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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
12
Woodward & Lothrop lists clearance reductions on taffeta and crepe dresses in colors black navy cadet champagne wistaria with assorted trims and sizes 36 to 40. Also offers suits in serges gabardines and crepe weaves with Eton jackets peplums and tunics in reseda copenhagen black na3 and tango, sizes 34 to 40.
The Army and Navy suits are offered at 25 dollars each, down from 35 dollars, as a special sale item. Descriptions include a short coat model with belted back and a tailored version with back buttons, in navy blue and black sizes 34 to 46.
A most important sale offers handsome imported women's sweaters at far below regular prices. Framed as France-made Havers sweaters, the range includes plain and fancy weaves in colors suited to seashore, mountain, golf, and tennis. Styles include belted and semi belted with various collars, in wool or soft worsted, with blazer effects, in checks and stripes matching schools clubs and color schemes. The sale emphasizes trade-show samples used to select from, noting warmth and weight appropriate for fall wear.
A wide round of society moves and travel notes from Washington and Newport. Miss Martha Bowers visits the Tafts in New Haven then heads to Minneapolis for summer. Mrs. Lindsey Garrison plans Sea Bright cottage opening. Admiral and Mrs. Blue move to Tuxeden, with Butler and Ames families tied to upcoming weddings. Remaining items note political families, diplomatic greetings, and summer residences from Connecticut to Bermuda.
A tour through high society notes Miss Earth Havemeyer of New York engaged to the Earl of Euston, heir to the Duke of Grafton, in London. The match links American wealth with British aristocracy as the duchy passes to the Earl of Boston and includes details of royal bloodlines and social circles.
Forty boys from sixth to eighth grade begin the Y M G A Vacation School for Boys at 1736 G Street Central building. Led by Charles A. Johnson and assistants from the M C A staff, the eight week program runs through August 1 focusing on promotion ready coursework and social study in the M C A setting. Estates for Two Widows. The will of John Miller dated 1900 filed in Probate Court leaves all property to his widow Belle Miller as executrix. John Donnelly Jr. leaves his estate to wife Elia F. Donnelly with no executor named. he died June 17.
In Boston, Warren and Helen start with breakfast at the Parker House then hunt antique shops along crowded streets. They explore a Bellevue room, seek a serving table, and muse on old New England relics while planning a theater night. The day blends hotel charm with a city wandering quest.
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