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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
10
Woodward & Lothrop announces a late August sale run into September to accommodate patrons away in August. The retailer claims access to in-demand furs at lower prices than in many seasons, plus a 20 to 33 18 percent reduction during the sale, making purchases more attractive.
Announced sale proclaims abundant fine furs due to lower foreign buying. Early purchases secured choicest peltry, often the best available, previously unavailable as exports limited. Some furs like Hudson seal may not be obtainable later since dyeing abroad is restricted under present conditions.
The collection presents diverse fur coats including plain black pony coats beaver and skunk trimmed offerings. Hudson seal nearseal and caracal pieces appear with varied collars and natural dyed fur selections. Leopard skin coats are also listed among the season’s adaptable silhouettes.
A catalog listing multiple fur varieties including Black Fox New Male Fox New Battleship Gray Fox Japanese Cross Fox Taupe Japanese Fox Pointed Fox Natural Kit Fox Silver Kit Fox Natural Leopard Blue Fox Dyed Wolf Sitka Fox Dyed Wolf Natural Coney Natural Lynx Civet Cat Narobia and Kit Lynx.
Mrs N Buchanan announces the engagement of Miss Gladys Buchanan to Maj Laurence Clay Brown of the 1 S A. The couple were seen after Miss Buchanan's article in Lake Taive, with her being a noted outdoor enthusiast and graduate of the Valparaiso University. The wedding is planned for the fall, with several Washington society figures noted in the coverage.
Prominent Washington society circle actions include Helen Cannon hosting duties, the Gorgas family moving between Gettysburg and Washington, Parmelee and Penelope relatives in service of military and social causes, and plans for weddings and gatherings at Newport and Foundry Church.
Mrs H B Carter and daughter spend August and September in Strasburg Virginia. Mr and Mrs Howard Felix Moore and daughter Phyllis Shackleford visit Atlantic City after a North trip ending in Weldon North Carolina. Miss Florence Hisinger stays in Pennsylvania mountains. Miss Lillian Allison and her mother return from Atlantic City and Philadelphia with Mr Martin F Mitchell. Miss Hattie Bowia and sister stay August at Ocean City. Mrs F J Eisinger and family go to Pennsylvania mountains for a several week trip.
Special to The Washington Post reports Senator Boies Penrose arriving in Atlantic City for a few days. Navy officials Admiral McGowan, C. P. Aald, and others arrive from Washington. Cardinal Gibbons enjoys a Southampton visit aboard the Everglade with a notable party. The calendar also notes social events in York Harbor and Jamestown, with Mrs. Wardman’s daughter turning five and Asbury Park baby parade day drawing ambassadors and state officials.
Bar Harbor Me Aug 15 Announcement has been made by Mrs John B Porter of Washington widow of Lieut Col John S Porter who died this summer at Leavenworth Kans of the engagement of her daughter Miss Margaretta B Porter to the Rt Rev Dr Robert Codman Protestant Episcopal bishop of Maine Active in Church Work The wedding is planned in about two months with the match linking the Maine diocese to a prominent family.
President Wilson attended services at Central Presbyterian Church at 11 yesterday morning with cousin John Wilson and Dr Cary T Grayson his physician. He took a motor ride through the parks in the afternoon but returned to the White House early due to a storm.
Newport leaders in movies show evolved from a Newport summer party as Robert W Goelet filmed ten friends at the Bion Theater and Newport Casino scenes including cliff views Spouting Rock Beach and surf amid a Canadian shooting and fishing segment and a one reel comedy featuring the guests as amateur actors. Also Dr Charles H Walters spoke at the closing session of the 6th annual Primings Baptists convention at Pythian Temple with his sermon on the church history.
Saratoga Springs New York August 18 The Washington Post special report notes strong interest in Saratoga racing as the meeting continues with improving weather, larger attendance, and a gala charity ball at Grand Union Hotel to aid the Humane Society. Belmont Andrews wedding party members and August Belmont are among attendees scheduled to visit. Notables John Fos Jr novelist and John Beach of Manila are guests along with physicians Dr Charles W Pilgrim Dr Frank Van Fleet and Dr James A Higbee in town for care and social events.
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island August 15 crowds gathered for luncheons dinners teas and yachting parties drawing many guests for the weekend Hundreds of excursionists crowded the pier beach and Casino guests included Jules Henri de Sibour Admiral Fletcher Admiral Nicholson Louis Hirach William Braswell Grover Cleveland Loening and others from Washington New York Cincinnati and Charlestown The Reverend Freelangter visited and will travel with Rev Sterrett to Lake Placid.
Special to The Washington Post Beverly Mase Aug 15 Colonists plan a fiesta at Lookout Art estate of John Hays Hammond week from Wednesday under Count Macchi di Cellero Italian ambassador. Notable attendees include Mrs George Von II Meyer Mrs Andrew Carnegie 2a Mrs Henry Cabot Lodge and others. Henry Clay Frick summering at Eagle Rock builds three 45 foot iron tanks to store artesian water for lawns and gardens. Swift & Company lists Washington DC sales for the week ending Aug MH 1915 with domestic beet at 12.8 cents per pound.
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