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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1908

Page

15

Dance Arranged for Newport National Lawn Tennis Ball

Elisha Dyer to head theCasino ball for players of the national lawn tennis tournament in Newport Aug 21. Guests include Mrs Davies and the Clews family, with multiple arrivals at Pine Croft and the villa colony. A second tournament at the Gun Club is planned as interest in bridge grows.

Newport R. C Elisha Dyer W. van Ingraham New York Col Chalea L. F. Robinson Henry R. Livingston Beeckman Daniel Chauncey, Jr Paul J. Rainey Helen North Bristol Villa Colony Aquidmeck C. B. Newton Saratoga Nancy Henderson Alice Crossman Bessie Crossman Joseph L. Howlett Huntington Long Island Franklin Mott Gunther Devereauk Milburn William A. Wazard Milburn Livingston Beechman

Lenox Society Roundup Brightens Late Summer

Lenox social season continues with Mrs. John E. Parson hosting a Stonover dinner and Mrs. Frank Sturgis coordinating a Clipston Grange luncheon for Miss Rosamond Dixey and guests from Baltimore and beyond. A solo scarf dance by Miss Jessica Bishop in Pittsfield drew praise, as society note-takers clock multiple arrivals and departures among prominent families from Boston, New York, and New Jersey at local estates and inns.

Empire ‘Theater Pittsfield Jessica Bishop Chi Mabel Choate Boston Salem Naum- Stockbridge William H. Schoonmaker Montclair N. J Red Lion Inn Philip Sears George B. Blake Pine Needies Charles’ Astor Grace Susan Sedgwick Arthur G. Sedgewick Mannchester-by-the-Sea Aspinwall Uorel H. K. Burras York Henry 5 Clinuniitt Irvington Henry Dibbles Rock Lawn New York

DINNER PARTIES IN ORDER Bar Harbor Summer Society

Bar Harbor Me reports a day of luncheons and dinners despite a thunderstorm. Hosts include Mrs. Robert Drayton at Chalks with numerous guests. Mrs. Watts of Philadelphia at the Swimming Club for her daughter Dorothea Watts, plus several debutantes. A Turrets dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John J Breery of New York featured guests Reginald de Koven and others.

Bar Harbor Me. Ave Robert Drayton Chalks C. Morton Smith Den Ida Cooper Thomas Att Hunt J. Lo Ketterlmus Keith Alexan- Patten Linzes Norris Henriques Merwind Jackson D. B.C. Cat McFadden Thillips Hebe Wright Gurnee Messrs Emlen Drayton John Potter Robert Potter Allan Wellman Howland Auchineless H. A. Sanda John J. Breery New York Reginald de Koven Drayton Charles B. Wright van Rensselaer Green Mesers Frederick May George B. Dorr Robinson Phoenix Ingraham Stewart Judge Rowston Semery Bland Spottawood Smith East Grace Street Tabies Sr. Wi Travers John Fyler Admiral Hertre Webster James Sutton C. W. P. Brock Smith Alige M Yyler Col M. L. Spottawood Arthur M. Cannon W. ‘“Yavers Clib W. P. Brock East Franklin Misa “Mozelle Dibrell Apperson Virginia Apartments Emily Walker Raleigh N.C Miss Apperson Mike Walker Miss McCarthy Miss Edwards Francia Reams Gay Wilburn Mias Anecey Orgain Henry ‘Wyatt de. Selden

Long Branch Damp Day Dulls Sea Side Holiday

West End Long Branch New Jersey reports a dull rainy August day. Rain and thunder kept visitors indoors while hotel and villa bridge parties provided shelter. Bathers hurried home to avoid more downpour as Sea Girt campers faced showers. Mrs Edward Steindler hosted a bright Franco fete dinner in Cafe Glacier with a ballroom setting and a table centerpiece of roses and hydrangeas.

