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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
19
The New York Washington Paris store closes at 5 o clock on weekdays and 1 o clock on Saturdays during the heated term. Out of town patrons may use the Mail Order Department to supply their summer wants with accuracy and dispatch.
Hand crafted Bar Harbor Willow Chairs described as roomy, comfortable and durable. Made entirely by hand from French willow, promoted as cool and desirable for summer use. Includes an illustrated natural color depiction of the chair.
Special summer prices on upholstery work wallpapering and decorating urge readers to plan now before fall. The ad promises full completion after vacation, lower costs, and a showroom of imported and domestic wallpapers plus drapery materials. Designers offer free plans and estimates with postal or phone access.
The August clearance sale offers remaining imported and domestic curtains at greatly reduced prices. High grade goods including mesic productions range from 2 to 6 pairs per pattern. Curtains for all parts of the house are on sale for immediate clearance, with small lots and discontinued items priced below regular.
Sherwood metal frame window screens ably priced and sanitary with no imperfect frames. Used under the sash or fixed outside. Ready-made adjustable screens available in sizes 24 by 20 and 33 by 40 inches with prices from 40 to 65 cents. Fourth Mor-G St.
Fireless cookers offer heat free cooking and cost savings during hot summers. Choose Thermatic from $12 upward, Vac-Jac from $11 upward, Perfect from $11 upward. If you lack knowledge of fireless cookers, learn the basics and benefits.
A compact catalog style snippet lists wide mouth and regular mouth fruit jars in pint, quart, and gallon sizes with prices per dozen. Includes jelly glasses in plain and optic styles, jar tops and rubbers, tulip rubbers, wide mouth rubbers, and a small paraffin wax package offering.
An advertisement lists extensive Colonial glassware prices starting at low figures. Berry bowls and salad bowls begin around 18 cents, oil or vinegar cruets from 26 cents, finger bowls per dozen about 1.20 dollars, plates per dozen from 7.80 dollars, and sherbet glasses per dozen from one dollar.
The Mexican ambassador, summering at Magnolia, Mass, will depart in September for Mexico to take part in centennial festivities. Notables at a Magnolia dining event included former Gov. Curtis Guild Jr and Mrs Guild, with other guests from diplomacy and government circles.
Miss Marguerite Phillips to wed Roy Lyman Newhouser with September 12 ceremony announced by mothers. Miss Annie Moffet Coyner engaged to Algernon Lee Handy of Washington. October weddings planned as Esperanto delegates honored with events in Bristol School grounds, a Barrett reception, and an Arlington Hotel ball. Brides wore navy ensembles post ceremony. Various social updates include trips to Atlantic City, London visits, and travel from Washington to Chicago.
Society notes from Newport and Washington recount social intrigue at a Paris ball where Albert Radziwill’s American bride-to-be outmaneuvers Duchess de Doudeauville with compliments and wit. The piece weaves in fashion debates, wealthy patrons, upcoming Deacon Peabody nuptials, and lavish summer social life, including gilded gifts, divorces, and European travels.
The Bar Harbor Choral Society gave its annual concert at the Casino with a large audience. Patronesses included Mrs. Abbe, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Bowdoin, Mrs. Cassatt, Mrs. Pulitzer, and many others. Social events followed with luncheons at the Swimming Club. The Kebo Mount Desert Pemetic golf tournament opened today with a large entry field seen as likely to yield course records.
A Monday morning ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church united Miss Martha GB Walsh and Mr William L Miller, with Rev Father Beavans officiating. The bride wore a white embroidered gown and large white hat, carried miles of the valley, attended by her cousin Miss Elizabeth L Murphy in white silk trimmed with insertion and lace and a matching hat.
About 3000 members of the American Order of Owls attend the Rochester New York convention. James P. Mullatey of Indianapolis serves as supreme president. Delegates and families were banqueted. a steamer ride is planned and a grand parade on Thursday is expected to attract at least 1240 participants. General Bliss left to command in California, with Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss moving to San Francisco and Maj. Gen. Barry to West Point. Col. Scott will return to cavalry at the line.
A crowded crimson ballroom hosted Burr McIntosh for a St Luke's Episcopal Church benefit titled A Midsummer Night's Scream. Prominent guests included Dr. and Mrs. Guy Fairfax Whiting Col and Mrs Edward Collston Judge and Mrs Willam Harrison Jackson Maj W Stuart Symington Dr Delen d Fitzgerald and Gen and Mrs William H K Cox among others. A luncheon at Inglescote honored Misty Gladys Ingalls and Miss Abbie Ingalls Bernard, with other dinners and arrivals from Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Cincinnati noted.
Lenox mass August scene of frequent travel as numerous visitors depart and arrive in the summer colonies. Notables such as Mrs Arthur W Swann Mrs William A M Burden and Mrs Hichard Watson Gilder are listed among guests at Stockbridge the Hotel Aspinwall and nearby locales. Others include J Gerald Depolo James Greenleaf Sykes and the Roosevelts en route to Beverly Pines and Saratoga with family and friends in attendance. The report tracks movements of society figures between Stockbridge Dalton Pittsfield and surrounding resort towns.
Social season at Narragansett Pier features Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fell as guests of P. S. Randolph at Wildfeld Farm after arriving from Bar Harbor. Luncheons on the Casino plaza include Hannah Randolph, Rene La Montagne Jr, and guests from New York, Tuxedo Park, and Washington with additional arrivals at Mathewson and Gladstone. A motor party from New London and a casino luncheon draw multiple prominent guests from Newport, New York, and Philadelphia amid dances at Mathews.
The talk argues that small acts of kindness and tiny sins shape character and destiny. It cites examples from nature and literature, urging prompt, faithful duty and humble deeds as foundations for greatness.
Mrs Burke-Roche visited the Casino for the first time in years, amid a parade of notable guests including Mrs Ogden Mills and Lady Granard. Wealthy residents and visitors like Pierpont Morgan, Vincent Astor, and Col John Jacob Astor attended events, while Miss Varentsen and Miss Wetmore joined charity tableaux planned for August 23.
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