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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
6
The August sale presents a premium fur collection with prices lowered nearly to regular sale levels. Highlighted are Bleaded Squirrel, Russian Mink, Eastern Mink, sable, fox, black fox, black Lynn, black wolf, caracal, Russian pony, Labrador seal, beasant deal, and Persian Lamb. Store and insure orders for fall at no charge.
A flurry of social visits and weddings unfolds as Mrs Wright of the War Department heads to Westchester for summer, and Miss Caroling Louise Smith weds Lieut James Abbott at the Smith residence in Washington Heights with a host of military and diplomatic guests in attendance. Bar Harbor hosts Baron Haymerle and a dinner ensemble, while Washington society gathers for luncheons, summer sojourns in Paris, and arrivals at Newport and Narragansett Pier.
FBI ceremony attendance noted as relatives and friends discuss plans in Washington and Allextué City for a honeymoon. Cordelia and Marsh, with niece Clara Marr, depart for Leonardtown for a month. Dr. A. D. Melvin visits Bel Pa, Miss Ann I. Murray returns to Madison, Wis. Harvey Wiley to Mackinac Island then to pay G. E. Wilberger and George Evans in Rockport. Hearl summoned to Noahsville for sister’s illness. Frances Lenora Hutchison hosts a fourteenth birthday at 2709 Eleventh St. NW. Martin W. Glazebrook Jr, recovering from appendicitis, arrives at Bethesda country place.
Gossip from numerous exchanges covers Cowes week with Mrs Field and Mr Plant hosting aboard the Tolande during royal attendance, American visitors, and Duchess of Westminster sailing without her duke. It notes fashion, jewels, and royal interests, plus travel to Scotland and Mariehead while detailing dances, balls, and notable social figures across Europe and the United States.
Newport crowds filled the morning Casino and Gel Club events as Mrs Ogden Mills and daughter Miss Beatrice Mills arrived with Lora Graner from Europe. Lord Granard met many summer leaders at dances, lunches, and dinners hosted by Mrs Berwind, Rainey, and others. Guests include Mrs Harriman, Miss Dorothea Kane, and numerous Iselins, Crawfords, and Generals, with licenses for a August 31 wedding secured by Miss Alice Grosvenor and Dudley Davis. Several golf matches and arrivals at Newport Golf Club marked a bustling social week.
Large crowd attends weekly dance in Narragansett Pier Rhode Island with cafe chantant Friday night and a dawn finish. More than 700 dollars raised for St Peters by the Sea. Notable guests include Miss Olivia Hitchcock and Miss Agnes Lane of New York. Attendees from Philadelphia Providence Boston and Paris gather for dances and luncheons at the Casino Imperial and Magsasoit among others.
Fashion authorities predict jumper suits will be worn throughout the winter with Brusseignet and trimming styles popular. Many feature ruffled sleeves and vivid yoke designs. Sale offers low prices on gulmpes at the First Floor Bargain Tables, $1.79 for $306 value.
In Lenox Massachusetts a dogless Berkshire Hunt opened the season with a five mile circuit around Laurel Lake. The run started at Bishop Field and passed estates of Mrs. John Sloane and Capt John S. Barnes, ending opposite High Lawn. Notables including Mr. and Mrs. Dana and Miss Kate Cary joined the outing.
Bright weather ushers an annual sounding event in West End Long Branch New Jersey with an indoor concert at Itorywood Hotel led by James W. Morrisey featuring Grace Van Studdiford and a star cast. A Saturday dance and garden party drew about 1500 attendees while dinners and gatherings filled the evening with music, speeches, and social rounds.
Bar Harbor Me August 9 Society enjoyed wolf and tennis in forenoon a concert in the Building of Arts in the afternoon and dancing at the Swimming Club in the evening. The concert featuring Messrs Josef Timothee Adamowski and Herbert Witherspoon drew a crowded hall. A dinner for Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill hosted by Mr and Mrs Z A Putnam of New York preceded the ball. Countless guests including Baron and Baroness Hengelmuller Mrs Wright and others attended multiple dinners at the club and Bagatelle with prominent society figures and visitors from Washington and New York. Luncheons were also held yesterday.
Saks kimonos offered in pink lavender and satin patterns with bold Japanese designs. Prices range from 6.00 to 9.00 with long silks and paged options highlighted on the second floor.
Mr and Mrs William Potter hosted at the Merton villa and 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 entertained Constance Pratt, Dallas Pratt, Miss Wise, Seward Webb, Jie, and Morris Roche. Outdoor services were held yesterday by Yours Men's Basic Association in Franklin and Lincoln parks with the Rev James M Henry and Rev J W R Sumwalt addressing contingents.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills as a quick relief for neuralgia pain. It claims the medicine soothes nerve pain in the large nerves, reduces suffering while constitutional treatment takes longer, and directs readers to buy at drug stores with a provided package and pricing hints.
The ad advertises 12-inch centerpieces for 123 with 250 units available. It mentions 17-inch round or square Roman cut work centerpieces priced at 12-2¢ today. Items appear on First Figor Bargain Tables, Ribbon Alsic, or Third Floor art Section.
A crowded jewelry department ad offers 10c 25c and 50c brooch pins in assorted styles with or without stones, plus buckles and Weil pins. Special purchase lots allow choosing any item from the lot with many designs available today.
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