West End Long Branch N. J Sea Edward Steindler

Society Helps Church at Narragansett Pier Benefit

At Narragansett Pier Rhode Island a cafe chantant for St Peter by the Sea drew hundreds of society members to a lavish ballroom setting. Three plays by villa colony members were staged under Thomas J Williams and Murchison with a cast including Olivia Hitchcock Agnes Lane and Kenneth Murchison. Notables and Newport visitors attended with boxes tables and guests from Baltimore Washington and Newport.

Narragansett Pier R. I St. Petera-by-the-Sea Villa Colony Thomas J. Williams Kenneth M. Burchison P. Randolph K. Henry B. Kane Louis H. Igram Missea Olivia Hitchcock Gladys J. Smith Agnes R. Lane Washington Thomas H. Buck- Vier Paint and Powder Club Baltimore Edward A. Mitchel John Welsh Sherburne Prescott Paul Jones Carrol Roberts Warner Jones Scudder Mersman Anita Gheens Marguerite Prescott Carrie Murray Sarah Welsh Tracy Jones Brander Matthews Ge Copper Kurt Diedklen A. F. Hopkins Irving Chase C.K. D. Walsh W. A. Jackson Jackson L. G. Smith Joseph A. Flannery P. M Alexander Brown Herbert Harriman W. A. Hazard

Taft Visit Sparks White Sulphur Springs Festivities

Special to The Washington Post from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia details a grand reception for Judge and Mrs Taft with lavish ballroom decor evergreen ropes and silver horse show statues. The Greenbrier horsemanship show and Old White 400 races highlight a week of lectures tennis tournaments and elegant entertainments.

Washington Post White Sulphur Springs W._Va Taft John A. Theyer Charleston W. Va Thayer Dixie Land Greenbrier

Social Scene Shines With Army Family Arrivals

The son in law Mr and Mrs R Gvans of the army arrived this week along with Mr Eugene Herman Tricon paymaster of the army and Mrs Tricon who are visiting for the summer. Mrs Tricon is described as charming and both participate in social events. Also welcomed this week is Mrs Andrew Bradley of Washington, daughter of Mrs Kellogg, who was a belle at the Old White in her youth and received an ovation on arrival.

Mra B Steindley Yi Oo Sha Bilbridge Gerry Snow, Jr Nicholas Cruaius Jane Linsberger William B. Anderson Barry Solomon Harry G. Hemming L. Pelletreau Samuel L. Clemens Mark ‘Twein Redding Conn Heather Rederick Gerken Ruby’ Speyer Waldo Irving Shuman Ruby Hurst Providence R. I Florence Gerken Frederick Gerken, Jr Henry G. Audenreith Scarsdale Salling W. Baruch Europe Anchorage Atlantic Avenue P. F. Collier Hatantown Monmouth County Hunt Harold A. Content Long Branch Adirondacks Chatard Washington Ishain’ Hornsby Eugene Herman Tricon Tricon Andrew Bradley Kellogg Eula Belle Gordon MaNeer Richmond Greens Bore N. C Virginia Dallas Yex J. H. Anderson Randolph William Powhatan Jennings Cathedral Hotel Rocky Mount Jennings Martha Elizabeth McGowan G. A. McGowan Greenville W. H. Jennings Amherst County Clyde Sowers Salisbury Leo Sowers Asheville N. G Claudius J. Alten Galveston Tex Clara Allen George C. Burgess Sacred Heart Church Burgess George Burgess Eleanor Finch Clara Perkins Gertrude Carter Clara Hobson Daisy Samuels Belle Slocum Christine Hubbard Hattie Finch A H. Herris G. Staples M. Hubbard King McCray Hl. Hubbard Mr. Finch Alfred Macgill Randolph Alfred BM. Randolph, Jr Olney Road Manchester England Bessie Pace James B. Pace Grove Avenas

Atlantic City Hopes Henry Farman Visit and Boardwalk Crackdown

Atlantic City hotel and business leaders push to bring Henry Farman and his flying machine to the resort to attempt a new aerial record. The city cracks down on roadside cafes near Boardwalk approaches, while property owners at Virginia Avenue fight the closures with a writ enjoining city actions. Governor Hanly and Gen. Davis are among visiting notables, with numerous Washingtonians staying at multiple hotels along the shore bundled with social and health notes.

