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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
11
In a sunlit drawing room, Frances announces selling a story for 300 at The Scroll, while Helen worries about Frances's independence in New York. Frances departs with a embroidered lingerie pillow gift, leaving Helen uneasy about what Frances may be concealing.
A bustling chronicle of Washington society notes the Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs McAdoo returning to their North Haven cottage after a motor trip via Cornish and Poland Springs. Other households in the capital include Mrs Harrison hosting a large Pequot Casino dinner, Count von Bernstorff at White Pine Camp, and the McCormicks aboard the yacht Andrea diverted to Rockport by fog en route to Seal Harbor. The piece also mentions the Thomsions en route to Summit Point, Mrs Haywood joining Wilson in the Adirondacks, Mrs Draper planning Newport events, and a parade of social figures preparing for autumn travel and weddings including Miss Randall’s upcoming marriage to Lieut Williams.
Rhoda Fullam will be among the bridesmaids for Margaret F. Andrews and Morgan Belmont wedding in Newport this Saturday. Belmont is son of August Belmont. Andrews is daughter of Paul A. Andrews. Rear Admiral Fullam’s daughter accompanies the bridal party as a bridesmaid.
A society page notes a notable wedding, prominent visitors and guests at Washington hotels. Miss Hilzgbeth Howry travels to Hot Springs, Va. to stay with Mrs. Kely Evans and Mrs. James M. Thomson, daughter of Speaker Champ Clark, arrives at the Willard for a short stay. Secretary Lansing hosts a Raleigh dinner while Mrs. Newman hosts a luncheon for Lieut and Mrs Crawford. Crawford and Dillon wedding occurred in Brooklyn. The Newmans plan a motor trip to Bretton Woods and Poland Springs with others visiting White Sulphur Springs and Capon Springs. Langhorne and daughter Gibson visit the Willard. and the late Lieut French’s family lease a Chesapeake Bay home for summer at White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Mary Emerson Jackson of Bradley Cottage Brad Chase left yesterday to visit George Roberta’s family at their new Hudson home before traveling to the Berkshires and returning to Chevy Chase in October. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs M Birdsong and Miss William Kearney Carr with Belle Tavenner from Norfolk. Representative J Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania is at the Raleigh. Others include Miss N V Fierce, Miss G E Archer, Mrs E Brennan and Misses Nora and Maude L Davis. Miriam B Yarlick engagements announced to Joseph Lewis. Capt Joseph W Beacham Jr and Lieut Harold L Parsons among recent WilLard arrivals.
Various society notes from Asheville to Lake George describe summer events. Details include a Chinese play benefiting Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton, high society gatherings in Asheville with the Vanderbilt and McAdoo circles, and Judge Walter Evans’s forthcoming Worcester wedding. Reports also cover Beverly Farms horticultural features, Lesters at Edgewater House, Swedish consul M. Clarholm’s cottage at Lake George, and Watch Hill dinners hosted by Mrs. Henry B. Joy with prominent guests from Detroit and New York.
Special to The Washington Post from Narragansett Pier Rhode Island August 11 The social event of the day was a bridge and tea at the Casino hosted by Mrs William A Frazer for her granddaughter Dorothy Manice who is staying at the Arlington cottage Prizes included silver flower vases Hosts and guests include Mrs William Edmunds Gilbert and Baroness J de Jonghe along with a luncheon at the Casino for Mrs Victor Mather Mrs C Randolph Snowden and George Leo Thompson, and many others Also yacht races at Bur Harbor with Alicia Livingston taking the series cup in If I Can followed by tableaux and living pictures for arts construction featuring appearances by Miss Katharine Steward Mrs John Jacob Astor and others to be staged August 17
Hot Springs Virginia August 11 activities closed with a dance drawing many neighbors. Archibald M McCiea and his four stepdaughters plan horse show entries at White Sulphur Springs. Mrs H Fuller of Washington returns from White Cottage visit with Miss Gladys Ingalls. Felix Yturke of Washington guests of Mme Christian Haage at Barton Lodge for dinner. Arrivals include Joseph D Sullivan Mrs J F Sullivan and Miss Sullivan of Washington.
A lawn fete and Japanese garden party at the YWCA vacation lodge Cherrydale Virginia drew more than three hundred attendees. An all-time Indian dance opened the program after an eight o'clock campfire. Ice cream cake and candies funded the recreation club. Entertainment featured Mr Fitzgerald singing solo readings by Mr Jarvin and dances by Miss Edna Carson and Miss Rimessey. The Girls' Club sang Southern melodies and Miss Anna C Wilson directed the event.
Saratoga Springs Aug 11 attendance climbs daily as the Sara toga Racing Association meets exceed expectations. Count Villafranca draws attention while society guests in the clubhouse admire gowns, dinners, and ball dances. Notable attendees include Mrs Payne Whitney, Mrs Edward W Kearney, and J W Parrish with jockey Tucker schooling a horse.
Chief entertainment tonight was a dinner by James J. Van Alen at Walkhurst for Mr and Mrs Vincent Astor returning from Marblehead on their steam yacht Noma. Shepherdess outfits bloom among Newport’s well dressed as Mrs Henry Pierrepont Perry and Mrs Lorillard Spencer Jr showcase blue and white silks and vivid magenta accents in hats and accessories.
In Lenox Massachusetts on August 11 the Lake Mahkeenac Boat Club hosted water sports with an egg and spoon race. Girls winner Muss Bonsal finished ahead of Irene Turnura and Helen Frothingham while boys winner Yates Satterlee led Wirt D. Walker and Machlin Davis.
A Washington chamber of commerce meeting with Baltimore delegates will map lincoin highway routes for recommendation to the Lincoln Highway Commission. The Baltimore party includes Charles E Falconer and others. State Roads Chairman Weller will join with maps, possibly with John Walter Smith and Senator Blair Lee aboard. Also, Mer Russell to celebrate a month's mind mass for his mother at St Patrick's Church tomorrow at 8:15, with Rev Smyth and deacon Egan assisting.
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