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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
45
Umbrellas from major makers offered at about half price in a concession sale. Ads describe women and misses varieties in large boxed displays with prices and values noted, highlighting high quality and desirability. Warnings about sturdy frames and substantial savings appear alongside item details and price points.
Social notes recall a presidential box party at the National Theater with guests from New York including Mr and Mrs La Farge and Mr Bigelow, and a Japanese Embassy reception planned for May 12 at 10 o clock. The article lists numerous society figures, diplomats, and military families attending various events in Washington and beyond.
A long feature chronicles Mrs Nelson Hopkins and other society figures, detailing a Newton Newton wedding and the Atkins household, society riding displays by Mrs Kernochan and Miss Bird, and the shift toward non honeymoon trends with comments on guest lists, rentals, and fashionable home life in Sussex County society.
A large Newport wedding week includes rehearsals at St John’s Church and multiple luncheons. Mrs Vanderbilt A Special Garden sent flowers. guests wore bronze green velvet robes and heliotrope gowns with lace and ostrich feather hats. The piece also comments on gold disk miniatures and a warning about jewel theft amid fashion coverage.
Roosevelt replies to a letter from Wiss Michel Boudin of the American National Red Cross executive committee detailing support efforts for hospital supplies. He notes Red Cross nurses on the ground and plans for shipments from New York and Washington to assist the wounded as the nation mobilizes aid and funds.
The funeral of Robby Evans Sewall Sweall son of Admiral Evans, held in Lae and Arlington National Cemetery. Interment followed simple rites with immediate family and close friends present. Sewall, sick two to three weeks after returning from Puerto Rico, was a favorite of Admiral Evans. His death saddened Mrs Evans and Mrs Mash wife of Lieut Commander Marsh.
The Warme Band Orchestra presented a benefit concert on oysterday afternoon in the bands concert hall for the Mo A of the Marine corps. The program included marches overtures serenades ballet music and waltzes and featured Strauss Parsifal and Bach selections. When weather permits future Thursday open air concerts will be held at the barracks and summer concerts will begin first Saturday in June in the White House grounds and at the Capitol.
President Roosevelt will address delegates to the General Conference of the Methodist Church assembling in Baltimore at American University on Saturday May 16 at 2 o clock. Bishop Tanston and Senator Delliver will speak. Beveridge buys summer estate. Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana has purchased a fine summer estate on the North Shore at Manchester by the Sea and will reside there this summer. Floral decorations for May weddings. Artistically executed by Shaffer.
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