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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1924
Page
20
London society gathers for a Royal Garden fete hosted by Viscountess Harcourt with Queen present and a week of teations at Wimbledon Henley and various balls. Notables from diplomacy and fashion attend, including the US ambassadorial circle, Countess Castiglione, and the Marlboroughs, amid a season of opera balls and grand parties.
Special table notes mention Olapatch and his team leading the Latiseason as Americans secure control at the Paris Grand Prix Ball. Event details are fragmented but imply strong performances by U.S. entrants and notable table outcomes.
The summer outings committee of the Associated Charities plans a second appeal for extra funds to sustain humanitarian work at Camp Good Will and Camp Pleasant. Camps run full, with many mothers and children requesting longer stays. prizes and flags are awarded for cleanliness and conduct, including Navy Yard workers sponsoring events and a $200 donation from All Souls Unitarian Church for the baby pavilion. Additional tents named Louise Home Market, Harr Blake In Memory of Mother and Olive Duggan.
The Salvation Army announced that groups of young persons affiliated with the Salvation Army are visiting the fresh air camp at Patuxent Maryland to observe and study camp methods for children. The camp is run in cooperation with the Civitan club of the city and groups from Baltimore and the Chesapeake and Potomac divisions are now at the site.
Excavation for the dome foundations of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at Catholic University started yesterday. Each 62 by 62 feet and 5% feet deep, with reinforced concrete and 49 tons of steel, will support 18,500 600 pounds. Sixty two marble columns will ornament the crypt, with candles and stands planned for the crypt area. Visitors from Havana and Japan included Sisters Teresse Cas Uo and Antoinette of San Salvador in the day's events.
A fragmented report notes a prolonged interior exhibit and a meeting in Sand on rail service and education ties. Local officials, including a Lieutenant, discuss booster projects and potential timelines, with references to bureaus and agency actions.
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