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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1911

Page

14

Bathing Suits and Apparel A Complete Showing for All

Bathing attire for men women boys and children offered in a broad display. Men’s cotton and Worsted suits range from 1.00 to 6.00, wool suits 3.00 to 4.50, fancy heather mixtures 5.00 to 6.00. Boys cotton jerseys 1.00 and wool 2.00. Women’s suits feature Mohair plain colors 2.95 to 15.00, black satin rajah and taffeta 12.75 to 15.00. Caps in flowered satins tussahs sateen 25¢ to 2.95. Children’s suits Mohair 1.20 to 3.90, trunks 1.25 to 2.50. Third Floor G Street.

Noor Tenth St G St

Styles in Women’s Crepe Underwear for Summer

Hot weather demands special underwear for women. Cotton Crepe garments stay cool and wash easily, with no ironing. Kimono gowns, crepe petticoats, combination suits, drawers, and empire gowns feature lace, embroidery, beading, and ribbons. Prices start at 1.50. Third floor Eleventh.

Sherman Hosts Luncheon at Capitol for English Guests

Vice President Sherman entertained at a Capitol luncheon honoring Sir Thomas and Lady Cochran of England, Mr and Mrs Shand of England, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of Philadelphia. They socialized with him and Mrs Sherman, dined with them, and attended events at the New Willard and Congress Hall.

Capitol Thomas Lady Cochran England Shand Arthur W. Sewall Philadelphia Sherman Senator du Pont Shands New Willard Sewall Judson C. Welliver John Snure M. L. Temple Howard J. Clarke Benjamin Akin Plainfield N. J Frances Prouty Evangeline Prouty Emily Prouty

Hosts to Young People at Oak Lodge Maryland

A Washington area house party at Oak Lodge Maryland hosted by Mr and Mrs B B Bradford celebrates their son Lieut Carl Bradford AA who recently graduated from West Point The group includes notable guests such as Miss Marie McMillin Brown Miss Keith Frazier and Lieut Chester P Barnett and plan theater outings and a week long ballrooms and tennis courts feature Strong social set includes Baroness Uchida and families connected to prominent figures with summer plans forming in Washington area

B. B. Bradford Oak Lodge Maryland Carl Bradford West Point Washington White House Bradford Marie McMillin Brown Keith Frazier Senator Frazier Marguerite Camperton Maitland Marshall Murray Clare Swift Frances Miller Nancy Jones Granville Bradford Lieut Christian Stonewall Jackson Surles Blount Clay Hardy Estes Fleming Cowles Patch Senator Reed Missouri Neill Brown Henry Gassaway Davis West Virginia Katherine Davis Brown Theate R. M. G. Brown Brown Chester P. Barnett Fifteenth United States Cavalry Miss Brown Margaret Draper William Draper Italy Eudora Clover Admiral Clover Senator Miller Arthur Lee Stephen Elkins Lee Lieut. Barnett John T. Barnett Indianapolis Fort Myer Graceland Elkins W. Va

Secretary of War and Mrs Stimson to Visit Haverford

The Secretary of War and Mrs Henry L Stimson will be weekend guests at the home of Dr and Mrs Robert G Gamble in Merion Station Haverford Pa next week. Other dignitaries and several wedding ceremonies are detailed in this society report.

Henry A Stimson Robert G. Gamble Mealance Haverford Representative Mott New York Tim Representative Smith Michigan Catlin Missouri Cargo Pennsylvania Philip I. Ward Fairchild Dwight Driscoll Dan

Washington Social Roundup of Weddings Trips and Visits

A Washington social page lists engagements and travels. Mr Shrater and bride depart for their wedding trip and will reside at 909 D Street NW after July 15. Mrs Pierre La Montague and Miss E P Patterson return to the Hotel Walcott in New York before heading home. Several families, including Boult, McConibe, and Dyer guests, are vacationing at Atlantic City Narragansett Pier and Woodward erstwhile hosts. European sojourns loom for Muller party sailing June 29 on Barbarossa with Paris Berlin Vienna on plan, while Droop and daughters enjoy Otis camp at Paul Smiths Adirondacks. Local youths and adults attend receptions, theater, and visits across Virginia New York and Richmond regions.

Mrs. Webster Maj Edmund Kirby Webster Miss Webster Woodward Harvard Street Webster Rhode Island Avenue M. P Edith Miller Presnell A. le Roy Crampton Benson Winfield A. Wilson Ethel Holtclaw Gawler Amelia Rosendale Killarney Jeanette Scott Mary Finn Gertrude West Rapidan Lucie Inscoe Nannie Inscoe Mary Toncray Crampton W. Raymond Crampton A. BE. Parker EE. W. Farlee Guy Crampton Harry Shermerhorn Charles Taylor Winfield Wilson A. E. Parker Channing Street Pierre la Montague E. P. Patterson Washington New England Walcott New York Henry Muller Europe Paris Berlin Vienna

Social set notes and royal court history and society driving tale

The piece describes Oli ver Harriman departing Kaiser's liner with wife Mrs Harriman in apple green silk, possible return to White Plains and Newport plans. It then recounts Queen Victoria era rules on divorced women at court, noting later relaxations did not occur, and recounts Lady Adelaide refusals. It ends with Miss Marion Hollins driving four-in-hands in Broadway fashion, the Magnet and Meteor making early season runs from Hotel Astor and Brighton Beach Casino, highlighting her long experience and mentor L H Howlett.

Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Oliver Harriman Queen Victoria Lord Hertford King Edward Queen Adelaide Queen Charlotte William IV Marion Hollins Hotel Astor Arrowhead Inn Miss Hollins Brighton Beach Broadway Miss Holling

Oatmeal Water Diet Advice for Constipation

The reader learns that Oatmeal Water should not be drunk with breakfast but two hours before. In severe cases omitting the morning meal allows the digestive organs to react, ensuring nourishment from two meals. Thousands, including the writer, eat only twice daily. if a morning meal is taken it should be light.

Olympic Makes Fast Time on Maiden Atlantic Run

New York reports the White Star Liner Olympic arriving from England after five days 16 hours 42 minutes at an average speed of 21.17 knots. Twelve tug boats strained to dock the 882% foot liner while Federal authorities allowed an extended pier to protect the temporary structure. Pilot Julius Adler praised the ship saying she handles like a catboat.

New York Olympic England Hudson River Julius Adler

Angler Hooks a Grizzly Near Sheridan Stream

James W. Withrow city clerk of Sheridan Wyoming was fishing in the Big Horn mountains yesterday when a grizzly swallowed his fishing hook. He jerked the line. the bear emerged, charged him, and Withrow escaped up the stream bank.

Sheridan Wyo James W. Withrow Big Horn Mountains

Imagination as the Crown of Education in Child Rearing

A discussion on shaping a child’s mind through imagination beyond formal schooling. Wells and Ruskin are cited on feeding imagination with travel, nature, stories, and creativity, while emphasizing real knowledge, practical play, and parental guidance to foster high ideals and life readiness.

H. G. Wells Robert Louis Stevenson Ruskin

Will of Owen Cable Bequeaths Charity Gifts

In probate filings Owen Cable's will leaves five Washington charities $200 each to St Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum St Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum St Ann's Orphan Asylum Little Sisters of the Poor and the House of the Good Shepherd Margaret McCabe of Scotstown Ireland a sister of the testator receives $500 The remainder goes to Mary Ellen Wynne, testator's daughter.

Owen Cable Washington St. Joseph’s Male Orphan Asylum St. Vincent’s Female Orphan Asylum St. Ann's Orphan Asylum Little Sisters of the Poor House of the Good Shepherd Margaret McCabe Scotstown Ireland Mary Ellen Wynne

Summer moves and a church wedding in Washington society

Washington social notes show Mrs. Lewis E. McComas joining her Es sex camp on Lake Champlain for the summer while others relocate to Woodward and Berkshires for holidays. Notables visiting include Mrs. Graham now at Woodward with Rep. John H. Small’s daughters and Mrs. Benjamin Micou joining Hilary A. Herbert in Canada. The week also carries the wedding of Miss Anne Mosley to J. Houston Shraler at Wesleyan Pentecostal Church with a reception to follow.

Lewis E. McComas Washington Essex Lake Champlain N. Y Benjamin Micou Hilary A. Herbert the Navy Muskoka Lake Region Canada Micou Anne Mosley H. B. Hosley J. Houston Shraler Wesleyan Pentacostel Church Bertha Munro Boston Ellen Trigg Matile Ruark Lydia Brookland Helen Ashton

Beatrice Farnham and John Otto Wed On Mountain Ledge

In Monument National Park Grand Junction Colorado on June 21 Beatrice Farnham Boston artist and sculptress and John Otto hermit prospector and trail builder were married on a quartz ledge 100 feet up reached by a trail cut from solid rock. The planned top of Independence Rock ceremony was replaced by a compromise after the minister balked. Before the ceremony the bride cooked the wedding feast over a camp fire and wore her wedding gown.

Grand Junction Colo Beatrice Farnham Boston John Otto Monument National Park Otto Independence Rock

Dewey’s Prize for Sale Mindoro at Manila Auction

The small steam gunboat Mindoro, captured by Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay, will be auctioned in Manila to the highest bidder. Commissioned in 1899, it carries two officers and twenty men and holds value mainly in sentiment for the United States.

Mindoro Manila United States Dewey Manila Bay

Fourth of July Warning From Health Department Report

The weekly health department report warns against indiscriminate firecracker use on the Fourth of July noting lockjaw can result from wounds or abrasions caused by explosions of fire crackers percussion caps and related devices.

Health Department

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