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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1914
Page
11
Woman planning a vacation wardrobe should include one or two simple evening dresses for dances and informal summer entertainments. The illustrated models are simply made yet follow latest fashion dictates suitable for any informal affair and the values are emphasized as key to choice.
Fur repair and alteration services offered at substantial cuts to regular prices to protect staff through summer. The offer promises ready wear on completion, vault storage on site, and strict attention to quality. Notify promptly of requested changes to begin work without delay.
A former equerry describes the future Austrian emperor as amiable and unambitious. He dislikes duty and study, enjoys hunting, and has seen The Merry Widow many times. His future wife Archduchess Zita is portrayed as a modest, nature and music loving princess born in Planore Italy in 1890.
Glenn Curtiss today piloted the Rodman Wanamaker trans Atlantic tying boat with one motor running. The craft remained balanced with minimal rudder and aileron adjustment as each propeller was stopped in turn. Pilot Lieut Porte and compass expert Creagh Osborn are expected to join for possible completion of the trials this week.
The President and Misa Bones attended a morning service at Central Presbyterian Church. In the afternoon the presidential family stayed home. Numerous lawmakers and spouses, including Speaker Clark, Senator Pittman, Rep Britten, Gen Barnett and family, and others, were noted traveling or hosting gatherings around Virginia and nearby states during the holiday period.
Dr. and Mrs. Reid Hunt arrive in Washington from Boston to visit Mrs. Hunt’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor. Other guests include Mr. and Mrs. Waller Page hosting a dinner on the Raleigh roof for the Hunts. Several families plan summer moves from Washington to Bar Harbor Narragansett Pier Cape May and the Adirondacks. Captain Samuel B. Davis sails for Pensacola after illness. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe prepares a Lake Superior vacation. births and travel updates conclude the social notices.
A nine year old prince Humbert sails on the cruiser Pugita as part of a naval instruction cruise. He is guided by Commander Ronaldi and receives cheering at Caprera and ports, seen as a sign he may become a naval officer. The king hopes he’ll choose cavalry, while Humbert seeks a naval career.
After a month of preliminaries the class Defiance Resolute and Vanitie race in four trisla series off Newport Rhode Island this week. The New York Yacht Club selection committee led by W Butler Duncan will score each race on start maneuvers sail handling seamanship and helm work. The trio competes Tuesday under Eastern Yacht Club auspices as part of the America's Cup selection against Liptons Shamrock.
English queen admires Wedgwood pottery with a Windsor room showcasing rare pieces. Jurma women pick husbands keep names run households and engage in business. Garment folding tips for traveling include tissue paper packing and compact skirts. Oatmeal and cornmeal touted for skin care and cleansing methods.
Society notes report the marriage of Miss Emily Randolph daughter of Philip S. Randolph of Philadelphia to New York’s Philip Stevenson. The ceremony on the Wildfield Farm cliffs featured a palm and lily aisle, accessories of pearls, orange blossoms, and a Wes and palms tower. Guests included notable families, with a wedding breakfast on the lawn and a seaside reception as steam yachts arrived. After a short trip the couple will reside at Gunning Rock Cliffs.
Lenox and Stockbridge residents enjoyed water sports on Mahkeenac Lake at the Lake Mahkeegae Boat Club with canoe and tub races and a mixed canoe event won by Miss M Symphorosa Bristed and William Emerson. Meetings at Lenox clubs eyed the Dr Richard C Greenleaf property for a new country club, asking 75000 dollars, with lunch served post meeting.
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia July 5 The summer season opened with the annual Independence Day ball at the White Hotel. Notable guests include Chief Justice and Mrs Edward White with James White of New Orleans, Secretary and Mrs William Redfield, and Senator and Mrs James OGorman with daughters. Cottage colony entertainments featured golf tennis and riding with Mrs Thomas MacRae of New York among the attendees.
Yesterday morning at New York Avenue Church Dr Radcliffe spoke on the three pictures of life from Ezekiel chapter cherubim. He outlined the purpose principle and progress of life in a sermon drawing on biblical imagery.
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