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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
8
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Special to The Washington Post Newport R I July AR Widener, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Widener, saved Miss Narilia Willard, daughter of Col and Mrs Joseph TH Willard, from drowning at Baileys Beach. The 14 year old and the rescuer, both strong swimmers, were seen near a floating mattress when a breaker toppled her onto a rock. Widener reached her, kept her afloat for ten minutes until a shore lifeboat arrived, and Miss Willard later said she felt fine and would attend the battleship New York dance.
Mr and Mrs Childe Frick of New York rejoice over the arrival of a daughter born this morning at Beverly Hospital Mea Frick formerly Miss Franca Sivon of Baltimore before her marriage The Fricks are staying at Black Brook Farm the estate of former Mayor Nehat Matthews of Reston or Hamilton Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Clay Frick of New York both at their estate Fagle Rock of Prides Crowsing for the season The mother and child are doing nicely at the hospital
Mrs Stephen B Elkins and family join at Old White White Sulphur Springs W Va in July. Among guests are Mrs Filkins with Mr and Mrs Blaine Filkins of Washington DC and Richard and Davis Elkins. Richard Ekins a leading golfer of the day. Latest arrivals include Mrs Francia B Toring and daughter Lydia Lering of Washington DC and Mrs Joan Chisholm of Charleston. Stanley Tregallis of Baltimore, Mrs George Gordon Battle, visiting from New York, joins her mother Mrs George V Bagby of Richmond Va.
The Lenox Garden Club held a delphinium contest this afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Banner Clark in Tyringham. Council members attended and each exhibited a specimen plant, with Mrs Clarkson winning first, Mrs Edwards Spenner second, and Mrs William Pollock third.
Government workers and volunteers will sell fans on city streets and in public spaces to raise funds for Camp Rock Creek park outings aiding tired mothers and needy children. About 1,000 fans will be sold under Mrs. Hain Seton, head of the summer outings committee of the Associated Charities. Supporters are urged to buy a fan to help the cause.
A Washington Ledger item notes a book by Mrs Wilson is published with help from friends and magazines. An evening concert proceeds at Sm'heorian grounds led by Frank J Weber with a Band Concert Today at one o'clock.
The article notes President and Mrs Wilson returning from a Mayflower cruise with Miss Bones and Mr John R Bolling, and Speaker Champ Clark hosting a Capitol luncheon for Buffalo’s Charles Bennett Smith, with a guest list including many representatives and officials. Also mentions Attorney General returning from Monterey Springs, Mrs Phillips visiting Washington, and various other social and official travels among Congress members and dignitaries.
A Washington social column lists guests and movements including Walcott at Castle Mountain near Banff with several officials and dignitaries arriving in Washington for visits. The note mentions dinners on Raleigh roof, lunches at the Purple Iris Tea House, and extended trips to Newport, Adirondacks, and various resorts. Families from Richmond, Pittsburgh, and New York are among those seen at the New Willard and Shoreham, with summer plans in Atlantic City, Vermont, and Tennessee.
Atlantic City hosts crowds as beach fashions shift with new styles replacing stockings and fur trims. Report notes outfits end between shoe top and skirt, featuring color bursts and fluffy rolls, making bathing skirts and neck fur popular again as season changes reshape seaside attire.
Naval Week opens with Balt on the battleship New York and Sewart hosting guests at White Lodge. Isla William Rhinelander Stewart and Madison Grant are among those entertained. The day includes luncheons with Mrs Vincent Astor and appearances by dignitaries such as the Russian and Spanish ambassadors. The Belmonts arrive to join society at By-The-Sea.
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island July 17 The Casino and the Point Judith Country Club shared honors today the former for luncheon and dinner parties and the latter for the opening of the national lawn tennis tournament Mrs C Gray Dinsmore entertained at luncheon for Mr and Mrs Jordan L Mott and Allison V Armour who came from Newport by automobile Mr and Mrs William W Douglas of Providence were guests at luncheon of Dr James H Davenport Mr Effingham H Morris has joined the Philadelphia colony here Roger R Hill of Minneapolis is a guest of Mrs Irvings Chase at Miramar Mrs Craig Biddle came from Newport and was entertained at luncheon by Mrs Alexander Brown Biddle will play in the tennis tournament tomorrow against the Japanese Mikami
William F McCombs former Democratic national committee chairman from New York is in Saratoga Springs for a short visit. He plans to return in August possibly renting a cottage. Col George A Ames and Mrs Ames from Washington DC have arrived, a longtime visitor noted from the early seventies. George Barr McCutcheon and Mrs McCutcheon played golf, with arrivals today including Mr and Mrs H Crawford of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Graves from the University of Virginia.
Society women increasingly wash their own hair using a home made canthrox shampoo mixed with evaporated water. The ad claims this simple preparation, costing about three cents per use, cleanses dandruff oil and dirt, leaves hair looking heavier with better luster, and promotes healthy growth.
Bar Harbor Me July 17 Miss Cor nea Gallatin of New York entertained at Yunchdon yesterday. Her guests included Mrs Victor Cashman of Washington. Mrs Ernesto G Fabbri will entertain fourteen at dinner at her home in Eden street today. Mr and Mrs John G Johnson of Philadelphia are expected to arrive at the Newport House this week. Mr James Jackson of Boston entertained 60 guests at Halla Cove yesterday afternoon. A public reception was given in honor of Rev Benjamin Brewster Bishop of Maine at the parish house yesterday afternoon.
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