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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
25
Woodward and Lothrop will close at 5 PM on weekdays during the heated term, with Saturdays closing at 1 PM. The department store in New York Washington and Paris markets enforces the shorter hours to manage summer demand.
A catalog style notice for an August fur sale detailing fashion furs and prices. Listings include Sable Squirrel and Black Opossum fur sets from 15.00 to 37.50, Iceland Fox and American Marten sets, Isabella Fox sets, and Genuine Russian Pony Skin coats priced from 60.00 to 83.50 with high value comparisons.
Clearance sale offers boys clothing and necessities at a third to half off regular prices. Includes all wool boys suits in light and medium weights with knickerbocker trousers, sizes 7 to 17, priced at 5.00 and 7.50 after reductions. Straw hats for boys and girls, middy and sailor styles, in milan braids, and a sample line of wash hats at 25c each.
The marriage of Lieut Bruce Cotton to Mrs Edyth Johna Tyson was announced for August 4 at Sunbridge Parish Church in Kent England. Mrs Tyson is widow of Jesse Tyson of Baltimore and Ms Cotton belongs to the coast artillery corps of the U S Army.
Society at Hot Springs Virginia reports Mrs John Hayes Caperton hosting a tea in the Japanese room and a dinner for guests including Melville Ingalls Admiral William G Buechter and several debuts. Miss Fleck entertained at a lawn gathering before a casino concert and Mrs William Allen led a motor trip to Natural Bridge. New registrations at the Casino name Pendleton Ingalls Woodruff and others. Mrs Batard Valentine hosted an Old Virginia supper at the Oaks for Warm Springs visitors.
The acting Secretary of the Treasury A Platt Andrew hosted a luncheon with Senator Aldrich and Mrs Aldrich, their daughters, and John D Rockefeller Jr. Also present were Col Francis Colton and Miss Marjorie Colton at Magnolia and Manchester, Massachusetts. Mrs Lawrence Townsend visited Paul Smiths, Mrs Edwin R Thomas Jr., and the Boardmans hosted Mrs Crane and Miss Crane of Dalton. The Portuguese ambassador to Mexico, the Marchese A Capece Minutolo di Bugnano, arrived in New York aboard the Berlin with the marchesa, stopping at the Waldorf.
Miss Mary Louise Ward daughter of Mrs Albert W Ward and Balph Thomas Weaver married yesterday. They will reside at 1236 Thirty third street after a trip to Atlantic City and New York, returning by September. Gen Robert Shaw Oliver Assistant Secretary of War and Miss Oliver ride through the West and return to Washington September 8. Mrs Hacker announces engagement of her sister Eleanor Caldwell to Charles W O Bunker at Newport Rhode Island. Eleven guests attended the dinner with pink and green decorations. Others present include Mr George W Dougherty William Neil Crane Miss Katharine Ballinger Commander Chase USN Gordon Hale USNM and Mrs Caldwell. Mrs Ed F Elsminger and daughter spend two weeks at the Clarendon Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs Frederick Godfrey of Philadelphia visit Mr and Mrs E D Godfrey. Mrs B Krulewitch and sons of New York visit her parents. Capt Joseph P McCrink hosts a party in honor of Mrs Elizabeth Niece-Penne.
A flotilla of yachts visited Newport on Tuesday with parties aboard the Rambler Felicia and Atlantic. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs W Everitt Macy and Mr and Mrs Harald G Henderson of New York, and Mrs Francia E H Dewey of Worcester hosting a 20 guest luncheon for St Philomena’s Church fundraiser at the Casino ballroom.
Mrs Nicholas Longworth spent an evening at the Knickerbocker Theater New York backstage during The Arcadians observing the cast from the wings and touring dressing rooms She praised performers Julia Sanderson Ethel Cadman Connie Ediss Mary Mackid and sang with the chorus then watched the finale from the wings The social notes also report the Paris announcement of Count Jean de la Greze and Miss Eleanor Steele s New York wedding plans and Queen Alexandra s waning influence and health plus Miss Constance Warren swimming six miles at Baileys Beach in moonlight in 2 15 noting her trainer and boat follow.
Bar Harbor Me August 24 Mr and Mrs Philip Livingston of New York hosted a large reception and dance at Fairview, their new summer home, with principal horse show officials and summer colony members in attendance. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Edwin Gould at Hulls Cove, and Col John Jacob Astor with son Vincent Astor aboard the yacht Norma for the event.
Rites for Dr John Wells Bulkley oldest physician in the District of Columbia are set for 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, Third and Land Streets NW. Rev Dr Whittemore to conduct with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. Cosmos Club members and many physicians will attend.
Illness strikes Newport summer residents as constant entertainments strain health. Mrs. French Vanderbilt fainted at a dancing dinner. Mrs. William E. Carter and Mr. Carter left for the mountains. Mr. Reginald Vanderbilt and others also described as indisposed. Mrs. Craig Biddie recovering from surgery at Newport hospital.
Newport Aug 24 prominent society women posed for tableaux vivants at the Casino Theater to benefit the Italian Children's Summer Mission in New York. Prince Troubet skoy led the posing with Miss Jean Wallath managing the business and several guests from dinner parties. Special music by the Metropolitan Orchestra accompanied each pose as attendees hosted dinners and dances afterward.
The Newport County Sounds gathered this afternoon at Bradford Norman's farm in Portsmouth to prepare for the official speed trials by the naval inspection board beginning October 5. Next Saturday afternoon the meet will be at Second Beach, Middletown.
Berkshire arrivals feature J Harry Alexandre and Mise Virginia Alexandre at Lenox. Bayard Hoppin and several New York, Boston, and Philadelphia guests at Spring Lawn, Maplewood, Red Lion Inn, and Heaton Hall Stockbridge. A London wedding plan for Miss Hoffman of New York and Dr. Ohio, with a London ceremony and September sail to New York, closes the item.
In Rome a private audience with the Pope included a 150 American attendees group, with a five member Knights of Columbus delegation led by Rev. P. J. McGivney. The Pope urged submission to bishops and thanked the delegation for their offering, noting appreciation of their work in the United States.
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