Washington Atlantic City Henry Farman Ocean Virginia Avenue Automobile Club Gov. Hanly Indiana United States Army Haddon Hall New Castle Ind M. G. Spencer Grand Atlantic Hotel A. V. Ross J. Powers J. N. Bhanhan H. Snider Hotel Sothern T. B. Lilley Princess Hotel Albemarle C. R. Roelker L. B. Greene Ostend John Shelden Traymore Daisy Fitzhugh Syres Touraine Donald McNeale Charles Orme Cedarcroft J. C. Nesbitt Baddon Hall C. B. “Vierbuchen Sothern Hotel C. DeJarnette Keyser Joseph W. Buch Ardmore S. W. Ratten W. &. Mantel Rarton H. L. Smith J.C. Write Barkshire Inn H. W Ifealy Anid Ancle CG Bud Willam Budtey H. Bates H. R. Russell Myers Stone Chetwoode Mire W. W. Anderson H. Jarat H Cromwell W. Cromwell Wes A King M. Kinky Ming RH Romwell Fred Cromwell Ares Chelsea Scully Dennie—Andrews P. Dwncan Thomas B. Mer Guizan Janes M Proctor J. OW Micharles Mate and Wits

Miss Ethel Roosevelts Birthday Delayed Again

Special to the Washington Post from Oyster Bay notes repeated misdates of Ethel Roosevelt's birthday. After multiple false cheers and clerical jokes, Sagamore Hill confirmed the real date as August 10, 1908, when she turns 17 and begins social debutante preparations amid plans for a possible Paris trip with Mrs Roosevelt.

Washington Post Oyster Bay Aug Ethel Roosevelt Ethel Mr. Loeb Sagamore Hill Leely Forester Washington Miss Roosevelt Roosevelt Miss Ethe Hen Sagamore Hithel Roosevelt Spasey Cident Africa Mre Midat Paris

SMART SET ON AUTO TOURS AND WEDDING BELLS IN RICHMOND

Richmond society notes large motor tours to Virginia mountains and famed caverns. Engagements and weddings multiply in August with Miss Lelia Blair to William Northrup and several nuptials planned at homes along East Grace Street and Cathedral Hotel.

Washington Post Yerimong Richmond Boaty Lelia Skipwith Blair Wiliam Northrup New York Northop Jay Gould Gould

Deer Park Society Plans Summer Fair at Local Grounds

A Baltimore and Ohio official, President Oscar G. Murray, grants sanction to use the fair grounds or hotel in case of bad weather. Youths enjoy straw and hay rides and a rapid plan for a distant farmer dance with a supper, organized at short notice for summer fun.

Oscar G. Murray Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Remedy for Mosquito Bites From the Philadelphia Record

An anonymous advocate touts ordinary mutton tallow as a latent ointment for skeeter bites. He insists he has suffered bites across the region and credits a kitchen shelf glass of tallow with stopping itching and giving him peaceful sleep after failed prior remedies. The piece frames lightning-caused barn fires as a notable risk, with fire insurance estimates breaking down causes.

Philadelphia Yerseyman Delaware Atlantic

Richs Distinctive Footwear Sale for All Ages

A wide reduction sale offers Richs footwear for women men misses boys and children including desirable pumps and ties. The ad promises complete outfitting for seaside or mountains and invites mail orders if customers are out of town.

Lightning Causes High Property Loss in 1899 Report

Weather bureau figures for 1899 show 6 627 lightning strikes causing damage, 6 25 buildings harmed, property losses valued at 33 016 520, 3 deaths, 60 injuries, and 4 250 stock killed. Tall chimneys and moisture retaining storage like hay barns attract strikes. ice houses prove especially vulnerable.

Weather Bureau Department of Agriculture

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