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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
23
Umbrellas from major makers offered at about half price in a concession sale. Women and misses styles in large boxes and frames described, with prices noted. Quality items praised for desirability with values listed, including items valued up to hundreds of dollars in the sale.
Washington society circles reported a week of receptions at the Japanese Embassy and the National Theater box party for the President and Mrs Roosevelt. Guests ranged from ambassadors and naval attaches to social leaders and members of Congress, with marriages and engagements announced and multiple social teas and luncheons noted.
A notable society romance unfolds as Miss Nelson, famed for beauty in Sussex County, marries Dr. Hopkins of Newton after a brief engagement. The ceremony, performed by Rev Dr Charles Wiles, marks a high society event with Atkins family presence and plans for a Newport home. The bride, once a household help in the Atkins residence, gains social prominence amid lasting European travel plans for relatives.
New York and Beverly society circles gathered for multiple weddings with notable guests. Mrs Vanderbilt A Special Gar arrived with floral arrangements while Mrs Lashley Vanderpoel Jr wore a bronze green velvet robe and empire theme. Misses Constance and Heathes Pratt wore heliotrope robes with ostrich feathered hats. Laura J Post showcased a raspberry pink satin gown with lace appliques and long bodice, while guests admired delicate gold disk jewelry containing likenesses, a trend seen as safe stylish bling.
The president replies to Wiss Michel Boudin of the American National Red Cross executive committee about relief efforts for the South. He notes steps to send hospital supplies and treatment funds, mentions Red Cross nurses on the ground, and outlines plans to ship boxes from New York and Washington.
The Lae funeral for Babies Evans Sewall Hiardson of Kes Suara Robles, age 1, followed illness three weeks after falling ill near Porta Rico, where his father owns plantations. Interment occurred at Arlington National Cemetery. Pallbearers included Harold Pugatle Sewall and Commander Marsh. family members present as friends mourned.
The Warme Band Orchestra held a benefit concert on Oysterday afternoon in the bands concert hall for the Mo A of the Marine corps. The program included The Time Old Larrrades march Thomas Mien overture Mosyhansky Serenade ballet music from Panust Perne Serenade Macbeth Lohengrin excerpt and accompanying waltz by Sentermann. When weather permits, open air concerts will begin Thursdays and summer programs will start the first Saturday in June at the White House grounds and Capitol.
President Roosevelt will receive and address delegates assembling in Baltimore at American University on Saturday afternoon May 16 at 2 pm. Speeches planned by Bishop Tanston of the Methodist Church and Senator Delliver. Delegates en route to the conference were received by the President yesterday. Beveridge Buys Summer Estate. Boston May 4 Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana has purchased a summer estate on the North Shore and will make his home there this summit, buying the estate of the late Gen ckwell Smiths Point at Manchester by the Sea. Floral Decorations for May Weddings. Artistically executed by Shaffer, Mth and I.
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