tournament and a polo match where the Aiken Redbirds beat the Point Judith Wanderers. Social events and charitable sales occupied guests, with Mrs P. B. Manice hosting a house party for notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. J
Wether
Aiken Redbirds
Point Judith Wanderers
P. B. Manice
New York
Col. Quincy
Dfllmore
A. S
Ilmore
Washington, D. C
John H. Hanan
Samuel H. Valentine
J. Allen Townsend
Robert 3. Tallmadge
Alfred Hewes
Toronto
Canada
Walmyr
Joseph Lelby
Ming Bessie Samusts
Philadelphia
Frank W. Kellogg
Newport Fashionables At Vincent Astor Bail
Newport in Beechwood held a grand ball at Vincent Astor’s summer estate with about 300 Bergsons invited. Mrs Astor hosted the event as a major social return since her marriage to the Astor head. Attendees included Mrs Widener and a photo session on the lawn. Rear Admiral Dunn was celebrated after promotion from captain aboard the Wyoming. Governor Whitman and family planned a stay at Prices Neck before returning to Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Newport
R. L
Beechwood
Vincent. Astor
Astor
Stephen B. Bitkinan
Joseph E.widener
Chandler P. Anderson
Washington
Miss Bancroft Engaged to Mr Winsor of Beverly Colony
Beverly Mass Aug announces engagement of Elizabeth Howe Bancroft daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hale Bancroft of Hala Farms Beverly to Alexander Winsor youngest son of Mr and Mrs Robert Winsor of Beaton Andrew Carnegie 24 and Walter J on fishing trip to New Brunswick Mrs J Preble Motley of Prides Crossing returns from Isleboro visit Mr and Mrs C L Hutchison Dedham guests for month of Mrs Hutchison's parents Mr and Mrs Harcourt Amory of Prides Crossing Mrs Godfrey Cabot and daughter Eleanor Cabot host music at summer home Farma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Beverly
Mass
Robert Hale Bancroft
Hala
Elizabeth Howe Bancroft
Alexander Winsor
Robert Winsor
Beaton
Andrew Carnegie
Walter J.j
New Brunswick
J. Preble Motley
Prides| Crossing Colony
Isleboro
C. L. Hutchison
Dedham
Carnegie Denies Offer of 40000 for Italian Peace
Special to The Washingtor Post from Bar Harbor Ma Aug 6 reports Andrew Carnegie denied offering 40000 through Swiss deputy Gruelich to Italian socialists for peace propaganda in Italy. Carnegie’s secretary denies any such payment to officials anywhere. A Hampton Institute schooner carried Indian and colored students to entertain at Mrs John S Kennedy villa. Prominent New York patrons included Mrs Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Alfred Anson. A matinee musicale honored Charles Warren assistant to the Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Bar Harbor
Andrew Carnnegie
Greulich
Italy
Carnegie
Hampton Institute
Hampton
Roada
John S. Kennedy
New York
Meadames Andrew Carnegie
Alfred Anson
Joan Jacob Astor
Miles B. Carpenter
John Callandar Livingston
Jobo
S Rogers
Ernesto Fabbri
Walter G. Ladd
Warner M. Leeds
William H. Bliex
Charles Warren
Washington
Diplomatic Corps Attends Spring Lake Fancy Dress Ball
At the Essex and Sussex Hotel in Spring Lake New Jersey the second annual fancy dress ball drew 1500 guests from government and society. Notables from Washington New York and Philadelphia participated including Gov Fielder Secretary of War and military staff, ambassadors from Brazil Cuba and Chile, and prominent families such as the Roeblings and O’Sullivans. The grand march featured Miss Angelina Embil Cowley and Ernesto Madgero in period costumes among other high profile attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Spring Lake Beach
N. J
New Essex and Sussex
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Angelina Embil Cowley
Habane
Cuba
Ernesto Madgero
Senora Desverine
A. J. de Ipanema Moreira
George W. Cifide
Jasper Lynch
Cardinal Gibbons Attends Indoor Garden Reception
Mr and Mrs Francia Surran Hoffman hosted a reception for Cardinal Gibbons in Southampton. The cardinal, visiting for a fortnight, was greeted by many from the fashionable colony. A sudden rain change moved the garden party indoors. Tomorrow he will attend a luncheon at the golf club hosted by Samuel Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southampton
Francia Surran Hoffman
Cardinal. Gibbons
Cardinal
Cardinal Gibbons
Samuel’ Pariah
Latest Fashions in Furs Seen At the Saratoga Race Track
Women of society displayed the latest fashions in furs at the races this afternoon at Saratoga Spa. Notables from Washington New York and New Jersey attended in club house boxes while a cool breeze highlighted bright silk knitted coats and summer furs. Thomas Welsh noted the France racing revival unlikely while predicting many women at postwar France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Race Track
