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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
8
A local ad touts genuine furs for August sales. Real Scotch mole sets pillow muffs and novelty scarfs are offered at bargain prices with listed regular and sale amounts, including $50.00 and $65.00, $37.50 and $50.00, $32.50 and $45.00.
A Newport area report details a summer fete at Narragansett Pier with a grand carnival, polo finals for the Atlantic cups, and a large party of society figures from New York and nearby towns. Highlights include a charity fund day at the Casino, donations for the fete departments, and various booths run by prominent socialites to support fundraising efforts.
At Kebo Valley Club Bar Harbor crowds set attendance records as golf popularity surges. The season features swimming daily hours dancing symphony concerts and a large water sports meet with Northeast Harbor surpassing Bar Harbor in several events. Led by C C Madeira G Madeira IX Watson and C Davis for Bar Harbor and Louis B McCagg Jr J S Kuhn We3t Alison and Whitney Wright for Northeast Harbor, competition heats up across diving canoeing and yacht races.
Lenox Massachusetts on August 6 lists plans for the benefit charity hall for Miss Ethelred TF Folsom's sanitarium with September 25 as the event date. Notables assisting include Atmes George Winthrop Folsom, Samuel Frothingham, Newbold Morris, Frederick S. Delafield, Giraud Foster, and Charles Astor Bristed, with anticipated arrivals from Cortlandt Bishop and Beatrice Bishop.
Readable fragments show Newport society preparing a lawn fete led by Mrs Vanderbilt Curtis James Mes August and other notable hosts. The event at Breakers promises fundraising for charitable aims with entertainments, tables, and dancing as society figures and supporters gather for a mid summer social season.
White Sulphur Springs W Va August social week features record house count and lavish entertainments. Morning to evening gatherings, luncheons, teas and suppers overshadow the prior season. Notable trips include Mr and Mrs P C Knox touring 56 miles to the New Greenbrier with Judges and silver cups awarded for water sports and golf events. Domestic beef prices averaged 13.68 cents per pound.
Senator and Mrs Reed entertained about fourteen guests at the Dower House last night. Attendees included Senator and Mrs Martine Senator and Mrs Ashurat and Mrs W W Dixon. Also noted are various diplomats, families and travelers spending summers in Washington and surrounding areas, with engagements and moves between Washington Atlantic City and New York.
A Washington Post report from New York menus a Chicago convention where doctors argue crime stems from mental illness. They discuss sending alcoholics to colonies, the influence of society women at bridge parties, and the perils of wanderlust.
Lieut Roger H Williams Seventh Infantry U S A and Miss Kathleen Randolph Lipscomb were married Saturday at 6 o clock in the chapel of St Thomas Church Rev Caswell officiating The bride was attended by her sister Miss Rone Norvell Lipscomb Her brother Harry Lipscomb gave her in marriage Mrs Wallama daughter of Richard Fayetta Lipscomb and the late Mrs Lipscomb Miss Mualdore Cheatham Harris of Virginia is named in relation to the family.
European fashion houses display winter styles in Paris on August 15 as war rages. Designers like Caliot Spears, Fremet, and Worth present ready outfits, while Poiret and two Worth sons head to the front. Mme describes ongoing displays and wartime shifts.
American buyers visited major houses as Paquin sells her model collection and plans a new set. Drecoli and Premet display continues despite the war. Cash only terms prevail with Paquin requiring half in advance. Coats and gowns feature robe manteau redingote cuts, fur neckpieces, and heavy velvet gowns with lace, beading, and embroidery. Colors show blues browns greens and burgundy with soft reds.
A feature notes Mrs Landry of Donaldson Louisiana has added an ostrich to her stable, training it for potential race exhibition while others in the field marvel at such a novel entrant. The article also surveys garden and photography interests of English and royal figures, highlighting Mrs Philp Martineau’s praise of American gardens and King George’s patronage of photography, cinema, and armor displays at Windsor and the Tower of London.
News from London reports the Kaiserin urging German women and girls to support the war effort as nurses or helpers. She asks all who cannot fight to aid husbands, sons, and brothers, invoking divine strength for the nation in its defense and struggle.
The Rev Charles J Mullaly formerly of Gonzaga College faculty is named general prefect of discipline at Fordham College, supervising 1,500 students. Born in Washington and ordained three years ago in Spain, he previously led the Washington Truth Society and Aloysius Club before pursuing further studies at Andrews-on-the-Hudson. The Petworth Association’s August meeting is set for tomorrow night at the Petworth M E Church grounds, with District commissioners invited.
London Aug 16 fashionable American Women’s War Relief Fund led by Lady Paget plans to raise money for a hospital ship. Members include American women married to British nobility and wealthier Americans in Europe. A 6-member representation is hoped. testamonial form to be decided. Rooms in Old Burlington Street for operations. sewing and needlework to prepare garments. Key figures include Mrs William B Leeds, Lady Randolph Churchill, Mrs John Astor. Donations from many prominent Americans noted.
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