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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
15
The August sale promotes an extensive fur collection with luxury pieces and rare values. The catalog highlights Bleaded Squirrel, Russian Mink, Eastern Mink, sable, Fox, Black Fox, Black Lynn, Black Wolf, Caracal, Russian Pony, Labrador Seal, Beasant, and Persian Lamb Pine among the crowning selections, with custom order options and free storage until fall.
A dense social column traces weddings engagements and visits from Bar Harbor to Paris. Notable events include the upcoming marriage of Miss Caroling Louise Smith to Lieut. James Abbott in Washington Heights with a host of family witnesses and military attendees. Mrs Wright, wife of the Secretary of War, plans a Jersey City to Westchester summer. numerous diplomats and Washington luminaries are abroad or en route.
The report lists a series of social happenings and movements: FBI ceremony attendance in Washington for Allextué City honey moon plans, Mrs Cordelia and Marsh and niece Mrs Clara R Marr leaving for a month in Leonardtown Maryland, Dr A D Melvin in Bel Pa, Miss Ann I Murray home in Madison Wisconsin for several weeks, Dr Harvey Wiley returning from Mackinac Island to pay visits to Dr and Mrs GE Wilberger and to Mr and Mrs George W Evans at Rockport Massachusetts, Mr red Hearl summoned to Noahs ville Tennessee for his sister Harria’s illness, Miss Frances Lenora Hutchison hosting friends for her fourteenth birthday, and Mr Martin W Glazebrook Jr recovering from appendicitis visiting a Bethesda country place.
A Houston-like montage of high society events across Cowes and London details American and European aristocrats on yachts, balls, and social outings. Notables include Mrs. Field, the Jordan L Motis party, the Duchess of Westminster, and Prince Augustus Wilhelm’s pavilion planning. Plus scenes from a Parisian jewel craze and a poodle dog show at Hyde Park.
Newport society thronged the Casino and Gel Club with Mrs Ogden Mills and Miss Beatrice Mills among new arrivals. Lord Granard met many leaders of the summer colony while Mrs Berwind hosted a dinner dance at the Elms. Guests included Mrs Rainey and polo players. numerous attendees registered at the Casino and Newport Golf Club. The week features luncheons, dinners, and forthcoming weddings as guests sail in from abroad and from Boston.
A large crowd attended the weekly dance at Narragansett Pier Rhode Island with cafe chantant Friday night and a dawn finish. More than 700 was raised for St Peters by the Sea. Notable guests from New York Philadelphia Boston Providence and Paris were noted along with several luncheon gatherings at the Casino and multiple dressy dinner parties. The event drew clubmen and society figures including Miss Olivia Hitchcock and Miss Agnes Lane.
Fashion authorities predict jumper suits will be worn throughout the winter with Brusseignet or round yokes and Venice trimming. Many styles have ruffled sleeves and are described as stylish for jumper outfits. Deals include gulmpes priced at 1.79 for 306 net, first floor bargain tables.
Lenox Massachusetts reports the Berkshire Hunt's first trial run of the season, a five mile circuit around Laurel Lake starting at Bishop Field and passing estates of Mrs John Sloane Robert W Patterson and Capt John S Barnes ending opposite High Lawn. Dana master of hounds hosts look to next week's regular run, with social sets at Lake Mahkeenac and various villas hosting dinners and bridge parties among guests from Paris Chicago and New York.
Bright weather drew a large crowd to Long Branch for an innovative dog show likely to become an annual event. The Follywood Hotel hosted a concert led by James W Morrisey with Grace Van Studdiford as star, aided by notable performers. A Saturday garden party afterward drew about 1500 guests, followed by a circle-table dinner at Cafe Glacier with musical interludes. Attendees included Louchheim guests and numerous dignitaries from New York society, with others traveling to Atlantic City and Saratoga for leisure engagements.
Bar Harbor Me August 9 society enjoyed wolf and tennis in the forenoon and a concert in the Building of Arts in the afternoon followed by dancing at the Swimming Club. Notable guests included Joseph and Timothee Adamowski and Herbert Witherspoon with numerous New York visitors and local elites at dinners and luncheons.
A grocer tone ad lists long silk kimonos in pink, lavender, and satin patterns, with prices around 6.00 to 9.00. Also promoted are long ponge and Suk kimonos in plain colors and Japanese designs, displayed at 9.10 and 11 Second Floor S Kann Son & Co.
Mr and Mrs William Potter hosted at the Merton villa, joined by Mr Josiah Macy at the Swimming Club. Guests included Count and Countess von Limbure-Stirm, Mr and Mrs Hichborn, Baron Haymerle, Miss Wright, Mr Penseald, and Mr Paul Morton. Macy's guests included Miss Constance Pratt, Mr Dallas Pratt, Miss Wise, Mr Seward Webb, Jie, and Mr Morris Roche. Outdoor services by Yours Men's Basic Association were held in Franklin and Lincoln parks with Rev James M Henry and Rev J W R Sumwalt speaking.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as effective for neuralgia, claiming they soothe the nerves and provide relief while constitutional treatment takes time. Available at drug stores with a money back guarantee, from Miles Medical Co. Inc.
Readable text notes 12 inch centerpieces offered for 123 with 250 units available. Mentions 17 inch round or square shapes in Roman cut work, presented on bargain tables and in the First Figor Bargain Tables, Ribbon Alsic, or Third Floor art Section.
Special purchase lot offers 10c 25c and 50c brooch pins with or without stones. Choice of any lot item, many designs including buckles and Weil pins. Regularly 2ir nck and higher, assorted styles in gold and oxidized finishes. Jewelry Department First Floor.
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