Saratoga
N. Y
Joseph Leiter
Washington
Joseph E. Widener
William H. Hughes
United States
New Jersey
John Sanford
Joseph Harriman
New York
George T. Smith
Roland W. Smith
Second Cavalry
Bride with 30 Million Estate Denies Spaulding Income
Chicago reports reveal a trust deed tied to the late Joan H. Barker shows Cather ine Barker Spaulding's wealth estimated near 30 million dollars. The document limits Mr. Spaulding's access to income and directs payments to Mrs. Spaulding by check or draft to her order only, with specified yearly disbursements until age 21 and 26, then full income minus annuities, and grants her power to dispose of the estate by will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Catherine Barker
Howard Spaulding, Jr
Joan H. Barker
Cook
Golf Center of Interest For Hot Springs Society
The Washington Poet Hot Springs Virginia notes a cool day with outdoor activities at the colony. Guests at the Cesine include Baron and Baroness Rosenkranz London Mrs Felix Yturbe Washington and others. Arrivals today include Mr and Mrs W H Walter and daughter Washington and K H Gorman U S A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hot Springs
Louise Kohlsaat
Cincinnati
S. Boyle
New Orleans
Mise Henrietta Stout
Indianapolis
M. M. Binford
Richmond
Donald McDonald
Louisville
Henry Wardman
Baron
Baroness Rosenkranz
London
Felix Yturbe
Agnes Gil
Baltimore
Letitia McDonald
Loutaville
Arthur Birckhead Cooper
W. H. Walter
K. H. Gorman
Washington dogs at show in Atlantic City Kennel Club event
Groove A Porter and Max Rosenthal of Washington exhibit at the Atlantic City Kennel Club show set for tomorrow. Visitors bring about six dogs hoping for top ribbons as more than 500 dogs from across the East compete in 50 classes. The seashore feature will showcase the textureful program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Atlantic City
N. J
Groove A. Porter
Max Rosenthal
Washington
Pay dirt in Philadelphia discovered by assayer
Walter Scott, an assayer, took sand from a Ninth Street sewer excavation between Filbert and Arch, processed it, and extracted a small quantity of gold. He believes the city has enough gold to make investment profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Walter Scott
Ninth Street
Filbert and
Arch
Scott
Parade of Holy Name Societies Draws Thousands
The Archdiocesan Union of Maryland District of Columbia and Virginia directs a Holy Name parade expected to be the largest here with 3000 participants from Baltimore. Washington parishes select pennant designs in church colors including Immaculate Conception and St. Mary’s Alexandria among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Societies
Holy Name
Archdiocesan Union of
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
M. D. Shaefer
Washington
Baltimore
Heve
Immaculate Conception
St. Mary's
Alexandria
St. Vincent de Paul's
St. Ann's
Wisconsin Avenue
Holy Rosary
Holy Comforter
Sacred Heart
St. Cyprian’s
St. Joseph’s
St. Anthony's Brookland
St Stephen's
Holy Trinity
Aecht
St. Dominic’s
St. Martin’s
Ei Qers' Homme
At. Matthews
Church Notices From Early Columbia Listings
Church notices list several congregations with scattered names and times. Rev William T. Snyder will have charge during August. Christian Science and Church of Christ, Scientist, Columbia locations show services and Sunday school times. Colorado Street address hints appear in the public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ersoora L. Gr. John's Church
George Williamson Smith
William T. Snyder
Aoguet
Christian Science
Eeaine Roca
Jean Wbrary
GOL Coloredo Secord Church OF Christ
Ecinntist
Baga
Sersices
Srelock
Colorado
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Capt. Dyson
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mary
C. Aubrey Nicklas
New York City
Duchess
Mrs. Kear
C R. Kear
Mr. Pettit
Dorothy Wyeth
Deer Park
Joe Dagle
Texas
Mrs. Cress Morris
Milwaukee, Wis
The
Shoreham
Florence Palwer
Buffalo, N.Y
Mabel Crampton
Weer
Marragansett Pier
Vincent Astor
Bancroft
Beverly Colony
Mr. Winsor
Spring Lake
Southamp
Chee
Euey Corner
Kann Sons & En. Sth SP
Penna Ave
Priscilla
Saratoga Association
Tuxedo Park
William K. Vanderbilt
Henry E. Page
Cornelius K. G. Billings
Perry Belmont
L. A. Livingston
E. R. Graham
Thomas Welsh
France
Newcastle
Welsh
Spaulding
Atlantic City Kennel Club
PAY Dirt
Wearian
D. Kenny Co.’S Stores
FEP
Weno Co
RICK
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Gahl
FE Guninghea Co
Suit House
Seventh Street
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